girlee
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posted April 20, 2006 06:48 PM
 Edited By: girlee on 20 Apr 2006 20:07
For those who doubt
Heres Johnny....
Heres Gene ...
  
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Tool Man
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posted April 20, 2006 06:54 PM
Ok I am no LIAR. I picked up the bike and rode it today. I like it so far as we are just getting acquainted, First impressions are
Power: Lots, a little soft at less than 5,000 rpm then plenty of power!! Wheelies first and second gear start at 7 thousand on the gas. They build fast but are still controllable if you don't get stupid.
Handling: Light and easy very neutral but the chicken strips are still very big so can't tell what she'll be like when slapped around harder.
Brakes: Front very nice around town no long high speed down to first corners yet but seems like it won't be an issue. Back: a little wooden and stiff but there is only 50 mi on it so they will probably be better for parking lot stuff and making the rear squat before heavy front use.
Transmission: a little stiff nothing ugly hope it loosens up some.
Fit and finish: Very nice I am about to go out and give it a first oil change and look harder but it seems good at first and second glance, the seat seems a little hard to remove and replace but that could just be me ?
Comfort: Ok so far, seat is firm with no hard edges, the reach to the bars is long compared to a hard edge Gsxr1000 or ZX10 but I have a long upper body so no problem for me. Not nearly enough miles to know for sure but I think it will be good.
Pegs: seem standard sport fair without being to cramped.
Controls: very nice so far clutch pull fine I have felt lighter but no bitch from me. A little too much throttle cable play for me but I suspect it can be adjusted out.
Overall: I am very happy I tend to keep bikes for a while I think I'm going to like this one!! 8.75 Out of 10.
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FasterThanStink
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posted April 20, 2006 06:54 PM
Then the legends were true.......... 
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fish_antlers
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posted April 20, 2006 07:20 PM
wow! nice bike girlee! congrats!
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girlee
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posted April 20, 2006 07:25 PM
Edited By: girlee on 20 Apr 2006 20:32
Dont I wish ~ that bike would chew me up and spit me out!!
I am content with My SV65S !
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Tool Man
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posted April 20, 2006 07:32 PM
I want to chew her up 
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blitzkrieg
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posted April 20, 2006 08:05 PM
I gotta say the bike is growing on me.
Still on the fence with the Testerossa door panels, but I'm sure the aftermarket will be all over that.
I wanna ride one. Guess I'll have to call in a few favors here in town. 
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Stalwart
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posted April 20, 2006 09:40 PM
quote:
Still on the fence with the Testerossa door panels, but I'm sure the aftermarket will be all over that.
Just purchase a Testarossa to go with the 14, then all will look right in your garage. I won't be doing this since I wouldn't want a white 14, one white bike (my Boss) is quite enough . . .
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BobC
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posted April 20, 2006 11:57 PM
We didn't doubt. We just became a wee bit frustrated with the longer than anticipated wait.
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Tool Man
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posted April 21, 2006 12:51 AM
quote:
I gotta say the bike is growing on me.
Still on the fence with the Testerossa door panels, but I'm sure the aftermarket will be all over that.
I wanna ride one. Guess I'll have to call in a few favors here in town.
I feel the same way Xept for the riding one part, Did not think I wanted a red one put the color is very nice, Liquid Italian red they should have called it.
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FasterThanStink
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posted April 21, 2006 02:40 AM
Up at 4am Christmas morning heh Toolman!
I would be running out to the garage to see if it was a dream.
The side panels are there for aerodynamic and heat reasons. They are simply removed if you want. Personally I don't mind them.
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nightmare
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posted April 21, 2006 03:07 AM
Well what is taking do long for them to get to the East coast?
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Drowland
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posted April 21, 2006 03:33 AM
good question
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MARTINCE1
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posted April 21, 2006 05:25 AM
SEAT COWLING OPTION
For those select few who are blessed to have thier 14's in their dastardly clutches.My query to you, did your seat cowl come as a add on or was it with the bike when purchased?
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MadMike
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posted April 21, 2006 06:01 AM
it comes standard in the US...
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posted April 21, 2006 06:33 AM
Yanno "Gene" makes that thing look like it's a ZX7 - I call photochop.
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tool man
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posted April 21, 2006 07:04 AM
quote:
Yanno "Gene" makes that thing look like it's a ZX7 - I call photochop.
Dude 6'5'' 320lbs Good "genes" ohya
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psycho1122
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posted April 21, 2006 07:04 AM
Gene is not a small man!!
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Wideout
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posted April 21, 2006 08:25 AM
Congrats. Sexy looking bike. It's growing on me a bit too.
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tool man
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posted April 21, 2006 08:30 AM
quote:
Up at 4am Christmas morning heh Toolman!
I would be running out to the garage to see if it was a dream.
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Yes I was:: Nuttin was stir'rin not even a mouse I tiptoed out and she was still there. Yea!!
That 4am post should prove to all she is real 
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bishopzx12
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posted April 21, 2006 08:40 AM
Hey Tooley i hate you and love you all inthe same post. Congrats on the new beast i hope i have mine next week. The only problem is that ihave final exams so even if i get her i willbe unable to enjoy her until after final. Fluid mechanics, engineering dynamics, and kinematics of machinery will have my full attention. After that i have a date with a 500 mile stetch of road to break that thing in
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girlee
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posted April 21, 2006 11:41 AM
quote:
Yanno "Gene" makes that thing look like it's a ZX7 - I call photochop.
No photoshop...
Gene and Wie Girl
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lizard
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posted April 21, 2006 02:53 PM
Nice hat hes wearin'.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted April 21, 2006 05:24 PM
quote:
Ok I am no LIAR. I picked up the bike and rode it today. I like it so far as we are just getting acquainted, First impressions are
Power: Lots, a little soft at less than 5,000 rpm then plenty of power!! Wheelies first and second gear start at 7 thousand on the gas. They build fast but are still controllable if you don't get stupid.
Handling: Light and easy very neutral but the chicken strips are still very big so can't tell what she'll be like when slapped around harder.
Brakes: Front very nice around town no long high speed down to first corners yet but seems like it won't be an issue. Back: a little wooden and stiff but there is only 50 mi on it so they will probably be better for parking lot stuff and making the rear squat before heavy front use.
Transmission: a little stiff nothing ugly hope it loosens up some.
Fit and finish: Very nice I am about to go out and give it a first oil change and look harder but it seems good at first and second glance, the seat seems a little hard to remove and replace but that could just be me ?
Comfort: Ok so far, seat is firm with no hard edges, the reach to the bars is long compared to a hard edge Gsxr1000 or ZX10 but I have a long upper body so no problem for me. Not nearly enough miles to know for sure but I think it will be good.
Pegs: seem standard sport fair without being to cramped.
Controls: very nice so far clutch pull fine I have felt lighter but no bitch from me. A little too much throttle cable play for me but I suspect it can be adjusted out.
Overall: I am very happy I tend to keep bikes for a while I think I'm going to like this one!! 8.75 Out of 10.
How's the room/space under the seat -- I heard there was like almost none...btw, congrats on the new purchase!!
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fish_antlers
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posted April 21, 2006 05:34 PM
no room... what... am I chopped liver?
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