darrmo
Parking Attendant
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posted May 08, 2006 03:01 PM
Opinions on zx-12r to zx-14 switch
Ok fellas I have a 2000 zx-12r (candy green or course... its the faster color) and I do love my bike. But I have had a sudden hankerin for a change. Let me back up a little before I get into comparing and tell you little about some of the things I have done to my 12r.
1. Penske 8987 shock
2. Traxxion Dynamics valve front end ( Rebound/Compression Valves, Springs)
3. Goodridge brake Lines \perfomance friction pads (damn things bite man!)
4. Power Commander III
5. Full Akrapovic Exhaust
6. Dunlop Qualifier Tires
Ok thats what is done so far , and of all the modifications the suspension changes made the bike feel like it was something totally different. Had the bike on a dyno and it was putting 171 HP to the ground and a little over 93 ft lb of torque. Now here is my delima. I have a set of 1290 JE pistons sitting in my garage and a few other bits I was thinking about adding ( clutch basket, adj cam sproket, etc) and I was wondering if you guys thought the zx-14 with minor mods say exhaust and power commander III and suspsension setup would be worth the price premium or would it be beneficial to go ahead and run the big bore on the zx12r. I ride over 20,000 plus miles a year. Love the twisties. Hell i even try the occasional track day. Based on what you owners have experinced so far , and I am sure a few of you came from 12r 's or owned one in the past, do you think its worth the change, what things would be better or worse. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks folks!
   
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supra5677
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posted May 08, 2006 03:30 PM
Your 1290 zx12r will walk just about anything on the street period..
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 08, 2006 03:38 PM
The 14 is NOT the same as the 12R, no matter which way you slice it....read the comments on the site to see what the major differences really are, power is only ONE of those things, then go demo one and see...had a 12R, had a Busa...now I have something that's leaps and bounds above both of those two...I also ride over 20K miles a year and live in the twisties...this bike makes the other look like toys IMO. Some will argue with me; those that have 12R's now and no 14's Ask somone here who came from a 12R to a 14...see what they say.
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TJ
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posted May 08, 2006 04:38 PM
+1
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chez
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posted May 08, 2006 04:54 PM
I wasn't sure either
I wasn't sure about getting rid of my ZX-12 for the ZX-14 ...................So I kept both!!!!!!!!!
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darrmo
Parking Attendant
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posted May 09, 2006 06:57 AM
Well after reading much of what you guys have posted here in the forum I am getting the ZX-14 . But I think I am of the same mind as chez im keeping the 12r also. I wanna thank you fellas for sharing your experinces in this forum it really helps in the decision making process.
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ss3802
Parking Attendant
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posted May 09, 2006 09:22 AM
Darrmo, how do you like the Dunlop Qualifiers on your 12. I was thinking about getting a set.
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darrmo
Parking Attendant
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posted May 09, 2006 10:16 AM
As you know the old Dunlop 208's suffererd from a few problems, slow to warm up and when they did tended to get that greasy feeling all too soon when the pace picked up. These new Qualifiers are a completely different story. The rear hooks very well and feels like it gives much more grip when heeled over on its side. The front feels like it turns in much faster than the 208's and give great feel. Run em as hard as you want and all they say is daddy I some more please! lol IMHO they feel as good if not better that the pilot powers I was running before. The problem I had with the Pilot powers was treadlife. I would chew those things up like no bodies business. You could tell in a very short time by the amount of abrasion on the tire that they wouldnt last long. The fact is though the pilot powers stick , so the Qualifiers came as a bit of a revelation because they stick but do not seem to suffer the same amount of abrasion. Hope this is helpful.
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ss3802
Parking Attendant
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posted May 09, 2006 10:47 AM
Excellent info, I was leaning towards the Pilots but I thinks I'll try a set of the Qualifiers. Thanks
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BigBoreBiker
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posted May 09, 2006 10:50 AM
Heres a read for ya,
zx12 vs zx14
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2007 Kawasaki ZX-14
2000 Suzuki Hayabusa
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park12r
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posted May 13, 2006 11:00 AM
HISTORY OF THE ZZR1400
zzr/zx without R
zzr1100- 1052cc (1990-2001) 12years(90-93Cmodels:94-01Dmodels)
zzr1200- 1164cc (2002-2005) 4years(Cmodels)
zzr1400- 1352cc (2006-20??)
1)semi flush mount frt/rear signal lights
2)pillion bar
3)dual exhuast
4)single banana seat
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park12r
Expert Class
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posted May 13, 2006 11:01 AM
history of the zx12r
2000-2006-[1199cc] (7years)(00-01Amodel : 02-06Bmodel)
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