posted July 27, 2006 10:26 AM
Wind Screen? Great site. This seems to be the best for the 14 that I have found. Anyway got a question about the wind screen. I currently ride an 04 busa and 05 Gixxer 1K. For long distance touring I love the stock busa screen that allows smooth air to hit my chest and keeps my head in the quiet air above. My Gix screen turns up a little higher making the air a little more turbulent. I sat on a 14 the other day and absolutely love the fit. The bike felt great, but I noticed the screen would funnel the wind much higher than I tend to prefer. I'm wondering about the quality of wind that hits your helmet area. Just for reference I'm 6' 1.
Again, I'm liking the 14 a lot, but since I tour on my scooters air flow is a major concern for me.
posted July 27, 2006 10:49 AM
Edited By: TeamSpeed on 27 Jul 2006 13:15
Welcome!
Last I heard, there were several different aftermarket ones in the making for US customers. I believe there is at least one in production for the UK and/or other countries in Europe.
posted July 27, 2006 10:58 AM
I had a Busa till last season....wind on the 14 and the Busa are similar but the 14 is a bit higher towards the head as you suspected...though not uncomfortable. My 10 has better wind stop than any SS or ST bike I've owned...14's isn't quite as good (90%), but not unpleasent either. I'm 6'2"
I tour an average of 350 miles each day 2X a week....I have ZERO issue with the 14; it has great brakes, power and you can't compare the ride or suspension to the Busa, 10 or the K5...it's very smooth...almost too much so. For ST riding, you can't beat it. I had an 04 FJR, and it was harsh by comparison to the 14...try and ride one...it'll blow you away...but the power delivery with the secondary butterflies in just isn't there...they need to be removed and when that's done...it pulls harder than a Busa all over the band. Some say it doesn't hande the tight turns as well as the Busa...I don't agree...I've had my knees draggin a few times in tight turns with no kickback from the bike. The suspension is well settled in the turns and doesn't upset easily at all.
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posted July 27, 2006 11:53 AM
Thanks for the replies. I have a dealer that has an owner demo that I can possibly ride next week. I almost hate to do it, cuz ( you know the drill) I may have to buy it. LOL
posted July 27, 2006 12:07 PM
Im 6'3 and the wind hits right in my face shield if I sit upright. The room of the seat allows you to ride up on the tank or slide back quite aways. Sitting back you can tuck under the wind or you can sit up comfortable and let the wind hit you in the face, under 120 mph I don't notice the wind anyway. I just got back from 1000 miles in 2 days and the only complaint I had was my sore wrist, need a throttle meister. Bike was as smooth as glass just a slight vibration in the throttle grip but having to squeese and hold on to it the whole time made the vibration more noticable.
We were cruising at between 90 and 100 mph for hours on the 5 FWY.
The bike is amazing, get one.....hurry! Feel what others are talking about, you won't be disappointed!
FBA 350 miles a day? How many miles you got on that bike?
I'm only up to 6500. Bought mine in April.
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posted July 27, 2006 12:20 PM
I'm only 5'11", so I guess no opinion to give with regards to wind. However, I like the 14 a whole lot better than my '99 busa. I feel I can control it better in turns (just a personal opinion) and I enjoy longer rides with the 14 riding position. However all of these facts are to each riders riding skill level,
and the situations they put the bike in, as well as the riders build. I love canyons, high speed highways, and an occasional drag. Many in here drag more than I do, I love consistant high speed!
quote:Im 6'3 and the wind hits right in my face shield if I sit upright. The room of the seat allows you to ride up on the tank or slide back quite aways. Sitting back you can tuck under the wind or you can sit up comfortable and let the wind hit you in the face, under 120 mph I don't notice the wind anyway. I just got back from 1000 miles in 2 days and the only complaint I had was my sore wrist, need a throttle meister. Bike was as smooth as glass just a slight vibration in the throttle grip but having to squeese and hold on to it the whole time made the vibration more noticable.
We were cruising at between 90 and 100 mph for hours on the 5 FWY.
The bike is amazing, get one.....hurry! Feel what others are talking about, you won't be disappointed!
FBA 350 miles a day? How many miles you got on that bike?
I'm only up to 6500. Bought mine in April.
350/day...2 days a week...but it's been raining for 2 months...have only 7500 miles since April...but also 5,000 on the 10 this year as well.
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quote:I'm only 5'11", so I guess no opinion to give with regards to wind. However, I like the 14 a whole lot better than my '99 busa. I feel I can control it better in turns (just a personal opinion) and I enjoy longer rides with the 14 riding position. However all of these facts are to each riders riding skill level,
and the situations they put the bike in, as well as the riders build. I love canyons, high speed highways, and an occasional drag. Many in here drag more than I do, I love consistant high speed!
Forgot to mention wheelies dude...:P
Speaking of which...how does she come down when you pop it and stay on it...hard or gentle? I don't do much more than a bump up a foot or so in 1st or 2nd once in a while...so I'm not an expert on that...just curious. I know the Busa was tougher to land than the 1000's or 600's
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posted July 27, 2006 02:58 PM
Sounds exactly like my style of riding. Long distance touring at good speeds, aggressive twisties and some "unofficial" street racing.
Thanks to all for the feedback. Now for that test ride next week.
quote:I'm only 5'11", so I guess no opinion to give with regards to wind. However, I like the 14 a whole lot better than my '99 busa. I feel I can control it better in turns (just a personal opinion) and I enjoy longer rides with the 14 riding position. However all of these facts are to each riders riding skill level,
and the situations they put the bike in, as well as the riders build. I love canyons, high speed highways, and an occasional drag. Many in here drag more than I do, I love consistant high speed!
posted July 27, 2006 03:43 PM
Edited By: SoCal ZX-14 Rider on 27 Jul 2006 17:45
you can ride mine , where do you live? You need to ride one that's broken in, up around 6000 - 9500 rpm, thats the ticket.
Bone stock except for losing the rear fender and she will still pull ur arms off (although you kinda get used to it in about 2 weeks), pipe and PC soon to come.
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posted July 28, 2006 04:51 AM
A great offer!!! But if your name is an indicator of location I don't think Texas is close enough, but sincerely appreciate the gesture. From reading this forum I fully understand the 6K+ excitement. And also from what I read here, if I do get one the flies will be out as quickly as possible.
quote:you can ride mine , where do you live? You need to ride one that's broken in, up around 6000 - 9500 rpm, thats the ticket.
Bone stock except for losing the rear fender and she will still pull ur arms off (although you kinda get used to it in about 2 weeks), pipe and PC soon to come.
quote:Bone stock except for losing the rear fender and she will still pull ur arms off (although you kinda get used to it in about 2 weeks), pipe and PC soon to come.
I thought it was just me. She felt "space shuttle" fast when I first started riding her after years on my XX, but now not so fast. Mind you, when I launch and look in the rearview 3 or 4 seconds later, things are WAAYYYYYY back there, so she IS fast as hell, I've just gotten used to the speed and performance I guess. Maybe I need to pull the flies and give myself some new shock and awe LOL!
My Two Brothers just arrived at home, but I'm still at work. Damn. Maybe I'll try to get off early so I can go install em LOL
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posted July 28, 2006 08:03 AM
The problem is: the mind will adapt to most anything. You only get that "first time" thrill for a short while. However, rest assured, it's still stinky fast.
quote:A great offer!!! But if your name is an indicator of location I don't think Texas is close enough, but sincerely appreciate the gesture. From reading this forum I fully understand the 6K+ excitement. And also from what I read here, if I do get one the flies will be out as quickly as possible.
Just looked at your location, sweeper... we're pretty close. I generally shy away from letting other people ride my bike, but your riding style sounds pretty close to mine, and with your previous (existing) bikes, you should definitely know how to handle power.
So, if you can't work out that test ride at your dealer, give me a shout... I live in Crowley, and my bike is very much "broken in".
From what I've seen/heard, Irving and Granbury seem to have the best prices around. I bought mine in Denton for a pretty good price, but I'm not sure if they are as flexible as the other two these days. If you are interested in Denton, I know and ride with the owner and can get you in touch with their GM pretty easily.
posted July 28, 2006 11:43 AM
Wheelies come down smooth if I monitor my RPMs. I don't clutch wheelie, it will kill your clutch faster
than hell. I got my custom exhaust fitted last night, and my power commander is here monday, I get my braided brake lines on monday, and 1 week from monday my exhaust comes back from powdercoating and I go to get custom dyno-tuned. I made my fender eliminator last night, and I can't
wait 1 1/2 weeks for all of this. Like a kid on christmas.
Busa I need to learn how to post photos. Wait till you see my exhaust, I am the prototype so there is no other pipes like these.
13 inch cans, 1/2 the width of stock. they end just before the end of the tire.
Blueford Sucks Cock.
posted July 28, 2006 12:28 PM
Dang Sweeper if Texas wasnt so damm big I would suggest you come over to Louisiana. I am West Central and my dealer has a Blue one tagged at 10.5. I also have its mate I got from the same dealer same or mebby little better price. You could try mine on for size to make sure. Was through your neck of the woods the otherday, Did a week of Rockies in Colorado on the 14, and it performed flawlessly. Gotta say this, it was hotter than Hell in DFW when we came through......TB
posted July 28, 2006 12:49 PM
Should I get a dark smoke or go for some bling with a blue iridium screen for the blue beast?
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posted July 28, 2006 01:12 PM
Thanks for the offer. And yes, we are relatively neighbors. I work at the old Carswell (NAS JRB now). I'll see how the ride goes and let you know. Maybe we could hook up some time for riding. I work rotating shifts and tend to ride alone most of the time due to schedules. Make trips to Ark with the TSBA when I can.
As far as dealers go I bought the Gixxer at Granbury. They usually have good prices and easy to deal with.
quote:
quote:A great offer!!! But if your name is an indicator of location I don't think Texas is close enough, but sincerely appreciate the gesture. From reading this forum I fully understand the 6K+ excitement. And also from what I read here, if I do get one the flies will be out as quickly as possible.
Just looked at your location, sweeper... we're pretty close. I generally shy away from letting other people ride my bike, but your riding style sounds pretty close to mine, and with your previous (existing) bikes, you should definitely know how to handle power.
So, if you can't work out that test ride at your dealer, give me a shout... I live in Crowley, and my bike is very much "broken in".
From what I've seen/heard, Irving and Granbury seem to have the best prices around. I bought mine in Denton for a pretty good price, but I'm not sure if they are as flexible as the other two these days. If you are interested in Denton, I know and ride with the owner and can get you in touch with their GM pretty easily.
posted July 28, 2006 01:17 PM
Yeah, it's still HTH!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad I have a trip to Utah coming up in a week or so with a business trip to Colorado Springs a few weeks after that. Gonna take a few days of vacation so I can take the loooonnnngggg way home
quote: Was through your neck of the woods the otherday, Did a week of Rockies in Colorado on the 14, and it performed flawlessly. Gotta say this, it was hotter than Hell in DFW when we came through......TB
posted July 30, 2006 03:18 AM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 30 Jul 2006 04:21
quote:Wheelies come down smooth if I monitor my RPMs. I don't clutch wheelie, it will kill your clutch faster
than hell. I got my custom exhaust fitted last night, and my power commander is here monday, I get my braided brake lines on monday, and 1 week from monday my exhaust comes back from powdercoating and I go to get custom dyno-tuned. I made my fender eliminator last night, and I can't
wait 1 1/2 weeks for all of this. Like a kid on christmas.
Busa I need to learn how to post photos. Wait till you see my exhaust, I am the prototype so there is no other pipes like these.
13 inch cans, 1/2 the width of stock. they end just before the end of the tire.
Blueford Sucks Cock.
Open an account at photobucket.com and upload the pics there...once you have the pic's, copy the url and it should then look like this...
imghttp://url_goes_here/img
Don't forget to add the square brackets around the word "img"...
See help on pictures in the posty reply section for the exact method....
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quote:Open an account at photobucket.com and upload the pics there...once you have the pic's, copy the url and it should then look like this...
imghttp://url_goes_here/img
Don't forget to add the square brackets around the word "img"...
See help on pictures in the posty reply section for the exact method....
Photobucket even provides you with the [ img ] links right under your uploaded picture... it doesn't get any easier than that!
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