Smiffy
Parking Attendant
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posted December 03, 2006 05:35 AM
 Edited By: Smiffy on 3 Dec 2006 05:36
Newbie from the UK
Afternoon all
new 14 owner here from England.
Up until recently owned an '06 ZZR1200 but met up with a guy who had just purchased a 1400. He found it a little bit too powerful, and took a fancy to my 12, so a deal was done.
Only managed to get out twice on it so far, the bad weather has kicked in here now so I think that most of my riding is going to be next year which is a shame.
Initial impressions are that the thing is awesome!!
Finished in Candy Blue, only got 2k on the clock.
Have tidied the back end up by getting rid of the big black lump of plastic known as a fender.
MRA double bubble is on order, as are a pair of Area P Stainless Steel slip-ons.
Just need to get a decent looking hugger and most of my "mods" will be complete.
Prior to the 12 I owned three Honda VFR's, a 750, an 800 and lastly the VTEC model. Always hankered after something with a little more "grunt" for two up touring and bought the last 12 available in the UK in May of this year. Would have been quite happy to stick with it until this deal came along. I have now got my grunt in excess ...
Enjoy touring in Europe and so far have "done" France, Germany, Holland & Belgium and hope to get down to Austria next year.
Hope to pick up some valuable information and tips on 1400 ownership.
Rob
Hey!! I'm a parking attendant! lol!!
  
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racinsnake
Novice Class
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posted December 03, 2006 05:58 AM
Welcome. Nothing like riding that much power on black ice over there
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Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
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posted December 03, 2006 06:03 AM
Welcom Rob, hope you enjoy the Bike and this Board
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Smiffy
Parking Attendant
Posts: 26
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posted December 03, 2006 06:07 AM
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Oh! One other thing.....
I spent a while yesterday swapping the alloy fairing / screen bolts for black ones.
I didn't think the alloy looked right with all of the black on the rest of the bike.
Does that make me sad???
lol!
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kawabusakid
Expert Class
Fast as my $$ will take me
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posted December 03, 2006 08:01 PM
 ...welcome Smiffy....enjoy the board,bike,and company of happy 14 owners..
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BobC
Pro
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posted December 04, 2006 12:33 AM
Hi Rob, welcome to the forum. Pretty soon you will be used to the "grunt" and you could be looking for more. Well this is the place to research all those go faster mod's like removing the secondary butterflies, 4:1 systems, Power Commanders, Speedo Healer's and so on.
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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