KC Jr 54
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posted August 06, 2007 10:39 PM
New guy
Hello, my name is Ken and currently am the extremely proud owner of a 06 Blue zx14. I am a member of a couple other 14 sites, but decided to finally say hi to you guys.
Seems like each board has very valuable info to be had...to bad not everyone can get along.
Currently i live in Searcy, AR and have noticed a couple of other people also live in AR, which is odd considering....
I have a decent amount of things done to the bike, just making it what i want and like.
Short list:
Heli Bars, zero gravity DB, extentions, Race Railz, alarm, Scotts Dampner, Lowered and strapped, pingle electric shift, speedo healer, and some sprockets on the way.
Well i guess that is all for now.
  
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zx14_busakilla
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posted August 07, 2007 01:21 AM
Welcome Jr,some pics would be nice if you have time to post them.What other 14 sites are you talking about?
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kc jr 54
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posted August 07, 2007 09:44 AM
 Edited By: kc jr 54 on 7 Aug 2007 10:46
Short little 'fun' video.
http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x270/zxxx14/?action=view¤t=174aa666.pbr
Photo from a few weeks back. A lot has changed since then.
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smokinzx14
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posted August 07, 2007 11:11 AM
Nice bike .... and welcome .... 
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zx14_busakilla
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posted August 07, 2007 12:25 PM
Jr she do look good
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Nelson Taylor
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posted August 07, 2007 12:38 PM
Looks good, and welcome to the board.
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bobs07zx14black
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posted August 07, 2007 04:57 PM
Looks nice Ken! Welcome!
Bob
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russ8526
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posted August 08, 2007 05:49 PM
looks great and welcome
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Fastest-14
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posted August 08, 2007 07:14 PM
What's up KC. Welcome to the board. Good to have a fellow Blue "06" 14 owner. Your bike looks good.
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stevewfl
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posted August 08, 2007 07:29 PM
welcome, and wow - SWEET bike
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 08, 2007 07:33 PM
Welcome KC good to see some other arkansas guys on here
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kc jr 54
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posted August 08, 2007 09:30 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys !
The bike looks a touch different right now, and in the next couple weeks will look even more different. I am pretty excited about it all really.
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kc jr 54
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posted August 08, 2007 09:33 PM
A little taste:
ANd yes i know all about what can happen with shorts, so pleas DO NOT comment on that. That is my choice and i am well aware of the consequences.
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posted August 08, 2007 09:49 PM
Welcome man, sweet bike!! I would say she didn't hook very well at that track! lol!
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 08, 2007 10:24 PM
KC what kind of tire are you running on the rear and how much do you weigh??
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flyboy
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posted August 08, 2007 10:25 PM
Edited By: flyboy on 8 Aug 2007 23:26
Shorts? Don't comment about the shorts? Come on Ken. Arkansas isn't in the Ozarks. Or is it? If you're going to wear shorts you should also wear a Hawaiian shirt or t-shit. With your leather top, black facemask and gay shorts you look like a "mean noodle".
Don't you ever watch the fashion channel on TV? Riding a 14 is more than just going fast... it's making a fashion statement. Send us your address so we can start a collection to get you some jeans or leather pants. Welcome to the site but please man.... you're embarrashing us.
At least take the ZX-14 emblem off the back and replace it with a Busa sticker until at such a time we can approve your attire--
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kc jr 54
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posted August 09, 2007 12:30 AM
Bah, i have seen a guy wearing sandles and on the 14.....apparently it is a common thing down in Little Rocks river-market.
Tire was a 190 Avon, PSI was 50+ by the time i got back to the trailer, track was super hot, and no one was hooking until about 6:30. Should be even more interesting the next time around with the sprocket swap. May need to just go ahead and do the shinko right then and there, before even going to the track.
Lowered the tire down to 17, and with a little warm-up it did just fine. I have quite a bit weight transfer  I just weighed myself, and i tipped (broke) the scales at 347, which is down, but is up from a year ago. I am dieting/making the bike faster currently.
And the shorts....yeah i know i am screwed if/when the time comes, but it seems like everyday i go out it is 95+ and with the burning heat coming off the bike, it just does not help things at all. I am looking forward to cooler temps, and weight lost, so i can wear atleast jeans, without much issue. And how did my shorts turn gay ?
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flyboy
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posted August 09, 2007 05:49 AM
Ken, nice bike. As I have never been weight challenged I can imagine from your post that it may bring clothing challenges from time to time. You didn't look that heavy from the photo. Do you do a lot of track riding?
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dutchzx14
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posted August 09, 2007 09:08 AM
Nice exhaust ... Do you shave your legs????
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dutchzx14
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posted August 09, 2007 09:09 AM
Just joking Ken.....
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kc jr 54
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posted August 09, 2007 09:28 AM
HELL NO i dont shave my legs. They are hairy, but are covered with a light colored blanket, so it is hard to see....
And i love the looks/sounds of the Two Bros.
I go to the strip as often as i can, but havent ever been to a 'twistie' event.
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ghostman
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posted August 09, 2007 06:07 PM
Nice Bike. Got the same boots. Once broken in, they feel good and hold up pretty well.
Workin' on that weight thing myself, but have adapted pretty well to wearing jeans, and jacket in 90 degree heat. I still got you by about 50lbs. Workin' it off though.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted August 09, 2007 06:47 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 9 Aug 2007 19:52
in 95+, why even bother wearing leather gloves and a jacket if yer gonna wear fucking shorts? 2 words...ROAD (FUCKING) RASH. Sweet lookin' ride though. Love the stretch wheelbase look, even if it vastly deteriorates the handling in turns. I'd do it too, if I didn't care what happens while riding the bead...but I understand that if you spend more time on the strip than the road, the stretch makes a lot of sense. Just don't be takin' that beast to a "twistie" event...especially in shorts...:P
Where's the blanket you speak of?
BTW -- you look a lot smaller than 347...I was way bigger at 350 6'2" (years ago) than you appear to be. Sport Bikes feel better now at 218 LBS (dry - LOL).
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smokinzx14
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posted August 09, 2007 06:52 PM
All i can say is DAMN SON put some pants on !!!!!
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kc jr 54
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posted August 09, 2007 07:38 PM
LOL OK guys i get the point.....when my wife posts-up that i died from heat stroke, b/c i wore jeans you better be at my funeral.
Seriously though: I am 6'4" 347, and truely do have large bones.
Rear view:
And as far as the twisties, the group i ride with i keep up pretty well. And i have only about 1/4'' of chicken strips. Also, with my desires for the bike and the roads i frequent, stretching and lowering were the best options. Aside from that, if i wanted to go to say the dragon, an hour worth of work will have me back to stock.
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