qwick
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posted September 27, 2007 08:19 AM
So does anyone know for sure if this paint scheme is the metallic spark black? So if it is, and this trim is the metallic persimmon red, then the bike may look pretty good by flip flopping the red bottom to the top and using the black on the bottom and frame. Would look a lot like the 06 red 14, but with a dark cherry body & wheels. If this is the case, I believe it would look good... As long as they leave the tail (top & Bottom) completely red. Splitting the colors with a two tone on the tail end of the 14 just isn't working for me.
  
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shawnski
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posted September 27, 2007 08:45 AM
 Edited By: shawnski on 27 Sep 2007 09:46
i wonder if kawi people looked at that SE model after painting done and said" wow that shit looks really good and we are going to sell shit load of them" or maybe they are color blind and everything looks black to them. 
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stevewfl
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posted September 27, 2007 08:56 AM
one thing for sure, this bike is the "shut-up" answer to some of us that thought the busa looks bad from "behind" lmao
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87gtNOS
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posted September 27, 2007 09:15 AM
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i wonder if kawi people looked at that SE model after painting done and said" wow that shit looks really good and we are going to sell shit load of them" or maybe they are color blind and everything looks black to them.
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Nelson Taylor
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posted September 27, 2007 09:25 AM
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one thing for sure, this bike is the "shut-up" answer to some of us that thought the busa looks bad from "behind" lmao
Aint that the truth, that SE is crap.
On another note the Blue and the Silver are very nice.
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shawnski
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posted September 27, 2007 09:30 AM
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one thing for sure, this bike is the "shut-up" answer to some of us that thought the busa looks bad from "behind" lmao
Aint that the truth, that SE is crap.
On another note the Blue and the Silver are very nice.
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qwick
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posted September 27, 2007 07:41 PM
Does anyone have pics of all four of the colors for the 08 14? I've seen all but one.
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b03818
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posted September 28, 2007 03:53 AM
Face it the emissions and other restrictions are killing the stock performance. Just have to depend on the aftermarket to get what you want. Waiting on the factory to give you some time stopping performance is not going to happen, bad for business!
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted September 28, 2007 09:10 AM
Edited By: Sticks_n_Stones on 28 Sep 2007 10:11
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Face it the emissions and other restrictions are killing the stock performance. Just have to depend on the aftermarket to get what you want. Waiting on the factory to give you some time stopping performance is not going to happen, bad for business!
+1
Im just hoping the "emissions and other restrictions" restrict the power output so significantly that the manufacturers have to significanlty "up" there HP to even keep them in the ballpark of where its at now. Lets face it, they all have more power than most people can handle. BUT for the guys that mod them, like most of you gearheads, the new power potential wilt never be greater will the subtraction of said emissions equipment! Can you say 30+ hp gained with exhaust, PC IV (its coming im sure  ) and other quick mods? I cant wait!
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reckless
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posted September 28, 2007 09:20 AM
Hey quick, I have only seen 3 colours mentioned. The silver, the midnight metallic blue, and the SE black and flames.
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V2K_CCTX
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posted September 28, 2007 10:36 AM
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I'm still waiting on the ZX14R. Lighter, more ground clearance, TC, and an athletic look with slimmer tail. Kinda an updated ZX12R instead of a Busa'ed ZX12R.
Never happen though. 
Just to get the Freakin Lime Green color!!!
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2007 CBR600RR Pearl White/Silver (hers)
2007 GV650 Avitar (hers)
2007 Vulcan 2000 LT (his) Muzzy Drag Pipes/Kuryakyn ProR Hypercharger/PC3 mapped/Chrome everywhere/everything
2007 Ninja 250R Silver (daughters) w/ Muzzy SS Exhaust
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qwick
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posted September 28, 2007 11:06 AM
Reckless, you're right... Talk at the Kawi shop a few weeks ago was possibly four colors to choose from. Bad info...again!
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lietoome
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posted September 28, 2007 11:29 AM
steve, the 2000 & 2001 zx12s came in the candy apple(green). Only the 2003 was offered in Lime Green....which is why I bought the '03.
I recently sold mine...its already been wrecked and painted blue
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 29, 2007 01:57 AM
Jeff you gonna make me a good deal on an 03 Zx12 when I get home????
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b03818
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posted September 29, 2007 04:21 PM
Why would you change a bike that's only two years old. Pressure!
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zx14_busakilla
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posted September 29, 2007 04:58 PM
Maybe some one can help me out here, how do u get more power when it"s still a 1352cc
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ninja12
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posted September 29, 2007 05:02 PM
more compression, better head , or bigger cams either or all.
look at carpenterracing for some hints.
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zx14_busakilla
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posted September 29, 2007 05:09 PM
Thanks ninja12
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stevewfl
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posted September 29, 2007 06:18 PM
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Why would you change a bike that's only two years old. Pressure!
just keepin' ahead...fortuneatly for all of us its a competitive market :P
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stevewfl
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posted September 29, 2007 06:19 PM
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steve, the 2000 & 2001 zx12s came in the candy apple(green). Only the 2003 was offered in Lime Green....which is why I bought the '03.
I recently sold mine...its already been wrecked and painted blue
thanks for the info!
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V2K_CCTX
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posted October 02, 2007 05:01 AM
The 08 250 is sweeeeeeet, but the deal I got on the 07 was toooooo damn good to pass up
2007 EX250 Ninja 1286 mi, with Muzzy pipe and Dynojet carb kit installed at the dealer, with fender eliminator and 4 yr KHI good times warranty all for 2500 OTD!!! And they are locating and giving me the orig parts since the dealer did all the upgrades!!!
Couldnt justify the add'l $$$$$ for an 08 based on that deal
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2007 CBR600RR Pearl White/Silver (hers)
2007 GV650 Avitar (hers)
2007 Vulcan 2000 LT (his) Muzzy Drag Pipes/Kuryakyn ProR Hypercharger/PC3 mapped/Chrome everywhere/everything
2007 Ninja 250R Silver (daughters) w/ Muzzy SS Exhaust
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stevewfl
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posted October 02, 2007 06:15 AM
congrats on your bike purchase
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V2K_CCTX
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posted October 03, 2007 05:17 AM
Thanks steve...
That 250 is a little screamer, but now my wife has made it her second bike, so we both have a cruiser and sport ride!
Still waitin for the new ZX-10R I will finally get my GREEN Kawasaki.....
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2007 CBR600RR Pearl White/Silver (hers)
2007 GV650 Avitar (hers)
2007 Vulcan 2000 LT (his) Muzzy Drag Pipes/Kuryakyn ProR Hypercharger/PC3 mapped/Chrome everywhere/everything
2007 Ninja 250R Silver (daughters) w/ Muzzy SS Exhaust
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stevewfl
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posted October 03, 2007 06:14 AM
that ZX10 isn't sweet. I'm not a brand fan, but if Honda has done to the 1000RR what it has to the 600RR last year, it will outperform the ZX10. I dunno though, but one of these new litre bikes may find its way into my garage this year
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V2K_CCTX
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posted October 03, 2007 08:39 AM
waitin till the big 4 get their 1000's out. Right now I am tied between the Kawi and the Yamaha R1...want to see what zook's 08 GSXR has to thru on the fire.
Also, as I am certain you are aware, the bike you are most comfortable on is the one you will be fastest on. Some bikes just dont ergonomically fit some people. So its like weapons...its not the size of the bore, but how well you can shoot your opponent. Bikes are the same way, bike X might be the fastest etc from the tests, but if you dont fit on it right or doesnt feel right, it will not be your fastest.
Make sense???
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2007 ZX-14 Ebony Black (his) -- Leo Vince exhaust/flies out/PC3 mapped/SS brake and clutch lines/helibars/Competition Werkes GP pegs F&R/Puig Carbon Fiber Windscreen/Bikelites fender eliminator/custom CNC frame sliders & fork sliders
2007 CBR600RR Pearl White/Silver (hers)
2007 GV650 Avitar (hers)
2007 Vulcan 2000 LT (his) Muzzy Drag Pipes/Kuryakyn ProR Hypercharger/PC3 mapped/Chrome everywhere/everything
2007 Ninja 250R Silver (daughters) w/ Muzzy SS Exhaust
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