stevewfl
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posted November 06, 2007 01:46 PM
Goodbye ZX14, hello 2008 R1
Ok folks I hated to depart with my ZX14 but I noticed something minor going on and its not the first time and I decided Kawasaki and I have to part ways. Thats all I'll say, and I'll miss the 14 as many know I planned to sell it long ago and couldn't force myself. I got a great trade in price for it, but only after hitting a lot of dealers and the one that I did business with is a personal friend. Most offered pennies on the dollar, one dealer even less than KBB trade-in.
Hopefully I'll still be welcome to postho oops oops I meant post up here!
Like the 14 I'll say the R1 I plan to keep for a year, but hopefully the Yamaha will hold up and after a year I throw the track plastics on when I buy something else.
The litre bikes are so close for 2008, I was set on my next bike being a litre bike, and Yamaha is the bike I've never owned. Actually I wanted a Honda but I can't get past the new looks.
Thanks to all of you who have helped me so much regarding my ZX14, I can't say thanks enough! I'll miss riding the bike for sure.
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2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
  
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kawasaki_rick
Zone Head
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posted November 06, 2007 02:01 PM
You must of heard of the r1s beating the zx14s, from other posts pfffftt.
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stevewfl
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posted November 06, 2007 02:12 PM
quote:
You must of heard of the r1s beating the zx14s, from other posts pfffftt.
LMAO! Not hardly
If they'd have said the R1 won on the road course race tracks I'd have believed it
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'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
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NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted November 06, 2007 02:14 PM
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You must of heard of the r1s beating the zx14s, from other posts pfffftt.
LMAO!!!! That was a good one...lol!
Post pictures ASAP Stevewfl!
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nightmare
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ACP Racing
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posted November 06, 2007 02:21 PM
Man you might want to wait on that honda! I heard it was suppose to be a monster for real!
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8th Mile 5.16
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stevewfl
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posted November 06, 2007 02:49 PM
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Man you might want to wait on that honda! I heard it was suppose to be a monster for real!
I'm Honda 100% and hyped that new bike before details were released, but I saw their new litre bike in person when we were on the Daytona track. And dude, I gotta be able to look at the bike in my garage. Oh well maybe next year 
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2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
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tater
Expert Class
Shakin off the Haters
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posted November 06, 2007 02:57 PM
well keep us informed on your new toy
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2 Bros carbon fiber pipes
Tiger tail
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bigdtd
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Interceptors
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posted November 06, 2007 03:22 PM
musta been running too strong on that mountain air, don't worry i'll still ride wit ya
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted November 06, 2007 03:29 PM
 Edited By: Wheelie on 6 Nov 2007 15:35
quote:
Ok folks I hated to depart with my ZX14 but I noticed something minor going on and its not the first time and I decided Kawasaki and I have to part ways. Thats all I'll say, and I'll miss the 14 as many know I planned to sell it long ago and couldn't force myself. I got a great trade in price for it, but only after hitting a lot of dealers and the one that I did business with is a personal friend. Most offered pennies on the dollar, one dealer even less than KBB trade-in.
Hopefully I'll still be welcome to postho oops oops I meant post up here!
Like the 14 I'll say the R1 I plan to keep for a year, but hopefully the Yamaha will hold up and after a year I throw the track plastics on when I buy something else.
The litre bikes are so close for 2008, I was set on my next bike being a litre bike, and Yamaha is the bike I've never owned. Actually I wanted a Honda but I can't get past the new looks.
Thanks to all of you who have helped me so much regarding my ZX14, I can't say thanks enough! I'll miss riding the bike for sure.
Got my 07 a months ago, the full Akra makes great power verses the oem. PC installed and a BMC race filter as well, also removed the velocity stacks. If you get a DB Puig dark smoke windscreen, it doesnt fit, many complaints on these, the smoke fits. I still have my ZX14 for drag racing, and the R-1 for the street. wee
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bigdtd
Needs a job
Interceptors
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posted November 06, 2007 03:40 PM
that is a beautiful bike. maybe steve will let me sit on his someday....
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kwac
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posted November 06, 2007 03:41 PM
that yamaha is 1 of the nicest i have seen.
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Wheelie
Needs a life
Old Man
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posted November 06, 2007 03:49 PM
Steve, I did a few other things, like hid's, braided brake lines, Greggs turn signals, Scorpio alarm, Bikelitez fender eliminator. If you need any help with anything let me know, wee
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mooniac
Novice Class
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posted November 06, 2007 03:51 PM
Just sold my 07 R1 with 600 miles. Good riddance! Fast and fun but just couldn't get comfortable on her. Nlothing like the ZX14. Good luck with your new R1
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built Airplane) And it is faster
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stevewfl
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posted November 06, 2007 04:15 PM
wee, man thanks and I'm glad to know someone on here can give me the R1 tips...I gotta lot of work ahead
if the bike holds up it'll be a track bike in a year or two
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2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
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kawasaki_rick
Zone Head
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posted November 06, 2007 04:20 PM
they are good looking bikes.
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H2 to ZX12
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two stroke power
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posted November 06, 2007 04:26 PM
quote:
musta been running too strong on that mountain air, don't worry i'll still ride wit ya
+1 but not if you'd bought the honda. hondas are gay, wait I have two hondas now 
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fastestbusaaround
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I eat Fish...
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posted November 06, 2007 04:54 PM
Steve, you bought the 185 MPH in 5th from that whacky dude eh? :d. Now yer gonna get yer ass kicked up and down the block with that slow piece of shit R1...LOL. Kidding dude -- I had an 05 R1; sexy ride and plenty of punch. No doubt you'll be real happy with it, but you can't post on this section of the boards anymore u fucking traitor... 
Hey man -- enjoy that sexy new beast. I get my new 14 tomorrow.
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Tool man
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posted November 06, 2007 05:56 PM
It's been nice know'n ya 
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted November 06, 2007 06:06 PM
quote:
Ok folks I hated to depart with my ZX14 but I noticed something minor going on and its not the first time and I decided Kawasaki and I have to part ways. Thats all I'll say, and I'll miss the 14 as many know I planned to sell it long ago and couldn't force myself.
I KNEW IT!!! HIS FRAME BROKE AND HE CANT FACE ADMITTING IT!! RUN AND HIDE YAMMIE BOY!!! 
jk
sorta 
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Ojref
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posted November 06, 2007 06:10 PM
SSSLLLLLLLLLLLLLUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Take those tuning forks deep baby, and don't graze a tooth or you get slapped.
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1991 Yamaha Vmax - Because I need a mule to carry the manhood
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dcm 21
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posted November 06, 2007 07:20 PM
congrats on the new ride..I hope I didn't start something now..with my trading my 14 for a 10 last week.. and now you...doing the same...and yes it's more fun on the street... keeps you on your toes..these little litre bikes...
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CrotchRocket
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posted November 06, 2007 07:23 PM
I cant believe your selling your chick magnet
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warbird
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posted November 06, 2007 08:05 PM
Congrats Steve............ 
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warbird
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posted November 06, 2007 08:07 PM
Wheelie................beautiful pic of your R1. MORE please!
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smokinzx14
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posted November 06, 2007 08:44 PM
Steve i think you are going to miss the zx14 but i know you really like to ride the twistys... I really like to look of the R1 , it is by far one of the best looking bikes out there .... I just can't ride liter bikes myself , they kill my back and wrists..I really liked my zx10 but in less than an hour i was in pain riding it ... Steve stick around Bikeland buddy because we don't want to lose our 1# post whore !!!!...Smokin...
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