busajack5
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posted November 29, 2007 03:30 PM
old fart
 Greetings gents.I just joined and have a couple questions.Can any one help an old fart? I want to buy a zx 14 but I'am so old I can't handle the riding position..Are their any bar risers made for the set up and beg position and can I raise the forks in the trees to lower it. This is what I have been riding since my last two 02 busas..I'am not a long distance rider,just a local hot rodder bar hopper looking for my last acceleration rushes before I ck. out..Who has an idea to make me comfortable in my forth childhood.Love my rocket but want more upper RPM fun..Thanks gang...Jack
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stevewfl
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posted November 29, 2007 03:55 PM
 Edited By: stevewfl on 29 Nov 2007 15:57
yes there are many products to achieve your goals with a ZX14
For the handlebars many use http://www.helibars.com/
to change your rearset position I suggest VORTEX rearsets vortexracing.com
and I have seen many 14's fronts lowered with the triple tree per your description.
there is also the concourse C14, but motor is down a couple of HP, and per your description max HP is utmost importance 
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stevewfl
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posted November 29, 2007 04:08 PM
one more thing...wow your triumph looks SWEET!
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HAMR
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posted November 29, 2007 04:23 PM
You may also try something like http://www.convertibars.com/ they give you the option to adjust them.
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Hawkman
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posted November 29, 2007 04:31 PM
Hey Jack, since you're about to check out...put me in your will before you get a ZX-14, will you? 
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 29, 2007 04:35 PM
Rocket III -- sweet, sick TQ and HP!
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jdzx14
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posted November 29, 2007 04:53 PM
That is one sweet ass bike man....i am not old at all and would definatley ride that. Oh and welcome. There have been many post about risers and better seats and so forth, so I see no reason why you wouldnt be comfortable. Trust me there not that bad but i am only 23.....lol.
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busajack5
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posted November 29, 2007 05:26 PM
 Heres a pict.of my old Busa..This is the right side,the next pict. will be the left side. Jack
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busajack5
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posted November 29, 2007 05:35 PM
 This is the left side..Boy did this keep the cops confused..Thanks for the info guys.Real frendly bunch here..Gona go get the 14 in the morning..Heres hoping I didn't forget how to hang on..Although the rockets torque at 2000 rpm is almost 160 Ft.Lbs. but then it runs out of breath at about 6800 rpm. I think I need both.. Jack
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stevewfl
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posted November 29, 2007 05:40 PM
"Gona go get the 14 in the morning"
what a sweet busa jack, and congrats on your 14 purchase
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busajack5
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posted November 29, 2007 05:41 PM
 You guys shouldn't have said you like Spike, the rocket, I just love to show him off..Jack
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reynoldss
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posted November 29, 2007 05:47 PM
The riding position on the 14 is a lot better than the busa. Get one and enjoy it!
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dubious
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posted November 29, 2007 07:30 PM
all nice bikes ... LOL especially for an old fart! LOL
Hey Jack, Speigler USA sells a tube bar conversion kit made by LSL, and if you object I have a more subtle mod, takes some elbow grease and enginuity.
I must say, if you have done your own work on the other bikes, your up to it.
Its not difficult.
PM me your email if interested, I can send you more details I have on word format.
Nice job hiding the NOS, but it must go through that little pill in like 3 seconds!
Lyle
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pinned in 6th
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posted November 29, 2007 07:49 PM
Hey busajack,lookin at your rides,I got one thing to say YOU AINT OLD. I'm 53, just bought an 08 14. Unreal,I Iove this thing,horsepower xpress. Looks like you have several choices in the garage,like me. Awesome Triumph,never seen a Rocket like that. Get the 14
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busajack5
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posted November 29, 2007 08:14 PM
Yo Pinned,gona go get it tommrow. I gotta take a sleeping pill cause you guys got me all wound up now. Feel like when I got my first car and that was 48 years ago. It seems that more and more old farts are getting sport bikes.How else can you get that much power for such a small amount of money. Thanks for all your help guys...Jack
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stevewfl
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posted November 29, 2007 08:19 PM
please post up some pics when you get it!
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NinjaNick
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posted November 29, 2007 11:21 PM
quote:
48 years ago.
Nice rides!
so...you're 64?? I've known of older on sportbikes. Good job on never giving up what you love! 
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pinned in 6th
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posted November 30, 2007 02:57 AM
Hey Jack,I know what you mean about being wound up,that 14 has made me crazy the last month.I had trouble locating the dark blue one. I also thought about the Councours due to the riding position. Might have to get both.
One more thing I forgot to mention, check out the convertibars site,pretty interesting set of bars. Also if you get risers the Gen Mar brand are a little higher and closer than the Heli -bars that I normally choose.
BTW the 14 is WAAAY smoother than my Busa, I'm glad I switched (dont tell anyone,I'll get kicked outa here ,lol) Cheers
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MasterBlaster
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posted November 30, 2007 07:05 AM
Jack I am 68 and have my ZX14 set up comfortable fo me. I did the helibars and Buell pegs, slipped the forks an inch, lowered the rear the same with the adjustable dog bones. Added a DB shield. The thin grips cramped my hands so I put on some foam grips for ATVs. I also extended the swingarm to tone down the wheelys and give a smoother ride. It was gonna be my express cruiser untill Kaw came out with the C14, now it is just for fun.
This is my traveling machine now, and it rocks too.
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stevewfl
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posted November 30, 2007 07:07 AM
NICE!
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busajack5
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posted November 30, 2007 12:57 PM
Edited By: busajack5 on 30 Nov 2007 13:03
Hi Crazy Jack here again.Steve, went and paid for it this morning. Its that new blue that looks black till you get it out side.Its 8 degs. here so Iam gona wait till at least 32 to ride it home then Ill get some picts. MasterBlaster you make me feel like a normal person.Ha Ha. I thought I was the only old crazy speed freak here. My frend has a C14 that I will be riding with most of the time.Thanks for all the info.to aftermarket stuff. The rocket has almost no aftermarket support.I really like it but have to make every thing that I want..Got the whole winter to get it customized and mabey some paint.Gotta go study the owners manual now..Later Crazy Jack Oh and just FYI the letters on the top of the Rocket tank, say (One Colossal Big Motor) TeHe
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stevewfl
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posted November 30, 2007 01:20 PM
That blue one is AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see the pics!!!!
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dubious
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posted November 30, 2007 03:28 PM
Edited By: dubious on 30 Nov 2007 15:29
Man is that rocket ever clean.
Reminds me of the old school bikes my dad rode, and the 1st bike I ever got a ride on,
xs 650 candy red with white scallops, and speed stripes... etc.
Love it Jack. Nice work.
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stevewfl
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posted December 01, 2007 07:25 AM
busajack, did you pic up the new ZX14???
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bigdtd
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posted December 01, 2007 07:58 AM
congrats on the new scooter, you sure have some nice rides, that different colors on the side of the old bike is unique
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