xstatik121
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posted March 09, 2008 05:08 AM
New to the site....
Hey guys, new to the site and new to the ZX14 riding community...
Seems there are a shit load of threads/topics here which is a good thing.... but If some one could point me to a thread or 2 talking about lowering my '07 zx14... Im getting a crap about lowering mine, which I dont really care what people think cause they are looking at my ass when I go around them anyway, Just a couple questions, handling, does it really affect it that much? Whats the Ideal lowering level? I was thinking 2" ?...
BTW Im from PC just outside of Tampa. I seen a few old post about QSL over by Clearwater, are you guys still meeting over there? I have a few friends that go every now and then but seems I need to make the ride myself...
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07 ZX14 Plasm blue~PCIII cust mapped~TwoBrothers dual~Vortex sprockets down 1 in front~BMC air filter~Lowered 2" in rear 3/4 up front~200 Metzeler~Roaringtoyz links, stand~Shogun sliders~~Puig DB...
  
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smokinzx14
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posted March 09, 2008 06:21 AM
Welcome ...... Drop it 2 in the rear and 3/4 inch in the front .. You won't tell much difference in handling .... Where in Polk Co. are you ?? Steve and Bigturd still go to the Lube most weds nights ... I go to sunshine speedway every weds night along with JesseJames ...
Smokin..
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JamesE
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posted March 09, 2008 06:26 AM
Welcome aboard! I dropped mine 2" in back and going to do 3/4" in frt when my new kickstand gets here! Looks much better.
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starchild
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posted March 09, 2008 06:29 AM
start small by just strapping the front end. get used to that setup first because that alone will change handling alone, later lower your forks an inch that will again change handling.of course always be careful when riding on the street, this set up works best on the strip. and congrats and welcome
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xstatik121
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posted March 09, 2008 06:34 AM
2" in back and 3/4 in front huh? is that the leveling factor?
Im actualy in Plant City. I was going to Sunshine about every few wed's when a friend was running his old 750Kaw there, Think he is planning on going back after this week, was at Bike Week... If you guys plan on riding over let me know and I will meet up with you or something, Im always up for a ride, considering I bought my 14 and in the 1st week put over 600 miles on it. not including over 10k on myGPZ last year...
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bigdtd
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posted March 09, 2008 06:50 AM
welcome dude, i live and ride out of largo
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smokinzx14
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posted March 09, 2008 08:21 AM
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2" in back and 3/4 in front huh? is that the leveling factor?
Im actualy in Plant City. I was going to Sunshine about every few wed's when a friend was running his old 750Kaw there, Think he is planning on going back after this week, was at Bike Week... If you guys plan on riding over let me know and I will meet up with you or something, Im always up for a ride, considering I bought my 14 and in the 1st week put over 600 miles on it. not including over 10k on myGPZ last year...
I don't know it that setting is level or not but it works well for me at that drag strip ...I also use a strap and that pulls down the front end a bunch ....The strap i only use at the track and NOT on the street .. Here is a pictue of the bike .. Smokin..
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stevewfl
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posted March 09, 2008 09:14 AM
welcome to the forum
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xstatik121
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posted March 09, 2008 02:54 PM
My toy...
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pazx14rider
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posted March 09, 2008 03:41 PM
welcome enjoy the site theres lots of useful information and everyones more than willing to help ya. I have the same bike (color) good pick.
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dubious
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posted March 09, 2008 06:40 PM
 Edited By: dubious on 9 Mar 2008 19:42
welcome
1" - 3/4 " is max before fender bottoms on upperfairing in frt.
lower the rear an equal ammount and handling will not suffer at all... not a bit, as geometry has not changed, only the height.
you need some zx10 fender adapter brackets so you can put a nice zx10 fender on that purty bike...
PM me if you want adapters, I have some for sale
Mine is lowered 1" each end, and even wit a 6" extended arm, it still handles good enough to corner as fast as public road pavement will allow....
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xstatik121
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posted March 11, 2008 04:28 AM
Thanks for the Welcome and info guys.... I will be looking into the 2" drop in back and 3/4 in front and see how that looks and feels, im sure I will get the look I want out of it... I dont plan on taking this one to the stip but maybe the GPZ with a little work, only for bracket running though, we will see considering my gal wants a drag car instead... think she might win me over on that one...
Dubious, what kinda brackets do you have? plate bracket or what? I have a plate bracket already, not ideal but works for now...
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dubious
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posted March 11, 2008 05:27 AM
yes, machined 1/4" 6061 aluminum plates allowing direct bolt up for zx10 fender.
they work great. I have sold about 30 kits to date.
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xstatik121
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posted March 11, 2008 05:30 AM
for the zx10 huh, seems i wont need one for a 10, but i will check with a friend of mine that does have a zx10
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dubious
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posted March 11, 2008 05:51 AM
NO nO, 
it allows you to instal a zx10 fender on your 14! look at my bike in the my sig!
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xstatik121
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posted March 11, 2008 05:55 AM
hmm, might need to look at one close up
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stevewfl
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posted March 11, 2008 06:00 AM
quote:
NO nO,
it allows you to instal a zx10 fender on your 14! look at my bike in the my sig!
that sig is HUGE LOL
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xstatik121
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posted March 11, 2008 06:01 AM
lol it is at that
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busajack5
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posted March 11, 2008 07:48 AM
Edited By: busajack5 on 11 Mar 2008 08:52
 XS this is about 2-3/4..Welcome PS I think dubiouss height is better for twistys and this Is better for straight line and short people..LOL
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dubious
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posted March 11, 2008 08:14 AM
Stevviewiffle, your not the only one allowed to spam.... LOL
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KikonZX14
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posted March 11, 2008 09:44 AM
Welcome xstatic, sweet looking machine you have. Congrats.
Smokin.....eating some bugs while doing that run? (mean with the open helmet shield).
Best Regards,
David
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted March 11, 2008 12:49 PM
Dubious, when the bike is lowered that much, how much cornering clearance do you lose? And i would bet that with the front forks dropped 3/4" it should turn a little quicker- shorter wheelbase (ya, I know, only about a 1/4" shorter but still...)
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