man00
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posted April 23, 2008 08:55 AM
Head lights at night
About to pull the trigger on 08 ZX14 and was wondering how is the lights at night? Looks like they should supply plenty of light but wanted to ask first.
  
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jeff martin
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jamming
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posted April 23, 2008 09:15 AM
Best headlight's ever put on a sport bike..There as good as my goldwing..
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man00
Novice Class
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posted April 23, 2008 09:23 AM
thanks...Not that I ride so much at night but good to know in case I ever do... BTW found this one for
10.400 OTD seems about right for around here.
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lowcel
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posted April 23, 2008 09:40 AM
Nice price. I just paid 9,799 for an 07 model.
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2007 Z14 SE - Yoshimura TRC full race exhaust w/ carbon can - PCiii w/ map from HPC - Flies removed - Pipercross air filter - Speedohealer - Puig Double Bubble - Fender Eliminator - GPR Steering Damper - Puig Frame Sliders - HID's - Halo's
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BobC
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posted April 23, 2008 09:57 AM
Only had one real night ride on my 14 and the lights were excellent, even on dip.
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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fury
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posted April 23, 2008 04:43 PM
I live in the country. No street lights here... Really hilly and turns galore...
Riding behind someone I get on their nerves... High beams, low beams, I need more light here in the Black night. (Only when riding behind someone. Up front High beams light up the world...
I love it!
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fury
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posted April 23, 2008 04:46 PM
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Only had one real night ride on my 14 and the lights were excellent, even on dip.
I took the family to Vegas to red rock canyon.
A sign stated DIP.
My wife looked at me and said D I P what does that mean? (she spelt it out guys) D I P
I laughed my ass off with my son.
I love my blond...
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KikonZX14
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posted April 25, 2008 04:46 AM
From time to time I do night trips, and the ZX-14 lights are suuuper! Specially the high beam. The only problem you might have is while cornering as your light beams are pointed straight forward and so you cannot see what is waiting for you at the end of the curve.
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fury
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posted April 25, 2008 05:01 AM
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From time to time I do night trips, and the ZX-14 lights are suuuper! Specially the high beam. The only problem you might have is while cornering as your light beams are pointed straight forward and so you cannot see what is waiting for you at the end of the curve.
well put.
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BobC
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posted April 25, 2008 05:31 AM
quote:
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Only had one real night ride on my 14 and the lights were excellent, even on dip.
I took the family to Vegas to red rock canyon.
A sign stated DIP.
My wife looked at me and said D I P what does that mean? (she spelt it out guys) D I P
I laughed my ass off with my son.
I love my blond...
Similar situation here, there's a sign saying Dips Ahead, warning you of undulations which can hide oncoming traffic. I said "I'll have the Cheese one please" she said "Huh?"
Love my readhead. 
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles
2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)
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07zx14blk
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ZX6R, ZX9R,ZX12R,ZX14
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posted April 25, 2008 07:42 PM
I drive with a large group of other riders and almost always on week nights after work and after dark... Since the first day I showed up with the 14 I have been the lead man as soon as the sun goes down. I don't think there is a sports bike on the market that throws even close to as much light.
However headlights that track the road and turn and dip while you do would sure be nice...
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fury
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posted April 26, 2008 04:57 AM
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I drive with a large group of other riders and almost always on week nights after work and after dark... Since the first day I showed up with the 14 I have been the lead man as soon as the sun goes down. I don't think there is a sports bike on the market that throws even close to as much light.
However headlights that track the road and turn and dip while you do would sure be nice...
Something aftermarket that mounts under out front fairing...
small package...flat. not round 2 big and bulky. Simple.put a centering spring on the light and a wire on the lft side and on the right side forcing it to pull 1 way or the other... Keep in mind if u steer lft u go right... Who wants to try it? fasten the wire to the fairing behind the forks... This will cause the turning of the light...
hmmmmmm.
Power source and light -no prob..
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