bigdtd
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posted July 03, 2008 12:18 PM
Thanks to Smokin
we replaced the brake fluid, clutch fluid, and radiator fluid in the trusty 14 today. the brake and clutch feel improved significantly, with much firmer lever pressure and smoother clutch operation. the brake fluid used was the galfer brand. it was nice to see fresh clear liquid in the reservoirs. smokin also adjusted the rear brake pedal travel for less movement, making the pedal easier to activate. to the radiator, we added engine ice antifreeze. it was pre-mixed so no additional fluid was added. i was using the original antifreeze and had no problems previously with any over heating. it seems that the bike takes longer to get warm but runs at about the same temperature from what i can tell in limited in town riding so far. i have learned a lot about the 14 from this site, but the people who come here are what makes it so special. smokin volunteered his expertise and experience to make what would have been a daunting task for me, a successful learning experience. he knew every nook and cranny of the 14 which made the maintenance go smoothly and successfully. he even showed me how the mityvac worked to make the bleeding easier. the 14 feels and rides like new. thanks again for all your help and knowledge, i'm lucky to know you. now if the weather would permit, lets ride!
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smokinzx14
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posted July 03, 2008 12:46 PM
You are very welcome .... Smokin... 
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Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
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countersteer
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posted July 03, 2008 12:48 PM
shit like this really serves no purpose in posting. save it for a phone call. 
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Long Island, New York
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fifth
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posted July 03, 2008 01:36 PM
neither did your birth, but ain't nobody throwing that in your face.....
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countersteer
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posted July 03, 2008 01:38 PM
 Edited By: countersteer on 3 Jul 2008 14:41
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neither did your birth, but ain't nobody throwing that in your face.....
fifth - heres my favorite quote of yours:
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at 370 lbs, it is my choice if I am a homosexual......and at 370 lbs, it is also my choice if you are homosexual....
maybe you should go rape some more prisoners and mind your fucking business.
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Scott
Long Island, New York
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blackmagic14
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posted July 03, 2008 02:02 PM
Scott, are you just mad at the world. One minute you are a nice guy the next your a fucking douche. you must be one of those unlucky BIG guys that has a SMALL cock.
In short: Tupac called and said he wanted.... ahh hell nevermind just chill the fuck out
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countersteer
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posted July 03, 2008 02:15 PM
LOL, you got me
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Scott
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fifth
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posted July 03, 2008 02:22 PM
quote:
quote:
neither did your birth, but ain't nobody throwing that in your face.....
fifth - heres my favorite quote of yours:
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at 370 lbs, it is my choice if I am a homosexual......and at 370 lbs, it is also my choice if you are homosexual....
maybe you should go rape some more prisoners and mind your fucking business.
I am flattered that you actually wasted time to go hunt that up and repost it. roflmao. I thought I was wasting too much time just typing this, but I gotta admire you for trying to go the extra mile to be a....what was it.... a douche 
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bigdtd
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posted July 03, 2008 04:19 PM
Edited By: bigdtd on 3 Jul 2008 17:28
not to go off topic, but i went home and changed the oil with some fresh Motul 300v 15w-50, boy the oil filter sure didn't want to come loose, but i persuaded it.....
countersteer, i get a kick out of your posts, and can appreciate your ......dryness
this post could have been accomplished with a phone call, but the fact that this forum gets folks together with similar interests had to be applauded. some of the members like smokin go the extra mile to help the rest of us get up to speed and that deserved a thread. i admit i was entertained by the direction things went after my initial post. now back to the free for all.f#&$ the f^#@ F#$^*&^s.
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bawls
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posted July 03, 2008 04:43 PM
Countersteer is good for this forum. He gives people the sometimes much needed reminder that it's all to easy to come across as a total D-bag.
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bigdtd
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posted July 03, 2008 04:56 PM
one of my favorites from countersteer
"id like to know why im being labeled as some kind of godless cold-blooded shit-talking machine..."
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07zx14blk
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posted July 03, 2008 05:00 PM
This forum has been and continues to be a fountain of knowledge to a wide variety of 14 owners from across the continent and beyond.
The success of this forum depends on the knowledge and camaraderie and the helpfulness of its members… Smokin is and continues to exude all of those virtues and more. It is unfortunate that all too often threads degenerate into personal attacks that do nothing more than tear at the cohesion of our common love of motorcycles and the 14 in particular.
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hopeitsfast
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posted July 03, 2008 06:30 PM
I wish there was a smokin in michigan so i could learn to do this stuff myself instead of getting raped by the dealers. I just don't feel comfortable practicing on my bank owned bike.
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FastestBusaAround
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posted July 03, 2008 08:14 PM
...now this is one fucking funny thread but I gotta agree...CS is just being a total fucking douchebag -- for a change. Big surprise... 
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bawls
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posted July 03, 2008 10:04 PM
I'm trying to learn on my own as well lol. God I hate plastic tabs. Every time that I pull fairings on my bike I feel like I'm going to break something lol. It seems as if I'm by myself here in san diego.
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lietoome
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posted July 03, 2008 10:24 PM
FWIW, buy you a manual and give it a shot.
After seeing the way my local dealership treated my bike, I downloaded a manual offline and learned this shit myself. Clutches, tires, plastics, etc...the money I've saved has all
owed me to buy more shit for me--stands, torque wrenches, and other nice to have(not borrow) stuff for the garage.
NO ONE takes care of your toys like you do...No One.
Props to Smokin'!
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Smooth_G
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posted July 03, 2008 10:52 PM
smokin your the greatest
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countersteer
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posted July 03, 2008 11:04 PM
quote:
...now this is one fucking funny thread but I gotta agree...CS is just being a total fucking douchebag -- for a change. Big surprise...
oh come on, if it werent for you and stalwart showin me the ropes when i first joined, id probably be a total flake around here!
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Bawls
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posted July 03, 2008 11:57 PM
lol, you would have a hay day over at m109riders.com... they would ban you in a week. That place is definetly a dictatorship. If anyone bad mouths the sponsors, or curses they get a warning and then if they do it again, they get banned. maybe not quite that harsh... but something like that. The place is full of a bunch of fat old men that think they've got the only good looking bikes on the planet.
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fifth
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posted July 04, 2008 04:43 AM
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The place is full of a bunch of fat old men that think they've got the only good looking bikes on the planet.
and we are different how???
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1badvespa1400cc
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posted July 04, 2008 06:53 AM
Smokins daaaa maaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bigdtd
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posted July 04, 2008 09:47 AM
went out for a 4th of july test ride the 14 supplied the fireworks! switched to the track map from the maxton and blew it out. triple digits never felt so good. the bike loves all the fresh juice. here are some 4th of july pre ride pics.
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FastestBusaAround
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posted July 04, 2008 09:02 PM
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...now this is one fucking funny thread but I gotta agree...CS is just being a total fucking douchebag -- for a change. Big surprise...
oh come on, if it werent for you and stalwart showin me the ropes when i first joined, id probably be a total flake around here!
I'm just yankin' ur chain Scott...  Speaking a which...where is Stalwart these days...he on the Smackhouse boards?
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SteddyTeddy
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posted July 05, 2008 07:11 AM
Smokin's OK.
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bigdtd
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posted July 05, 2008 09:32 AM
are you riding tonight teddy? (sat nite)
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