Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 09:27 AM
What to do?
I have a 07 ZX-14. My friend bought a 08. When we race from a roll, mine is a little faster in 1st and 2nd gear. When we get to 3rd he starts pulling on me. So I pulled the flies, put a PC3, and a 16/41 tooth sprocket without his knowledge. We raced, again and he still pulled away ( probably 2 bike lengths in a ¼ mile) with his stock 08. I am about 60 pounds heavier but I thought those changes I made along with the mapping would make a difference. It did on the low end but full throttle runs are the same. He has a real attitude that pisses me off over this. What can I do to get more MPH to pull on him.
  
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dbeadling
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posted July 25, 2008 09:31 AM
go 16/43 with a brock pipe and map and wave good bye
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Tool man
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posted July 25, 2008 10:01 AM
Get those shoulders tucked in...
..and lose 40# :d
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kawasaki_rick
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posted July 25, 2008 10:07 AM
lose 60 lbs.
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Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 10:28 AM
Thanks for the insight! Guess I should of logged on Jenny Craig!!! 
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smokehouse4444
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posted July 25, 2008 10:44 AM
Or give him a big 'ol +60lb bear hug for a while!!!
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Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 11:48 AM
I know slip on pipes are about 20 lbs lighter. (Two Brothers) Do you think they would add more mph to the 1/4 mile time or is their something else better to spend money on.
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flatoutbu
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posted July 25, 2008 11:57 AM
It depends on what you use your bike for..IMO slip on's are not worth the money. I rather have a full exhaust that weighs less and makes more power for the same price as slip-on's. The exhaust is the most important thing you can do to this bike in stock form...second would be lower it, pull the flies, gear, so-on so-on.......
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Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 12:13 PM
Which full exhaust would you suggest. I drive it on the street only, and live in a quiet area!!!
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posted July 25, 2008 02:46 PM
 Edited By: smokinzx14 on 25 Jul 2008 15:47
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Which full exhaust would you suggest. I drive it on the street only, and live in a quiet area!!!
Brocks street meg and race map ..... It's the only way to go fast ... You can buy a plug for the smeg that goes in the end of the Can and cut down some noise if it pisses of two many people ...
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Smooth_G
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posted July 25, 2008 03:14 PM
i agree with smokin,,,brocks street meg,,,n race map,,,,,,,,,
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posted July 25, 2008 03:16 PM
I may have an 06-07 street meg and PCIII for sale within a week....$600
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Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 04:17 PM
I have a PCIII, let me know about the street meg. Thanks to everyone for all the input !!!
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CrotchRocket
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posted July 25, 2008 05:09 PM
When you put the pc3 on it might have been rich, so the bike may have been bogging a little and Maybe he did a little some thing too???
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H0mr
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posted July 25, 2008 05:47 PM
I would like to hear the outcome if you guys swapped bikes for a run or two.
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nczx14
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posted July 25, 2008 08:42 PM
Sounds to me like your friend might be a better rider.
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Hurricane
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posted July 25, 2008 09:13 PM
He is by NO WAY a better rider. He cant handle the bike, its to big for him. These runs are straight 2nd - 4th gear. I thought of switching, but he does not drive good enough and he would crash my bike. I know with a rider the same weight as him, my bike is faster. I just was dissapointed with the changes I did, that on full throttle runs it did not make a difference in my top end. I just want to beet him!!! He puts the 07 down and I am tired of his ego...
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nczx14
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posted July 25, 2008 10:09 PM
Go ahead and throw a 43 or 44 tooth sprocket on the back. It'll make a world of difference.
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sj1400
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posted July 25, 2008 10:30 PM
Hurricane - how many miles on your bike ?
Is the 08 bone stock ?
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pazx14rider
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posted July 26, 2008 04:01 AM
Give Brock a call...blow by him on one wheel then see what he says!!!
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Lacker 14
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posted July 26, 2008 07:36 AM
Sounds like a bud of mine...Total ass when it comes to havin a little fun...I feel your pain...
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Hurricane
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posted July 26, 2008 08:24 PM
I have 5000 miles on it. I think I will try the Brocks and 44 tooth. If that wont do it, its turbo time!!!
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MJ
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posted July 27, 2008 02:29 AM
quote:
I have a 07 ZX-14. My friend bought a 08. When we race from a roll, mine is a little faster in 1st and 2nd gear. When we get to 3rd he starts pulling on me. So I pulled the flies, put a PC3, and a 16/41 tooth sprocket without his knowledge. We raced, again and he still pulled away ( probably 2 bike lengths in a ¼ mile) with his stock 08. I am about 60 pounds heavier but I thought those changes I made along with the mapping would make a difference. It did on the low end but full throttle runs are the same. He has a real attitude that pisses me off over this. What can I do to get more MPH to pull on him.
I think he's already one step ahead of you in the one-upmanship game. He's probably already running a 16 tooth on front...and possibly no flies and pc as well  Check how far back his chain adjusters are, they're prob back farther than they should be for stock lol
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MJ
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posted July 27, 2008 02:35 AM
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Sounds like a bud of mine...Total ass when it comes to havin a little fun...I feel your pain...
I don't tolerate friends like that............those kind of folks never make it to the friend stage lol.
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bigdtd
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posted July 27, 2008 06:23 AM
the weight thing is big, but definitely get the right pipe and tune on there, i agree with smokin
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