BobC
Pro
Posts: 1736
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posted May 28, 2009 03:39 AM
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2006 RED ,48,600 . ZER0 problems.All engine internals original OEM. Permanent grinn on my face  
Well i did wreck my bike 3 times with 2 being total losses 2 not my fault , 1 my fault riding like an asswhole having way too much fun it should have been illegal ... and i'm sure it was LMAO!
Like my old broom, had it for twenty years and only 5 new heads and three new handles 
My bike: new in May 06, 4,400 miles (mostly top speed runs) and perfect.
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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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heraser
Expert Class
Tall Blue 14
Posts: 259
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posted May 28, 2009 02:38 PM
Bought new in 11/07. Has10,000 miles and 1 tank swapped out under warranty. Beautiful bike that keeps me wanting more. Reminds me, have to change the oil. Thanks
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Blue '07 Racetech Fork Kit/Ohlins Rear
Ivan Tuned Fast and SMOOTH!
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bigdtd
Needs a job
Interceptors
Posts: 4209
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posted May 28, 2009 05:11 PM
Bought it new in September 2006. Has 11000 miles on it just a very slight valve cover leak is the only problem. The bike is rock solid. Regular oil changes with Motul 300v, changed out brake fluid and antifreez at two years. Still has the original clutch and chain and sprockets and battery. I am on the third set of tires. Changed the plugs out at 10400 miles, the old ones looked and ran fine. The bike is very reliable and runs better all the time. Has not been to the dealer since the 600 mile service and tire changes. Bravo to Kawasaki!
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2006 Black ZX-14,6 inches over,16/42, flies out,BMC Street Filter,Brock's Street Meg,Brock's Radial Mount Strap,PClll with Race map,Dynojet LCD w/Techmount, ZX-14 fender eliminator,Pilot Power2CTs,Speedohealer,Pazzo Levers,Cox Radiator Guard, Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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TooHype
Expert Class
Go Hard or Go Home !!
Posts: 427
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posted May 28, 2009 05:58 PM
2007 Diablo Black 14,500 mi. ......Valve cover gasket replaced around 12,000 mi. All else good so far
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Go Hard or Go Home !!....2007 Diablo Black ZX-14, BMC Race Filter, Brock's Alien Head, Brock's Radial Mount Strap, PClll with Custom Map, Flies removed, Muzzy fan, Muzzy lowering links, Muzzy Fender Eliminator, 16/41, Speedohealer, Stretched 6", Lowered 3" IN GOD I TRUST !......If You’re a Hater….KILLYASELF !!
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dattaway2
Novice Class
Ninja's rule
Posts: 51
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posted May 29, 2009 09:46 AM
2008 with 12,000 miles. I'm noticing some rust on the tank seams where the paint apparently missed. Speedometer is optimistic, but aren't they all.
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reypac24
Novice Class
Old Fart!
Posts: 66
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posted May 29, 2009 10:27 AM
Red 06 purchased April 06. Now has just under 5k miles on it with zero problems.
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Red 2006 ZX-14: Green 2000 ZRX-1100; Blue 1977 KZ-1000 LTD;
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epd345
Pro
Posts: 1494
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posted May 29, 2009 01:31 PM
2007 SE purchased 5/08 now with 4k, no problems, 2nd set of tires.
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2012 ZX14, Ceramic Coated Brock's CT Meg, PCV, throttlemeister
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Old Guy
Expert Class
Posts: 470
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posted May 29, 2009 03:03 PM
06 20,000 miles
Leaking valve cover too lazy to fix.
Manual cam tensioner, hated noise.
Blew out stock suspension and springs at 5,000 miles. Replaced.
Overheating due to radiator screen, installed switch. No problems when I use it.
Stock seat foam is crap. Rich's custom MMMMMmmmmm good.
and the list of mods below.
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Living the good life...,
On a XZ !!!!!
Tsukigi stainless full system
pcIII w/custom map
NO freakin flies!!
GP suspension forks
Penske rear shock
Rich's custom seat
And a whole bunch of other stuff.
97 zx6r full race bike with all the
good stuff
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zixxer14
Pro
Damn that was Quick
Posts: 1233
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posted May 29, 2009 07:52 PM
'06 w/23k+, traded a bmw for it 5/08. Replaced water pump at 18k or so. Valve cover leaks some, too lazy to care. Crash damage: right timing cover & lower fairing, otherwise just normal maintenance, seems pretty durable so far.
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RRZX-14
Novice Class
Get out and ride!
Posts: 64
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posted June 27, 2009 10:26 PM
 Edited By: RRZX-14 on 28 Jun 2009 06:27
2006, Bought new, 39000 miles.
Valve cover gasket replaced when valves adjusted. No other problems.
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2006 Red ZX-14, stock except for pulling the flies.
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Fifty Thousand
Expert Class
Lovin My Family.
Posts: 204
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posted June 28, 2009 03:50 AM
2007 zx14 Blue. Bought New in May of 2008.....
10,200 miles... Only problem is Im going blind in 1 eye and cant ride it as much as I would like..... Mechanicaly Flawless.
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davej
Expert Class
Posts: 451
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posted June 28, 2009 05:39 AM
30K, just the crap, stock, cam chain adjuster. APE solved that.
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Triumph guy
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NINJA12
Needs a job
Posts: 3310
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posted June 28, 2009 05:57 AM
4K miles, rebuilt engine with better piston and heavy vavle spring ..
Somebody tried to run 8psi on pump gas
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ave8er
Novice Class
Posts: 98
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posted June 28, 2009 02:33 PM
Diablo black '07 bought new. 15K. pulsar cover is leaking oil.... it has a big dent in it, it took a good hit when I crashed the bike. Valve cover might be leaking too, I am not sure. Still running the same plugs, air filter and chain. I changed the rear sprocket just because I wanted a lower gear ratio. Zero problems, bike has never been back to the dealer, ever! Nort even for the frame check. The rear tire is cupping real bad on one side, it is strange. My son says maybe it is not straight. The tire will need to be replaced soon any way, it is a Diablo Strada and it has like 5,500 miles on it
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Flyboy
Pro
Posts: 1536
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posted June 28, 2009 06:37 PM
Bought new in April 2006. 3,300 miles, No problems that I didn't cause myself. Only ridden to church on Sundays--
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'There's more living in five minutes flat-out on a bike than some men have in an entire life'.
"The World's Fastest Indian"
One fast red ZX-14,
Three World and four National Land Speed Records,
One faster red and white Cessna Turbo 210
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smokinZX14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
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posted June 28, 2009 06:52 PM
Yup the zx14 has proven to be as tuff as dirt .. Sure a few bikes out of a 3 year run have had a problem .. I say the track record for the bike is very good ...I read the Busa fourms also ( suprized ? ) and the 08 09 busas are not without problems either, nor are any other of these mass produced motorcycles .. Seeing the way we ride them i'm suprized we don't see more problems ...
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Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
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bigtallguy
Novice Class
Posts: 86
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posted June 28, 2009 08:40 PM
2007 with ~16500 miles so far.
Had a bad #3 crank bearing from the factory which was replaced at about 2k miles. Then smooth sailing until some dumb f*ck bent the valves, still "fixing" that one...
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Superman T
Pro
Posts: 1831
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posted June 29, 2009 03:33 AM
06/ 14K and no reported problems
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THEMADKAW
Expert Class
Posts: 211
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posted June 29, 2009 06:42 AM
Edited By: THEMADKAW on 29 Jun 2009 14:44
07 picked up in May of 07, 9200m, and can't seem to get the suspension settings i want @240lbs.
just gonna respring it, one day!! lol
once the fan comes on it stays on!! hasn't overheated but gets hot and stays hot, fan even runs at highway speeds!
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Newf14
Zone Head
2007 ZX1400
Posts: 563
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posted June 29, 2009 08:53 AM
07 Black ZX14 purchased in August 07 it now has 25000km on it no problems so far. Had the frame checked and passed thats the only time it has been in for anything. I love this bike it is a hassle free ride that dose everything very well.
Newf14
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BIGZXDADDY
Expert Class
Posts: 270
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posted June 29, 2009 09:41 AM
06 red purchased new in june 06 with 26000 miles now
problems with bike:
1. coolant leak from day one due to under-tightened hose clamp, went to dealer twice before pulling the plastics and fixing it myself
2. valve cover leak which was really more of a seep and went un-discovered untill 15k service
3. coating came off front wheel spacer and damaged hub seal at 20k
damages to bike:
1. radiator broken by rock
2. hit a deer last summer which broke every piece of plastic in front of the saddle,headlights and one mirror. no fork damage though and she never hit the ground
i love this bike and will be keeping it for a long time. it does everything i want and does it well
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"never drive faster than you can see, besides it's all in the reflexes"
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Compton
Zone Head
Posts: 969
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posted June 29, 2009 01:04 PM
right around 1000 miles now, just wasnt quick enough. changed a few things now its better.
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b.w.
zx14, little longer, little louder, little lower.
08 Busa, just a little longer and louder and lower than the 14
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