instag8tr
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posted November 12, 2009 02:37 PM
hi new to zx14
Hi i am new here but not to bikes. I am looking for a zx14 and want to know what to look for in a used one, what are the best mods for the bike, and differences in the years. When i get one i plan on making it a weekend warrior at the track. Thanks all reply's welcome. I am located in Omaha,NE.
  
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dubious
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posted November 12, 2009 04:00 PM
they are all good machines, very reliable, except the frame recall/ inspection for 06.
Even that, has been overrated , not nearly as many effected as expected. Nothing ;like 05-06 GSXR1000.
The 08-09 has a bit more power, even uncorked it seems.
A good reputable 4-1 pipe and good map will remove 30 lbs, and give ~20 more RWHP at redline.
The flies should be removed on all bikes, especially the 06-07. ~20 ft /lbs increase at 3500 rpm for 06-07
Stock rubber is POS in most opinions.
I prefer michelins, due to their profile corner much better. For drag racing pick your poison, shinko 003 usoft is the cheapest and then there is the MT , and the pilot race.
16-41 is fave of most guys for gears, 16-43 for the wheelie addicts, and 16-48 for the stretched strip queens.
Lowering the bike will alone be a dramatic difference in drag strip ability.
Brocks diaries are a great place to start for strip use.
Shane has a very comprehensive thread on his dragstrip build as well.
Lee is the dragstrip advocate and rewident fast guy, and wheelie would give him a very good run for the money if they weighed the same.
There is a ton of info, and pile of great resources here.
welcome aboard.
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instag8tr
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posted November 12, 2009 04:03 PM
thanks for the reply i am inquiring about a black 06 for sale on this board. It has become apparent that 14's are a little difficult to find near me.
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eklipse636
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posted November 12, 2009 04:12 PM
Welcome! Tons of info here!
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Kawracer
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posted November 12, 2009 04:18 PM
Here is a local one....
http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/1450144335.html
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Hurricane
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posted November 12, 2009 04:22 PM
Welcome and good luck with your 06. You will love it!!!
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instag8tr
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posted November 12, 2009 04:23 PM
i dont own one quite yet still looking for the right one
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dubious
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posted November 12, 2009 04:24 PM
if you can find an uncorked pristine bike, I would jump all over it.
Many people mod them, and in reality will never see that money back.
I have seen 06 bikes with $2000 thrown at them, for ~$6-7000, which is an awesome deal.
Also the zx14 is owned by a more mature demographic than the smaller sport bikes, generally, and so you will find very clean, well taken care of bikes, that have not been stunted etc.
I would avoid one that has been flogged hard obviously,
There are just too many clean pristine ones available.
When I buy used, I like to veiw at the owners home. Generally people are habitual.
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instag8tr
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posted November 12, 2009 04:26 PM
quote:
Here is a local one....
http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/1450144335.html
yea i seen that one imo they are a little on the high side price wise and the redline oil kind of concerns me.
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instag8tr
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posted November 12, 2009 04:27 PM
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if you can find an uncorked pristine bike, I would jump all over it.
Many people mod them, and in reality will never see that money back.
I have seen 06 bikes with $2000 thrown at them, for ~$6-7000, which is an awesome deal.
Also the zx14 is owned by a more mature demographic than the smaller sport bikes, generally, and so you will find very clean, well taken care of bikes, that have not been stunted etc.
I would avoid one that has been flogged hard obviously,
There are just too many clean pristine ones available.
When I buy used, I like to veiw at the owners home. Generally people are habitual.
yea that is a good way to look at it.
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posted November 12, 2009 04:39 PM
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Bently
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posted November 12, 2009 05:18 PM
You are close to me come get a nice 14 with the right mods already done and well taken care of. don't think you will beat my price either!
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posted November 12, 2009 09:32 PM
Welcome to our site. Good luck with your hunt--
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Bently
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posted November 12, 2009 09:34 PM
He only has to hunt 4 hrs away for a good clean bike!
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posted November 12, 2009 11:54 PM
+1 on bentlys bike... check it out
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posted November 13, 2009 01:35 AM
Good choice , welcome!
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posted November 13, 2009 05:10 PM
Make me an offer 07,7500. pcIII aftermarket dual can's ,seat, windsheild, no weird oil just the stuff with correct factory spec's, only reason , to buy a 2010 for the hell of it.might even deliver !!! not an advertisement , love the bike , don't need to sell, maybe C14
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posted November 13, 2009 05:29 PM
welcome
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LOCK 2121
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posted November 13, 2009 05:53 PM
Thank's for welcome, Deicer on street's to day season over for ZX14 , that calciam cloride, eat's alloy fast, allum. , spot's plastic, destroy's bearing's.
Need beater bike for winter ??
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Bently
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posted November 13, 2009 07:19 PM
quote:
Make me an offer 07,7500. pcIII aftermarket dual can's ,seat, windsheild, no weird oil just the stuff with correct factory spec's, only reason , to buy a 2010 for the hell of it.might even deliver !!! not an advertisement , love the bike , don't need to sell, maybe C14
What is considered weird oil, like olive oil or something?
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posted November 15, 2009 09:32 AM
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Make me an offer 07,7500. pcIII aftermarket dual can's ,seat, windsheild, no weird oil just the stuff with correct factory spec's, only reason , to buy a 2010 for the hell of it.might even deliver !!! not an advertisement , love the bike , don't need to sell, maybe C14
What is considered weird oil, like olive oil or something?
wesson oil party oil ?
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posted November 16, 2009 11:37 AM
Welcome it took me about a 30 minute test ride to purchase a 14 and have never regreted it. There are many choices on best mods for a 14. They are best chosen by what you want your 14 to do best.look in the archives as most any thing available is tested and rated there. Ypu will find a wealth pof informatio here to help avoid mistakes in upgrading your 14.
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instag8tr
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posted November 16, 2009 02:41 PM
i bought bentlys bike so it has a good list of mods already thanks for all the input
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posted November 16, 2009 03:57 PM
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i bought bentlys bike so it has a good list of mods already thanks for all the input
Way to jump on a good deal from a very respectable rider and Bikeland Member!
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Bently
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posted November 16, 2009 04:30 PM
Thanks sticks. I plan on sticking around here no matter what I ride. Lots of good guys on here.
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