Hurricane
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posted December 10, 2011 08:18 AM
ZX-14R Cooling system
Does anyone know if the 14R runs cooler than the older models? My 07 Hates 100 degree weather...
  
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SnuffyZX
Novice Class
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posted December 10, 2011 10:50 AM
Hey Hurricane
I would have to say yes it does, Kawi installed 2 fans on the 14R, When I took her home from the dealer the other night it was kinda chilly so I dont know for sure but best guess is that its gonna be cooler.
As far as the 07's not liking 100 degree weather.....I have first hand knowledge about that....I sent a rod right through the case at 100 mph on a 95 degree day in July of 2010 NOT GOOD....LOL. Thank GOD for Extended Warranties!
Snuffy
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2012 S.E. Golden Blazed Green 14R
Brocks CT Dual Exhaust
Brocks Ohlins Damper
Ohlins Rear Shock
MRA Touring Screen
DDM HID's
COX Radiator Guard
Power Bronze Tire Hugger
Clear Alternatives Intergrated Tailight
2007 Candy Plasma Blue (Retired)
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Hurricane
Expert Class
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posted December 10, 2011 02:46 PM
Thanks Snuffy, I sure hope they solved that problem. I wont even take my 07 out when its that hot. Time to get a new one!!!
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SnuffyZX
Novice Class
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posted December 10, 2011 05:30 PM
No Problem Hurricane
Took the bike out for a blast today in about 38 degree temps here in NYC and the new instrument cluster is really an upgrade from my 07 the bike never got hotter than 180d.
It has a digital temperture gauge now that actually gives you a real number not just bars that you have to guess how hot she is running.
O and I found out today it has a outside temperture thermometer built in so you know what the temperture is when your riding, I always wished my 07 had that and Kawi read my mind and added that feature.
Ride Well
Snuffy
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2012 S.E. Golden Blazed Green 14R
Brocks CT Dual Exhaust
Brocks Ohlins Damper
Ohlins Rear Shock
MRA Touring Screen
DDM HID's
COX Radiator Guard
Power Bronze Tire Hugger
Clear Alternatives Intergrated Tailight
2007 Candy Plasma Blue (Retired)
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dakota9498
Pro
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posted December 10, 2011 05:51 PM
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Thanks Snuffy, I sure hope they solved that problem. I wont even take my 07 out when its that hot. Time to get a new one!!!
The only cooling upgrades are the new radiator with a larger capacity, dual fans instead of one, and I am not sure if the oil squirters for the bottom of the pistons do anything to help overall engine cooling. But if money were tight or if you are not in the market for a new bike, the new dual fans and the new radiator would probably do a lot to help cool the Gen 1 down.
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2008 ZX14
Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. ~Mark Twain
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