cruiserman_83
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posted January 08, 2012 04:45 AM
What do you mean which site? For exhaust or accessories?
  
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Obba
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posted January 08, 2012 11:52 AM
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Very Good Document! 31 pages on the new ZX14R. Explains differences from US to EURO and ASIA and AUSSIE models.
Assist:
http://www.meanmachine.co.za/downloads/12_ZX1400E-F_1010.pdf
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posted January 08, 2012 12:11 PM
Edited By: Obba on 8 Jan 2012 20:12
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Got concerns using the alsyn less than zero oil with addative. I dont drag race and dont think ill miss 3 or 4 hp from 205 due to using higher viscosity oil. 5w40 synthetic will do fine.
I'd be using normal oil for the first 5K with changes at every 1K (First change at 500kms). Then move to Synthetic.
I don't think you need to goto the stuff that Shane and Smokin are on. Just a normal good brand Synthetic.
I'll pop into Kawa this week and have a sit on one (if they have one). But i'll wait for the Blue, and who knows the waiting game will start when the rumors start about the diff in the 13 model....
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 08, 2012 12:55 PM
Might be waiting a few years for the blue
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robrooter
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posted January 08, 2012 06:39 PM
Dead right its not going to be blue they decided not to bring that colour in this year
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posted January 08, 2012 07:49 PM
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Good news people!!!
The 98 octane fuel nailed the pinging/detonation problem... I can now roll on the throttle in ANY gear at ANY rpm and its smooth and silky. I think the shop must have filled the tank with regular 92 unleaded which simply isn't knock-resistant enough for a 12.3:1CR 1441cc mill under load.
Also, the whining noise from 5th gear is much better now that I've been going through the gears, sitting in 5th for a while here and there whilst riding around running this baby in. I'm up to over 350Kms now which was the best I could get away with this weekend. The 5th gear noise is still slightly apparent, but its getting/got a lot quieter. It's so much better that I've now tended to forget all about it whilst riding which means its gone off the 'ears' radar. I'd be very suprised if it doesn't settle down a lot more with a few hundred more Kms on it. 5th gear will probably be just as quiet as 6th with a bit more use.
The brakes are TOTALLY AMAZING for a bike of this size!!! Honestly they feel better than my mate's 2011 ZX-10R... don't ask me how that can be - they just do. I guess thats mainly because I've tried to run them in very carefully, not ever letting the hot pads hold onto the discs whilst sitting in traffic after a decent stop. And today once I passed 300Kms I've been doing many 120Km/h to 40Km/h slow downs under light to medium brakes, then hammering it back up to 120Km/h under full throttle in 3rd or 4th gear (to help bed in the engine's compression rings) and just kept repeating the process over and over around some industrial back-lots far away from unwanted traffic and police attention. I popped it into 'H' power mode on the way home today and power wheelies in 2nd gear are not a problem - the motor is getting stronger and stronger thats for sure. Overall the 14R is feeling/sounding better and better with every mile.
I've taken several photos today and will soon write up my "Greggy's un-offical review of the Australian 2012 ZX-14R ABS" - keep an eye out for it 
In the mean time... stay riding and keep it shiny side up.
Greggy
Greg have you changed oil yet an thats great news about fuel is there any modifacations you want to do to her.
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posted January 08, 2012 11:13 PM
No oil change as yet mate... it's still using the Kawi (break-in) Dinosaur oil. Once I get to 1000Kms I will get them to change it to full synthetic 10W50 - here in Perth it can get HOT!
This is definitely what I am doing to my "Venus"...
- 16 tooth front sprocket at the first service (not far away)
- Double Bubble tinted screen from Zero Gravity
- Rear Fender eliminator (black anodized aluminium)
- Fitting a pair of Yoshimura Stainless/Stainless TRC slip ons once Yoshi release them
And why the name "Venus" you ask? Because my 14R reminds me of Venus Williams the tennis player... Big, Black and Beautiful
Greggy
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 09, 2012 12:00 AM
Thought you were saying ure bike.has a big rear end.....
Here is the web page for you Rob
www.kawasaki.eu/shop/ZZR1400
Top box is ugly, but. Will be functional. Centre stand half the price of what kawasaki oz will charge
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posted January 09, 2012 08:13 PM
Thanks cruiserman_83 had a look nice to see what else we can get for these machines lol
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posted January 10, 2012 02:02 AM
They get a nice range. Screen looks ok. Wife is the best. She saw that I was down cause
My dealership wont let me finance my exhaust, so she is letting my buy it on the card. hoping to order it on friday and have it installed before the first service. Yeeeeehaa
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posted January 10, 2012 02:38 AM
we need pictures greg !!!!
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robrooter
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posted January 10, 2012 05:08 PM
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They get a nice range. Screen looks ok. Wife is the best. She saw that I was down cause
My dealership wont let me finance my exhaust, so she is letting my buy it on the card. hoping to order it on friday and have it installed before the first service. Yeeeeehaa
Great new can she put my 14r on her card as well thanks mate hehe.
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posted January 10, 2012 05:09 PM
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we need pictures greg !!!!
Yes Greg show your bike mate you have to get off it some time hehe
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posted January 10, 2012 05:50 PM
Soon... very soon now... I've been snowed under with work, kids, life... you know how it is 
Greggy
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posted January 10, 2012 06:03 PM
Yer mate get prioties right PIC'S hehe take it easy mate.
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 12, 2012 01:36 AM
@ robrooter, mite have to put left testicle for deposit and loose the other on pickup....
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robrooter
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posted January 12, 2012 03:05 AM
mine has all ready tacken them lol she wants a 14 as well.
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 12, 2012 04:31 AM
Best situation to be in.
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Obba
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posted January 12, 2012 12:16 PM
Gold Coast Nerang Kawasaki want $20,500 OTD.
They have sold a few, only Black. Green in May.
Told me no Blues coming into Australia, but i'm guesisng thats BS as you guys have said, it'll probably be next year.
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 12, 2012 06:38 PM
Tem moto bowen hills offered me 18990 ride away, but decided to stick with pro kawasaki
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Greggy
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posted January 12, 2012 07:32 PM
Ok guys my 2012 ZX-14R 'review' is up...
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=65221&set_time=1326425464
Greggy
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posted January 12, 2012 09:57 PM
Good job mate want to see what you think of the 16 tooth front sprocket it should be fun lol
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posted January 12, 2012 10:20 PM
Yeah I think a 16T front should make the 14R rather 'interesting' to ride to say the least
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1990 ZX-10 Ninja - Megacycle stainless steel mufflers - gear-sack rack - tinted screen.
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posted January 12, 2012 10:52 PM
it made a big difference to my 07 made it like a zx10 on steriodes lol my o8 was pretty much the same i took the cat out of it i went 2 up on the back to 43-16 that was a great bike responsive, an still hit 300 lol you just had to hold on..
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posted January 14, 2012 12:29 AM
some one here has a low numbered bike ill let him tell hehe.
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