Greggy
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posted January 24, 2012 11:33 PM
The speedo is fine - I believe the speedo gets its data from the front and/or rear wheel sensors now. It doesn't get the speed from the front sprocket any more like the old 14 did.
I've not noticed it have any negative side effects at all. The TC system gets its information from the front and rear wheel sensors too so I think it will be AOK.
If you ask me its the way it should come from the factory. I mean who really NEEDS to do 300Km/h and if they really do, then they can change the gearing to achieve it very easily. For me I'd rather have more torque in a speed range where I can use it, not in a range I'll rarely/never see.
Greggy
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Neilp
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posted January 25, 2012 12:08 AM
Have just ordered a green one from Crazy Dogs $18,990 on road. Have already ordered Screen, Rad guard, Hugger, Crash knobs, Grips. Told it should arrive late Feb, but expecting mid March, going to be a loooong month.
Neilp
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 25, 2012 12:47 AM
Im happy with the diffrrence of a full system. Good to know though
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Greggy
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posted January 25, 2012 07:11 AM
Hey guys... I went out on a ride tonight (yes in the hot Perth weather) and noticed a problem that I think is being cause by the 16 tooth front sprocket.
It seemed to get a on/off throttle condition at very light throttle in 1st and 2nd gears, like the engine is confused and cuts the ignition on and off until the rpms (and speed) come up then it seems to settle down. But then once at around 100Km/h sometimes when I roll the throttle on, the bike would surge forward then cut out suddenly then surge forward again like it was confused or something. Not every time but often enough for me to know something is seriously wrong.
So I'm going to go back and get the standard 17 tooth front sprocket put back on this Friday morning and see if that fixes it, because I did a 200Km ride last weekend and it NEVER played up once. Its playing up a fair bit now and the only thing to have changed is the front sprocket. So perhaps after all a change of front sprocket is a no-go for these new ZX-14Rs ???
I'll let you know on Friday night how it all goes, as I know exactly how to replicate the 'fault' and will be able to tell if the matter is resolved.
Greggy
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Obba
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posted January 25, 2012 12:03 PM
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So I'm going to go back and get the standard 17 tooth front sprocket put back on this Friday morning and see if that fixes it, because I did a 200Km ride last weekend and it NEVER played up once. Its playing up a fair bit now and the only thing to have changed is the front sprocket.
So perhaps after all a change of front sprocket is a no-go for these new ZX-14Rs ???
Greggy
I think some guys have fitted 16's and not reported any issues (can't remember who they are).
Why not leave the 17 on the front and go up on the rear sprocket instead?
Smaller fronts wear the chain out faster.
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 25, 2012 01:28 PM
@ greggy. Take it for a ride with TC off. Maybe ecu knows that at x rpm's in x gear should be doing x speed. Maybe it is thinking ure clutch is slipping bad, cutting power then bringing it back on. Just a thought.
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robrooter
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posted January 25, 2012 10:00 PM
Yes try that first greggy
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robrooter
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posted January 25, 2012 10:58 PM
Yes try that first greggy
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Greggy
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posted January 26, 2012 01:01 AM
Thats the plan guys - get it back to a point when all was well and go from there. Perhaps a 16T front is just too much of a change for the TC/engine management to deal with. We shall know soon enough!
Greggy
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1990 ZX-10 Ninja - Megacycle stainless steel mufflers - gear-sack rack - tinted screen.
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Greggy
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posted January 26, 2012 06:05 PM
PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
We put the stock 17 tooth front sprocket back on my 14R this morning and all the hesitation, stumbling (and noise) has gone. She's back to being as smooth as silk 
It's looking like grearing changes for these new 14R's may not be a good ide, for street riding at least.
Cheers!
Greggy
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robrooter
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posted January 26, 2012 10:27 PM
THAT FUCKED
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Neilp
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posted January 31, 2012 04:40 AM
Has anyone tried to install a Ventura rack to the new model? Just trying to find out if one from an 06-11 will fit. Tried contacting Ventura, they dont know when they will even see the new ZX.
Neil
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robrooter
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posted January 31, 2012 08:13 PM
not sure mate.
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cruiserman_83
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posted January 31, 2012 08:43 PM
Im getting the 47L genuine top box. Missus wants the additionl support for when I crack her open......
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robrooter
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robrooter
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posted February 07, 2012 11:24 PM
We will NOT be beaten on price for new
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Greggy
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posted February 12, 2012 03:55 AM
I just wanted to report in that this new 14R of mine is feeling better and better with each ride, no doubt because I'm getting used to the bike and gaining trust and confidence. The throttle is twisting that bit more each day and the corner speeds are going up - I'm sure to run into my riding (and license?) limitations long before the bike hits hers
I have a track day on the 28th of April coming up - really hope I have some new mufflers installed by then
Greggy
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1990 ZX-10 Ninja - Megacycle stainless steel mufflers - gear-sack rack - tinted screen.
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Neilp
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posted February 12, 2012 04:00 AM
quote:
I just wanted to report in that this new 14R of mine is feeling better and better with each ride, no doubt because I'm getting used to the bike and gaining trust and confidence. The throttle is twisting that bit more each day and the corner speeds are going up - I'm sure to run into my riding (and license?) limitations long before the bike hits hers
I have a track day on the 28th of April coming up - really hope I have some new mufflers installed by then
Greggy
What mufflers are you installing?
Neil
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Greggy
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posted February 13, 2012 02:43 AM
That's a big mystery at the moment... as I don't think there is anything available in Australia at the moment. I am thinking very seriously about Yoshimura TRC slip ons but so far no accurate ETA 
Greggy
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robrooter
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posted February 13, 2012 05:13 PM
Greggy did you sort out that buzz from your dash i put some pics up of it.
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Greggy
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posted February 14, 2012 12:32 AM
It's still on my to-do list - maybe this weekend given some spare time (yeah right)
Thanks for the pics BTW.
Greggy
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robrooter
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posted February 14, 2012 04:03 AM
no worrys any other mods you want pics of.
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Neilp
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posted February 24, 2012 01:36 AM
Well it finally got here!
First green one registered in Qld
All I need now is for it to stop raining!
Let the mods begin!!!
Neil
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cruiserman_83
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posted February 24, 2012 01:42 AM
Congrats Neil! I had first in oz..... Got 3300ks in her.... Keep us updated on mods. Ive got full system, my genuine top box is ready, just waiting for centre stand.
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Neilp
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posted February 24, 2012 01:49 AM
Got most of the mods here already.
Powerbronze hugger
Zero Gravity double bubble screen (on)
Muzzy's crash knobs
Yoshi R77 slip on's
Ventura rack
Throttlemeister
Cox Rad guard
Foam grips
Centre stand (on order)
Let the good times roll !
Neil
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