captainm40
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posted February 18, 2012 07:14 AM
2012 zx14r kickstand
Hi
to all the riders i'm new to the forum. I've learned alot by just reading your posts i'm in the process of buying a 2012 zx14r i sold my 2003 zx9r and i miss her already. and thanks to you guys i done most of the work to the 9 myself except rejetting of the carbs . I need to lower this zx14r at least 1inch in rear do i need a shorter kickstand ? before i spend any unnecessary money . thanks
  
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kaw-rick
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posted February 18, 2012 08:11 AM
no
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captainm40
Novice Class
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posted February 18, 2012 08:52 AM
thanks
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ryn0cer0s
Expert Class
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posted February 19, 2012 04:34 PM
When I lowered mine 1 1/4" (the shortened kickstand came in two days later) it stood up with the stock kickstand, but uncomfortably straight. I was afraid that a good wind would blow it over.
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2010 Candy Persimmon Red ZX-14
Brock's Ceramic coated Alien Head full exhaust
PCV, SpeedoHealer, lowered
"Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly"
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conn-e-rot ninja
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posted February 19, 2012 04:40 PM
Do yourself a favor and buy a shortened kick stand it isn't worth the risk or the worry. If you want to save money http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Rex-Kawasaki-06-11-ZX14-kickstand-Lowered-Adjustable-side-Kick-Stand-/290648171695?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43abfb24af
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captainm40
Novice Class
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posted February 19, 2012 07:07 PM
Thanks I used knee draggers,and 58cycles a lot with my 9 roaring toyz has somethings I liked thanks again for the advice
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BobC
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posted February 20, 2012 07:33 AM
 Edited By: BobC on 20 Feb 2012 15:34
Totally agree with all the advice to shorten your stand or buy a shorter one if you lower your bike. I cut the foot off mine, sawed a little off of the stand and welded the foot back on again. A quick spray with black gloss and you couldn't tell it from the original. Cheaper I know but effective if you have the workshop to do it.
I did have the dubious honour of helping a friend of mine pick his bike up after the wind blew it over, he had a lowered bike and standard length stand.
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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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