Hicksport
Parking Attendant
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posted May 01, 2012 06:02 PM
12 Years since Ive been on a NINJA
Just thought Id share.
Bought my 14r about 3 weeks ago. My last bike was a 2000 zx9r after 3 years of riding/ racing it I could get low tens out of it and enjoyed just riding the bike as much as possible.
The new 14r is just more in every category.
I took it to the track last weekend and did my best to make a pass. Bike is completely stock and all I can say is wow!!
I only got tho make one pass but it showed me alot.
10.99 @ 134 1.94 60ft on the back wheel.....
I dropped rear tire to 25 psi, I left at 3500 and it bit like a pitbull. I did my best to keep the front end down but it carried it through 3rd.... Ill turn the traction/wheelie control back on the next time I get to the track.
Lots to improve on, Id just like to see a high 9 in stock form. I wieght 215 with gear.
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Wheelie
Needs a life
Old Man
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posted May 01, 2012 06:06 PM
have fun with it.... Welcome
wee
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Hicksport
Parking Attendant
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posted May 01, 2012 06:24 PM
Thanks, Its def alot of fun. This seems to be a good forum.
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Wheelie
Needs a life
Old Man
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posted May 01, 2012 06:27 PM
quote:
Thanks, Its def alot of fun. This seems to be a good forum.
Everything has been covered from 06-12, need to know anything just ask or search.
wee
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bizzsteve
Novice Class
black ZX14R 2012
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posted May 02, 2012 04:47 AM
I had my zx14R for 3 months now and I still smile every time I walk by it. And I'am new to this forum, but find myself looking for something new on it everyday.
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drewzx-14
Zone Head
Andrew
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posted May 02, 2012 11:41 AM
Congratulations man!
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2009 Yamaha R1-SOLD!
2013 Zx-14R Green ABS
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bizzsteve
Novice Class
black ZX14R 2012
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posted May 02, 2012 04:24 PM
Thank's.
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Beondwacko
Expert Class
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posted May 03, 2012 06:21 AM
Before your next trip to the track, you may want to put a strap on it if you plan to race it every now and then. You'll see 9's easily on that bike with just the strap.
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Hicksport
Parking Attendant
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posted May 03, 2012 06:37 PM
Thanks for the replies.
I am definatley looking at srapping the front end, I have thought about lowering the bike but I dont want to change any of the handling characteristics. Is that possible ?? My girl and I take it for rides thru the curves on a regular basis so it got to be able to handle two up wieght and still turn in good on the twisties.
Thanks again.
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bizzsteve
Novice Class
black ZX14R 2012
Posts: 54
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posted May 04, 2012 03:04 AM
I love going thru the winding roads with my wife, on our first trip up through
N/E PA into Upstate NY she said she much rather ride on the ZX14 than the 109 Boulevard.
To me that worth a second on the track.
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drewzx-14
Zone Head
Andrew
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posted May 04, 2012 08:40 AM
That's is exactly why I want to get a 14r. My wife enjoys sitting on the back of that thing. She was upset when I sold my 06 14. I guess it allows more riding time without being in the doghouse. I rarely even felt her back there with all the power the 14 had. It's a great street bike.. Hands down.
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2009 Yamaha R1-SOLD!
2013 Zx-14R Green ABS
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bizzsteve
Novice Class
black ZX14R 2012
Posts: 54
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posted May 04, 2012 10:00 AM
Its the best of both worlds, I almost never go to the track but 8000 miles per season riding is pretty normal.
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