Blaze
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posted June 03, 2012 05:37 PM
I am considering buying a ZX14R. A few questions.
I am considering buying a ZX14R and have a few questions. Brief history: I am 6'4'' and 225 pounds. I have owned a motorcycle most of my life and had a 2004 busa until last summer. However, I turned 50 in August and thought it was time to move on to a "crusier". I guess I felt I was getting to old for a sport bike (back and wrists not like they use to be). I sold the busa and bought a 2012 Fatboy. It is a nice "cruiser", but I miss the acceleration rush, etc. you get with a supersport bike. Basically, I am not that happy with it and have been considering buying a ZX14R. I came in from a ride last night and my wife said, "I know you are not completely happy with that bike, so why don't you get that black ZX14 you have been drooling over for Father's Day" What a wife!!!
How many of you guys are around my age, height and weight and still ride this beast. Are you happy with it or are you getting close to considering a cruiser? Overall, how comfortable is it on the wrists, back and butt? If any of you have owned a busa, is it more comfortable than it? Most of my riding is about an hour or two at a time. I do plan on keeping my Fatboy so I would have it to ride on longer rides. Thanks for you help!!!
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epd345
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posted June 03, 2012 05:49 PM
41, 6'3" 315lbs. I owned a 2007 zx14 for 3.5 years, sold it and considered other bikes such as a Concours 14 or Harley. Ended up going with a 2012 ZX14. Put the same risers on it I had on my 07. Rode it 90 miles today and it was fine. Just ordered the throttlemeister Cruise Control which allows you to shake out the right hand occasionally. You wont be dissapointed with a 2012 ZX14. They are more comfortable than Busa's anyway, go for it.
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2012 ZX14, Ceramic Coated Brock's CT Meg, PCV, throttlemeister
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Bently
Needs a life
2012 14r In Blue and no Mods!
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posted June 03, 2012 05:56 PM
Well I'm 41 6 foot 2 and 200lbs. I thought I wanted a cruiser a few years back and bought one a HD as well. I hated it, did not even want to go for rides anymore. went back to sport bikes and there's no cruiser in my future ever again. all of my friends are older then me and all ride sport bikes. As far as the 14r I have 603 miles on mine and it's by far the best bike I have owned hands down. wife and I did a 265 mile poker run on it the first weekend I had it and we loved it. shes been on it for 450 miles of the 603. the 14r is way more comfortable then the gen 2 busa. I've owned 3 gen 2 busa's.
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Shane661
Needs a life
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posted June 03, 2012 06:00 PM
6' and 225 lbs...700 street miles...14R is a 200 mph couch! 
Shane
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smokinZX14
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posted June 03, 2012 06:11 PM
56 years young .. ZX14 fits me just fine ...
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WARBIRD
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posted June 03, 2012 06:25 PM
55...and the 14 is a competent couch! 
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Audioboyz
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posted June 03, 2012 07:10 PM
I have the 09 Monster.Was ready to hang it at 55.Then got a Concours seat had it dynotuned .Then started riding with a younger guy with a 2012 ZX-14R.Turns out I'm the crazy one but don't let him fool you he can ride.Ready to put my 43 tooth Vortex back on he he.Think I'm just getting started.
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Brocks Alienhead,PCV, flys out,LSL Riser kit,-1 front sprocket,43 Vortex rear sprocket,K&N Air Filter, Zero Gravity tall smoked screen,block off plates,175HP 104 torque
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coyotecaadian
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Roll on and Lets Ride.
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posted June 03, 2012 07:47 PM
I was curious as to what kinda of seat You can can for the ZX14R, and a Concours seat fits eh, can You as well get the back seat cover over the Concours seat still?? 2 teeth on the back sprocket seems like a popular choice as well. I was curious with the big power if changing the gearing was needed.... Im now going down to buy the ZX14R, Ive been very turned off by previous 14 models, but I sure am pleased with this new bike... the fit and finish is much better, electronic goodies, finally decent stock rims, and the ability to run the drag strip when a person wants!
One question thou... did I read off the Kawi site, something about "Oil Injection under the pistons to allow higher compression ratio's"?? Im just enjoy learning everything about all the models of Bikes, and this is a question I can't seem to find an answer about....
Sure My buddy has a BMW S1000RR and what a bike to ride, but I was peaked when one motorcycle article compared the ZX14R engine smoothness to an old CBR1100XX like I ride, and have never given up on, even thou owning many other bikes at the same time. I hope to find many interesting details about the new 14R off the site.
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted June 03, 2012 09:11 PM
quote:
I am considering buying a ZX14R and have a few questions. Brief history: I am 6'4'' and 225 pounds. I have owned a motorcycle most of my life and had a 2004 busa until last summer. However, I turned 50 in August and thought it was time to move on to a "crusier". I guess I felt I was getting to old for a sport bike (back and wrists not like they use to be). I sold the busa and bought a 2012 Fatboy. It is a nice "cruiser", but I miss the acceleration rush, etc. you get with a supersport bike. Basically, I am not that happy with it and have been considering buying a ZX14R. I came in from a ride last night and my wife said, "I know you are not completely happy with that bike, so why don't you get that black ZX14 you have been drooling over for Father's Day" What a wife!!!
How many of you guys are around my age, height and weight and still ride this beast. Are you happy with it or are you getting close to considering a cruiser? Overall, how comfortable is it on the wrists, back and butt? If any of you have owned a busa, is it more comfortable than it? Most of my riding is about an hour or two at a time. I do plan on keeping my Fatboy so I would have it to ride on longer rides. Thanks for you help!!!
6' 4" 213, 54 years old, enjoy drag racing, the zx14-zx14r fit me well. Go get it!!!
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KoflaOlivieri
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posted June 03, 2012 10:20 PM
I am 6'-4" , 210 lbs. also 56 years young, I am used to riding my 2010 ZX-14 without any discomfort. Maybe you can add the foot peg lowering kit and the handlebar risers. You can read more about them on the links I've included.
Handlebar Riser
http://www.zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=045A1684-D56B-84E2-1A8919BBCF3D2842&page=1&searchTerm=risers#1
Foot Peg Lowering Kit
http://www.zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=19BE3779-D56B-84E2-10FA421B8BD49D4C
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2010 Kawasaki ZX-14
1985 Yamaha V-Max 1200
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000
1975 Kawasaki Z1 900
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
1972 Kawasaki H2 750
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izmuk
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posted June 04, 2012 03:47 AM
6'2" 250lb second year on my 09 fits like it was made for me, i often wonder how smaller guys fit. it has to be a real monster if your 80 lb's lighter than me,,,,get it
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eklipse636
Needs a life
ZX-14
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posted June 04, 2012 04:17 AM
Wow... We have quite a few "not young" people here! 
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vailes3705
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Gettin Better
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posted June 04, 2012 04:38 AM
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Wow... We have quite a few "not young" people here!
Lol...that's what I was thinking. I'm 38 and thought I was prolly one of the older guys on this forum until I read this thread.
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Best 1/8 mile to date:
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eklipse636
Needs a life
ZX-14
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posted June 04, 2012 04:49 AM
I'm 28 and they are making me feel like a kid!
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KoflaOlivieri
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posted June 04, 2012 05:40 AM
 Edited By: KoflaOlivieri on 4 Jun 2012 13:41
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I'm 28 and they are making me feel like a kid!
Are you saying that when we were out there racing our Kawasaki 750 2-stroke triples you were still a baby? Now you are making me feel old, lol
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2010 Kawasaki ZX-14
1985 Yamaha V-Max 1200
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000
1975 Kawasaki Z1 900
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
1972 Kawasaki H2 750
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GixxerJohn
Zone Head
2012 zx14R SE
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posted June 04, 2012 05:55 AM
Edited By: GixxerJohn on 4 Jun 2012 13:56
Dam there are some big guys on this site,i take it back i don't want to meet any of you in person. Im only 38 and only 170lbs but what i can tell you is i also had a 04 busa the black and purple one,if you miss the power well my god there is a healthy difference in power with the new 14. You will love it. And the busa to me was almost bent over like my gsxr where as the 14 is very comfortable.
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slates
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posted June 04, 2012 07:53 AM
39 here...6'6" and 225 lbs...you will love the 14 and the riding position over your prior busa.
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chicken strips
Parking Attendant
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posted June 04, 2012 08:37 AM
Edited By: chicken strips on 4 Jun 2012 16:41
Kinda new around here. More into sport touring than anything else so hope these guys don't mind me hanging out and learning a lot about this great machine. Special thanks to Smokin Lee for his helpful video while I installed my Brocks AH2 and PCV. 52, 6' 295lbs. 300,000 miles under me on 10 different brands and several Iron Butt rides. I had planned on only using the Corbin seat for my frequent passenger duty but its so nice I doubt the stock seat will make it back on the bike. ZX14R is one of the best.
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cls
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posted June 04, 2012 08:47 AM
47 yoa, 6'-01", 190, a bazillion bikes and a bazillion miles. The 14R is a great, comfortable street sportbike...IF you're used to sportbikes to start w/. Very highly recommended.
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epd345
Pro
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posted June 04, 2012 04:40 PM
Chicken Strips I love that new Corbin Seat. I just wish it was not almost $500.
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chicken strips
Parking Attendant
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posted June 04, 2012 04:56 PM
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Chicken Strips I love that new Corbin Seat. I just wish it was not almost $500.
Post how you like after you get one. 
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coyotecaadian
Parking Attendant
Roll on and Lets Ride.
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posted June 04, 2012 06:06 PM
Hey Chicken Strips, I sure like that Brocks pipe even more now, is that the StreetMeg Pipe, and is it a complete system, or a muffler replacement. I email Brocks and am waiting for an answer on that exact question. As well that Corbin with the removable backrest sure is a great system as well. My wife always insists on My Bikes having that comfort upgrade for Touring. Anyway Great Bike.
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TH1RT3EN
Zone Head
Trial And Error Control
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posted June 04, 2012 08:11 PM
Chicken Strips: Where did you find that tank cover at?
Patrick
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chicken strips
Parking Attendant
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posted June 04, 2012 08:44 PM
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Hey Chicken Strips, I sure like that Brocks pipe even more now, is that the StreetMeg Pipe, and is it a complete system, or a muffler replacement. I email Brocks and am waiting for an answer on that exact question. As well that Corbin with the removable backrest sure is a great system as well. My wife always insists on My Bikes having that comfort upgrade for Touring. Anyway Great Bike.
Thanks for the compliment. The pipe is Brocks Alienhead 2. Running great at 5000 feet elevation with PC 5 , Brocks street map 2 which the version 1 did seem to run rich especially at lower rpm's but where can you open this bike up unless your on the strip, so far it seems to have helped. Amazing machine.
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chicken strips
Parking Attendant
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posted June 04, 2012 08:47 PM
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Chicken Strips: Where did you find that tank cover at?
Patrick
The cover is Bagster brand from France. I purchased through Donnington Moto in England. The also make several different sized bags that clip to it and top drawer stuff.
http://www.donington-motostore.co.uk/home.php
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