petro-rr
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posted October 31, 2012 11:09 AM
Aloha and first question
Just thought I'd properly introduce myself... i recently picked up a 2006 zx14 for $3900 after always wanting one for the past few years. At 6'2 and 230lbs it felt so right the first time I threw a leg over one. I've been riding daily for 13+ years on many different makes and models of bikes and actually pushed a 2010 BMW s1000RR off to the side and opted for the 14 instead. I live in Hawaii and with year round rinding I rack up hard miles quick. Looking forward to gaining knowledge about this beast and sharing any info I may have. 
With that intro out of the way I'd like to ask my first question... lol
What is a good recommended sprocket setup for daily riding as well as the occasional trip to the drag strip? I have stock wheelbase and plan on keeping it that way. Thanks
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Wheelie
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posted October 31, 2012 11:29 AM
Welcome, when I ran swb on my 06 I liked a 16t on the front, I'm 6'4" 210 pounds, highway speed will still be there with that gearing. Try it and if you don't like it, it won't cost but a few $'s to find out. Drag strip you will need a lowering strap and lowering links or you will stay on the back tire.
wee
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smokinZX14
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posted October 31, 2012 01:27 PM
Welcome ..
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Lucky14
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posted October 31, 2012 04:09 PM
As Wheelie said, dropping 1 tooth to a 16 on the front will make a nice difference.
Be sure to get the Kawasaki OEM sprocket # 13144-1317 as it has the rubber damper just like your stock 17 tooth.
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petro-rr
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posted October 31, 2012 04:34 PM
Sweet... 16 it is... our track is getting repaved until February so I got time to get the straps and tires ansd links. Thanks
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Wheelie
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posted October 31, 2012 04:38 PM
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Sweet... 16 it is... our track is getting repaved until February so I got time to get the straps and tires ansd links. Thanks
Check the classifieds for the links and strap/brackets, there were some good prices there a few days ago.
wee
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Quarter Pounder
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posted October 31, 2012 05:19 PM
I've run SWB since I've owned it and I dropped a tooth off the REAR....makes it much easier to control at the dragstrip and it does not hurt on the times.
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hagrid
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posted October 31, 2012 05:27 PM
Here's your chance to make a friend 1Bad!
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smokinZX14
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posted October 31, 2012 05:40 PM
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I've run SWB since I've owned it and I dropped a tooth off the REAR....makes it much easier to control at the dragstrip and it does not hurt on the times.
Ditto !!!!
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drewzx-14
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posted October 31, 2012 05:57 PM
 Edited By: drewzx-14 on 1 Nov 2012 01:57
congratulations! the 14 is an excellent choice for a daily ride
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KoflaOlivieri
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posted November 01, 2012 05:16 AM
Edited By: KoflaOlivieri on 1 Nov 2012 13:19
Welcome to the forum! btw, I've been to Maui twice and absolutely love it!
Kofla
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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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RICH CRAFT 1
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posted November 01, 2012 12:44 PM
petro-rr, welcome to the site. You might want to also check to see if it still has the stock secondary flies, pulling them out makes a huge difference in daily street riding, at low RPMs. You think you have a different bike, it may require a power commander.
Ken
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petro-rr
Parking Attendant
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posted November 03, 2012 10:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum! btw, I've been to Maui twice and absolutely love it!
Kofla
NICE ... I'm next door over on the Big Island
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petro-rr
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posted November 03, 2012 11:00 PM
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petro-rr, welcome to the site. You might want to also check to see if it still has the stock secondary flies, pulling them out makes a huge difference in daily street riding, at low RPMs. You think you have a different bike, it may require a power commander.
Ken
I want to take the flies out but I can't afford a PC right now  . I did the flapper removal on my TL1000s and it had the same effect for the low end. If I didn't have to worry about damage to the motor in my 14 I'd do it in a heartbeat
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