ZX12Boricua
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posted May 10, 2013 02:15 PM
Back on a 14 and it feels good.
A few months ago I retired, sold my 07 ZX14 and bought me a Harley Davidson Rocker. Beautiful bike, a head turner. I tough that since I'm getting older I was gonna be happy with the HD. I rode the bike everyday for the last 6 months but I felt that something was missing. I missed my 14 so yesterday I sold the Harley and got me a 2012 ZX14r. I picked up from the dealer today, followed my wife to the house and proceeded to log 120 miles with my wife on the back. I tough my 07 was the best balance bike I have ever own until today. Kawi got it right. My 07 was fully moded, but the only thing that I'm going to do to this one is the slip ons, lowering links, fender eliminator and the filter. I think that I'm going to be happy with this set up for a long time.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
  
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Lou_ZX12R
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posted May 10, 2013 05:21 PM
I agree but consider the ecu reflash. It's nice being able to change power & traction while riding when condition change. Removing the limiter is also nice.
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2000 ZX12R 40shot
2012 ZX14R
2009 Concours 14
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Turbo810
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posted May 10, 2013 05:49 PM
Congrats. I agree 100%. Kawi hit a homerun with this one.
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 10, 2013 09:16 PM
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I agree but consider the ecu reflash. It's nice being able to change power & traction while riding when condition change. Removing the limiter is also nice.
If I decide to do the Texas Mile this year I'll do the ECU.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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lietoome
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posted May 11, 2013 08:31 PM
 Edited By: lietoome on 12 May 2013 04:32
Color? I can't tell you how glad I am to see you back on the 14R. The difference between my 2006 is amazing. I did the same thing...minus the Harley purchase. CONGRATS on the Retirement. I picked up my 2012 here in Dubai...and 8000 miles later, I am still amazed. Kawasaki definitely got it right.
Now, Post some pictures of that bad boy!!!
Jeff
Which slip-on are you considering?
The black Yoshi's are Sweet!
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 11, 2013 09:22 PM
Edited By: ZX12Boricua on 12 May 2013 05:23
Thanks Jeff,
Blue is the color. I will probably go with Akrapovic or Leo Vince carbon fiber. Currently waiting on the Cox radiator guard, Brock's lowering links, Roaring Toyz shorty kickstand, Yoshimura fender eliminator, and the Germar risers. Zero Gravity double bubble already on it, pics coming.
I'm taking Mama to OST in Bandera for Mother's Day breakfast. After that a quick ride to the 3 Sisters.
Retirement is good.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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PuckDracon
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posted May 13, 2013 06:33 AM
Grats, it sure is a great bike.
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2012 ZX14R. Too many pretty mods and not enough go fast ones.
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lietoome
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posted May 13, 2013 07:17 PM
Bandara...I'm JEALOUS!!! I wont be back to Kerrville until January... I took my wife to Olive Garden in downtown Abu Dhabi and then caught Ironman3.
You are absolutely right, Retirement is Good.
I was VERY CLOSE to purchasing the Leo Carbon, but couldn't pass up a good deal on a used TiForce.
Go ahead and add the steering dampner to your list...just in case you want to do the mile. 
...and Post some Pics!
Hasta-BOOM!!!! lol
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 13, 2013 08:55 PM
I'm going to wait on the mile for now. Pictures coming. I want to take some before and after I lower the bike. Parts should be here tomorrow.
Hasta-BOOM
A yellow WRX is looking for you..
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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lietoome
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posted May 15, 2013 08:49 PM
White WRX...then again it had Flames on the hood when we finished with him. LMAO
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 18, 2013 03:23 PM
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I will do the lowering links, the risers, Cox radiator guard, and the kickstand tomorrow. The Yoshi fender eliminator is pretty clean, like it.
I need my ECU flashed, but I haven't decided who will do it yet.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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lietoome
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posted May 18, 2013 09:17 PM
Very nice. Decided on an exhaust yet?
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 19, 2013 04:51 PM
Edited By: ZX12Boricua on 20 May 2013 02:07
Jeff,
You know I'm a big fan of Akrapovic but I like the look of the dual Muzzy's slip on CF. Akra or Muzzy.
I lowered the bike today and GerMar sent the wrong part. I guess I will call them tomorrow and see what they can do.
I'm planning to keep this bike for a while so I will take it slow with the mods.
Hasta-Boom.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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lietoome
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posted May 21, 2013 12:59 AM
One of the local guys here in UAE has a dual Akra...it is Outstanding. It is on the expensive side, but a very nice system with a very sweet (dual) sound.
I could not be happier with my TiForce & carbon canister. It looks & sounds so much sweeter once you dump the older exhaust. The system I have is off of a 2010, but it fits just fine. I did have to trim the bottom of the lowers and make a few minor adjustments, but I am very happy with the decision and cost of the used system I have.
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lietoome
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posted May 21, 2013 01:02 AM
Got a great deal on this system.
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ZX12Boricua
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posted May 21, 2013 05:04 AM
Edited By: ZX12Boricua on 21 May 2013 13:09
It looks great. The cheaper that I have found the Akrapovic is $1,898.00 for a full Titanium dual system. I will wait a while, I want CF. It is hard to justify the money to Big Mama after paying cash for the bike.
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2012 ZX14R Blue Current
2007 ZX14 Black Sold
2006 ZX10R Yellow Sold
2002 ZX7R Silver,Black,Yellow Stolen
2000 ZX12R Red Sold
1989 GPZ900R Red Sold
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