TedG
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posted August 04, 2007 05:18 PM
What a pleasure to ride
I decided today I would go take a leisurely ride somewhere and eat lunch. So I ended up going out 80 west then took 20 to Nevada city. The reason for the leisurely ride was I don't fell well, got the flu or something and I didn't want to sit around on such a beautiful day albeit hot. Anyway the thing makes droning a pleasure, mountain roads are a whole new feeling, you don't stress out when there is traffic, it is easy to wait to pass because it is so comfortable. Rolling down the highway is a ball, the power and smoothness is really something. If I would have felt better I would have kept going, but I am in pretty rough shape. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow and go for a longer ride. I am really enjoying motorcycling again. What a bike.
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wormgear
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posted August 04, 2007 06:11 PM
Just what the doctor ordered eh?
Jeez you're making me CRAZY!
Can't wait to get mine.
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fish_antlers
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posted August 04, 2007 10:19 PM
no soup for you! 
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AllStingNoBling
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posted August 04, 2007 10:52 PM
Soon, oh so soon will I have mine, and I will know exactly what you all are talking about.
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posted August 05, 2007 06:39 AM
I did 1400 miles from Friday when I picked mine up, until the next Thursay and that's with a day of rain in there . There is one pretty good sized flaw, you can't stay off the damn thing. I go through bikes like underwear but this one is staying. I love this thing.
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TedG
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posted August 05, 2007 05:00 PM
I did about 300 today, and was able to hang with a couple of sport bikes, I think they were amazed. Now i have about 2200 miles.
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worm~hole
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posted August 07, 2007 07:59 AM
...went for a short ride on an C14/ABS yesterday....you're right, TedG...smoooooooooooth....looks and feel smaller than I had imagined...looks waaaay better in person...just like that black '07 KTM 690SM sitting in the dealer's showroom, looks waaaay better in oerson  ...still can't get my head wrapped around that single silencer...an aftermarket dual system that's smaller and lighter would be nice..sme goes for that 690SM  ....and the start-up/turn-off/take your proximity-fob-with-you is more complicated than it needs to be...
...also took a 950SM-R out for about 30 minutes through some gentle twisties...an SuuperDuke motored SM-R with its modern digi-speedo/analog tach would be a great replacement for my 12R...maybe 2008/2009...
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TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 08:25 AM
Yeah the thing is really easy to ride and smooth. The key system is dead easy (yes, much easier than a regular key) once you use it once or twice, and you see why they did it the way they did.
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posted August 08, 2007 05:46 PM
Since my ZX-14 sold in 24 hours on CraigsList, I can go buy me a new baby 14.
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TedG
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posted August 08, 2007 07:07 PM
Wow! All right. You will love it. No matter what your wife will like riding on the back better than the ZX14.
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TedG
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posted August 10, 2007 10:14 AM
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Since my ZX-14 sold in 24 hours on CraigsList, I can go buy me a new baby 14.
Well????
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Stalwart
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posted August 10, 2007 12:23 PM
I wasted no time and brought one home. I'm starting to suspect I might NOT miss the ZX-14 after all.
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TedG
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posted August 10, 2007 01:29 PM
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I wasted no time and brought one home. I'm starting to suspect I might NOT miss the ZX-14 after all.
Dude! Congrats. I don't think you will. You will like it for different reasons than the ZX. The power will not disappoint, but first and foremost your rides tend to be longer, (you just want to keep on going). Weird stuff like you marvel at how well it handles, and as it breaks in it gets smoother.
The bags are also so damn nice to have. Having a place for stuff is something I have never had before and I love it. Shields, jackets, etc. Awesome.
Also commuting to work is a joy.
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posted August 12, 2007 06:20 PM
Now you guys know why i like the bags on my 14 so much. I would love to try the C14 though.
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TedG
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posted August 12, 2007 07:27 PM
Well I did almost 400 miles today, But most of it twisty. The route: Reno to Virginia city, VC to Carson city via the truck route. Carson to Markleville the Diamond valley road route (all twists) Then over Ebbotts pass, down to Jackson via 49 then to South shore Lake Tahoe via 50, then to North shore and finally down Mt Rose and then 395 to 80 and home.
I haven't ridden that many miles for a long time. The bike was flawless, over Ebbotts can be hairy and the thing put up a very fast clip, The only scary thing is the traffic coming the other direction, and all sharp turns have rocks and dirt on them from cars that can just barely make the turns and have to cut the corners. Then it was just dealing with traffic, I don't care how great a bike may be, it is still painful dealing with the assholes on the road that insist on doing 35 in a 55.
All in all a great ride, most other bikes would be painful, This was not bad at all, after a break I could probably do a couple of hundred more.
And having saddle bags just makes thing so convenient. they spoil you.
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AllStingNoBling
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posted August 13, 2007 07:31 AM
I picked up my C-14 this past Thursday!!
This bike is 31 flavors of awesome. Period.
I have to say, even (trying very hard) keeping it at four grand or below on the tachometer, this fuggin' bike is wicked sneaky fast! I am approaching corners quicker than I realize, and I have to readjust to the power of this machine.
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posted August 13, 2007 04:29 PM
OH MY GOD! You guys are KILLING ME. My bike has been on order for a month now, the dealer has the invoice but no BIKE. F-ing Kawasaki and their F-ing Fantastic bike they can't deliver. Damn it, it's 75, sunny and I want to ride. NOW...
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TedG
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posted August 13, 2007 05:07 PM
My dealer has one of each on the floor (aBS and NON)
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wormgear
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posted August 13, 2007 07:13 PM
Ted, where? city, state. I'm ready to fly somewhere to get mine.
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TedG
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posted August 13, 2007 07:18 PM
 Edited By: TedG on 13 Aug 2007 20:20
Reno Nevada, Perfect break in ride to Texas.
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Big Daddy
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posted August 13, 2007 07:34 PM
Stay away ya rotten scoundrals and wait till i get mine.
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wormgear
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posted August 13, 2007 07:53 PM
Man I can't wait!
Sold my V-Max Friday night and now I'm stuck in the cage.
350z Roadster but still........caged!
Ted, what's the dealer name and or phone?
Anybody else out there know of an abs model available NOW? If so, where?
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Big Daddy
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posted August 13, 2007 08:00 PM
wormy its Kawi Of Reno 775-786-8696
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TedG
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posted August 13, 2007 08:53 PM
If you do go to Reno Kawk, Jim is the owner, and tell them you heard about them from Ted. They treat me well and we usually strike a no BS deal. My problem is I have a bad habit of buying the first one.
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worm~hole
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posted August 14, 2007 08:00 AM
quote:
Well I did almost 400 miles today, But most of it twisty. The route: Reno to Virginia city, VC to Carson city via the truck route. Carson to Markleville the Diamond valley road route (all twists) Then over Ebbotts pass, down to Jackson via 49 then to South shore Lake Tahoe via 50, then to North shore and finally down Mt Rose and then 395 to 80 and home.
I haven't ridden that many miles for a long time. The bike was flawless, over Ebbotts can be hairy and the thing put up a very fast clip, The only scary thing is the traffic coming the other direction, and all sharp turns have rocks and dirt on them from cars that can just barely make the turns and have to cut the corners. Then it was just dealing with traffic, I don't care how great a bike may be, it is still painful dealing with the assholes on the road that insist on doing 35 in a 55.
All in all a great ride, most other bikes would be painful, This was not bad at all, after a break I could probably do a couple of hundred more.
And having saddle bags just makes thing so convenient. they spoil you.
...I feel the same about my lowly 1980s-tech KLR650  ....pee break, drink water, ride some more...I''m jealous.... hope to have one one day  ...funny how a light-feeling and quiet big tourer can change one's disposition about baggers vs pure sportbikes, huh?
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