posted September 09, 2007 08:42 PM
Edited By: TedG on 10 Sep 2007 13:45
I am keeping the 10, I like it too much and sometimes you need a sharp edged weapon. But I ride the shit out of the C14. I just got back from a 450 mile ride today of almost entirely windy twisty roads. . The thing gobbles up miles. It is sport bike easy to turn, pass cars, and just wind through roads. This is by far the best all around bike I have ever ridden or seen. The shaft is completely un-noticeable fool with the throttle in mid corner, more stable than a chain because there is no detectable squat, lift or lash. And no chain to lube. Biggest problem is everyone wants to know about it when you stop.
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posted September 10, 2007 09:31 AM
Steve, you won't be disappointed by the C14 as long as you don't expect modded ZX14 acceleration. So far I've seen 95% of the ZX14's handling in the C14 and WAY more comfort for my aging parts. For me, the C14 is a MUCH better bike but Jane says it's lacking the "warp speed" rush of the modded ZX.
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Stuart
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posted September 11, 2007 07:34 PM
Stewart, I figure if I just do the fly removal and add a PC, I should have much more bottom end...like my FJ used to have, which pulled harder than my Busa till 60. I'm still keeping the ZX14 in any case for solo day trips; the GF has issues on that bike, so the C14 should be a great fit for us...
I'm surprised no one here's done it yet...anyone who's owned an FJR knows exactly what bottom end grunt is...just need to make it so on the C14!
The C14 should pull very hard from the bottom up, at least as hard as the FJR...fuck it's not like it doesn't have the powerband to do it eh? ____________
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posted September 12, 2007 06:33 AM
I'll probably do the fly removal and PC when one becomes available.
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quote:The C14 should pull very hard from the bottom up, at least as hard as the FJR...fuck it's not like it doesn't have the powerband to do it eh?
The variable valve timing seems to really help the bottom end so the C14 may very well exceed the ZX in the low end torque department after the PC and fly removal. That could REALLY put a smile on your face! ____________
Stuart
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posted September 16, 2007 04:17 PM
I'm another Pilot Power fan and will point out that they stick well quickly, needing little warmup. It's not the right tire for the C14, however, because of wear.
quote:I'm another Pilot Power fan and will point out that they stick well quickly, needing little warmup. It's not the right tire for the C14, however, because of wear.
That is why they are coming out with the Pilot Roads 2. They use the same dual compound technology. The initial tests say it is a great tire with unbelievable wet traction.
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posted September 09, 2007 08:42 PM
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For me, the C14 is a MUCH better bike but Jane says it's lacking the "warp speed" rush of the modded ZX.
