Right Decision???

AussieZX

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RE: Right Decision???
10/24/14 5:32 PM

Yes. I'm only new to a ZX14 myself and bought one after only a short test ride. Within 10kms on the ride home, I knew I had made the right decision.

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bogus1

Joined: 10/20/14

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RE: Right Decision???
10/24/14 6:18 PM

Got mine a week ago. 5 mile test ride for me. was a no-brainer! the rainy season has started here and it is flat killing me. pouring rain outside. wanna ride! i keep the beer in the garage so at least i get to go out and look at it periodically.

Me: 2013 ZX-14R ABS
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Rook

Joined: 03/28/09

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RE: Right Decision???
10/24/14 9:20 PM

The Blackbird is old technology. The 14r is the obvious choice. Neither bikes are real low miles. The BB has obviously been sitting around a lot not being ridden. You got the right one.

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Rook

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RE: Right Decision???
10/24/14 9:23 PM

Don't tell me the prices were anywhere near one another! I would think the BB would be hard to sell for $2k.

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VicThing

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RE: Right Decision???
10/25/14 10:31 PM

Yes.

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yannih

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Queenstown New Zealand

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RE: Right Decision???
10/26/14 7:53 AM

Kind of a strange question to ask on a Kawasaki ZX-14 forum.
Did you expect all to say "You should have gone with the Honda"?

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2012 Metalic Spark Black Kawasaki ZX-14R. Yoshimura carbon R-77 slip ons,Custom dyno ECU flash,Striker rearsets,Hyperpro RSC steering damper,HM Plus quickshifter,ASV C5 levers,Hel SS transparent red front/rear brake and clutch lines,Kawasaki/MRA vented spoiler screen,Carbon heel guards,R&G radiator guard,Powerbronze carbon rear hugger,ZX-10 front fender with fender extender,Yoshimura frame sliders,M-Factory rear stand stoppers,Escort Redline radar detector,Techspec tank grips and tank protector,Versys 1000 fender eliminator,Kaoko cruise control,Moto red oil cap,Oxford heated grips,Red magnetic oil drain plug,Red and black Bagster Spider rear seat bag (for touring only).

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VicThing

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RE: Right Decision???
10/26/14 2:24 PM

Kind of a strange question to ask on a Kawasaki ZX-14 forum.
Did you expect all to say "You should have gone the Honda"?

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: Right Decision???
10/26/14 5:56 PM

You'll be stoked with yer Ninja.Yes...you chose wisely young Padwan .Heck...I choose my FIRST zx14(07) sight unseen.Never had even seen one...let alone sit on it.Loved my 04 zx12R....I knew if the 14 was the latest deal...I'd be happy.Retired her(my 12) in 2007...been 14's ever since;)

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Dancelot79

Joined: 10/24/14

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RE: Right Decision???
10/27/14 11:08 AM

Thanks all for the responses! yannih, you're right, probably should've asked a general motorcycle forum to get a more objective opinion.

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yannih

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RE: Right Decision???
10/27/14 1:52 PM

G'day Dance,
No disrespect intended.
It's just that we love our 14's around here.
Congrats on the new bike.
For the record, you definitely made the right call...

2012 Metalic Spark Black Kawasaki ZX-14R. Yoshimura carbon R-77 slip ons,Custom dyno ECU flash,Striker rearsets,Hyperpro RSC steering damper,HM Plus quickshifter,ASV C5 levers,Hel SS transparent red front/rear brake and clutch lines,Kawasaki/MRA vented spoiler screen,Carbon heel guards,R&G radiator guard,Powerbronze carbon rear hugger,ZX-10 front fender with fender extender,Yoshimura frame sliders,M-Factory rear stand stoppers,Escort Redline radar detector,Techspec tank grips and tank protector,Versys 1000 fender eliminator,Kaoko cruise control,Moto red oil cap,Oxford heated grips,Red magnetic oil drain plug,Red and black Bagster Spider rear seat bag (for touring only).

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bean07

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RE: Right Decision???
10/28/14 5:43 AM

Hmmmm like to add my two cents here my 2003 new CBR110xx with the 16"front wheel a damp adjuster were improved on by the 17"front wheeel no Damp adjuster on the 2004 was way better and besides Having more power with my 2010 ZX1400 I would say the 2004 CBR1100xx was a better bike ! that,s IMO !!!! but when I got my 2012 ZX14R then it was definately far better than the CBR1100xx

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VicThing

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RE: Right Decision???
10/28/14 3:44 PM

Some of aren't completely subjective. I can't compare my 14R experience to a CBR1100 but I can compare it to other bikes. By far, the 14R is the most fun bike I've ever rode, bar NONE. I've only owned 1 other bike, but I've ridden many more although nothing else modern really.

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hagrid

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RE: Right Decision???
10/28/14 6:01 PM

Montana!

I had no idea you had a 12R!

You need to spend some time with me at Kawasakiworld.com. Those guys have a hard-on for the 12.

Yoshis!! GO NINJEE!!!

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: Right Decision???
10/28/14 8:01 PM

Hmmm....maybe.

That rippin 12R was a sweet ride....THE second best bike I ever owned;)

Course...going to a 14...not so sure they'd like that too muchLOL!!!I could have kept the 12...and been very happy with it to be honest.But glad I did what I did.Never got on a zx12 forum...so I most likely 'missed' the modding and upgrades to a fine bike...but mine certainly kicked my arse...that's for sure;)Loved that thing.Had a PC with a slip on there...baby definitely rocked!

Gawd that seems like a LONG time agoLOL!!!

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