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Thread: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?

Created on: 01/19/17 11:42 AM

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WillsZX14R


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2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/19/17 11:42 AM

Curious as to who owns one? how many miles on yours? How's the overall performance since owning it? I bought mine in Dec 2013 as leftover. Got a crazy deal on a brand new one. Think I have 5-6k miles and haven't done much to it but changed out the exhaust. Interesting that the body style has remained really unchanged since 2012. Pure beauty !

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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/19/17 1:46 PM

Well you come to the right place to find another owner of the bike in question.



2013 ZX-14R SE
2 Wheel dyno works flash
custom machined bar risers by yours truly
Muzzys black stainless slips
V1 custom mounted
Zero Gravity DB screen
Yoshimura fender eliminator
Black powder coated wheels

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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/19/17 11:32 PM

I have had the 2012 zx14r candy green one.. Loved that bike..wrecked... now have 2 2013 zx14r's.. no real changes from 2012 to 2015 zx14r's other than colors and addition of abs brake options, what questions do you have, i've pretty much done all the mods on the bikes, plus some customs stuff
2012 zx14r bought in july of 2012..24k miles in 2 years . before wrecked

2013 zx14r 21k in 2 years.. bought this one in 2014 from ricky gadson. has a lot more mods know.


before and after... pretty much as it sits now


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mebgardner


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 8:02 AM

Yup, I have one of these. In Blue.

Likely the most reliable cycle I have ever owned. Certainly the most powerful that I have ever, or likely ever will, own.

I love it, it's an awesome ride.



2012 Blue ZX-14R, Cox rad guard, Skene Design P3 Lighting, Knight Design 1" lowering pegs, Grip Puppies, BrakeAway, Cortech Sport tailbag, GSG MotoTech Frame sliders, Stebel Compact horn.

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WillsZX14R


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 12:31 PM

Wow 24k miles..you've done some serious riding. True heard not much different since 2012 but color changes and the fact that all now have ABS. Mine doesn't have ABS but not an issue for me. You guys haven't had an mechanical issues I assume. I guess Kawasaki worked on those older 14 model issues with the engine/valve. That 2013 looks insane ! Looks ready to munch on BUSAs.

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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 12:34 PM

Sold mine with 50,300 miles on it. My 2016 has 11K on it. Love these bikes. Also had an 08 with 50+K on it.

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WillsZX14R


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RE: ZX14-R, have one and what year?
01/20/17 12:35 PM

yeah my question should have been what year model R you guys have? every year the 14Rs' seem to be getting better with the times. Haven't any mechanical issues with the the 14Rs'

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WillsZX14R


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 12:36 PM

Damn 50k, just with regular maintenance work? no mechanical issues right?

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pegscraper



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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 1:54 PM

Still got my 2012 bought new in March that year. 25k miles with no major problems. In fact no minor ones either come to think of it. Only expenses, apart from routine (DIY) servicing, have been a new RH side panel broken by me due to a combination of very cold weather, ignorance and impatience and a new rad, partly my fault again for not fitting a guard sooner. Did the valve service last summer and most valves were tight. Slightly more valve noise now but seems to rev more freely and and pull slightly better up top. Or is it just me? Now about ready for new chain and sprockets, oh and more tyres of course!


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WillsZX14R


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 6:17 PM

^^^ encouraging news to say the least. Looking to ride the wheels off on this 2012.

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VicThing


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/20/17 6:51 PM

Don't really have much to say, just seems like other than some Gen 1s have rotor warp issues I don't seem to recall any common problems with any 14 model years. I still LOL @ Kaws fit and finish but I do think they're mechanical and electrical engineering are very strong.

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WillsZX14R


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/24/17 6:43 AM

Checked my odo clock at it said 6670 so not so bad, still have tons of miles left...

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Maddevill


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/24/17 7:56 AM

Wills, I have 65k on my 06. So not all the first Gen had problems. Still runs great, no issues except for tire use.

Mad



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WillsZX14R


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RE: 2012 ZX14-R, have one ?
01/24/17 12:26 PM

pretty impressive...the most I've had on a bike was 26k..on a Honda. Looking forward to log the miles on this one without any headaches...well I know the maintenance, tires.etc are a must.

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