sad day but new dawn

Fiction14

Location: East Coast

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Sad day but new a dawn
02/11/14 12:34 PM

Well I dropped off my 2009 zx14 off at the dealer today, I traded her in for a 2014 ZX14R. I’m a bit sad to see her leave, she is an awesome running motorcycle, and she only had 11,100 miles on her. I wanted to keep her but couldn’t afford the new one without trading her in. So now I just have wait to hear from the dealer when the new one arrives. Any thoughts on my decision to trade up, I’m hoping it was a good choice since she was paid off.

* Last updated by: Fiction14 on 2/11/2014 @ 12:35 PM *

2014 ZX14R, Brocks Penta carbon Exhaust Zero Gravity Marc 1 Windscreen DNA High Performance Air Filter Power Commander V Ivan's ECU Flash (Recommended) T-Rex Frame Sliders Yoshimura Fender Eliminator Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Front and Rear Tires Supersprox Rear Sprocket Powerbronze Lens Shields Puig rear hugger Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.

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Wolfman

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 1:04 PM

Congrats and sad farewell.

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Kolk1

Location: Alton IL

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 1:08 PM

Only downside is the fact you traded it in. Selling it yourself would of netted you more cash to put down towards the new bike.

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Fiction14

Location: East Coast

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 1:25 PM

Thanks, hey wolfman, I sent you a PM.

2014 ZX14R, Brocks Penta carbon Exhaust Zero Gravity Marc 1 Windscreen DNA High Performance Air Filter Power Commander V Ivan's ECU Flash (Recommended) T-Rex Frame Sliders Yoshimura Fender Eliminator Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Front and Rear Tires Supersprox Rear Sprocket Powerbronze Lens Shields Puig rear hugger Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.

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Wolfman

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 1:47 PM

14nationrc@gmail.com
Hit me your email Fiction.
It's an easy answer.

Take care man,
Wolfman

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carabuser

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 2:02 PM

I think once you get on the new one, and ride it for a while, you will feel ALOT better !!

My busa got totaled, and I was sad when, they took her away, but let me tell you, this new 14R, is faster, handles better, is smoother, and stops a lot better than my busa did, I'm sure a first gen 14 is simular to my experience with the busa, not that the busa and first gen. 14's aren't good, because they are,

But I bet you won't be able to wipe the grin off your face when you take your new steed out !

Have fun, ride safe, but fast !!!!

2012 ZX 14R, Cblast ECU Flash, (RECOMENDED !!!!) 2 Brother slipons, ZG marc 1 windscreen, yosh fender eliminator, Pazzo Levers, Powerbronze hugger, heli bars, competition werks footpegs, Throttlemeister Cruise Control, CF Heel Guards,

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BUSAKILLER1987

Location:

slidell, louisiana

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 2:22 PM

Congrats man. you guys keep making me think about getting a newer model but I can't seem to do it. I'd have to have both lol

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fieldgrade

Location: Georgia

Joined: 11/13/13

Posts: 72

RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 2:55 PM

Congratulations on the new bike,you're going to enjoy it.I hope I can afford to update every 3-4 yrs for a newer model myself.The main two motorized things I hope to always keep(besides my truck) are a backhoe and my 14r.The backhoe makes a little $$ and makes work/general tasks much easier and my 14r just makes life easier.Nothing beats a short cruise in the evenings and on weekends that will help put any worries and problems on the back burner in exchange for pure riding concentration and enjoyment that constantly puts a smile on my face.It's a bike that has comfort for longer rides and power for excitement but you already know that.Look forward to pics when you get her..

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 7:52 PM

I think your decision was great!Traded my 07 up as well back in 2012....NO REGRETS...NONE...congrats;)

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ZX14MAN64

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 8:07 PM

You will love the new gen. I am not experienced on the prevous gen, but I can attest to how great of an all around bike that the new gen is. So comfortable, powerful, smooth, etc, etc.

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/11/14 9:52 PM

This 2nd Gen has a particular solidness and compactness to it....she just feels tighter;)

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mebgardner

Location: Tucson, AZ

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/12/14 11:58 AM

You traded on a cycle you own outright, on a cycle they dont have yet?

I agree with Kolk1, you shoulda sold it yourself.

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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Bobby914

Location: Chester, VA

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RE: sad day but new dawn
02/12/14 2:02 PM

Don't look back dude your good, but yeah an private sell would have gotten your more money, water under the bridge now enjoy the new steed!!

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