ZX-14 Ninja Forums https://zx14ninjaforum.com [quote]Sounds like you definitely want it and appreciate the excellent deal.[/quote] Yea I've researched the pricing and it's very fair, Ducatis are holding their value very well as long as you don't pile on the miles. [quote]Definitely, if you have three reds, a new color is a bonus.[/quote] Agreed, one of my favorite Ducatis of all times was the V4 SP2, matte black with polished alloy tank and subtle red touches. [img]https://cdn-media.tilabs.io/v1/media/69fd64ad74725c08b60cdd5e.webp?width=1024&height=768&quality=70&bestfit=true&blurBackground=true&blurValue=100&upsize=true[/img] [i]* Last updated by: Kruz on 5/20/2026 @ 8:37 PM *[/i] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=1 2026-05-20T20:33:22-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? I don't care for stomp grips, you cover up a beautiful paint job with ugly plastic. I'll probably ask him to remove them before delivery. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=AF367E1C-AEF4-47FF-2C718E3FBEF786FF&r=2 2026-05-20T20:28:11-06:00 My Sportbike Ratings Preference Part II The lowers and meter unit are sold to moi! ...just waiting to pay. I have a thousand percent faith in Hank. If you see something you need, I recommend you grab it! https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=B1B7FEE9-D2D6-64CE-7DB318B9D296619F&r=3 2026-05-20T15:52:07-06:00 Assorted 1st Gen parts, gauge cluster, 2nd gen ECU with Ivan's flash I imagine the stomp grips will be removed for the ceramic coating. To be honest, I don't care for the look of stomp grips. Those are for goin' but they're not for showin'. I might look into what TechSpec has to offer....just as good and looks cool IMO. I've always used something to protect the finish on the fuel tank on my bikes. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=AF367E1C-AEF4-47FF-2C718E3FBEF786FF&r=4 2026-05-20T14:58:48-06:00 My Sportbike Ratings Preference Part II [quote]The 959 Corse was a limited edition track version several thousand higher than the base, base model '18s, stock with similar low miles are selling at this price or higher, it's a steal at $15K with all the goodies.[/quote] [quote]I told the owner this morning I'll buy it for his asking price, going to be epic I believe.[/quote] Sounds like you definitely want it and appreciate the excellent deal. I didn't balk at the prices for my new bikes either, I just wanted them and the price was reasonable, a few thousand bucks means nothing over the course of the years to come. I knew you had a Ducati, didn't know you had three! [img]/images/emoticons/laughingsmilie.gif[/img] Definitely, if you have three reds, a new color is a bonus. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=5 2026-05-20T14:51:14-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? 2019 Corse Edition MSRP of $17,895 + TT&L, the single sided swingarm is $3200 plus installation labor and parts. Add in all the other extras and upgrades listed and this bike would run close to $30,000 to duplicate. I told the owner this morning I'll buy it for his aking price, going to be epic I believe. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=6 2026-05-20T09:02:48-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? I may do that when I have some free time. I have tons of (crappy) pics from along the way. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=A51CA2C9-E119-AE99-C044CDBA8D1C5745&r=7 2026-05-20T08:31:19-06:00 Gen2 ZX14 Stage 2 RCC Turbo Build I don't want to insult a friend of mine with a lowball offer, it would cost me well over $25,000 to recreate this bike from scratch. The 959 Corse was a limited edition track version several thousand higher than the base, base model '18s, stock with similar low miles are selling at this price or higher, it's a steal at $15K with all the goodies. [link]https://motohunt.com/l/12864588/2018-Ducati-959-Panigale-Artic-White-Silk[/link] [link]https://motohunt.com/l/12784307/2018-Ducati-959-Corse[/link] I already have three red Ducatis, wanted something a little different for a change and this fills the bill nicely. [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/V4%20In%20Front%20Of%20House.jpeg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/1299%20In%20Front%20of%20House.jpeg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/023.jpg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959%20Side1.jpg[/img] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=8 2026-05-19T21:46:14-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? Hub wrote: [quote]Sure, why not. [/quote] Hubster I like your spirit... [img]/images/emoticons/notworthy3.gif[/img] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=9 2026-05-19T21:36:29-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? Latest edition, 2019 Ducati 959 Corse, fully loaded track build, it's in the paint shop now getting ceramic coating for the paint finish and should be delivered in about two weeks. [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 Side1.jpg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 single side swingarm.jpg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 Frontal.jpg[/img] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=AF367E1C-AEF4-47FF-2C718E3FBEF786FF&r=10 2026-05-19T21:12:56-06:00 My Sportbike Ratings Preference Part II Checked. Sent reply(s). https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=B1B7FEE9-D2D6-64CE-7DB318B9D296619F&r=11 2026-05-19T20:11:22-06:00 Assorted 1st Gen parts, gauge cluster, 2nd gen ECU with Ivan's flash You already have a similar Aprilia, right? I think I'd lowball. If you don't get it, you're $12,000 closer to getting something you don't already pretty much have. As for looks, that bike is fine but IMO, Ducati demands being all red. ...if it' something you really want, what's three-thousand bucks? ...but a Panigale V4, all red......again I say, what's three thousand bucks? or four or maybe five thousand bucks? https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=12 2026-05-19T19:45:41-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? Sure, why not. [img]/images/emoticons/cheerssmilie.gif[/img] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=13 2026-05-19T19:39:18-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? Rook, check your PM's... https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=B1B7FEE9-D2D6-64CE-7DB318B9D296619F&r=14 2026-05-19T19:10:27-06:00 Assorted 1st Gen parts, gauge cluster, 2nd gen ECU with Ivan's flash I'll take the lowers! How do I pay you? You want a cashiers check? Figure something extra for shipping, I'll pay that. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=B1B7FEE9-D2D6-64CE-7DB318B9D296619F&r=15 2026-05-19T18:23:27-06:00 Assorted 1st Gen parts, gauge cluster, 2nd gen ECU with Ivan's flash That's pert near what a new one costs. I'd much rather ride it a few years and build it myself. ...especially at your age, there's no hurry. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=90A9A580-CAE8-063C-965F361ECC2DE9E1&r=16 2026-05-19T18:18:09-06:00 Engine Build + RCC Ultimate Build Gallery I wouldn't run it at high rpm on a full system. There was a day with the Gen1 when you could do whatever you want with exhaust because the whole stock map was rich. I would think leaning the fueling back would be the simplest way to meet environmental regulations. The stock fuel mapping might be very lean. This shouldn't be a real issue unless you run the engine at high rpm. I hae a friend who owns the same bike I own, a 2024 ZX-14R. He's ridden it 2 years with slipons and no problem but I think he avoids the upper revs. I'm not familiar with the Woolich race kit. Is it an auto tuner....you do a run and the Woolich system records fuel trims? I've done that via Dynojet. it works....just you need to go insanely fast for huge amounts of road if you want to tune the lower throttle positions. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=410CBB78-BAC0-30E7-2999EA989D104141&r=17 2026-05-19T16:28:22-06:00 Woolich Racing Kit + Yoshimura R77 - Anyone running this setup? I know,I know,I wasn't going to buy any more bikes but this one is just too hard to pass up... [img]/images/emoticons/banginsmilie.gif[/img] Cliff notes version of the story, a buddy of mine,the same one that sold me my 2020 BMW S1000RR, had purchased this low mileage 2019 959 Corse and completely went through it for a track build up but then had an unfortunate accident on his 1198 Ducati last July and is not able to ride it. 2019 Ducati 959 Corse Edition 2600 Miles 1299 Single Side Swing Arm Conversion Akrapovic Titanium Full Exhaust System Ducati Race MAP Ducati Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Huggers Ducati Carbon Fiber Swingarm Cover Ducati Carbon Fiber Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Ducati Performance Windscreen Ducati Folding Levers Brembo RC19 Front Brake Master Cylinder Pirelli Super Corsa SC3 Track Tires Lightweight Racing Chain Marchesini Forged Alloy Wheels Ducati Tail Tidy Ohlins TTX36 Rear Sock Ohlins NIX 30 Front Fork He's asking $15K just to keep it "in the family"so to say. [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 Side1.jpg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 single side swingarm.jpg[/img] [img]https://zx14ninjaforum.com/userfiles/Kruz/959 Frontal.jpg[/img] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=96FB2EF9-E5F6-2C32-76C7E45F1E098B5A&r=18 2026-05-19T16:12:36-06:00 Hub, Should I Pull The Trigger....Again? Are you sure it's burning in the engine? Mine burnt a reasonable amount on the exhaust manifold before I changed over to the updated ring-os and head cover gasket. Change spark plug gaskets while you're in there too. I was needing to add oil between 2500 mile oil changes. Take the fairings off, Pull back the engine heat blanket. If you see an oil leak from the LH side of the valve cover, that's it. I have tutorials on these. Unlike yours, mine sat for 8 months until summer. There was time for the oil to run down the head pipes and I saw it. This was after two years owning the brand new bike. I wouldn't bother with the washer fix although I did that and it helped. ..a bit. Get the updated gasket and sealant and you're golden. I don't have all the bikes you do to compare but I have two hayabusas now. The Gen2 never used a drop of oil. I expect the Gen3 won't either. The 14 is just.....not as refined. I don't want to use the word "crude" (especially for the Gen2 14R) but the ZX-14 uses oil. My brand new 2024 has a film of oil over the throttle bodies ducts after 600 miles. Who knows what's going out of the crankcase vent? ZX-14s use some oil in my experience. ...not a lot but they use some just from natural bleeding. https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=CBE07359-E314-A934-FD8FC3627FC3C028&r=19 2026-05-19T16:08:11-06:00 Whose ZX14 has the most mileage these days? Test rode a 6th generation ZX-10R. Tuned, air filter, exhaust, etc etc. 200whp. I wanted to get something quick to scratch my motorcycle itch until my turbo 14 is ready... Cant justify 16k for a used bike that needs it's valves checked. Even though it was nice and somewhat fast... the turbo has ruined me. I think I'm going to wait it out. I bugged the tuner May 3rd. He posted some pictures of a bunch of turbo zx14s getting work started at his shop. Not sure if my bike is included, but I am under the impression it is. He mentioned wanting to do them all at once... Itching to get it back and finally ride the thing. I forget I even have a motorcycle sometimes until I get asked where the bike is, if it is done yet, someone asks to see it, etc... [i]* Last updated by: danmin on 5/20/2026 @ 3:24 PM *[/i] https://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=90A9A580-CAE8-063C-965F361ECC2DE9E1&r=20 2026-05-19T14:47:53-06:00 Engine Build + RCC Ultimate Build Gallery