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Created on: 12/11/11 01:03 PM
Replies: 122
leo167
Location: SINY
Joined: 01/29/12
Posts: 213
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/23/12 8:35 PM
Now I really hate you!! kool it is a vette, is that complete or in project stage
is that the shelbys/cobra #'s... The Nova is set up in good taste, ever run it? best e/t
so if you ever need to excercise any one of your machines 2 at a time let me know... sorry mark did not mean to
hijack your thread
dozerdogue
Joined: 02/17/12
Posts: 9
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/23/12 8:53 PM
I have yet to exploit the upper end of the speedometer yet. The vmax feels the most visceral and explosive probably due to not having a fairing. The S1000rr is sponge down low until about 7k and buzzy...when the power comes on its explosive like a shot of nitrous. The Ducati monster is just an animal and is always trying to kill u. You fight to keep the wheel down yet the handling and ride is awesome. The BMW honestly doesn't do it for me. The suspension really isn't meant for someone of my weight so it's harsh. It's a track bike and really not very fun on the street. The Busa I hate to say is in no shape or form any comparison to the 14. The comfort is bad and handles poorly in IMHO as for the power go tell all your friends who talk about them there's a new king in town. The brakes are much better on the 14 and it feels much torquier and explosive in any gear. The Z1000 bikes are a blast to rip around on. They are geared low and have good grunt and have exceptional fueling like all kawasaki bikes I own. Brakes are strong and the bike is sure footed and comfortable. Th hardley's ..jk are cool to when u want to relax with the ladies and actually see the scenery in slow motion. They don't have problems in my experience like everyone says. The concours is kinda like riding a camel with the center of gravity yet it's comfortable and quick with decent handling. The k1300s I enjoy more then the S1000 due to th fact it has better road manners in terms of comfort and useable power. It actually feels quicker then my Busa to 120. The Vfr is an easy bike to ride with a nice seat ..great brakes but terrible lean angle for a supposed sport tourer...also there is a flat spot in the fueling. That reminds me bmw bike IMHO have quarks in there fueling they constantly have campaigns to update issues. The 1198 in my opinion gives awesome road feedback and has a lot of character. Some people love it and some don't if you ever get a chance to ride a duc you will know what I'm talking about. Nthe paint in them is thin and the plastic is cheap feeling. The mirrors are also worthless and cheap. I also had a k1300gt that was a sporty comfortable bike yet again the fueling is an issue kinda abrupt with some flat spots. If I were to pick one bike I couldn't they all have a time and place. The 14 I feel is safe to say will beat any of the hyper bikes with ease in terms of outright speed and comfort with excellent fit and finish. The S1000rr is fast but I really don't think it would beat a 14. I have run all my bikes against each other with the exception of the 14. Suzuki makes great motors but are losing the bike wars in terms of evolution. Also Kawasaki and Honda bikes have the best paint and hardest clear coats giving a slight edge to Kawasaki in the past few years. I hope I answered your question. I have had many other bikes also and this I my 2nd 14 I bought a 2006 but really didn't like the ergos and felt it lacked the grunt of big bore bikes even when flies out. It had a big hit up top where as the new 14 is much more linear and less dramatic when accelerating.
dozerdogue
Joined: 02/17/12
Posts: 9
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/23/12 9:04 PM
It's a gt500 Shelby with a kenne belle 2.8 LC with headers back big injectors full suspension mods. I put it together and tuned it with the help of a sct master tuner and close friend. The nova has 1 run on it and went 8.38 @169. It's a 7.50 certified car. It's kinda just for car shows but is a real street legal racecar.
dozerdogue
Joined: 02/17/12
Posts: 9
mark43
Joined: 12/05/11
Posts: 447
HankSD
Joined: 02/04/12
Posts: 71
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/24/12 5:51 AM
I probably can't remember all.. this is close, and close to in order
1982 ATC110
1977 KE175
1981 LTD440
1980 ATC110
1982 CSR650
1978 KE125
1979 KE250
1977 DT175
1984 ATC200X
1984 VF700s
1985 Nighthawk S
1987 VFR700
1972 H1-500
1994 VFR750
1998 Superhawk
1985 900 Ninja
2000 KLR
2006 KTM 950 ADV S
1982 GS1100E
2006 KLR
1989 NX250
1983 VF750F
1983 VF750F (these were bought as a pair, 13 serial numbers apart)
1992 TDM850 (Current)
2006 DRZ400 (Current)
1997 Blackbird (Current, but sale pending) This one was modified to no end, USD forks and all kinds of goodies
2003 Blackbird - (Current, sale pending) Supposed to be going to new home tomorrow.
2012 ZX-14R - Hopefully ordered tomorrow!
leo167
Location: SINY
Joined: 01/29/12
Posts: 213
ohiomailman
Location: Columbus Ohio
Joined: 02/11/12
Posts: 77
otrfab
Location:
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leo167
Location: SINY
Joined: 01/29/12
Posts: 213
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/26/12 11:30 AM
@Seno..... LOL "1985 GPZ 750 turbo (parked that permanently in a brick wall, I was only 18)"
lost mine at the GCP where you can either take the meadowbrook or stay on where it turns into the northern state
literally lost it.. just started to rain, mid turn leaned over rear broke loose, bike went towards meadowbrook I went towards Norhtern State. loved that bike....Oh well
dozerdogue
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leo167
Location: SINY
Joined: 01/29/12
Posts: 213
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
02/26/12 7:18 PM
Shit I thought it had balls when it got the hit from the boost
I was around 20 when I got this bike,, this was my first turbo anything thought it was the bomb
+1 on the 18" schwinn rubber
mark43
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Posts: 447
TXblueSS
Location: Splendora, Tx
Joined: 03/13/12
Posts: 32
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/18/12 1:22 PM
I started riding at about age 9 on a 60's or 70's Honda SL100. I rode it for about 2 years, until my stepbrother crashed it. Then I just rode friends/family's bikes until 09, when I bought a dual sport 650. Actually dad and I bought matching ones. We thought it would be a good compromise between street/highway/off-road. I started riding it and quickly realized it was too tall for me on anything but flat ground (nearly dumped it a few times on trails, and I'm 6'2!). It was also too light to go on the highway, and an 18 wheeler nearly blew me off the road. A couple months later, dad bought a Honda VTX 1800,and the difference was astounding. I sold my dual-sport a few months later. I have been a fan of sportbikes for a very long time, and have wanted one since I was 16. I am a pretty big guy (6'2/about 325) so I figured I would look ridiculous on even a 1000. So that left the Busa and the 14. I wanted to try one out to know if that was the bike for me, but no one I knew had one that I could ride. Last month, I went to the Kawasaki Demo Day and finally had a chance to ride the 14, my first sportbike. WOW!!! What a nice ride! After week and a little negotiating, I finally pulled the trigger on my '12 ZX-14R. I am absolutely pleased with my choice. It has more power than I'll ever come close to using, it's smooth, comfortable, and fantastic to look at. My dad was a little anxious about me buying this, but after he rode it the first time, he understands (now he wants one, and asks all the time to ride mine)
BlueZX14R
Location: Minnesota
Joined: 03/19/12
Posts: 3
rossb
Joined: 11/09/11
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mark43
Joined: 12/05/11
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motero
Location: Ireland
Joined: 02/17/12
Posts: 493
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/29/12 2:07 AM
rd 80
cb 125n
cb 125 twin
nsr 125
kmx 200
z 200 -chopped!
rd 350
cbr 400
vf 500
gpz 600r
gsxr 750 hyper sport
gsxr 750 slingshot
gsxr 750 m
zxr 750 h1
zxr 750r
fzr 1000 genesis
gpz 1000rx
cbr 1100 carb blackbird
cbr 1100 FI blackbird
gsx 1300 hayabusa
zx-12r
another zxr 750r
another zx-12
gsxr 1000 k3
gsxr 1000 k5
gsxr 1000 k6
waiting on 2012 zx-14
cr 125
cr 250
audioboyz
Location: Washington,Pa
Joined: 03/25/12
Posts: 531
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/29/12 4:52 PM
I don't have a 2012 ZX-14R but I'v had a few.Shows my age.
1972 Honda CL-100
1968 Bridgestone 90
1972 Honda CB-175
1975 Kawasaki Z-1B 900 the riding starts here
1981 Suzuki GS1100E
1982 Suzuki GS1100E
1983 Suzuki GS1100E
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100
1988 Suzuki RM250
1982 Kawasaki GPz750
1999 Kawasaki ZRX-1100
2001 Kawasaki ZRX-1200
2003 Z-1000
1992 Suzuki GSX1100G
2009 Kawasaki ZX-14 Monster Edition
This bike is the fastest bike I ever had and I don't know if the new one is quicker after I get my dynotune.
Craig
* Last updated by: audioboyz on 3/29/2012 @ 5:48 PM *
mark43
Joined: 12/05/11
Posts: 447
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/29/12 7:42 PM
audioboyz...... thanks for posting....i wanted to change the tittle of thread to post all the bikes you owned... but once the enter botton was pushed i could not resend it. 
might give bg ring when i get a chance.
with your profile you be called ... Old School.. back in the day. 
* Last updated by: mark43 on 3/29/2012 @ 7:51 PM *
audioboyz
Location: Washington,Pa
Joined: 03/25/12
Posts: 531
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/29/12 11:47 PM
Old school Back in the day OH no.It wasn't my fault tires sucked,brakes sucked and Kawasaki only could make engines.H-1 H-2 Z-1 you get the idea.These young guys don't know how good they they have it.I'm lucky to be alive riding that old junk.Yeah I guess I'm old school.But you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Craig
mark43
Joined: 12/05/11
Posts: 447
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/30/12 6:03 AM
old school means yo been there done that ...seen a little bet of everything...you have skills and knowledge. 
little soft on the dirt... but you must of hit the road sooner then most...
looks like Motero.... could open a school and teach.. as all few things.. 
* Last updated by: mark43 on 3/30/2012 @ 6:08 AM *
audioboyz
Location: Washington,Pa
Joined: 03/25/12
Posts: 531
RE: zx14r riders post all the bikes you have owned
03/30/12 2:04 PM
I am a little soft in dirt.When a kid taught me to ride on a 60cc Yahmaha Mini-Endoro I was hooked.I was 16 and had a license and he didn't.Two other friends had a Rupp Blackwidow and a Kawasaki 100 Bushmaster.When I saved my money I bought a 72 Honda CL-100 from a teacher for $400.I heard this 1973 Z-1 coming out of McDonalds.The friend who taught me to ride said that sounds like a sewing machine.That sewing machine ate the two Trimumps for lunch.I swore I'd own one.Two years later I bought a brand new 1975 Z-1B.I was done in the dirt.
Craig
Harvie
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