Got a great deal on a 2010 ZX-14 with only 772 miles on the odometer, just in time to celebrate my 56th birthday. Hopefully soon I’ll be switching all plastics to red and or black.

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/9/2012 @ 5:54 PM *

Change it to Red and sell me some plastic lol

Nah you know black is the fastest!

I almost forgot. Congrats on your bike!!!

* Last updated by: dragking on 4/8/2012 @ 10:04 PM *

Change it to Red and sell me some plastic lol

I wish they were more easily available! Red is my favorite color! Thanks!

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Congrats!! I am glad you found one you liked! What is the reason for the red tank and fairing? I look forward to reading what you do to it.

What is the reason for the red tank and fairing?

Miles, from what I was told (not by the salesperson), the original owner was driving out of his driveway and a car pulled in front of him, so he dropped the bike sideways. Not sure why they didn't installed either black or red plastics.

Not sure how the dealer got the bike back, (they are not sharing that with me), but it does have a clear title. I didn't made a big fuss about the colors because is cheaper to find the plastics than a nice tank, and for a bike with only 772 miles I bought the bike at a great price, (btw, red is my favorite color,).

I've been looking around for a while and most places in my area (for a paint job), ask almost the same price of brand new plastics. After the riding season is over I am planning to make a few color changes. Thanks for asking.

btw, the bike runs fine, well see how it behaves when it reaches 150 miles per hour

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/10/2012 @ 2:52 PM *

Congratulations on your new beast!!

Congrats Kofla!
Here's some help, wont get much cheaper..
tank

* Last updated by: Speedjunky on 4/11/2012 @ 5:05 AM *

Thank you COOTER!

Thank you for the link Speed, that is a great price for the tank, but my black is like your avatar picture, Ebony Black from the 2009 Monster Edition version. That is what I like about this forum, people looking out for their fellow riders! Thanks.

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/11/2012 @ 8:24 AM *

I dunno Kofla, but that tank looks identical to mine(minus the decal), so do the lowers.
Doesn't Diablo black has silver metal flakes in it?
I would think if the tank was Diablo black, then the lowers would be as well and I don't see any metal flake in the lowers, the tank is harder to see but I still can't see any.
I would contact the seller and ask.
*Some are clueless on what there selling.
I purchased some grills off Ebay for an '09 se (orange fins) but it was listed as an 08 se (red fins)but the picture looked like orange, so I contacted the seller who informed me he was color blind.lol
After asking his wife he confirmed that they where actually orange so I bought them.

I would contact the seller and ask. *Some are clueless on what there selling.

Speed, I am going to the dealer tomorrow and I'll be asking, but like you said, "some are clueless on what they are selling".

I think I stick with the current colors for now, as a winter project I'll change it to the 2010 Candy Persimmon Red. Thanks.

I found a new black fuel tank with fuel pump on my local craigslist. It's 2006 black. I don't know if the color is the same as what you need, or if it's cheaper to paint your tank to match. Just pointing this out.

Thank you Erik. Paint job prices in my area are simply outrageous. As I told Speed, for now I am just going to enjoy the bike. Eventually, next winter, (unless I can find a deal I can't refuse), I'll be replacing all plastics into the original color, Candy Persimmon Red. Thanks for the link!

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/12/2012 @ 11:03 AM *

I think I stick with the current colors for now, as a winter project I'll change it to the 2010 Candy Persimmon Red. Thanks

Ha winter.. best time to turn her into what you want her to be...
Turned my monster se into an orange/black se this last winter.
60kms later, and it was back to locating new parts and painting all over again as I fell down on my first ride in foot deep sand. Sucks...

* Last updated by: Speedjunky on 4/12/2012 @ 5:34 PM *

Keep wearing that suit with the red shirt and people are going to think it was meant to be like that

Lol, Speedy, I changed my mind and bought the tank. Maybe for now I'll make mine looks like yours, black/green, lol Where did you find your Orange/black plastics? I like the 2009 Candy Burnt Orange colors too.

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/12/2012 @ 7:20 PM *

So was the tank ebony black or Diablo black?

Well,I found the front cowl and foreman's on Ebay (perfect!) then bought some plastic from a member on this site (red parts) and had them painted burnt orange.(wanted to keep my originals just in case cops are looking for an orange bike, I swap it back to black and green! lol, nah.. I like them both so..)

Didn't want to pay the ridiculous prices that color rite charges for it's paint so my *painter friend (good to have), had some luck and found the color code where he buys paint.(code 17L)
Perfect match I have to say, and I'm pretty anal when it comes to my toys... everything HAS to be PERFECT!

Not having much luck at getting the exact decals though....
OEM is crazy expensive... over 500$(closer to 600$) just for stickers..
I kind of like the look without them now, a bit less orange, but I'm thinking of bringing a bit of the monster look back in, a large M in orange might look pretty good.

If I had to do it all over again, I would go with the link you posted from Ebay they look the best and already have the decals on them.
Would have been cheaper in the end.
Also the guy has 100% feedback, that says something.

* Last updated by: Speedjunky on 4/12/2012 @ 8:54 PM *

So was the tank ebony black or Diablo black?

I don't know, but the tank was priced right in my budget. If the colors don't match, hopefully no one can tell the difference from a mile away, lol

I also think this Australian fairing company offers a good price, but I haven't heard anyone anywhere mentioning them. Maybe they are made in China, who knows.

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/13/2012 @ 7:25 AM *

Which one you ended up buying Kofla?
That orange and black looks pretty good and complete.
Looks identical the the link I posted up, probably from the same source.
In any case, let me know how they stack up Vs OEM parts.

Which one you ended up buying Kofla?

Speed, I bought this tank. And I agree, the orange and black look pretty good.

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i like the way it looks now... like Hub's avatar.

i like the way it looks now... like Hub's avatar

Lol, it does look like Hub's avatar, lol

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 4/15/2012 @ 12:11 PM *

very nice, indeed

You know the more I look at your bike....I think is would be sweet if you could work that red into it....Maybe do a fade from black to the Red. In my head it looks pretty cool. I don't know how the actual application of it would be....but in my head your bike looks awesome!

very nice, indeed

Thanks Chuck!

You know the more I look at your bike....I think is would be sweet if you could work that red into it....

Miles, I like the black/red color combination. For that reason I've been trying to add vinyl graphics but no one makes them. And bike painters in my area they charge you an arm and a leg.

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* Last updated by: KoflaOlivieri on 5/22/2012 @ 7:39 AM *