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Thread: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?

Created on: 09/13/12 05:02 PM

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suedez


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Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 5:02 PM

Just wondering. I'm 52. Hope to ride hypersports for at least 10-15 more years. Who's the oldest guy out there who thought buying this magnificent beast was just what they needed to do?



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 5:21 PM

My neighbor bought his 14r in April, he is now 64, just loves it...rides it extensively on weekends early when little traffic and few police.....he is hoping to ride it until he can't mount up.



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 5:31 PM

Your neighbour is my new hero



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21744



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 6:40 PM

2/17/44 I have an 08 with 50K on it and a 2012 with almost 13K on it.


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 8:11 PM

Well, I guess I'm not the oldest afterall (6/5/44), but still going strong! Only 1000 miles on my new ZX14R, but mega miles on last four bikes, 2 busas and 2 GSXR1000s. NO chicken stripes on my rear tire, aggressive canyon carving is always on the menu here in God's country (Lake Tahoe Basin). PLenty of exercise and proper diet keeps me hungry for the road!

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suedez


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 9:19 PM

2/17/44 - (6/5/44):
You gentlemen are truly an inspiration. I'm going to do my best to live (and ride) up to your examples!!



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2006 Honda ST-1300
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2002 Honda CBR954RR
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
1985 Honda VFR 500F
1977 Honda CB-400 Hawk

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CCzx14r


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/13/12 9:29 PM

Thank you sir! I salute you for your service! Ex-Army airborne here.................a long time ago.

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suedez


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/14/12 6:14 AM

Same to ya Sir. War is hell. Ride on.



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2012 ZX-14R (blue - the funnest color)
2006 Honda ST-1300
Previous bikes:
2002 Honda CBR954RR
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
1985 Honda VFR 500F
1977 Honda CB-400 Hawk

Mods: Kaoko throttle lock, grip guppies, Muzzy fender eliminator.

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ZRXDarryl


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/14/12 6:38 AM

Not me, I'm only 52
Met a guy named Henry at a bike night in Lowell Mass - I think he said he's 72 - had the orange/black 09 SE

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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/14/12 10:36 AM

Add to this. Who is the youngest. I would have not survived something like this in my indestructible 20s.



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/14/12 4:30 PM

(5/5/1987) Bought my 14R on my 25th birthday, insurance went from $1600 to $450 yearly...


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/15/12 5:02 AM

We had some kid posting here about 6 months ago but he probably didn't really own a ZX14. I think he was about 14 years old.



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/15/12 7:15 AM

I am 17,I have the 14r, my sister has a C-14, she is 23, my dad has the Goldwing.



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/15/12 12:01 PM

I bought a 1975 Kaw 900 when I was 19.Big mistake.I wrecked it so many times and now suffer for it.Just goes to show just because you can doesn't mean you should.I taught myself to ride on that bike,big mistake.
Craig



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/15/12 12:07 PM

"I am 17,I have the 14r, my sister has a C-14, she is 23, my dad has the Goldwing."

Has your Dad ridden your ZX hard? Does he think this is a good idea?



USAF Fighter Pilot, Retired
2012 ZX-14R (blue - the funnest color)
2006 Honda ST-1300
Previous bikes:
2002 Honda CBR954RR
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
1985 Honda VFR 500F
1977 Honda CB-400 Hawk

Mods: Kaoko throttle lock, grip guppies, Muzzy fender eliminator.

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zx9rmal


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/21/12 2:22 PM

Just got my Medicare card. Think I'll put it on one of the side panels of my 14R.


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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/22/12 6:31 PM

53. Just brought it home !



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/29/12 3:39 PM

I am 17,had the 11 14 when I was 16 traded for the 12 on my 17th bday. Sold the 12 going to pick up a 13 . I believe I am the youngest



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/29/12 3:45 PM

Trc why are you getting rid of the 12 for the 13 ? ABS ?



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Predator Race Team #14
Hayabusa
1980 GS 1100
1978 GS 550
1968 CL 350
1972 TS 90
RM 125, YZ 250, CR 500. Taco 22 LOL !

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure,
the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy,
its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.."
Winston Churchill

'The trouble with Progressive's is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.' - Paraphrase of R.R.

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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/29/12 4:11 PM

Abs,and flat white.



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
09/30/12 5:54 PM

Hi Guys!!
At 66 years I'm not the oldest but close. I've had to cut back on long distance rides. But we have lots of good roads here in the foothills of the Sierra, California. So even going to the hardware store can be fun taking the long way.

I bought my first bike at 23 yrs. It was a rusty old Yamaha. I lived in Hawaii which is why it was rusty! My second bike was a Norton 750 Commando in 1969. I never realized you're supposed to get lessons to learn to ride. I just climbed on and did it. But I'm a natural born Jock.

When I feel a little down I get on and take off. Perspective changes when you look at life from a buck fifty. I'm going to apply for my handicapped parking tag.

Ride on y'all!!



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
10/01/12 12:17 PM

Sharkey !!!! Where ya been ???? Haven't seen you around these parts in a while...

Glad you're back! -bg

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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
10/10/12 8:36 PM

I'm 75 with a modified '08 turbo C14 ABS set up for street/strip by Chris Jones. Expect delivery in a couple weeks. Should run the 1/4 mile in the 8's with 260-280 hp at 15 psi boost. Lew



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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
10/10/12 9:23 PM

Damn I'm a youngin' at 39. Started riding at 11, first bike a 1971 Honda CB175 at 15 been going strong and look forward to doing this till I can't put a leg over anymore(praying that's from old age and not the alternative LOL). I too have owned everything under the sun. I'm addicted. I should go to therapy then I realized one day that this IS my therapy!

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RE: Who's the oldest guy to buy a 14r?
10/11/12 4:59 AM

Congrats punky, you take the prize.I`m nearly 63 and should be old enough to know better.Traded an 09 busa
..no2 and have had big bikes forever , well 47 years of riding anyway.
Love my 2012 and also ride my suzy c109 when I need to mellow out.Dont matter what you ride .....just ride and enjoy.

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