ZX14racer,
I like the rant but I have one of my own. Last Sunday, I met 3 guys on 14Rs at a gas station. Never met them before amd it was cool as hell to see all the 14Rs lined up. So, I decided to ride with them. One had a full brocks exhaust, quickshifter, ECU flash, PCV. Told me to do the same. I wouldn't believe the difference it makes.
We hit about 250 miles of twisty backroads. Well, guess who we had to wait on at every rally point? Yep, the guy with all of the goodies. All those goodies didn't help him in the twisties. He'd probably destroy me on the strip and I'm cool with that. My 14R is a curve killing machine. It's all about riding style and what you use the bike for.
So, even though you made some valid points about the full exhaust, I'm good with my $500 Two Bros slips. They look good and sound great. The weight loss helps with flickability on the roadcourse and twisty backroads. I'll spend the $$ savings on a class with Jason Pridmore, Jason DiSalvo or Keith Code.
Skills pay the bills and keep you safe. :-)
* Last updated by: CurveKilla on 4/23/2013 @ 9:24 AM *
CK
2012 Black ZX-14R - 2Bros Black Series slips with P1Xs, Puig screen, Helibar risers, Targa fender eliminator, Tech Spec tank pads, T-Rex spools, RADS on rims
2012 Black ZX-14R - Two Brothers Black Series slips, Targa fender eliminator, T-Rex spool -- TOTALED!
2006 GSXR 600 (track bike only) - Jardine slip, BMC filter, Armour Bodies skins
2007 Plasma Blue ZX-14 - Gone but not forgotten
2002 GSXR 1000 - Long gone
2001 CBR F4i - Long gone