ROADTOAD's new ride

[ROADTOAD1340]

Thanks Bryan , I have seen the center stand for them , although I am already thinking on weight reduction , but this might be necessary . I will have to get rid of the back mudguard , because I can't use the race stand with it as it is .
I want one of those single seat cowls , I hope I can work out some sort of fix to that scuffing problem eh !

 

[RedBull]

Nice bike !

Considered a ZX14
Before I bought
My Hayabusa .

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I just had to do it. :laugh: Went and bought that off brand shyt! Loving this new scooter. I've owned 6 Busas, still own 2. I decided that I needed something to RIDE, instead of race. That lasted almost a week. The showroom Lowered with black wheels. The track At 260 pounds and the...

www.hayabusa.org

 

[HayaWakened]

Nice bike! I considered a zx14 before I bought my busa.

+1
Congrats!

 

[Sandow]

Congartualtions Sir. Very nice

I own both by myself and can say that each of them has its own ups and downs. But my all time fav will be always my busa. Welcome to the zx14 and busa family

 

[Nastee]

Yes bro , I know it wont be the sharpest handler , but it may end up being a nice point and shoot bike , it also might end up being pretty quick as well .
Dogboy went with me to view it , and he didn't look impressed when I left him in the car and took a test ride !! Old Ma was happy that it parked up okay !!View attachment 1603966

Just a thought where are you planning to put a third bike? Line them up after putting some furniture outback is my vote.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Well , bought myself another bike to mess with , and I really wanted something a little different , before I jump back into continuing my L2's next evolution , and at least one more other Busa . So I scored a 2013 ZX14R , only done under 4800 km , and is unmolested !! It is my first Kawasaki , and since the ZX14 and the Busa is the only Hyper bikes made by anyone , I feel I got a couple of historically special motorcycles !! I will be looking at swapping out a few things ... like a full exhaust and pc5 pretty soon..... man those mufflers are huge !! Thinking maybe Brock or Akrapovic for this beast .
The bike feels like it is going to be a good base to build from , and now I realize how razor sharp my L2 actually is , but that is what you would expect with the L2 upgrades .
I am going to see if I can dial in the suspension a bit , but it won't be able to be set correctly , till I get it all attended to . I plan on riding it around for awhile , see what I think will be best suited mod path for my needs . View attachment 1603962

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Oh no not a Kawa...oh wait! Congrats! Looks like a real mile eater.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

#Andrew ~ #GladYouDidThis ~ #WeStillFriends ~ #THEoRg *

Can I talk about a ZX14R over here??? | General Bike Related Topics

I just had to do it. :laugh: Went and bought that off brand shyt! Loving this new scooter. I've owned 6 Busas, still own 2. I decided that I needed something to RIDE, instead of race. That lasted almost a week. The showroom Lowered with black wheels. The track At 260 pounds and the...

www.hayabusa.org

We still friends bro , I have always loved my Suzuki's , but most especially this L2 Hayabusa . I plan on keeping it till I die , and if possible pass it on to someone that cares . The Kawasaki is sure to be given special treatment over time too , no doubt that will be a keeper as well .

 

[Lodi]

Beautiful bike. A friend of mine has one that could be its twin. Congrats on the nice addition to your stable.

 

[Hauie]

Just out of curiosity, would you not consider the h2x SE the same
Class of bike as the busa and zx14?

 

[Mr Brown]

Just out of curiosity, would you not consider the h2x SE the same
Class of bike as the busa and zx14?

I don't. By the numbers it probably is, but it just doesn't evoke the same response a Busa or 14 does.

 

[Hauie]

I don't. By the numbers it probably is, but it just doesn't evoke the same response a Busa or 14 does.

I’ve only driven the h2x se twice, but never long enough to have an actual review. I do want one though, between that and a v4 Panigale... I’m not sure which to get. Maybe it depends on whoever has the most incentives when I go shopping. I just love how the new h2s looks and handles.

 

[greg3852]

I’ve only driven the h2x se twice, but never long enough to have an actual review. I do want one though, between that and a v4 Panigale... I’m not sure which to get. Maybe it depends on whoever has the most incentives when I go shopping. I just love how the new h2s looks and handles.

Size wise how is the H2 compared to the Busa?

 

[Tached1300]

The past two times I went bike shopping was to get a zx14 and both times I got a Busa instead. I was headed to the dealer back in 2011 to buy a leftover 2010 and it sold the day before so I got the Busa the next day. Then this time I got a killer deal on the Busa and I knew my wife already liked riding on the back of it so I pulled the trigger instead of going with the 14. Hindsight I’m glad I stuck with the Busa but I would’ve enjoyed either one

 

[Hauie]

I’ve only driven the h2x se twice, but never long enough to have an actual review. I do want one though, between that and a v4 Panigale... I’m not sure which to get. Maybe it depends on whoever has the most incentives when I go shopping. I just love how the new h2s looks and handles.

It’s around the same weight, has better mpg and power on hand and feels more nimbler than the hayabusa. Definitely a little sleaker, and I was able to ride it comfortably being only 5”8, 160fts.

 

[ottafish]

Well done and congrats on the new addition.. Hope it's still around in Feb when I come over.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

I was also checking out the Gen 2 ZX14R same time as when I bought the L2 Busa . I just had to have the Busa , no matter what . This time , I just wanted the Kawasaki , I inquired about this particular Special Edition 2013 ZX14R about 2 weeks ago , and got a message Friday night that he has dropped 2K off it . I had been ready to buy another Gen 2 Busa , 17500km , a 2011 same color scheme as @GAmedic . It ( Busa ) had carbon Dymags and TTX36 rear shock , more $ but good deal , under some finance though ....
Anyway bought it Saturday lunch time , the bike is fresh 4800km and although the Busa was also a good score , I just wanted the Kawasaki more .
@ottafish , I hope it is too bro , and sporting a new pipe at the very least !!

 

[Hauie]

I was also checking out the Gen 2 ZX14R same time as when I bought the L2 Busa . I just had to have the Busa , no matter what . This time , I just wanted the Kawasaki , I inquired about this particular Special Edition 2013 ZX14R about 2 weeks ago , and got a message Friday night that he has dropped 2K off it . I had been ready to buy another Gen 2 Busa , 17500km , a 2011 same color scheme as @GAmedic . It ( Busa ) had carbon Dymags and TTX36 rear shock , more $ but good deal , under some finance though ....
Anyway bought it Saturday lunch time , the bike is fresh 4800km and although the Busa was also a good score , I just wanted the Kawasaki more .
@ottafish , I hope it is too bro , and sporting a new pipe at the very least !!

Those were the two choices. A zx14r 18” or a busa 18” and I chose the busa. I really liked that gray color on the zx14r, but it wasn’t quite where I liked it as far as the style of ride goes. I wanted the white and red, but ended up wrapping it a few times anyways. Excuse my derp face, I felt like I belonged when I sat on it.

 

[Nastee]

I’ve only driven the h2x se twice, but never long enough to have an actual review. I do want one though, between that and a v4 Panigale... I’m not sure which to get. Maybe it depends on whoever has the most incentives when I go shopping. I just love how the new h2s looks and handles.

Have you seen the Panigale up close? One can fall in Love real quick if you can swallow the interance fee. All that magnesium & titanium etc. To me the H2 just looks very odd and out of place once they are lowered & stretched; lets be real the longer arm is kind of needed just to make it perform/usable/

 

[Nastee]

I was also checking out the Gen 2 ZX14R same time as when I bought the L2 Busa . I just had to have the Busa , no matter what . This time , I just wanted the Kawasaki , I inquired about this particular Special Edition 2013 ZX14R about 2 weeks ago , and got a message Friday night that he has dropped 2K off it . I had been ready to buy another Gen 2 Busa , 17500km , a 2011 same color scheme as @GAmedic . It ( Busa ) had carbon Dymags and TTX36 rear shock , more $ but good deal , under some finance though ....
Anyway bought it Saturday lunch time , the bike is fresh 4800km and although the Busa was also a good score , I just wanted the Kawasaki more .
@ottafish , I hope it is too bro , and sporting a new pipe at the very least !!

Let us know real world impression how the 14 progresses but just remember it is not your primped & prodded world class BUSSA!!!!! So maybe compare with a moderately moded Bird not the track ready killer you created.

 

[Hauie]

Have you seen the Panigale up close? One can fall in Love real quick if you can swallow the interance fee. All that magnesium & titanium etc. To me the H2 just looks very odd and out of place once they are lowered & stretched; lets be real the longer arm is kind of needed just to make it perform/usable/

I did, my friend has a speciale.. I'm definitely not barking up that tree. I'd rather buy a c8 for that much.