ROADTOAD's new ride

[ROADTOAD1340]

I also have new ti axles for the Zed14 , the toxic green are Beta Titanium items , the natural ti axles are custom made by an excellent machinist / engineer located in the UK who can make axles to order . Ralph is his name , www.componentengineering.co.uk if anyone is interested .
Got a set of the ti motor mount bolts for ZX14R from Schnitz , and also from them , aluminum frame inserts for Busa engine monts for me Bus .

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

It's like Christmas morning.....

Except the only fat bastard supplying the pressies is me ...lol

 

[sixpack577]

Except the only fat bastard supplying the pressies is me ...lol

lmao...that made my day!
Hahahaha!

 

[Berteric.]

The

This bike is comfortable Willie which I love . I chose this SuperDuke R model for the full performance base , that I could then modify . I pretty much had a choice of either modify my Gen 2 Busa with supercharging or full house build big cc the motor , or buy a Gen 3 , or a Ducati ( maybe next bike down the tack ) . But the KTM always appealed to me , the simplicity of it design , but packed with hi tech . Like a big cc v twin super moto , powerful enough to move my fat ass in good speed , and will handle great too . So I rang Kessners , worked out a deal , and got the ti race pipe and ecu flash , tech pack with quick shifter etc fitted for pick up . Got the Ohlins sprung for my weight , the WP fork is set up as best I can , and i am surpised how good it is , WP is top level , but my weight is what I am talking about . A US racer , fantastic KTM rider , Super

View attachment 1669567duked GoGo , he sells a great linkage for raising the rear height , so I run that along with the Ohlins ttx . Now the BST are fitted and lightweight tripleclamps , I am looking at some other mods , not for any real need other than I want to do them . A couple of pics of some of the bits fitted so far , and the Yoshi tank .

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My goodness, those are some serious upgrades, that fuel tank alone must cost a fortune

 

[fallenarch]

The

This bike is comfortable Willie which I love . I chose this SuperDuke R model for the full performance base , that I could then modify . I pretty much had a choice of either modify my Gen 2 Busa with supercharging or full house build big cc the motor , or buy a Gen 3 , or a Ducati ( maybe next bike down the tack ) . But the KTM always appealed to me , the simplicity of it design , but packed with hi tech . Like a big cc v twin super moto , powerful enough to move my fat ass in good speed , and will handle great too . So I rang Kessners , worked out a deal , and got the ti race pipe and ecu flash , tech pack with quick shifter etc fitted for pick up . Got the Ohlins sprung for my weight , the WP fork is set up as best I can , and i am surpised how good it is , WP is top level , but my weight is what I am talking about . A US racer , fantastic KTM rider , Super

View attachment 1669567duked GoGo , he sells a great linkage for raising the rear height , so I run that along with the Ohlins ttx . Now the BST are fitted and lightweight tripleclamps , I am looking at some other mods , not for any real need other than I want to do them . A couple of pics of some of the bits fitted so far , and the Yoshi tank .

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Nice stuff bro! You haven't lost your touch. Most knowledgeable go-fast parts guy I know!

 

[Bumblebee]

....and I felt good getting some shiny bits for my RC truck yesterday.....

 

[kopal32]

Congratulations on owning a ZX14R! Unmolested and with low mileage- a great find. Comparatively to your L2, planning mods show your dedication. Brock or Akrapovi's exhaust options seem exciting. Ride, discover, and let your bike guide you in your mod choices. Wish you a prestigious journey with all of your upcoming motorcycle projects!

 

[Bumblebee]

Congratulations on owning a ZX14R! Unmolested and with low mileage- a great find. Comparatively to your L2, planning mods show your dedication. Brock or Akrapovi's exhaust options seem exciting. Ride, discover, and let your bike guide you in your mod choices. Wish you a prestigious journey with all of your upcoming motorcycle projects!

You are a rookie so you don't know anything about his tastefully modified ZX14R....

The "Toad don't mess around.....

Stick around and you'll see.....

 

[michael parris heuberger]

You are a rookie so you don't know anything about his tastefully modified ZX14R....

The "Toad don't mess around.....

Stick around and you'll see.....

Hi. Great to see you on here. Great bikes but not for me. It is the busa for me all the way. May some day buy a ZX 14 for thr street. My bike is comming along as I just ordered 2. 4 1/2 lbs CF NOS bottles and an AIM 7 inch dash.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Hi. Great to see you on here. Great bikes but not for me. It is the busa for me all the way. May some day buy a ZX 14 for thr street. My bike is comming along as I just ordered 2. 4 1/2 lbs CF NOS bottles and an AIM 7 inch dash.

Hi Mike , your dedication to your Busa build is unmatched , a most spectacular parts list and attention to maximize weight loss . I am looking forward to updating myself on the builds progress mate . I know you would enjoy the ZX14R for your streeter if it is chosen , I really love my Zed14 .

 

[michael parris heuberger]

Hi Mike , your dedication to your Busa build is unmatched , a most spectacular parts list and attention to maximize weight loss . I am looking forward to updating myself on the builds progress mate . I know you would enjoy the ZX14R for your streeter if it is chosen , I really love my Zed14 .

Hi. My friend has a2016 ZX14 only pipe, filter and ecu flash. It is a little tall for my 5 ft 7 now at 73 about 5 ft 6. It is way faster than my stock Gen 1 was. My daughter has bought a 2023 Indian Scout 1200. We ride togather. Now to get her up to speed so she can ride the Busa. I also have a new girl friend she is 40 years younger than I.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Hi Mike , your dedication to your Busa build is unmatched , a most spectacular parts list and attention to maximize weight loss . I am looking forward to updating myself on the builds progress mate . I know you would enjoy the ZX14R for your streeter if it is chosen , I really love my Zed14 .

I met a guy a couple years ago who was riding this. He was (such) a rookie rider. He didn’t really know what he had, said he bought it as a favor to someone having $$ problems. He was surprised to hear it was in the same league as my Busa.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Hi. My friend has a2016 ZX14 only pipe, filter and ecu flash. It is a little tall for my 5 ft 7 now at 73 about 5 ft 6. It is way faster than my stock Gen 1 was. My daughter has bought a 2023 Indian Scout 1200. We ride togather. Now to get her up to speed so she can ride the Busa. I also have a new girl friend she is 40 years younger than I.

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That is something special , a passion for motorcycles inherited by your daughter , and the ultimate performance build bike you both will share . Great pics too Mike , man , your missus is lovely . Damn , makes me want to get myself over to the good ol' USA , and try my luck at looking for luv , before it is too late ...

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

I met a guy a couple years ago who was riding this. He was (such) a rookie rider. He didn’t really know what he had, said he bought it as a favor to someone having $$ problems. He was surprised to hear it was in the same league as my Busa.
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I really like that color scheme , GPZ900R look alike , we did not get it in OZ .

 

[kopal32]

Congratulations on owning a ZX14R! Unmolested and with low mileage- a great find. Comparatively to your L2, planning mods show your dedication. Brock or Akrapovi's exhaust options seem exciting. Ride, discover, and let your bike guide you in your mod choices. Wish you a prestigious journey with all of your upcoming motorcycle projects!

thank you guys all the best
insta pro

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Beautiful day , got out for a short ride to catch up with a mate . Front and rear guard now in carbon

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[Bumblebee]

Beautiful day , got out for a short ride to catch up with a mate . Front and rear guard now in carbon

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Strangely enough, I talked to a guy yesterday who has the same bike and he said it's ugly and beautiful both at the same time.....

 

[Bumblebee]

I also told him about a crazy Aussie who keeps his bikes in his bedrooms but his Hayabusa still occupies his bedroom..

He laughed at that and I could see the wheels in his head trying to figure out how to get his KTM into his house.....

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Strangely enough, I talked to a guy yesterday who has the same bike and he said it's ugly and beautiful both at the same time.....

I can also see this with this bike , it is truly something very different about it . I have always ridden race replicas and more recently hyperclass style machines , whereas this is a bike that looks like a tall , fat , longish , slim waspish thing , that is at home in twisties , and not so good at town speeds , but always ready to race away with instant motor response anywhere , anytime . I feel like it is my road tired dirt bike , i feel real high off the ground riding it . A real hoon bike for sure .

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Took the bike down to local certified weigh station , filled tank to full and got 190kg ready to rock n roll . Well happy with that , there is a little more to be shed , but all the big weight loss pieces are done .