ROADTOAD's new ride

[ROADTOAD1340]

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.

Okay Nastee , I'm hearing you bro , first I am just putting a few ti and aluminum fasteners from my collection on it to tidy it up , then I will try and fit a shocker to it , I will let you know how that goes .
First impressions are that the bikes paintwork is good , thought the black glass sparkle is not the same deep luster as the Busa . I have removed the risers , I do not like the feel of them . The seat and peg ride position is more roomy and nice (6'4") , not like the stock Busa , that felt like my leg was really bent more excessively , and sort of locked in on the rubber pegs . The 14 really feels like a bigger bike though , but reality is it is only marginally so .
The overall finish of the bike is good , but matched by the Busa . Kawasaki do at least use conventional triple clamp setup which I like better , and the controls switch gear is straight forward on both machines .
I will now be dialing in the forks as best I can , remembering this fork will only be suitable for street riding , as the bike is anyway .

 

[1 wheel peel]

...... The seat and peg ride position is more roomy and nice (6'4") , not like the stock Busa , that felt like my leg was really bent more excessively , and sort of locked in on the rubber pegs . The 14 really feels like a bigger bike though......

Agreed. I've got a little over 20k miles on mine, still liking it. Enjoy.....

 

[RedBull]

Agreed .

I have got
a little over
20k miles
on mine ,
still liking it .

Enjoy . . .

 

[Bumblebee]

Those have to be one of the biggest set of exhaust cans on any bike....

 

[RedBull]

Those have to be
one of the biggest
set of exhaust cans
on any bike . . .

Andrews ZX14R Kawasuki thread ~ might need a major lift *

#Cans ~ #ExhaustCans ~ #Implants ~ #NotRegularCans ~ #THEoRg *

Check out my Surgical Implants NO not that kind | Random Thoughts

Went to the Doctor the other day here are some pics of my implants to hold the scapula together. I am feeling a lot better than I did Doc says I have 6 more weeks before I may be able to go back to work. Getting parts for the Busa rebuild Will be at spring Bash no riding this year

www.hayabusa.org

 

[Bumblebee]

Those are regulation floatation devices I figure....would be handy as life guards.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

What’s their talent, sitting upright unassisted?

 

[Mathewrussell52]

Those are regulation floatation devices I figure....would be handy as life guards.

I would drown on purpose.

 

[fallenarch]

Andrews ZX14R Kawasuki thread ~ might need a major lift *

#Cans ~ #ExhaustCans ~ #Implants ~ #NotRegularCans ~ #THEoRg *

Check out my Surgical Implants NO not that kind | Random Thoughts

Went to the Doctor the other day here are some pics of my implants to hold the scapula together. I am feeling a lot better than I did Doc says I have 6 more weeks before I may be able to go back to work. Getting parts for the Busa rebuild Will be at spring Bash no riding this year

www.hayabusa.org

wonder if they let her sit in the emergency exit isle?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Mother Jugs and speed , that's the ZX14 cans , and that lady !!!

Alright , here is another bit of impression , the bike is now setup better , for my weight thanks to Dave Moss guidance ( excellent 3 part youtube on it ) , it is wearing Pirelli Corsas 190/55 rear (already on the bike) , and not only is the bike soooooo comfortable around town , it is much sharper than the Busa !! It is a joy to punt around the city and suburbs , because it turns better in slower tighter turns than the BUSA !!!!
Now , before you all freak , I am talking stock , and remember because of my height and weight , I am better suited to the ZX14 straight up .
Now , I am going for a ride tomorrow on one of my favorite roads , so I will post up that little test tomorrow .
I got a TTX Ohlins to fit up , but that will wait for now , I will see how it oes standard for awhile .

I do not know what I did wrong , but I am missing one of the links to Dave Moss 3 part video ZX14R . , might be because its a Busa site !!

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Mother Jugs and speed , that's the ZX14 cans , and that lady !!!

Alright , here is another bit of impression , the bike is now setup better , for my weight thanks to Dave Moss guidance ( excellent 3 part youtube on it ) , it is wearing Pirelli Corsas 190/55 rear (already on the bike) , and not only is the bike soooooo comfortable around town , it is much sharper than the Busa !! It is a joy to punt around the city and suburbs , because it turns better in slower tighter turns than the BUSA !!!!
Now , before you all freak , I am talking stock , and remember because of my height and weight , I am better suited to the ZX14 straight up .
Now , I am going for a ride tomorrow on one of my favorite roads , so I will post up that little test tomorrow .
I got a TTX Ohlins to fit up , but that will wait for now , I will see how it oes standard for awhile .

I do not know what I did wrong , but I am missing one of the links to Dave Moss 3 part video ZX14R . , might be because its a Busa site !!

here it is . . .

 

[Bumblebee]

Suzuki has a long way to go just to catch up to Kawasaki,

IF a Gen 3 is to be reality, it better be something really, really special because Kawasaki probably already has an answer to it.

The ZX14R owners on this site can attest to the potency of that platform.

 

[busabobh]

The end must be near Toad on a Cow, people telling of

the virtues of said bike . Suzuki must be going back to building looms.

 

[Bumblebee]

The end must be near Toad on a Cow, people telling of

the virtues of said bike . Suzuki must be going back to building looms.

Suzuki has sat on their arses for so long it is inevitable they would fall behind, I have always been a fan of Suzuki and that won't waver but they are asleep at the wheel when it comes to product development.

The Gixxer 1000 and GSX S/F line is their focus right now I believe.

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

The end must be near Toad on a Cow, people telling of

the virtues of said bike . Suzuki must be going back to building looms.

Busa Bob , the Kawasaki sure is potent , and is proving to be a more worthy rival to the Busa than I had ever thought , and yes , also going to be fun to mod . But I ain't leaving my L2 , I got things in store for my beloved Busa .
Chin up all , I'm sure the Gen 3 is close to save the day .
Me , well I just want to enjoy what I like and can afford now , never have and never going to be tied to just one make of motorcycle .

 

[Nastee]

Okay Nastee , I'm hearing you bro , first I am just putting a few ti and aluminum fasteners from my collection on it to tidy it up , then I will try and fit a shocker to it , I will let you know how that goes .
First impressions are that the bikes paintwork is good , thought the black glass sparkle is not the same deep luster as the Busa . I have removed the risers , I do not like the feel of them . The seat and peg ride position is more roomy and nice (6'4") , not like the stock Busa , that felt like my leg was really bent more excessively , and sort of locked in on the rubber pegs . The 14 really feels like a bigger bike though , but reality is it is only marginally so .
The overall finish of the bike is good , but matched by the Busa . Kawasaki do at least use conventional triple clamp setup which I like better , and the controls switch gear is straight forward on both machines .
I will now be dialing in the forks as best I can , remembering this fork will only be suitable for street riding , as the bike is anyway .

The leg room position is a very big deal with all the 6 million dollar man up grades you have had to have done in the past.

 

[Nastee]

Suzuki has sat on their arses for so long it is inevitable they would fall behind, I have always been a fan of Suzuki and that won't waver but they are asleep at the wheel when it comes to product development.

The Gixxer 1000 and GSX S/F line is their focus right now I believe.

Remember this is the same company that did not change the GSX-R 1000 for how long? A decade possibly and refused to come out with a new year model one year due to low sales CEO decreed a new one would be available only when the last year models were sold and that is what happened.

 

[Nastee]

Busa Bob , the Kawasaki sure is potent , and is proving to be a more worthy rival to the Busa than I had ever thought , and yes , also going to be fun to mod . But I ain't leaving my L2 , I got things in store for my beloved Busa .
Chin up all , I'm sure the Gen 3 is close to save the day .
Me , well I just want to enjoy what I like and can afford now , never have and never going to be tied to just one make of motorcycle .

Toad you do realize the bikes are going to be lined up 4 deep in the living room if they do come out with the Gen 3 next year. Oh my I have dreams like that once in a while & my biggest problem is which bike to select to ride that day.

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Toad you do realize the bikes are going to be lined up 4 deep in the living room if they do come out with the Gen 3 next year. Oh my I have dreams like that once in a while & my biggest problem is which bike to select to ride that day.

Ha! Some of us 'mere mortals' can only really afford to run one hyper sports bike at a time . . hey, sometimes I'm just lucky to have one at all

 

[groran1000]

Eye candy in the living room. That's what I call entertainment!!