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« on: November 06, 2009, 02:33:30 PM »
I miss the big Zed.
 Yes, I needed the dough, which is long gone. Yes, I wasn't completely happy with the suspension, even after spending $600+ for a wilbers shock and more for a Superbrace.

Yes, it got 33ish mpg (custom jets/needles). But man, that sucker pulled like a runaway freight train from 0 to 165. Mercy, what an engine. Plus it had lots of goodies (heated grips, heat-trollers for gerbings gear, full GIVI setup, so much more).

I've been riding my GPz and it's a great bike. Used to have enough power for me. Still quick enough to get me in big trouble ("only" goes 156 or so). Smoother than the ZZR. Better handling stock than the ZZR. Comfy. But giving up 40ish HP and 12ish foot-pounds and "right now" power everywhere... I'm not sure I can handle it.

I miss my ZZR! Waaaaa!   Sad
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 03:09:02 PM »
 One word: supercharger. Bigok
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 03:11:40 PM »
Dude, a Kawasaki engine with technology developed 23 years ago??

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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2009, 04:13:00 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on November 06, 2009, 02:33:30 PM

 Mercy, what an engine.


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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2009, 04:35:29 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on November 06, 2009, 02:33:30 PM


I miss my ZZR! Waaaaa!   Sad


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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2009, 04:48:37 PM »
used zx14's are getting cheap : Smile
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2009, 05:19:37 PM »
I've got my 2004 ZZR1200 just sitting in may garage. I picked up a FJR1300, so make me an offer if you want!

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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2009, 06:30:39 PM »
Uncle Bob to the White Courtesy Phone.  Lol Lol
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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2009, 07:27:29 PM »
Quote from: Stray Cat on November 06, 2009, 04:13:00 PM



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I totally thought of that when I wrote it. Lol
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« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2009, 07:28:21 PM »
Quote from: Ack535 on November 06, 2009, 05:19:37 PM

I've got my 2004 ZZR1200 just sitting in may garage. I picked up a FJR1300, so make me an offer if you want!

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« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2009, 07:31:25 PM »
Quote from: robrm250 on November 06, 2009, 04:48:37 PM

used zx14's are getting cheap : Smile

Don't I know it. I'm not a fan of the valvetrain, though. (compared to the ZX-10/11 based). The 14 I rode felt great. better brakes and suspension than the ZZR. But not any stronger than mine at least. flies out, PCIII, etc.

I may talk myself into one.
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« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2009, 11:50:14 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2009, 08:11:11 AM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on November 06, 2009, 07:31:25 PM


Don't I know it. I'm not a fan of the valvetrain, though. (compared to the ZX-10/11 based). The 14 I rode felt great. better brakes and suspension than the ZZR. But not any stronger than mine at least. flies out, PCIII, etc.

I may talk myself into one.



I'll help.

Had a ZX-11D and I loved it!

Had a ZZR1200 and I LOVED it!

Have a ZX14 and I FREAKING LOVE IT!!


I hope this has been useful   Bigok


On a side note, the same day I crashed my ZX14 our mutual friend Robert found me a nice brand new 2008 ZX14 in Atomic silver for under 10K OTD....  I'm just saying....
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2009, 02:39:59 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2009, 06:31:37 PM »
I can relate, I've had the remorse twice:

'82 Kawasaki KZ440
'92 Suzuki Bandit 400

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« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2009, 06:39:55 PM »
Just gear the GPZ really short.








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« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2009, 06:44:34 PM »
I haven't had an ounce of remorse since selling my ZZR & getting back on another ZRX. I liked my ZZR (but never loved it) & could never get comfortable on the dang thing.

'Course, I coulda used that fairing today on the ride home from Ocala. Man it was windy! The ZRX was getting blown around big time, even w/my big arse on it.


Honestly, other than the $$, I don't know why you'd consider another ZZR when the ZX14 is, by all reports, a much better/nicer bike. You have been listening to all the nice folks @ zzrbikes, right?  Wink
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2009, 07:52:19 PM »
Pick up a 14. Life will seem much much better.
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2009, 09:29:42 PM »
Quote from: Spectorman on November 08, 2009, 06:44:34 PM

I haven't had an ounce of remorse since selling my ZZR & getting back on another ZRX. I liked my ZZR (but never loved it) & could never get comfortable on the dang thing.

'Course, I coulda used that fairing today on the ride home from Ocala. Man it was windy! The ZRX was getting blown around big time, even w/my big arse on it.


Honestly, other than the $$, I don't know why you'd consider another ZZR when the ZX14 is, by all reports, a much better/nicer bike.

Not all reports. And no, I don't think I'll get another ZZR. I'd like to try something different I guess.

I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to buy an XR1200, actually.  Crazy
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« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2009, 04:05:16 AM »
Er uh, uh, there's just a slight bit of diff there, huh?  Lol
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