2012 ZX14 wishlist

[todao]

I bought the 06 ZX new and it is the best bike I've ever owned, hands down.  Canyons, everyday, tours... it's been a dependable companion always ready to provide as much power as needed.  But since it's debut, it's had only very minor changes and I'm hoping that 2012 will see a revamped update of the ZX.  Here's my wishlist:
- adjustable screen that moves up, preferably electronic
- ABS standard
- adjustable bars up
- 4-2-1 pipe that saves weight
- other weight reductions
- oem optional hard bags that are not ridicuously expensive
- tire pressure monitor
- heated grips and optional heated seat
- powerlet outlet
- contols to mange the onboard display so you don't have to move your hand.


I know I know, it's starting to sound like the  Concours.  That's right!  I want a ZX version of the Concours; I don't want a bike as big as the Connie; I want my ZX that will allow me to do everything.  Please please Santa!

[Justin]

Well, not sure about all the stuff on your list, but one thing we can guarantee is they will have some new ugly colors available.

[wibornz]

If they would build it, my concours 14 would be up for sale.

[richak]

Well, not sure about all the stuff on your list, but one thing we can guarantee is they will have some new ugly colors available.

 
   Ugly colors on a pretty bike is better than even the best paint on a hideous one. eg-any Hayabusa

[Justin]

  
   Ugly colors on a pretty bike is better than even the best paint on a hideous one. eg-any Hayabusa

Was just saying some of Kawasaki's paint schemes on the 14 have been pretty ugly. Of course, that is true for the Busa as well. No need to get defensive.  

[KodiakRS]

One where my size 13 feet don't rest on the exhaust pipe when in their normal riding position.  I fail to understand how many manufactures screw this up, about half of all bikes have some ornate passenger foot peg mounting bracket or exhaust pipe right where my feet go.    

Also, ABS but Kawasaki seems to think that no one in the U.S. want's it.  

[kevin_stevens]

Well, not sure about all the stuff on your list, but one thing we can guarantee is they will have some new ugly colors available.

Actually they kind of alternate between nice normal and ugly weird paint on the ZX-14 every other year.

I like your list.  Add - fix the buzzy tip sensor so I don't have to do it.

And make it look like this:



KeS

[richak]

Was just saying some of Kawasaki's paint schemes on the 14 have not been pretty ugly. Of course, that is true for the Busa as well. No need to get defensive.  

 I can't help myself. I'm a giant mass of insecurity.

[Justin]

  I can't help myself. I'm a giant mass of insecurity.

Thanks for that, I lol'd for real.  

[Krellian]

If they would build it, my concours 14 would be up for sale.

You just want to have a "go fast" machine

[Krellian]

- adjustable screen that moves up, preferably electronic - ok? why?
- ABS standard -  Yep, Agree, needs it
- adjustable bars up -  Corbin, bar risers, got em -  Lowered foot pegs, got em
- 4-2-1 pipe that saves weight - Two Brothers, got em
- other weight reductions -  It's a big bike why try to make it a 600?
- oem optional hard bags that are not ridicuously expensive - I'd look into that, have to be easy on, easy off.
- tire pressure monitor
- heated grips and optional heated seat
- powerlet outlet - got em
- contols to mange the onboard display so you don't have to move your hand. -  We being that Lazy?





I know I know, it's starting to sound like the  Concours.  That's right!  I want a ZX version of the Concours; I don't want a bike as big as the Connie; I want my ZX that will allow me to do everything.  Please please Santa!

[Big D]

Yep, roll your own is still gonna be your best bet.

[rajflyboy]

kawi still needs to do something with the george foreman grills.   Thats the only thing that is jacked up with this bike.

There still isn't any aftermarket products to really improve upon them either.    All you can do is paint them.  

[kevin_stevens]

kawi still needs to do something with the george foreman grills.   Thats the only thing that is jacked up with this bike.

There still isn't any aftermarket products to really improve upon them either.    All you can do is paint them.  

Wrong.

KeS

[Justin]

Wrong.

KeS

Raj wrong? No?

[rajflyboy]

Wrong.

KeS

I haven't looked for a year or so?    is there something new to replace the George Foremans?   If there is I'm interested.  

Great bike!   I love mine.   I would replace the george foremans though.   They look silly.

[Justin]

I haven't looked for a year or so?    is there something new to replace the George Foremans?   If there is I'm interested.  

Great bike!   I love mine.   I would replace the george foremans though.   They look silly.

If you really had one, you would know about this product. Post a pic of yours

[rajflyboy]

If you really had one, you would know about this product. Post a pic of yours

I have seen painted grills but nothing else

enlighten me?   I would hope by now there would be something to replace them with?  Its been 5 years now since this bikes inception

[kevin_stevens]

I have seen painted grills but nothing else

enlighten me?   I would hope by now there would be something to replace them with?  Its been 5 years now since this bikes inception

Post a picture of you, on your ZX-14, holding a registration that matches the plates, and I'll enlighten you.

KeS

[Justin]

Post a picture of you, on your ZX-14, holding a registration that matches the plates, and I'll enlighten you.

KeS