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I thought about leo vince corsa but it is made in indonesia and welding is not so good plus there are some backfiring issues with it, this is what i heard.

If you go to a full system, unless you do some tuning and block off the PAIR valve, you'll very likely have some deceleration pop no matter which brand you purchase- if you're just getting slip-ons it shouldn't be an issue.

The exhaust I'm having installed this week comes with the PAIR valve block-off kit, and I'll be doing some FI tuning as well- even with that, I still expect some issues until I get the ECU flashed- even though its a different bike from yours, you'll probably still have to do some tuning as well when you swap your header- it's a byproduct of the increased air-flow of a freer-breathing system.

I looked it up- yup, looks like no titanium- there are a couple of Leo Vince full systems that look interesting.

They list CF, titanium, and stainless on their website for the R-77 series, but they don't list specific bike applications- are you sure there isn't a titanium option for the 500R?

What about titanium?

No matter what it's made from, you can always get a replacement sleeve if it becomes discolored, and packing material is very cheap- I would go for the one I most like the looks of.

Yoshimura makes a high-quality product- it should last years before you have to mess with it.

Do you have the original? How did you bend the pointer?

I estimate that exceeding 280kph would wind it up far enough to do it.

Here it is- I hope to take delivery by late next week- it looks black because it's in the shade, but it's actually metallic midnight sapphire blue:image.jpg

Very Nice! Is that Real motorsports on Ramkhamhaeng Road? If so, do they sell full power superbikes now?

The ZX-14R is only available as a full power model regardless of where it's purchased- there are no restricted versions of it sold anywhere- their Z1000 is also full power- I'm getting the US-spec version (200hp/210hp with ram air- with my mods I'm hoping for ~205hp at the rear wheel, but the crappy local gas may drop that 5hp or so).

The only restricted large displacement sportbike that I know of that's sold as new through a dealership in Thailand is the CBR1000RR at Big Wing (and that's only because there's a Japan-spec version- most manufacturers don't make a Japan domestic version of their large sportbikes, but Honda is popular enough to get away with it)- there are also differences between the US and Euro-spec ZX-10R, but Kawi dumped it from their Thai line-up.

Yes actually the ZX10 was why I was asking, I was considering one a couple of years ago but a forum member bought one from Kawasaki Rama 9 that turned out to be restricted and he had a hard time de-restricting it (don't think he ever got it running 100% as far as I know).

Good to hear the ZX14 hasn't been messed with...

There's a simple ECU flash available for it now, but it took a couple of years to be developed- the US-spec version was restricted about 20hp for emissions.

That's the main reason for the huge stock cans on the 14R- it conforms to emissions and noise specs around the world.

Here it is- I hope to take delivery by late next week- it looks black because it's in the shade, but it's actually metallic midnight sapphire blue:image.jpg

Very Nice! Is that Real motorsports on Ramkhamhaeng Road? If so, do they sell full power superbikes now?

The ZX-14R is only available as a full power model regardless of where it's purchased- there are no restricted versions of it sold anywhere- their Z1000 is also full power- I'm getting the US-spec version (200hp/210hp with ram air- with my mods I'm hoping for ~205hp at the rear wheel, but the crappy local gas may drop that 5hp or so).

The only restricted large displacement sportbike that I know of that's sold as new through a dealership in Thailand is the CBR1000RR at Big Wing (and that's only because there's a Japan-spec version- most manufacturers don't make a Japan domestic version of their large sportbikes, but Honda is popular enough to get away with it)- there are also differences between the US and Euro-spec ZX-10R, but Kawi dumped it from their Thai line-up.

I'll post a pic when when it's done.

It's actually balanced pretty well for such a (relatively- it ain't no big cruiser or true sport-tourer;)) heavy bike. ~550lbs (which it will be once the work on it is done) is actually my preferred weight for a bike- 200kg literbikes feel small and squirrelly to me- I considered the S1000RR, but it was just too tiny for my taste (though it's a terrific motorcycle)- I loved my Hayabusa, and I imagine this thing will push all my buttons as well.

Here it is- I hope to take delivery by late next week- it looks black because it's in the shade, but it's actually metallic midnight sapphire blue:

They told me all they had to do was paint them...

btw i got this delivered monday http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Paddock_Stand.aspx

That looks like it will do the job- it seems better than the local stuff.

Bursig was supposed to have the adaptor plate ready for my bike a month ago and it's still not done- what happened to German efficiency?

Very nice bet you cant wait for the bike to arrive. I went with crg levers and crg arrow mirrors. I didnt go with the folding but will be interested in a long term review...of the folding pazzios

I couldn't choose between the CRG and the Pazzo levers, so I told my friend to send me whatever is on his own bike- all I can say at this point is that they're beautifully machined.

At first I thought they were Italian but they're actually made in Canada.

Haha. I am sure cheaper than Thailand.:)Man, your bike will be great. Post some videos once you install them all.And what about an aftermarket air filter? Won't your bike need more airflow for extra power coming from ecu and pipe?

Initially i was going to order one (a BMC) but Brock doesn't recommend an aftermarket air filter for a stock-engined 14R and said to stay with the OEM for the best performance.

cool parts! i afraid to ask their cost though.

Not cheap, but I got a pretty good discount from my friend who's a parts dealer in the States.

The next thing will be an ECU reflash, but that won't happen for a while as I'll have to send the unit to the States or buy a complete unit to do it myself.

So the PC5 only deals with fuel control? By re-flashing you will do some engine timing adjustments?

The ECU flash does a few things- it adds some timing, but most importantly it opens up the secondary flies at 3200rpm instead of 5400rpm, which frees up as much as 20hp in the midrange- it also disables a 'safety feature' that can limit power when you're at WOT in the lower gears- it adds maybe 2hp at peak so it's not about top end, but it makes a huge difference in the meaty part of the range, and it adds 500rpm to the redline.

It also removes the top speed limiter (not that I'll be needing that much...), and it allows the TCS to be switched on the fly (as well as remembering the last settings instead of going back to the defaults when it's switched off- that's more of a drag racer mod as it sucks to take off from the line and then realize you forgot to turn the traction control off when you shut down after your last run as the default is the least restrictive TCS mode).

I've read dozens of reviews, and all have been positive- I just hate the idea of sending my ECU to the States as it would suck if it got lost in the process, so I'm considering a new system by Woolich Racing that has the hardware to allow you to reflash it yourself, but it's not quite ready for general release- I've corresponded with the owner and he's pretty close.

Wow those are some very nice bits to add on there.

Useful too

Amazing loss of weight on the exhaust ! 33lbs. !!!

Also anything to improve braking, ( lines & pads ) is always a good investment

Congrats & looking forward to pics of bike & impressions

Thanks- the stock exhaust is stupidly huge- even slip-ons drop close to 20lbs- it's ridiculous.

I'm very aware of how the tuning and maps work- I had my first PC back in 2000 (on my Hayabusa) and used to tweak my own maps, but there wasn't a great tuner at the time primarily concerned with what was a new model.

I talked to Brock before ordering the set up, and explained the deal here as far as the available fuel goes- he knows the 14R better than anyone, and said the auto-tune wasn't necessary for my application. The difference between switching maps would be negligible, and I don't want to be bothered with more electronics as that's just more stuff that can potentially fail- if I was drag racing I would have a separate map, but, frankly, I don't care that much about 2hp or a couple mpg. The weight savings was the main reason for the exhaust- the PC is to keep the engine from leaning out.

Constantly dicking around with the thing is not on my agenda, and there are hundreds of people using my set up who I can use as a reference and benefit from their experience.

I'm confident in the shop that is doing the install- I already met with the mechanics and went over everything.

The next thing will be an ECU reflash, but that won't happen for a while as I'll have to send the unit to the States or buy a complete unit to do it myself.

I got my bike accessories from the States today, which was nice timing as my ZX-14R was delivered to my Kawasaki dealership yesterday- I'm sending most of it to them so they can do the installation as I don't have my stand or tools yet.

Brock's QuietKore CT Single exhaust- the can is absolutely gorgeous, and everything is titanium except the CF tip- it weighs under 9lbs including the header and will drop 33lbs from the bike:

I also got a PC-V pre-loaded with Brock's street map- it should add about 12hp and add a bit of fuel so the bike doesn't run lean:

I will add a set of Brock's (made by Spiegler) ABS braided-steel brake lines front and back and a set of EBS HH sintered pads:

Here's a set of Pazzo folding levers (the standard length- I don't like the shorties, especially for the clutch):

A Zero Gravity Double Bubble in dark smoke:

Some OEM pads for the knee cutouts:

And a 'Back Off' flashing brake module so the dummies in cages will have more of a clue when I drop anchor:

I was going to grab some rear-sets, but there are issues with adjustment on the ABS 14R.

I hope to post a few pics of the bike in a week or so.

Unless I crashed my bike and had to repair rashed plastic, I would never repaint it (unless it was some tricked-out custom cruiser, which I wouldn't own in any case;))- it never looks as good as the original factory spray, especially if it's not a properly sanded and prepped surface- paint on top of paint is never a good way to go, IMHO..

Okay, so the bike is Red, I am certain someone likes red, I can't be the only one in Thailand LOL ....

The red looks great- it's the color I would have gotten if I owned that bike.

Unless I crashed my bike and had to repair rashed plastic, I would never repaint it (unless it was some tricked-out custom cruiser, which I wouldn't own in any case)- it never looks as good as the original factory spray, especially if it's not a properly sanded and prepped surface- paint on top of paint is never a good way to go, IMHO..

My dad told me not to finance my toys.

I'm watching the Kawasaki episode of 'Twist the Throttle' as I type this- they're showing how they build bikes at the factory in Japan- it looks like they know what they're doing (it's very impressive, actually).

Honda trumps all in Thailand??? You couldn't tell me that before I ordered a Kawasaki?

I'd ride there just to make a few passes on the strip- I hope it all comes together- we could always use a new playground.