New Bike Finally Arrived

[RubberSideDown]

That's a first-gen ZX-14 (no 'R')- if it's the same dark blue as mine (it's hard to tell as it almost always looks black) it's a 2008- I don't think those were ever sold through Kawi Thailand (though I could be wrong about that)- somebody imported it.

Edit- oops- that's from Japan, not LOS.

Edited July 22, 2013 by RubberSideDown

[RubberSideDown]

well i want to see you commuting through BKK with it; Enjoy. btw my post wasnt ment negativly iam just interested fo what purpose the OP using the bike as for myself i wouldnt know what to do with it. Iam owning 4 bikes each for its own purpose Naked - Trips / Sport - Fast/Track / 400cc - City / Scooter - 7/11. For myself this is making sense but each for his own....

I commute on a Wave.

I bought this bike mostly for weekends when I can take off and head North where the decent roads are- using it as basic transportation was never the plan (in fact, I plan on trailering it if I ever have to ride through BKK traffic- you guys that deal with that turmoil on a daily basis have my respect).

[Hili]

well i want to see you commuting through BKK with it; Enjoy. btw my post wasnt ment negativly iam just interested fo what purpose the OP using the bike as for myself i wouldnt know what to do with it. Iam owning 4 bikes each for its own purpose Naked - Trips / Sport - Fast/Track / 400cc - City / Scooter - 7/11. For myself this is making sense but each for his own....

I commute on a Wave.

I bought this bike mostly for weekends when I can take off and head North where the decent roads are- using it as basic transportation was never the plan (in fact, I plan on trailering it if I ever have to ride through BKK traffic- you guys that deal with that turmoil on a daily basis have my respect).

Got it; making sense now. Enjoy your new ride

[mania]

I commute on a Wave.

I bought this bike mostly for weekends when I can take off and head North where the decent roads are- using it as basic transportation was never the plan

I am the same way. I use a Wave 125i for all transport needs. I also have a 4dr Isuzu Dmax that hardly gets used

This is something I think that confuses some of the folks.

The truck is way more comfy with Air Con etc but what a hassle to drive & park & to top it off I get back to the

condo & half the time there are no spaces left under roof. So I tend to use the wave 99% of the time save for really bad weather

or really long trips.

Some do not realize that some riders do not necessarily buy a bike like this for commuting etc

but for the singular purpose of the smile it brings when used for its intended purpose.

That purpose may come once a day, a week or once a month for some. But the reason is the same.

Same even with my small ninja

If this is what gives someone pleasure why not?

Enjoy

Edited July 22, 2013 by mania

[Garry]

I commute on a Wave.

I bought this bike mostly for weekends when I can take off and head North where the decent roads are- using it as basic transportation was never the plan

I am the same way. I use a Wave 125i for all transport needs. I also have a 4dr Isuzu Dmax that hardly gets used

This is something I think that confuses some of the folks.

The truck is way more comfy with Air Con etc but what a hassle to drive & park & to top it off I get back to the

condo & half the time there are no spaces left under roof. So I tend to use the wave 99% of the time save for really bad weather

or really long trips.

Some do not realize that some riders do not necessarily buy a bike like this for commuting etc

but for the singular purpose of the smile it brings when used for its intended purpose.

That purpose may come once a day, a week or once a month for some. But the reason is the same.

Same even with my small ninja

If this is what gives someone pleasure why not?

Enjoy

Agree with all the above. I have a Honda Sonic for village duties, my SUV for shopping in town and trips with my family and the Ducati for the odd blast & track duties

[KRS1]

Awesome bike, the feeling of knowing you can lift the front effortlessly anytime you want to is priceless !

[Garry]

Awesome bike, the feeling of knowing you can lift the front effortlessly anytime you want to is priceless !

The ZX14R I road in the Middle East popped a nice little power wheelie (about a foot off of the ground) at around 240kph. I was just dropping it into 5th gear if I recall....awesome and stable.

Edited July 22, 2013 by Garry

[Salapoo]

^ Sounds frightening for Thailand.

[mervyn yap]

Awesome bike, the feeling of knowing you can lift the front effortlessly anytime you want to is priceless !

 

The ZX14R I road in the Middle East popped a nice little power wheelie (about a foot off of the ground) at around 240kph. I was just dropping it into 5th gear if I recall....awesome and stable.

In Thailand, make sure you have good brakes. Over here we do stopies if the soi dogs come out of nowhere.

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[Garry]

^ Sounds frightening for Thailand.

and the reason I don't do anything like that in Thailand

[RubberSideDown]

I've already swapped out the stock lines and pads for Spiegler braided steel and EBC HH.

[RubberSideDown]

I got rid of the tank stickers (more easily than I expected) and swapped out the silver heel guards for CF ones (no weight savings- I just hated the way the silver stood out):

Edited July 22, 2013 by RubberSideDown

[KRS1]

Awesome bike, the feeling of knowing you can lift the front effortlessly anytime you want to is priceless !

The ZX14R I road in the Middle East popped a nice little power wheelie (about a foot off of the ground) at around 240kph. I was just dropping it into 5th gear if I recall....awesome and stable.

man i would have too much fun on that thing...keep it away from me...

[prestburypark]

Congrats on the bike mate, wicked looking beast, enjoy!

[JonnyF]

I got rid of the tank stickers (more easily than I expected) and swapped out the silver heel guards for CF ones (no weight savings- I just hated the way the silver stood out):

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Very nice indeed. Looks understated and brutal at the same time...

[dezy1801]

Nice bike mate bet it go's some.

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[Garry]

I got rid of the tank stickers (more easily than I expected) and swapped out the silver heel guards for CF ones (no weight savings- I just hated the way the silver stood out):

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That's cleaned it up real nice

[anto]

From my FB feed today

Nice gift to your girlfriend .I think that she would really prefer a house though .(probably cheaper than that thing ) .

[Garry]

Awesome bike, the feeling of knowing you can lift the front effortlessly anytime you want to is priceless !

The ZX14R I road in the Middle East popped a nice little power wheelie (about a foot off of the ground) at around 240kph. I was just dropping it into 5th gear if I recall....awesome and stable.

In Thailand, make sure you have good brakes. Over here we do stopies if the soi dogs come out of nowhere.

Sent from my GT-P6200 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

there is a time and a place for everything

[H1w4yR1da]

From my FB feed today

Does she ride that? If so, impressive. I like Asian girls on big sports bikes (who doesn't?) but have only ridden with (or seen) one. Girl from Hua Hin on a cbr1000rr. Apparently there're a few Thai girls riding Monsters now

[RubberSideDown]

I got a chance to ride a bit more today as the rain let up- this bike is really fast- it feels way faster than my '00 Busa, and that put out 168rwhp- of course I knew it would be, but it's still surprising how effortlessly it gets up and goes.

I haven't really run past 5500rpm yet as I still have less than 500km (I'm breaking it in between what Kawi suggests and Motoman's guidelines)- I'm looking forward to feeling the hit at 7K. It handles great for a heavy bike- that weight really disappears once you're moving. The Brock's exhaust sounds phenomenal- it's exactly what I wanted- it pops and burbles a bit on deceleration, but there's no back-firing- the PC-V map works great from just above idle.

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting (stock it cuts power by 25% for weather conditions- I can limit power with my right wrist and don't need help) into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp by setting the secondary throttle plates to open earlier- I'll also be removing the top-speed limiter (not that I'll need it, but why not?) and eliminating the Kawi 'safety mode' that can pull timing if the throttle is whacked open in the first three gears (the stock map will remain untouched, and I'll be able to switch between the two).

No complaints so far (except for the weather;)).

[dogpoo]

Would love one of these, way out of my price range though!!

[dogpoo]

Would love one of these, way out of my price range though!!

[mania]

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp

I cannot help but smile when I read things like this.

Seeing as your bumping your mid-range by almost my total HP

Doh!

[RubberSideDown]

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp

I cannot help but smile when I read things like this.

Seeing as your bumping your mid-range by almost my total HP

Doh!

I'm actually coming to the realization that I don't need it at all, but I already bought the software and tuning harness.

[mania]

I'm actually coming to the realization that I don't need it at all, but I already bought the software and tuning harness.

For sure you dont need... but heck if it is there take it! I sure would

[mervyn yap]

I got a chance to ride a bit more today as the rain let up- this bike is really fast- it feels way faster than my '00 Busa, and that put out 168rwhp- of course I knew it would be, but it's still surprising how effortlessly it gets up and goes.

I haven't really run past 5500rpm yet as I still have less than 500km (I'm breaking it in between what Kawi suggests and Motoman's guidelines)- I'm looking forward to feeling the hit at 7K. It handles great for a heavy bike- that weight really disappears once you're moving. The Brock's exhaust sounds phenomenal- it's exactly what I wanted- it pops and burbles a bit on deceleration, but there's no back-firing- the PC-V map works great from just above idle.

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting (stock it cuts power by 25% for weather conditions- I can limit power with my right wrist and don't need help) into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp by setting the secondary throttle plates to open earlier- I'll also be removing the top-speed limiter (not that I'll need it, but why not?) and eliminating the Kawi 'safety mode' that can pull timing if the throttle is whacked open in the first three gears (the stock map will remain untouched, and I'll be able to switch between the two).

No complaints so far (except for the weather;)).

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you are a lucky man and that is a cool toy.

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[Garry]

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp

I cannot help but smile when I read things like this.

Seeing as your bumping your mid-range by almost my total HP

Doh!

I'm actually coming to the realization that I don't need it at all, but I already bought the software and tuning harness.

slap yourself, it is always needed

[Garry]

Next week I'll be re-mapping the low-power setting into a new tune that will increase the mid-range hit by ~25hp

I cannot help but smile when I read things like this.

Seeing as your bumping your mid-range by almost my total HP

Doh!

I'm actually coming to the realization that I don't need it at all, but I already bought the software and tuning harness.

slap yourself, it is always needed

[mania]

Ok I saw her first but then I noticed your bike