Gone & done it again. Part 4

[DMNTD]

Well we now own a new ZX14 :rolleyes:
The guys down at Bay City Motorcycles here in Tauranga gave an awesome trade in price on the RSVR so it had to be done.
Naturally it's BLACK with a lovely set of Two Brothers carbon cans, dark tinted double bubble screen, smoked indicator lenses, -1 tooth front sprocket, fender eliminator, and a couple of other wee things thrown in
Swap over happens tomorrow :niceone:

[Str8 Jacket]

It's getting a bit boring now mate..... :p

Congrats, ya bastard.

[gijoe1313]

Crikey! :gob: You sure are caning through the bike catalogues! You both go through bikes like you ride them! :msn-wink:

So piccies ASAP please! And oh yeah, congrats... again!! :niceone:

[scracha]

Crikey! :gob: You sure are caning through the bike catalogues! You both go through bikes like you ride them! :msn-wink:

So piccies ASAP please! And oh yeah, congrats... again!! :niceone:

Umm...that's a nice sensible bike and you won't get more points on your license. Anyway, thought that was Unit's bike?:second:

[Morcs]

Dude i gotta get a job like yours :D

Im so jealous :(

Shouldve swapped the RSV for my RVF :yes:

[Mom]

Well we now own a new ZX14 :rolleyes:
The guys down at Bay City Motorcycles here in Tauranga gave an awesome trade in price on the RSVR so it had to be done.
Naturally it's BLACK with a lovely set of Two Brothers carbon cans, dark tinted double bubble screen, smoked indicator lenses, -1 tooth front sprocket, fender eliminator, and a couple of other wee things thrown in
Swap over happens tomorrow :niceone:

Insane is about the only word I can use here lovely.....how many bikes do can you ride at the same time :whistle:


Umm...that's a nice sensible bike and you won't get more points on your license. Anyway, thought that was Unit's bike?:second:


Me too, so Unit gets the 14! :wari:

[DMNTD]

You sure are caning through the bike catalogues! You both go through bikes like you ride them!
Yeah we like most styles so feel the need to try them all before we settle down on 2 or 3.



It's getting a bit boring now mate...
Sorry 'bout that!! :lol:



Umm...that's a nice sensible bike and you won't get more points on your license. Anyway, thought that was Unit's bike?:second:
License? :blink:




Dude i gotta get a job like yours...
Don't you dare use that language around me ever again!! :girlfight:




Insane is about the only word I can use here lovely.....how many bikes do can you ride at the same time :whistle:

Me too, so Unit gets the 14! :wari:
We'll only have 2 once I sell the Superduke.:weep:
Oh and yes...Annette will be riding the ZX14 more than me :hug:

[jtzzr]

So , Iv`e sat on a 14 ,is that kind of the same as buying one?

I know it`s not , but it`s so hard to be sarcastic and jealous at the same time:drool::drool:

[Pumba]

Changed you bike again then huh?

And people actully ask how you are able to get such good deals at bike shops, mate If it was my store id be kissin your arse big time cause in the amount of time most of us go through a set of tyres you change your bike.

Congrats, I guess, but this is getting kind of old now (read Jelous as hell)

[Donor]

Ah... erm... how to put this...

Ah hell...

You suck.

*MUMBLEcongratsyabastardMUMBLE*

[boomer]

i can't wait till my citizenship arrives, im going on the dole and havin a 1098.. if theres any left.

[oldguy]

I'm thinking 9sec bike for the drags aye mate, :niceone: looking forward to seeing some pics

[Unit]

Im very excited my new bike will be ready today. :yes: It all came about when I realised I will be doing around 70,000kms commuting over the next three years as I continue to travel to Whangarei to see my boy on a regular basis. I was getting uncomfortable on the Prilly (Much as I adore that bike its beautiful to ride) and it seemed such a waste to do all those Kms on the Prilly. I guess I have to stop running these 'What If...' senario's past DMNTD one, cause this is what happens.
I said, I should be on a touring bike, one that will eat up those sort of Kms, and where I wont get sore from the long night rides.
There you go then, my ride is now a ZX14 :shit: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc

[tide]

Congrats you two... you supposed to test ride them not test own them... :Punk::laugh:

[DMNTD]

Congrats you two... you supposed to test ride them not test own them... :Punk::laugh:

LOL...Life's too short not to own as many bikes as possible! :yes:
Plus the way the guys at Bay City MC deal,proactive and motivated....why not? :first:

[Stickchick]

All I can say is :drool: Congrats on the new ride Unit

[MSTRS]

You changed your name by deed poll, didn't you? Didn't you used to go by Gordon Bennett....

[hedgier1]

Congrats on the new zx14 guys.
Enjoy.

[scracha]

all came about when I realised I will be doing around 70,000kms commuting over the next three years as I continue to travel to

Fak. Must be the pipe n' slippers but I'd have gone for a beemer. Oh wait, you said 3 years. You'll have another 6* bikes during that time won't you?



next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc
Cripes you'll be even slower. Take it Clubman's racing :eek5: What does the 14 sit at when doing 120....2000RPM ?

*or at least 10 if you let DeMouNTeD near them.

[terbang]

I like it, I like it a lot.

[Maha]

All I can say is :drool: Congrats on the new ride Unit

What have i missed?... did Mr 10 and improving get traded for a sleaker model?.....:baby:

[jimbo]

Im very excited my new bike will be ready today. :yes: It all came about when I realised I will be doing around 70,000kms commuting over the next three years as I continue to travel to Whangarei to see my boy on a regular basis. I was getting uncomfortable on the Prilly (Much as I adore that bike its beautiful to ride) and it seemed such a waste to do all those Kms on the Prilly. I guess I have to stop running these 'What If...' senario's past DMNTD one, cause this is what happens.
I said, I should be on a touring bike, one that will eat up those sort of Kms, and where I wont get sore from the long night rides.
There you go then, my ride is now a ZX14 :shit: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc

Congrats mate.Wanna swap again:laugh:From what i have seen the 14s go damn fine on te coro

[Scouse]

Well we now own a new ZX14 :rolleyes:
The guys down at Bay City Motorcycles here in Tauranga gave an awesome trade in price on the RSVR so it had to be done.
Naturally it's BLACK with a lovely set of Two Brothers carbon cans, dark tinted double bubble screen, smoked indicator lenses, -1 tooth front sprocket, fender eliminator, and a couple of other wee things thrown in
Swap over happens tomorrow :niceone:Chris you should have called this thread "I'm a flash Git part 4" so seein as how it was the ape that you traded does that mean that Annette is the owner of the 14?


Oooops read the rest of the thread after postin this I shoulda lernt by now

[DMNTD]

...so seein as how it was the ape that you traded does that mean that Annette is the owner of the 14?

The good thing Annette and I have going is that all our bikes are just that...ours :cool:
Yep the ZX10 will be ridden primarily buy me and the ZX14 by her but we're happy on either as they're both pretty reasonable bikes for us.

LOL...since she traded the Ape eh...well this honky is going to have to give up his favourite bike (Superduke) so... :crybaby:

[saul]

Im very excited my new bike will be ready today. :yes: It all came about when I realised I will be doing around 70,000kms commuting over the next three years as I continue to travel to Whangarei to see my boy on a regular basis. I was getting uncomfortable on the Prilly (Much as I adore that bike its beautiful to ride) and it seemed such a waste to do all those Kms on the Prilly. I guess I have to stop running these 'What If...' senario's past DMNTD one, cause this is what happens.
I said, I should be on a touring bike, one that will eat up those sort of Kms, and where I wont get sore from the long night rides.
There you go then, my ride is now a ZX14 :shit: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc


Hey ooooooooooooooooooonit.

I have seen the 14 go very well through the tight stuff.:hug:

Congrads I'm youll be all over it before you know it:whistle:

[Meanie]

Ooooh nice mate, hope you are gonna get the flames put on the new 14, :killingme

[shafty]

LOL...Life's too short not to own as many bikes as possible! :yes:
Plus the way the guys at Bay City MC deal,proactive and motivated....why not? :first:

Must be true - I understand yours would be at least the 30th Kawa 14 Andy and his Team have supplied to local and outta town buyers...

[jafar]

The good thing Annette and I have going is that all our bikes are just that...ours :cool:
Yep the ZX10 will be ridden primarily buy me and the ZX14 by her but we're happy on either as they're both pretty reasonable bikes for us.

LOL...since she traded the Ape eh...well this honky is going to have to give up his favourite bike (Superduke) so... :crybaby:

You could always sell the ZX10 & keep the duke :devil2:

[The Pastor]

hey hey my my!

damn, i must say if I were to ever own a 14 (never going to happen on my current salery!!) It would have to be red, Mostly i prefer black bikes, but HOT DAMN do they look good in red.

Nice buy mate, Kawasaki are the best!

[jtzzr]

: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc[/QUOTE]

I`m 14 ,what`s that about the tight stuff and what`s a coro ride?

[Brett]

Well Chris, congrats again. Tell me, why you gonna have to give up the duke? Surely it wasn't that badly damaged when she went down?

[DMNTD]

Ooooh nice mate, hope you are gonna get the flames put on the new 14, :killingme
He laughs now.... :shifty:



You could always sell the ZX10 & keep the duke :devil2:
Mate it there was a way to make that happen I would.
Unfortunately :mellow: ,my ZX10 is a Co. vehicle and according to my accountant I'm better off holding onto it for a while :oi-grr:
If I had my way the ZX10 would be sold and the new Superduke R would be MINE....all MINE!! :woohoo:



Well Chris, congrats again. Tell me, why you gonna have to give up the duke? Surely it wasn't that badly damaged when she went down?
Nah the Superduke's damage is only superficial....cans,side stand,indicators,gear selector, etc. Has just taken the insurance Co. ages to pull finger and pay out.

It's a good financial idea for me to give it up. Will save $1400+ pa in rego and insurance alone and will allow me to play around with other toys.
I will however own a Superduke R within the next 18months

[Sanx]

LOL...since she traded the Ape eh...well this honky is going to have to give up his favourite bike (Superduke) so...

Give up? Surely you mean 'trade in', dear boy. Just remember, KTM's superbike's due out in the next year or so...

[DMNTD]

Give up? Surely you mean 'trade in', dear boy. Just remember, KTM's superbike's due out in the next year or so...

Well I mean sell...not trade.
Not keen on the KTM Super bike,however I'd have the Superduke R in a second.

[BarBender]

There you go then, my ride is now a ZX14 :shit: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc

Pyes Pa to Whangarei return just got a whole lot better!
Dont worry about the tight stuff...its the only bike cages move over to the side of the road for...


I like it, I like it a lot.
Come on Bruce...do it!

[SPman]

So..what sort of job is it that the ZX10 is a company vehicle
??????

and does this mean that if I start working mainly from home, I can write the bike off to commute the 210 K to the office every other day??????

Nice Kwaka guys - I miss my old K.......:(

[BarBender]

There you go then, my ride is now a ZX14 :shit: Its going to be very interesting next time I do the Coro ride. So come on you 14 riders, whats your opinions, tight stuff etc

The bike will surprise you. That’s both good and bad. Good from the perspective that it defies its weight and handles like a bike half its size in most situations. Its centre of gravity sits low so the weight of the bike is close to the ground and evenly distributed over its long wheelbase. It corners beautifully and with the handlebar positioning higher than normal you're not riding down on the front of the bike.

However the downside is that it makes you think that you are riding something smaller and lighter…which it most definitely aint. You'll need to spend time understanding how to ride this bike in the tight stuff which I know you are very good at doing anyway. The key is braking sooner and smoother. Lines are rounder. This is even more pronounced in the wet.

Basically the mindset required to ride this bike requires you are set up a lot sooner than most riders so that you are cued up for a straighter exit...especially on the quicker rides. You can defintely point and squirt but to point the bike in the first place means being harder on the brakes and turning the bike on a dime at very slow speeds. You may be able to throw a 600 around this way but not a ZX14.

Follow Beyond and Busa Pete on the next rides you do with them. They are great ones for smooth flowing big bike type lines.

On another note I personally think the bike (in stock form) is sprung too softly. There is no feedback through the front and especially the rear. However - you don’t want the bike sprung too hard. So check the suspension and make sure its set up for you, your weight, riding style and typical of the roads you ride on. I put Ohlins internals on the front and shock on the rear after my off at Taupo and havent looked back.

[jafar]

Mate it there was a way to make that happen I would.
Unfortunately :mellow: ,my ZX10 is a Co. vehicle and according to my accountant I'm better off holding onto it for a while :oi-grr:

If I had my way the ZX10 would be sold and the new Superduke R would be MINE....all MINE!! :woohoo:[/B]

Mate I don't know what planet your accountant is on :argh:

Sell the ZX10 to a 3rd party & you can claim any loss on it straight away including GST!!
You can then 'sell' the KTM to your company & claim it as a business vehicle. It is a paper transaction & fairly simple to do. :whistle:

[jafar]

So..what sort of job is it that the ZX10 is a company vehicle
??????

and does this mean that if I start working mainly from home, I can write the bike off to commute the 210 K to the office every other day??????(

You can if you are working as a contractor or are GST registered. You can also claim your Petrol / Tyres / Servicing / Depreciation / Insurance & a few other things.

If you are a wage / salary earner then your :buggerd: :lol:

[DMNTD]

Mate I don't know what planet your accountant is on :argh:

Sell the ZX10 to a 3rd party & you can claim any loss on it straight away including GST!!
You can then 'sell' the KTM to your company & claim it as a business vehicle. It is a paper transaction & fairly simple to do. :whistle:

Genuinely intrigued now mate and appreciate the heads up! :yes:
Biggest problem I have is the amount of money I'd lose on the deal as have spent BIG dollars on it since buying it in mid March.
However...it's just money though innit?
Will PM you if you don't mind a bit later

[shafty]

He laughs now.... :shifty:



Mate it there was a way to make that happen I would.
Unfortunately :mellow: ,my ZX10 is a Co. vehicle and according to my accountant I'm better off holding onto it for a while :oi-grr:
If I had my way the ZX10 would be sold and the new Superduke R would be MINE....all MINE!! :woohoo:

[/B]

Mate I own the personalised plate CO.CAR if you want to do a deal, - I had it on my 900 Trophy, which at the time was pretty much my company car!

[jafar]

Genuinely intrigued now mate and appreciate the heads up! :yes:
Biggest problem I have is the amount of money I'd lose on the deal as have spent BIG dollars on it since buying it in mid March.
However...it's just money though innit?
Will PM you if you don't mind a bit later

The trick is that the amount you lose can be offset against taxable income :devil2:

[_intense_]

For gods sake man! where are the pictures?

[placidfemme]

you lucky bastard! Sounds mean!

when are you taking me for a ride?

[DMNTD]

...when are you taking me for a ride?

I knew that you and Chucky were after some tuition but hell...a ride it is :whistle:

[T.I.E]

dam if ya dont make it up here today ill be down next weekend.
unit got to run the 10 in so only fair ya get the 14 then.

[MidnightMike]

[B]Naturally it's BLACK with a lovely set of Two Brothers carbon cans, dark tinted double bubble screen, smoked indicator lenses, -1 tooth front sprocket, fender eliminator, and a couple of other wee things thrown in.

Did it have the cans etc on it thursday?

Didnt notice them. :blink:

Bloody nice bike, roomy comfortable, will be great on long rides, congrats.

ps. theres a little bit of drool on the tank. :drool:

[scracha]

ps. theres a little bit of drool on the tank. :drool:

You sure it's drool ? :whistle:

[placidfemme]

I knew that you and Chucky were after some tuition but hell...a ride it is :whistle:


lol :whistle: your so sweet :hug:

Wheres the pics of the new bike eh?

[beyond]

Just saw this thread. Good on ya mate. They are a nice bike with heaps of grunt.

I was sorely tempted to buy one myself last year when they first came out. I test rode one for several hours and you may recall my write up here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32597

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32598

Cheers

:)

:( Not the Superduke. :(

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Well come on you 2 where are the photos we are still waiting.:shifty:

[Meanie]

Well come you 2 where are the photos we are still waiting.:shifty:

Hes waiting to put the flames on before he shows us all :rofl:

[gijoe1313]

Was visiting the Tauranga crew today and got to see the beastie in question with MkI eyeball...

Very tasty and very big! Compared to the other machines in the garage it was like King Kong vs Bongo the Dancing Organ Chimp.

DMNTD and Unit were busy hairdrying the decals off so only "Ninja" remained. Too right! I should have thrown my leg over it, but I think the oozing power would have been too much for me and I might have peed my pants. Not a good look! :confused: (actually did I say peed? Actually, I think I would cream them!)

Will be good to see it screaming away in a shower of stones flicking back at me when the Toe-range crew have a ride again! :woohoo:

Thanks for the glass of water and confirming why we are all crazy biker nuts!

[DMNTD]

Ok....finally got a SD card reader,fark knows what happened to the camera's USB cable.

Still waiting on the Two Brother's exhausts and yet to paint the rims (black) but have fitted the tinted lenses and screen,heated grips too.
One fun machine :niceone:




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[007XX]

Still waiting on the Two Brother's exhausts and yet to paint the rims (black) but have fitted the tinted lenses and screen,heated grips too.
One fun machine :niceone:



Oh Mamma...:drool: very nice Chris!

Good call about painting the rims black...the silver just looks a bit out of place...And it's going to sound so hot with the new pipes...:yes:

Coming up to show it off soon, I hope?:niceone:

[Holy Roller]

Nice looking bike, a workmate has one power commander and stuff....
way too fast for me.:niceone::niceone::niceone:

[007XX]

Will do ma'am but shall wait on some other goodies to arrive :whistle:

Roger that...I know my hubby is keen to chat with you again. He's just fitted a power commander on his bike, and its made a world of difference apparently. Now he's working on customising the tail end and the pipes' system...

[Meanie]

Ooooohhh nice mate, love those in black and the tinted shield looks bloody awesome :drool:
But where are the flames :spudwhat:

[scracha]

Will do ma'am but shall wait on some other goodies to arrive :whistle:


Cruise control, cigarette lighter and crash bars?

[DMNTD]

But where are the flames :spudwhat:
FFS....give me time ya big meanie!



Cruise control, cigarette lighter and crash bars?

LOL! Dick...I'll be riding it so it already has crash bungs :done:

[Scouse]

Nice I saw a blue metal flake one out in the sun and must say that it looks so much better than the blue looks inside the showroom

[mugins]

Because ya got so much spare time on your hands check out www.dragbike.com lots of bits about 14s just couse you can't keep up.:spanking:
Night wars?

[Krusti]

Noobies like you should keep away from large capacity roadbikes. :bleh:

If you like I can make up some trainer wheels for ya :blip:

Oh and ..... nice bike by the way, ride it till it drops.:rofl:

Enjoy, my son. Cool bike....:Punk::Punk:

[scracha]

LOL! Dick...I'll be riding it so it already has crash bungs :done:

Oh, I know. You're gettin a sidecar and trailer for it. :whistle:


DeMouNTD-san, I have done wax on, wax off, wax on, wax off all afternoon like you said. What is the next step to clean bike enlightenment.

[DMNTD]

After waiting on a pair of Two Brothers carbon cans we found out that they accidentally sent Titanium cans instead.
After initially being a bit pissy we've decided that these looked better so have gone with them...with no regrets!
Dang they sound goooooood! :devil2:

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[Colapop]

Oooo it's BLECK!! 14cc's of pure BLECKNESS...

[nodrog]

After waiting on a pair of Two Brothers carbon cans we found out that they accidentally sent Titanium cans instead.
After initially being a bit pissy we've decided that these looked better so have gone with them...with no regrets!
Dang they sound goooooood! :devil2:



mate, they look crooked :shutup:

[Meanie]

Nice.............. Im seriously considering replacing the rather large can on the concours when i find something i like

[Unit]

Finally got to have a decent ride on proper interesting like roads on Sunday. I LOVE my new ride. After 2230ish kms Im getting used to its power enough to start relaxing a little.
We rode some interesting twisties and although Im still being very cautious (which I mostly am most of the time anyway) I enjoyed pushing it a little. Im working on being very smooth, its cornering is a real pleasure, but your right BB, I agree re suspension but that will have to wait until I start earning so $$ again.
Definitely needs a power commander now, pops and farts like an old man, but I love the sound of my new cans.
I feel very fortunate to have such a gorgeous ride.

[Matt Bleck]

Finally got to have a decent ride on proper interesting like roads on Sunday. I LOVE my new ride. After 2230ish kms Im getting used to its power enough to start relaxing a little.
We rode some interesting twisties and although Im still being very cautious (which I mostly am most of the time anyway) I enjoyed pushing it a little. Im working on being very smooth, its cornering is a real pleasure, but your right BB, I agree re suspension but that will have to wait until I start earning so $$ again.
Definitely needs a power commander now, pops and farts like an old man, but I love the sound of my new cans.
I feel very fortunate to have such a gorgeous ride.
:yes: Yip, she sounded awesome!!!

[BarBender]

Finally got to have a decent ride on proper interesting like roads on Sunday. I LOVE my new ride. After 2230ish kms Im getting used to its power enough to start relaxing a little.
We rode some interesting twisties and although Im still being very cautious (which I mostly am most of the time anyway) I enjoyed pushing it a little. Im working on being very smooth, its cornering is a real pleasure, but your right BB, I agree re suspension but that will have to wait until I start earning so $$ again.
Definitely needs a power commander now, pops and farts like an old man, but I love the sound of my new cans.
I feel very fortunate to have such a gorgeous ride.

Its a beautiful bike in the flesh! and made for you.
Soundz the absolute bizzo with those new cans as well.