14's 1st Birthday

[Unit:Me]

Been thinking about a new 14 myself, the '09 ' Monster Energy ' black version looks pretty cool and, from what I've read they sound like the bollocks as I've had my '06 Busa for a while now and feel like a change. Couple of problems though.

One; The '09 Hayabusa is still selling for $19,995 and Suzuki in Hornby will do me a great deal, reg included on a trade for my Bike. Good guys too .

Two; The guys at the only dealer here in ChCh for Kawasaki are less than friendly, I pulled in on the 'Bus and parked up and was greeted in a chilled fashion to put it mildly, enquired about the price for a aforementioned '14 and he simply looked at his list and said " 23 and a half mate, that's the price ! "

I put my helmet on and left, I'd like a new K 14 but there's no way I'd buy one from those guys and ....why the difference in price ?

Looks like a new 'Busa for the Spaceman

There is unfortunately a big difference in price no doubt. And the fact you have a dealership that was uninspiring, boardering on rude just gets me wound up, there is NO EXCUSE for poor customer service by a salesman at anytime. On that note I would phone Kawazaki NZ and complain, not that it will resolve much but its helpful for them to get feedback on a lost or potential lost sale.
I test rode the '07 Busa after I had owned the 14 a wee while. I certainly like the 14 better for a number of reasons. Dont judge the 14 out of the box, they do require a few alterations to spark them up to what they should be, but once done, OMG, awesome. I also understand you dont have to have your bike serviced by a Kawa dealership to honour your warranty. Any qualified motorcycle machanic (ie your Suzuki shop) will maintain a valid warranty.
PM me if you would like to chat more happy to help.

[Bleck K6]

yep, thats right, its the zx14s first birthday this friday. Yes, we have kept a bike a whole year. I know, its hard to believe, but we have. And 27,000kms later there is still not a bike out there i would replace it with. I really found my comfort zone on this bike, and i put that down to the fact it is so darn easy to ride. Big she is, but everything about this bike is brilliant.
So here are some pic's to look back on

ooooooooooh oooooooooooh

[Armitage Shanks]

There is unfortunately a big difference in price no doubt. And the fact you have a dealership that was uninspiring, boardering on rude just gets me wound up, there is NO EXCUSE for poor customer service by a salesman at anytime. On that note I would phone Kawazaki NZ and complain, not that it will resolve much but its helpful for them to get feedback on a lost or potential lost sale.
I test rode the '07 Busa after I had owned the 14 a wee while. I certainly like the 14 better for a number of reasons. Dont judge the 14 out of the box, they do require a few alterations to spark them up to what they should be, but once done, OMG, awesome. I also understand you dont have to have your bike serviced by a Kawa dealership to honour your warranty. Any qualified motorcycle machanic (ie your Suzuki shop) will maintain a valid warranty.
PM me if you would like to chat more happy to help.

Thanks Unit #1 ...I must say I've yet to ride a 14 but would love to have a squirt sometime, take your comments on board and will ( when I have a chance ) validate as soon as I can. Must say I'm still a big Busa fan but also a fan of the 14 , even though I've yet to have one between my legs !

I'll keep you in the loop ....