FasterThanStink
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posted September 20, 2008 03:34 PM
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With the 14 they really embraced the BNG ethos.
And you expected different? These are niche bikes. Expect real changes every 5 years or so at best.
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smokinzx14
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posted September 20, 2008 03:56 PM
 Edited By: smokinzx14 on 20 Sep 2008 23:58
I'm so happy i can say i like all three for the new colors ..  06 i liked the red and black but didn't like the blue because it was to dark .... 07 i liked the black and the light blue but hated the SE ....08 i like the black and silver but hated the SE again ....Now we get that cool Green and Orange and Black ... I'm happy !!!! 
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Bently
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posted September 20, 2008 04:35 PM
Your right on my same feelings smokin! except I did like the 06 Blue
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osr
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posted September 20, 2008 04:40 PM
I am here in dallas and all 3 of the 14's are sweet-- very nice job--
the kaw execs talked about the higher price of production and all models pricing went up this year-- even the might little 250 is now 4099- lots of nice bikes but the 14s are the shit this year!
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posted September 20, 2008 06:06 PM
Where are the pics of the Monster 14?
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fish_antlers
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posted September 20, 2008 06:16 PM
seem to have hit some sort of glitch... several pix missing... being fixed...
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Hurricane
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posted September 20, 2008 06:40 PM
What are the new zx14 motor changes if any?
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frEEk
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ummm... yeah
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posted September 20, 2008 06:48 PM
Hurricane, just BNG.
And pics are fixed.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 20, 2008 07:53 PM
Finally a Concours in something other than icky silver......I am liking the black one.....
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CrotchRocket
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posted September 20, 2008 08:03 PM
I love the KLX250SF !!!
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fish_antlers
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posted September 20, 2008 08:13 PM
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I love the KLX250SF !!!
me too! 
On the menu for me for '09!
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted September 20, 2008 09:31 PM
Thanks for putting my marriage in jeopardy Fish!!!
I have to say... I think Kawi got a lot right this year!!! Not only the performance.. but they also must have gotten a new color guy (girl)..
Anyone want to buy an 06 black 14??? I am after the GREEN!!!!
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lietoome
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posted September 20, 2008 09:35 PM
The higher prices for '09 will also help dealerships clear out leftovers..Pure theory, but it sounds good.
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fish_antlers
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posted September 20, 2008 10:53 PM
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The higher prices for '09 will also help dealerships clear out leftovers..Pure theory, but it sounds good.
uh.. ya... but it's got to do with the economy and the value of the greenback, bro....
sorry.... 
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lietoome
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posted September 21, 2008 04:06 AM
Edited By: lietoome on 21 Sep 2008 12:09
Value of the greenback sucks, as does the economy.
Still, the price difference on the leftovers will be that much more encentive to purchase an '08---unless its sitting next to a Green '09
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hotzxrod
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posted September 21, 2008 05:13 AM
great 09 lineup, very pleased!!!!
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Bently
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posted September 21, 2008 05:21 AM
Thats whay I bought my 06 only had 486 miles on it. would have been stupid to pay 4500 -5000 more for an 08-09
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jarhead
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posted September 21, 2008 05:46 AM
I was planning on painting my 06 in the candy green but I guess I now have a decision to make. Anybody have an opinion on what will work off of the 06. If my swingarm would transfer I have to say I may have to pick up the 09 and let the 06 go. I guess I am getting older because the Connie really looks good in black as well as the red. I am wandering if that is the zx-11 red (burgundy) that was always a sharp color.
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Bently
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posted September 21, 2008 06:43 AM
unless your 06 is tired and worn out why not just paint yours lime green? would be alot of money ahead.
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butterthegreat
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posted September 21, 2008 08:13 AM
I may trade in my ZX-14 for one of the new ones...they look nice!!!
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pazx14rider
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posted September 21, 2008 08:54 AM
Kawi did it right have to agree like all the colors this year but still waiting for a change to trade!
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Burnoutzx14
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posted September 21, 2008 10:04 AM
Wow, i love the Orange and black, love the green too. I personally think the Monster one is kinda cheezy, but thats just me.. I was hoping for some engine changes, more HP, maybe even different bodywork to give me more of a reason to buy newer, hoping for next year.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 21, 2008 03:09 PM
I am really liking the new colors of the Concours......might have to take a look at one next summer.
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fish_antlers
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posted September 21, 2008 03:17 PM
colors okay... hate the pinstripes... dat's just me.
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Human
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posted September 21, 2008 06:59 PM
I was just wondering...the Canadian Kawasaki website lists the 08 ZX6R DRY weight as 167kgs ~ 367 lbs.
The new 09 ZX6R has a CURB weight of 421 lbs ~ 191 kgs...22 lbs less than the 2008.
so the old bike was 443 lbs (421+22) ~ 201 kgs...
The difference between dry and curb weight for the 2008 is then 34 kgs ~ 75 lbs ???
also can't seem to understand how the "New double bore velocity stacks feature inlets at two different heights..." works, this in essence is not a variable length stack like the Yamis and new Aprilia...how does the inlets at different heights work ? can't visualize...
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