Get a grip dude. Your bike is slow.Nobody is saying the Connie is faster/quicker than a ZX14... and that's the way we want it. But if you want any credibility here, post facts, not hyperbole . Ignored, to keep thread on subject.
The number of internet engineers, designers, marketing gurus, and corporate CEOs never ceases to amaze me when a manufacturer produces something that doesn't suit someone. If you know so much about it and could drastically increase profitability for Kawasaki, send them your resume. I'm SURE they will reply immediately with a 7 digit per year salary plus all of the associated perks to go with.
Speaking for myself, I'll simply make a few modifications to to make an affordable, dependable, motorcycle a bit more enjoyable for my physical attributes and riding style.
Nobody is saying the Connie is faster/quicker than a ZX14... and that's the way we want it.
Everyone seems to forget the market segment that Kawasaki chooses to compete in. It is the "value" leader in the segment, and even dropped the price $500. for 2015 while doing some questionable changes (no one here was asking for a new first gear).
Well, not in so many words. However, some have commented on how gutless this bike is off the line, even though it has a large engine. The solution was to either remove the flies or get a guhl reprogram. Kawasaki solved it the butt backwards way by changing the first gear. I think everyone who has been guhl'd came away thinking "Yup, fixed that!" I will say that from I have read, those late opening flies are there to meet noise regulations. However, I have no idea if I'd like that shorter first, may not like having to shift early...
Now, if I can't beat this leukemia, then maybe. Ha ha. Have a good one.No platitudes here. I am really sorry that the Big C is attempting to take you over. May God bless and heal you. My ex fought off Lymphoma a couple of years ago, but lost my mother to it at the same time. Good things happen every day, and I pray good things for you. You may or may not be a believer, that's your decision in life. I am, and this is what I think and do for you. Know that you do have internet friends out here. tomp
If everyone is happy with the power the C14 has then why are so many pulling the flys, putting Area P full exhaust and PC-V's on their bikes? Clearly there is a market for a faster C14.Just a wild guess here, but if all C14 owners in the US were polled, not just the members of this forum, I would bet that around 80-90% are riding stock bikes, and very happy with them. Kinda like when a few % of owners of any given motorcycle have the same or similar problem, the forums make it seem as if every owner is suffering with the same malady, which scares potential buyers away, after visiting the forum and getting exaggerated information ..
If everyone is happy with the power the C14 has then why are so many pulling the flys, putting Area P full exhaust and PC-V's on their bikes? Clearly there is a market for a faster C14.
It really chapped their behinds when I would keep up with modified bikes and say "Boy, I guess that engine work you had done wasn't really very cost effective, was it?"
I guess I feel that power is a lot like bacon. No such thing as too much.
I guess I feel that power is a lot like bacon. No such thing as too much.