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Offline jjsC6

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2012 ZX-14 seat
« on: October 10, 2011, 06:10:27 PM »
Let me be the first to wonder if the 2012 ZX-14 seat is interchangeable with the Concours.  Take a look at it - it has a nice wide support area to the rear of the rider portion - like many of the good aftermarket seats.  Wondering if it will be comfortable and interchange. 

I guess I'm not supposed to cut and paste pics, but here is a link where you can look at the seat...

http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=63965&set_time=1318288513
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Offline Laserjock

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2011, 06:53:57 PM »
Even if it did fit, what would cover the pillion?

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Offline jjsC6

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2011, 08:03:44 PM »
Quote from: Laserjock on October 10, 2011, 06:53:57 PM
Even if it did fit, what would cover the pillion?

=Laserjock=

Nothing needs to cover it. 
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Offline jonathan

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 09:35:29 AM »
Quote from: Laserjock on October 10, 2011, 06:53:57 PM
Even if it did fit, what would cover the pillion?

=Laserjock=

The ZX-14 seat is actually a full length seat with a removeable plastic cover over the back half.
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Offline cutback

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 10:04:29 AM »
Don't know about the 2012 but, the 2006-2011 ZX14 seat is interchangable.
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Offline Khrome

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2011, 01:10:56 PM »
Out of curiosity anyone have a pic of a ZX seat applied to a Concours?
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Offline jonathan

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2011, 09:23:53 AM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 12, 2011, 01:10:56 PM
Out of curiosity anyone have a pic of a ZX seat applied to a Concours?

There has been a few members that have done it.
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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2011, 10:43:52 AM »
Don't have pics but, I've got a ZX14 seat I have swapped back and forth on my C14. Works bitchen when your riding your Connie like a sportbike! Also, lowers the seat height a measured 5/8"-3/4".
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Offline mike-s4

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2011, 02:46:08 PM »
Anybody notice the exhaust system on the new zx14. They appear to be bigger than the bazooka`s on the Concours.
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2011, 08:25:27 PM »
Why not just get a whole ZX14?

I'm thinking about it, but it deeply saddens me those clowns at Kawi skimped and excluded anti-lock brakes.
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Offline rcannon409

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2011, 08:30:35 PM »
I just bought one of the zx14 seats for my 2008.  So far, I like it. It is slightly more firm and close to 1 inch lower. More importantly the shape does not lock a person into place like the stock seat.  The shape of the sides makes it easier to deal with at stoplights.  The shroud the zx14 seat comes with will not fit without removing the rack.  The seat does not fit until the center brackets are switched, btu it takes 30 seconds to remove them.  Otherwise, the seat pans are the same.



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Offline overthehill

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2011, 07:28:56 AM »
How does the seat work for a passenger?  Better or worse than the stock Connie seat.
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Offline rcannon409

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2011, 07:53:55 AM »
My wife said the passenger seat was more firm, but never complained.  The seat will allow the passenger to move for and aft much easier than the stock seat will allow.   I'm not sure how firm the zx14 will end up being since this one was a new take-off that had never been used.
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Offline jjsC6

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2011, 11:53:44 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on October 15, 2011, 08:25:27 PM
Why not just get a whole ZX14?

I'm thinking about it, but it deeply saddens me those clowns at Kawi skimped and excluded anti-lock brakes.

I'm still trying to decide whether to buy one or not, and whether to buy a 2011 or 2012.  All I can do is guess, but I"m thinking a 2011 can be bought right now for about $3,000 less than I could get a '12 for in about six months.  I agree with you on the ABS, and I also wish they put tire pressure monitoring on it.
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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2011, 11:55:33 AM »


My '08 and my bud P-Beg's '10.
Taken this weekend at the ZZR FAR-II.
Lots of C-14's present,we out numbered the original ZZR's and the ZX-14's.
I showed'em how to shred RoadSmarts too!




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Offline stevewfl

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2011, 11:57:04 AM »
Quote from: jjsC6 on October 16, 2011, 11:53:44 AM
I'm still trying to decide whether to buy one or not, and whether to buy a 2011 or 2012.  All I can do is guess, but I"m thinking a 2011 can be bought right now for about $3,000 less than I could get a '12 for in about six months.  I agree with you on the ABS, and I also wish they put tire pressure monitoring on it.

With the ZX14 changes for the '12 I suggest take the splurge over the '11
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Offline jjsC6

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2011, 12:49:56 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on October 17, 2011, 11:57:04 AM
With the ZX14 changes for the '12 I suggest take the splurge over the '11

Steve, I know myself pretty well when it comes to buying vehicles.  There is a reason I've owned 57 four wheel vehicles....I like having the latest stuff.  And while I don't mean to imply that I'm independently wealthy, I am in a position that the extra $3000 or so would not change my lifestyle.  So yes, I'd probably go for the new one.

Let me know if you get a ride on one when they come out. 
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Offline jjnorc

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Re: 2012 ZX-14 seat
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2011, 02:30:53 PM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 12, 2011, 01:10:56 PM
Out of curiosity anyone have a pic of a ZX seat applied to a Concours?

Here you go..........
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