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A couple of years ago I was looking to upgrade my 01' ZZR1100 to an 06' ZX14R....... But as I also wanted to get into track days and I couldn't justify two bikes (so I was told :roll: ), I got an 07' ZX10R. However not wanting to throw $13K worth of bike around the track, I later also ended up getting a cheap trackie ;)

Anyway, my question now is, should I keep the 10 or get the 14 ?

The reason I ask is, I found a nice 14 and I have been offered a good deal on the exchange. I'm loving the 10, but come Motogp later in the year a 3,000 klm trip, i'm going to wish I had the 14...............What do you reckon I should I do ?????????
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at your age get 14...
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Get the big barge ;) Probably more suitable mate 8)
But I want to see heaps of wheelstands & want you to use all of the tyres this time.... you will need practice anyway before going to the GP & having texta used to show others what level of kishyness you fit into, suggest some rider training with Wattie..... he be the master 8)
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Good idea... Wattie can eat :shock: the chicken strips :lol:
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You planning on doing long hauls apart from the gp? Seems exessive getting a 14 just for one trip.
If not just htfu and tough the trip out ;)
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smithy5 wrote:Good idea... Wattie can eat :shock: the chicken strips :lol:
Perfect! :lol:
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Wattie wrote:at your age get 14...
you will be old and grey one day............. just you wait...........
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Go the 14 mate - hard to beat :D

(easy for me to say - not my $$ :lol: :lol: :lol: )
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14 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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waynemorgan wrote:Go the 14 mate - hard to beat :D

(easy for me to say - not my $$ :lol: :lol: :lol: )
I've been offered a good deal.........$$ are not the issue.......

just hoping I won't regret it, if I do the deal........
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If you're gonna keep up with regular track days go the 14 :D
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Post by philbo »

airhawk :D !!! take the bike out for a good ride and think to yourself if you enjoy riding it and its worth trading for. btw i love your 10. its rare and stands out 8)
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just get a cruiser. It'll be good for your arthritis
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Keep the 10. A 14 will feel like a barge to you. The 14 is a nice bike but 3,000 km should not be an issue on the 10. Check out a temporary after market seat to ease your sore arse. Of course you could buy the 14 and keep the 10 and tow it on a trailer behind the 14, or better yet buy a Harley then you can plow the fields as well. Have yourself a pint of Jim Beam and all will be clear, especially with a beer.
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Post by Smitty »

like Oldmans...get a Harley :twisted:
but he was polite about it and didnt say HTFU.... :lol:


me..???? get the larger barge 8)
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