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Own a Gen1, just bought a 2024 ZX-14R. Brakes, they're good. Have the Brembos on the new 14R and the whole setup is no better than the Gen1. Have kevlar lines on my Gen1 and steel braided Galfers on m y 08 Hayabusa---it makes no palpable difference. The master cylinder is what makes the real difference. Personally though, I think the brakes are good on the 14, whatever year you buy. I mean, it will lock the front tire at 60-70 mph without a whole lot of travel in the lever. How much better do you want? I'll agree, could be better for sport riding but not bad as is. I hear the liter bikes have been getting some incredible brakes over the last ten years. I guess Kaw decided to keep the 14R's brakes more street/touring friendly but if you ask me, the brakes are very adequate for track riding. 2) Of course the stock exhaust sucks! Every stock exhaust on every bike is horrible. I feel for the folks who own bikes where aftermarket exhausts are prohibited. I can’t hear my stock exhaust over 70 mph and it weighs a ton. Go with any aftermarket exhaust and you’ll enjoy the bike so much more. I hope you Brits can get a Brock’s over there. Spend the $2000 US and get the full race system. Utmost love to the newbies, if you don’t know, a full system exhaust is by far the best investment in enjoying your new bike. Slip ons are ok but you might as well replace the whole exhaust for the marginal difference in price and enjoy the additional weight loss. Realistically, you’re not going to notice the extra 9 hp you get with a race header but if it’s another 5-700 dollars, why not have it? 3) Cargo space under the seat. Yeah, you’d expect more but it’s probably because of the size the bike that they had little room to spare for storage space. If you’re into storage space, the passenger seat could be modded to open up a good amount of space under the seat cowl. I’d use that for a nitrous setup but do what you want with it. The Hayabusa is the same, very little space under the saddle. 4) Multifunction meter- yeah, would have been nice to add some color but i would rather they make it more visible in all light situations regardless of what color it was. Works fine, could have been better. Agree the analog clocks are best. Gotta say, the white faces on the Gen1 are easier to read at a glance. They had that figured out 70 years ago with jet fighter gauges. Black with reversed type looks a little more sheik even if less functional.

Maybe that’s a blessing in disguise Good job you weren’t following the jalopy if you had got on the track Great video 👍

Thanks for posting this vid. I just received my Puig windscreen for my ER5 and can’t make head nor tail out of the instructions! 😅 so your vid will really help me get this installed as I’m not all that handy when it comes to stuff like this 👍🏼

The black hooks are for luggage. You can put bungee ties for a bag etc

Do you have a link to the exhaust?

Hi, i got myself an Er-5, and found out some issues after couple weeks and was wondering if you had any ideas about them since you seem to know this bike really well. Firstly, the steering feels light and handlebars start to wobble if i let go of them. Does the er-5 have issues with the steering head bearing wearing out or could it just be that it needs to be tightened? Wheels are not the issues since i had new ones just put on. Secondly, sometimes when the bike is cold and i try to start it, it feels like it cranks a little then stops. Then i have to let go of the starter button and try couple of times before it starts. Battery and voltage is good, thats all ive checked. Thanks and sorry if it's weird asking in old youtube videos for mechanical assistance :D

Muito bom 😃👍

I cleaned my front sprocket, went back to the bee wax lube, cnc air filter, and a huge heads up, unlike my busa, my zx 14 is a tuning disaster. I’m highly likely going back to stock because the yoshi 4-2-1. It is awful.

Checking one out tomorrow, perfect timining for this video.

Mines 2014; I bought in 2016 New Old Stock. Somethings up there. My brakes are phenomenal; though, I'm not ABS. I'm not a fan of ABS in a sport sense. Cans came right off for Two Bros,CF as that was the deal I found on EBay. Losing those factory cans/Cats gave much lighter feel and better balance.

Hi all I'm using same coolant thanks to your video but i don't know what coolant is inside the bike atm and I'd like to flush it What liquid to use to perform a clean flush to prep it for a different coolant Thanks

Almost 3 years ago I was in the dealer to buy a new hayabusa but after sitting on it and seeing the price the salesman asked if I had even considered the zx14r and I said no. I’ve been a Suzuki rider since 1991. Just for the hell of it I tossed a leg over a zx14r and then checked the price. 3 days later I rode my zx14r home. Would have done it sooner but I never ride in the rain. Still love my 14 and it still scares the crud out of me.

I have a 2016 performance sport version so most of your points don’t apply. The only thing I would add is that cruise control would be nice. I’ve done the NC500 on it. Thoroughly recommended!

Great video! Thank you. I just changed all 6 lights on my 2007 ZX-14.

The only things I don’t like about my 2019 zx14r abs se is all of the people (cars and bikes) that want to try and race me and that the battery isn’t under the seat for easy replacement.

I did this both on my first zzr1400 which was a 2006 original then on my current 2016 ps. It really updated the look of both bikes especially the high beam when you flash an oncoming bike, it's that instant, quick flash, super cool lol. I'm like yourself, don't go out in the dark however, after a trip to North Wales, arrived in Dublin off the ferry and had to travel home to Belfast in, probably the worst weather ever, ie, torrential rain and dark, and the leds did a great job. Keep up the great videos. Really appreciate them

That top bolt on side fairing on my bike just spins, does not come out. The clip on the inside spins with the bolt.

Hi good video I have the bike as I not done this before please could you send me details of what you purchased is it compatible with any phone . Many thanks .Steve.

Just put er5 mirrors on my zr7 cos they're the same as I had crap ones on it and they're brilliant,I had an er5 a few years back and never had a mirror issue on that either!! Also ya can't blame the mirrors if your replacements are doing the same or similar!!

Picked one up for £900 as an emergency run around while my daily ride was in the shop for a few weeks, original plan was to use it until I got my main ride back then sell it on, but I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed it for such and old cheap bike that she's now a mod project and permenant addition to the stable.

What year is your 14R ? I have a 2018

Great video Just got my 1400 out of tge shed Stuck it in 1st gear and it won't shift back up into neutral, unless I put tge stand down , Got told it might have air in the system But this video is spot on as it does look like I might need to replace tge old cluch oil

How is parts availability on the stuff you listed? Easy to find replacement parts or will it turn into a scavenger hunt if you need any of these?

I would agree 👍

gonna check one tomorrow. going to be my first motorcycle. Cheers from Belgium

Just updated my screen for the beginning of this season. Had the double bubble, but decided to try out the Zero Gravity Touring screen. My helmet is so much quieter now that alot of the wind is diverted over my head. Feels more spacious and the lines flow nicely with my ZX14. A two thumbs up on the touring screens.

ex 500 mudguard fits er5?

Don't run direct to battery use a power from headlight that will only power when ignition is turned on, this will still drain power as always connected

Kawasaki ER5 after last lifting is really good bike. Old style speedomterer and tacho looks perfect.

I had 2 ZX 14 s , an 08 and then an 09 . Best bike I ever had , terrific fun super dramatic . Toured all over western US . Comfy stable temptress ..touring at warp speed is the best . Gave it up at age 72 , too much knee tuck . Got a Diavel, a much more demand ing bike altogether but upright riding posture is great . Current plan is a Concours . If you have the opportunity to ride one do so .

Nice work there. Your bike. Only one in that spec.

Where did u buy this?

🎉 I will miss your old er , i copied most of your er my one looks very similar but without the white stripe but exhaust indicator and other bits and bobs the same having a blast on it

I wish my ZX was as clean - have spent 3days stripping it down cleaning it since buying it - looked like it had done the Paris to Dakar. Should have looked closer.

holy balls how did you get that god damn thing off

I have a gen 1 version ZX14. In the past I've had R1's, Blades, you name it. And nothing... Nothing has ever scared me like the ZX-14 has. It's handling is amazing, it always tracks it's line and I can't even make it run wide. I have givi luggage and she's super comfortable and touring capable. But this isn't a sports bike. It's a hyper bike in a category where there are only 2. This and the slower Busa. I have a video of me doing 60-140 in 6 seconds flat, in 3rd gear! That's quicker than an 1100bhp Veyron. Kawasaki ZX14... There is simply, no substitute 🚀

Question so my coolant system won’t bleed it keeps letting bubbles out and won’t stop

Best tip I can offer regarding carrying a pillion is: DON'T.

Biggest mistakes kawasaki ever made.. #1 not using a regular wrap around perimeter frame and making the 14/R as super easy to work on as a Zx-11. / #2 not building the later Zx14R's with a H2R type supercharger system.. then drop about 50 to 75lbs off the bike.. Then the Zx14R would truely rule the world for decades to come! Then No stock production bike could get anywhere near it! ..and it would be even better in corners and comfy enough for touring. oh and add a taller but adjustable height windscreen.

So hard to just take apart, and doing spark plugs, valves makes you want to throw tools across the room! 😡😭 This thing is a nightmare to take apart, work on compared to other bikes, rumor has it... Gyno docs are trained on the Zx-14/R's!! 😂🤣

Nice video. I have a 2012 se. I went with the brocks slip ons vs a full system. Love the sound over stock! Will be adding lithium battery. Got the bulbs on the way!!!

Hi have done the plugs get the proper tool it's straight forward it's the fairings that seems tricky. 👍

I would've loved to see a full paint job done on one of these as I am planning to do so on mine next summer! Great video, you covered everything of interest. Cheers!

nice one!

wow awesome, nice big mirrors!

C&j, Salut,Wow. insane trip-:)

What happends if you pass one and fault the other? Do you have to re-do them both again? Or just the one you failed?…

I watched a few videos on this and this is the best!!

I have a 2008 ZX14 in matt black and I did the same headlight upgrade just purely for looks. I do love the Kawasaki green, really stands out! Just out of interest, how many k’s/miles do you get out of a tank? New subscriber Thanks

Thanks for the review. It was very helpful. I've been off bikes for 11 years and have just bought a ZZR14 which i will be collecting in a few days. I've had the ZZR11 and 6 before, a TL1000R and GSXR750 so glad to hear its easy to ride so i can slowly build up my confidence again.