Busa vx ZX1400 Comparrison... very good

[Skywalker]

 

[Bumblebee]

I watched this a while ago...good video and echoes what Bryan ( @c10 ) has said about maintenance being harder to do on the Kawi...

 

[Skywalker]

Exactly. I've thought about owning one but its just not cool with all things considered. My son is out right now in his Great White and texted me... just was pulling/racing with a ZX14 and got beat his first time. ZX14 was running a turbo. They will run.

I watched this a while ago...good video and echoes what Bryan ( @c10 ) has said about maintenance being harder to do on the Kawi...

 

[Bumblebee]

Exactly. I've thought about owning one but its just not cool with all things considered. My son is out right now in his Great White and texted me... just was pulling/racing with a ZX14 and got beat his first time. ZX14 was running a turbo. They will run.

A lightly modified Busa against a turbo'd ZX14....no contest at all there...apples against oranges.

 

[busafan08]

I think the oil and air filter changes are not that bad to service on the 14 But I defiantly wont be changing spark plugs on it I see its a real knuckle scraper of a job

 

[Skywalker]

I had no clue the frame went up and over the engine.

I think the oil and air filter changes are not that bad to service on the 14 But I defiantly wont be changing spark plugs on it I see its a real knuckle scraper of a job

 

[Mr Brown]

12's are the same way. The airbox is in the frame, and it's all but impossible to get your hands on there.

 

[kml]

Shyte....
I don't use all the stock power in my sporty sport touring style.
I'm too old to care about bench racing bragging rights.
I'll readily trade 20 hp for Suzuki's ease of maintenance and their stout motors.
What other manufacture provides a tank prop rod in the tail? LOL

cheers
ken

 

[Bobby914]

I think the oil and air filter changes are not that bad to service on the 14 But I defiantly wont be changing spark plugs on it I see its a real knuckle scraper of a job

If you use the wrench in the tool kit I can change em just as fast as the busa.

 

[Slowstang305]

I considered both, made the right choice. BUSA IS KING

 

[Mr Brown]

If you use the wrench in the tool kit I can change em just as fast as the busa.

I call bullshit on that!

 

[Bumblebee]

I considered both, made the right choice. BUSA IS KING

Darn straight, anyone who disagrees is on the wrong forum....

 

[Bobby914]

@ Mr Brown I own both and the time difference between removing plastic and lifting tanks to removing and installing is not by very much. Ive done it.

 

[Mr Brown]

@ Mr Brown I own both and the time difference between removing plastic and lifting tanks to removing and installing is not by very much. Ive done it.

How do you get your hands between the valve cover and the frame to pull the plugs?

 

[Bobby914]

Remove the fairings and one braket on the side that holds the part of the wiring harness. its tight but not crazy tight and the spark plug wrench in the tool kit is jointd perfctly to fit right in the spark plug hole. Putting block off plates on is a whole nother story lol.

 

[busafan08]

I have not had a look yet but does the spark plug tool come on the gen2 ZX14 I read somewhere that it does not

 

[Bobby914]

I have not had a look yet but does the spark plug tool come on the gen2 ZX14 I read somewhere that it does not

not sure next time I work on my buddies bike I will check should be soon I hope.

 

[Bumblebee]

Even the guy in the video said they are a bear to work on compared to the Busa.

 

[Bobby914]

Even the guy in the video said they are a bear to work on compared to the Busa.

compared to a Busa yes it is more challenging but not so much that it is a real pain, the busa is just easier to deal with