greg3852
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OK, you all know my story. Started with a stock 2004 Busa that quickly became too slow for me. Decided to build a 1397. Built it, had head gasket issues. Tore it apart again, added studs, put it all back together. Rode incredible. Went to get it tuned and had an oil line loosen up on the ride home. Bike is now gone.
So what's next? I think it was C10 who stated I may be better off getting a stock bike that has the speed I want and be reliable. Well thats what I plan on doing.
Over the winter I will be doing two things. I will be going to the dark side and buying a 2012-2014 ZX14R. Those years are within my price range. I'll be looking for one with a 4-2-1 exhaust and other than that mostly stock. I will do a lot of lightening on it, but that is it. I have zero plans to add any go faster parts to it. Why not? I simply can't take the stress. I need reliability as I often do 500 mile days. I enjoy that and I want the bike to get home. I've also spent about 3 yrs now waiting to finish this 1397 correctly only to have a stupid thing happen and set me back to square one. I don't need that stress. lol A 2012 ZX14R should put out over 200hp to the wheel which is more than my 1397. If I lighten it, I know it won't move out like my 1397 due to weight, but it should be relatively close. I'm looking to get one in this blue color or white.
Also I will be attempting to buy back my father's 1987 Electra Glide. I know where it is, and will attempt to get hold of the owner. I currently own 2 of my fathers old bikes, and would love to find the final remaining two. I have no idea where his 1985 Sportster is. But I will deal with that later. I really liked the Electra Glide. I was planning on buying an Ultra Classic over the winter, but I really think I'd rather have his old bike. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 65 due to cancer. If I can't get his bike, I will buy a similar one and make it look exactly the same. It was almost identical to this one for sale. And it was PURPLE too. So it'll have a little nod to the now deceased busa.
In the middle of all this, I am working on the house. I have to tear apart some rooms I built a few years ago in the garage and turn it back into a garage complete with garage door. Already took out the electric, just need to tear down the walls and put on the door.
I'm still here and plan on staying as this place is unlike anywhere else I've ever been. I'll just be commenting while riding a superior and faster bike....oooooooh I'm already talking smack.....jk
So what's next? I think it was C10 who stated I may be better off getting a stock bike that has the speed I want and be reliable. Well thats what I plan on doing.
Over the winter I will be doing two things. I will be going to the dark side and buying a 2012-2014 ZX14R. Those years are within my price range. I'll be looking for one with a 4-2-1 exhaust and other than that mostly stock. I will do a lot of lightening on it, but that is it. I have zero plans to add any go faster parts to it. Why not? I simply can't take the stress. I need reliability as I often do 500 mile days. I enjoy that and I want the bike to get home. I've also spent about 3 yrs now waiting to finish this 1397 correctly only to have a stupid thing happen and set me back to square one. I don't need that stress. lol A 2012 ZX14R should put out over 200hp to the wheel which is more than my 1397. If I lighten it, I know it won't move out like my 1397 due to weight, but it should be relatively close. I'm looking to get one in this blue color or white.
Also I will be attempting to buy back my father's 1987 Electra Glide. I know where it is, and will attempt to get hold of the owner. I currently own 2 of my fathers old bikes, and would love to find the final remaining two. I have no idea where his 1985 Sportster is. But I will deal with that later. I really liked the Electra Glide. I was planning on buying an Ultra Classic over the winter, but I really think I'd rather have his old bike. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 65 due to cancer. If I can't get his bike, I will buy a similar one and make it look exactly the same. It was almost identical to this one for sale. And it was PURPLE too. So it'll have a little nod to the now deceased busa.
In the middle of all this, I am working on the house. I have to tear apart some rooms I built a few years ago in the garage and turn it back into a garage complete with garage door. Already took out the electric, just need to tear down the walls and put on the door.
I'm still here and plan on staying as this place is unlike anywhere else I've ever been. I'll just be commenting while riding a superior and faster bike....oooooooh I'm already talking smack.....jk
it was me who mentioned ZX14R just plan your valve adjustments in the winter down time, and you will be ok. Try to find one low miles / old man owned . They are out there . Remember Mamma Kaw has some killer deals on the ZX14R left overs @ 10K otd in many places with very low interest. 4 k more for a new bike with warranty is a good deal . Also some are the limited model with Brembo brakes 
