New 2014 Ninja 1000 ABS

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2014

Put a deposit down on a new 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS in Candy Cascade Blue. Will be picking her up in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #21 · May 19, 2014

The ZZR was a great bike and still is in my opinion. The Ninja 1000 has a very smooth power band and lots of torque. When you twist the throttle she takes off like a missile. I was able to try out the traction control in all 3 modes and both power modes yesterday. Got in some dry and wet riding at Deals Gap yesterday after I had returned from Mountain Motorsports in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #22 · May 19, 2014

Just ordered a new RAM Stem Base mount for my GPS, PIAA Extreme White H7 Bulbs, Givi PLX V35 side cases, Tech Spec Grip Pad for the tank sides which was $64.95 on eBay. Made them an offer for $54.95 and they excepted it. Saved $10.00. Ordered an MRA Double bubble windscreen, SW-MOTECH Quick Lock Side Case Rack System and a Stainless Steel R&G radiator guard from Twisted Throttle. com

REast

· #23 · May 19, 2014

Good to see your happy with it. And wasting no time on mods ha.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #24 · May 19, 2014

Spent around $1300.00 today on stuff. The majority of that was for luggage.

ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #25 · Jun 2, 2014

The SW-Motech racks use the same mounting points for the Ninja 1000 11-14 model years. They mount using the supplied hardware using the passenger grab handle bolts, the points on both sides of the bike where the exhaust bolts to the passenger foot pegs and the supplied bracket that relocates the rear turn signals. Picked the SW-Motech racks from twisted throttle.com for $309.99 and the Givi PLX V35 side cases from a 2nd Gear Ebay store in Alberta, Canada for $469.99 shipped. That's cheaper than the $521 to $548 price range I have found in the U.S. , Kawasaki can keep there OEM 28 liter over priced luggage that goes for $1296.00. Robbery!!! That's difference of over $500.00 that I can spend on other things for the bike. Here's a few pics, Jay

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #26 · Jun 2, 2014

more pics

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pjw1969

· #27 · Jun 2, 2014

Looking good Jay.
Looks like you are ready to go!!

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No Coast Rider

· #28 · Jun 2, 2014

Looks great, I had the same exact setup on my FZ1, I was very happy with it, all quality stuff.

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rayzzr

· #29 · Jun 2, 2014

Now get ur dam passport so we can go into Canada this fall! LOL

David and I hit two border crossings and he does not have one either, else I would have knocked off a couple of Canadian provinces this trip.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #30 · Jun 2, 2014

Applied for my passport on May 15th at the post office. Hopefully I will have it soon. Still have 4 electrical issues to complete. Powerlet cigarette lighter plug in. GPS power. Battery Tender pig tail. Heated gear pig tail. Also need to figure out how much of the bike I'm going to have to take apart to install my stainless steel R&G radiator grill and PIAA head light bulbs. Installed new R&G swing arm spools. Had to go with ones that fit a Honda CBR 600RR, due the bolts being 8 mm instead of 10mm. Took me about 3 hours on Sunday morning to install the SW-MOTECH racks. Had to take the entire rear of the bike apart and relocate the rear turn signals. The next thing that is getting replaced on the bike is the seat. The stock seat sucks! Been looking at Kawasaki gel seats
Found them for $263.95 shipped.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #31 · Jun 2, 2014

Just pulled the tr***** on the Kawasaki Gel Seats for $263.95 from superbiketoystore.com. Everyone else wanted $324.95 for the same seats. That's $263.95 for both seats. They look really nice and comfortable compared to the stock ones.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #32 · Jun 3, 2014

My Givi T443 Inner Bags for the Givi V35 Side Cases came today. Now I will be able to pack clothes and other small things in them and all of my stuff won't fall out each time I open the side cases.

I have one other problem I need to figure out. My fiberglass tent poles are to long to fit into the Givi side cases. Been researching the internet to see how others are carrying tent poles on their motorcycles.

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pjw1969

· #33 · Jun 3, 2014

Jay You may want to keep your tent bag and strap it on the bike.
I think there is a web site that make custom tent poles. They are just as long as you need but in shorter sections.

ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #34 · Jun 3, 2014

Phil do happen to know the name of the site for to tent poles?

pjw1969

· #35 · Jun 3, 2014

I goggled it and there are several. I can't tell witch one would make the type of pole you have if any. Sorry not much help.

rayzzr

· #36 · Jun 3, 2014

ZZRrocket said:
My Givi T443 Inner Bags for the Givi V35 Side Cases came today. Now I will be able to pack clothes and other small things in them and all of my stuff won't fall out each time I open the side cases.

I have one other problem I need to figure out. My fiberglass tent poles are to long to fit into the Givi side cases. Been researching the internet to see how others are carrying tent poles on their motorcycles.

David has the same issue. Strap them on the outside, they are AL and will not rust, or put them in a dry bag with the tent and rainfly...

rayzzr

· #37 · Jun 3, 2014

ZZRrocket said:
Applied for my passport on May 15th at the post office. Hopefully I will have it soon. Still have 4 electrical issues to complete. Powerlet cigarette lighter plug in. GPS power. Battery Tender pig tail. Heated gear pig tail. Also need to figure out how much of the bike I'm going to have to take apart to install my stainless steel R&G radiator grill and PIAA head light bulbs. Installed new R&G swing arm spools. Had to go with ones that fit a Honda CBR 600RR, due the bolts being 8 mm instead of 10mm. Took me about 3 hours on Sunday morning to install the SW-MOTECH racks. Had to take the entire rear of the bike apart and relocate the rear turn signals. The next thing that is getting replaced on the bike is the seat. The stock seat sucks! Been looking at Kawasaki gel seats
Found them for $263.95 shipped.

Don't forget Terry Adcox in TN that will rework the stock seat for about the same money. I used my touring seat for the NE tour this past week. 3000+ miles in 9 days. We rode 7 States on Sunday. Between Sunday and Monday I logged 1000+ miles in two days. No seat will save you with that sort of mileage, but I shudder to think what the stock seat would have felt like after that many miles....

ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #38 · Jun 9, 2014

Installed the RAM ball on the clutch clamp yesterday. Drilled a hole in the dash panel for Powerlet cigarette lighter plug. Ran the GPS wires, battery tender pig tail. Heated gear pig tail. Installed PIAA extreme white H7 bulbs. And popped on my really cool looking black Driven sprocket nuts.

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ZZRrocket

Discussion Starter · #39 · Jun 11, 2014

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PCHbreeze

· #40 · Jun 11, 2014

ZZRrocket said:
Installed the RAM ball on the clutch clamp yesterday.

What's that? And what do those sprocket nuts do (I'm guessing, weight reduction?).

And what do you do for the military? Seems like you do clean work on your bike. It seems the Ninja 1000 is an excellent sport tourer from its technical specs. I'm sure some of the Kawasaki guys are taking notes.

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