HIGH MILEAGE 2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Makeover!!

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2024

ความคิดเห็น • 98

  • @tysoncott7402
    @tysoncott7402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    mad respect to you fella’s for checking/adjusting the valves on a ZX-14, no need to tell you thats not an easy task on that bike.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Def wasn't easy. Luis is a great tech and I'm glad I found him 🤙

    • @alejandrotobienne8220
      @alejandrotobienne8220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This why I only FK with these guys. Glad to be in Central Florida. Wish these dudes where here in Orlando

    • @nbowling10trio
      @nbowling10trio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love these old ninjas

  • @Thecleananunseenteam
    @Thecleananunseenteam 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Mine has 64 thousand miles running like new still great bikes

  • @johnnyappleseedz422
    @johnnyappleseedz422 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have a 2017 ZX-10RR and just went over 42,000 miles. Would've had closer to 60K if I wasn't down waiting on necessary parts from Japan. Some people do ride!! Always appreciate your videos.

  • @blancosal
    @blancosal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just seen your series on ZX14s and I have to say I fell in love with your working approach... You seem really sincere, no rehearsal and overall a cool, integral dude that happens to live from his passion... Had I the money, I'd trust you my Kawi blindfolded without a second thought. Greetings from Colombia!

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blancosal thank you for the good words 🙏 we try to be as real as we can be with everyone! Thanks for the feedback and support 🙌

  • @faraitheprod
    @faraitheprod 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Awesome project, love the more detailed videos on jobs you guys do.

  • @nickrider5220
    @nickrider5220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good work. Personally I'd want as much mid and high mid-range to haul the big bike out of corners, trade a little at the top for a chunk in the middle....ie 1000cc type mods not required for me at least !

  • @zzrider805
    @zzrider805 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    50k miles is barely ran in. I own an 06 with 185k km / 115k miles since 2014, but I don't thrash it, I'm 58. I do my own maintenance by the book (oil changes every 12k km / 7,5k miles). It's a 1352cc engine and by today's electronic standards is a very simple bike, it only has fuel injection. 0 problems, besides wear items. It'll run forever the way I ride it.

  • @tjteknik1
    @tjteknik1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I know of a ZX14/ZZR1400 with at least 96.000 miles on it. Still running smoothly. If you treat it properly and don't trash it around like a mental sportsbike, but more like a touring bike - it will last forvever.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've given mine more than a few reasons to blow up on me and it still keeps on trucking! It's a very impressive motor to me!

  • @theonlyredspecial
    @theonlyredspecial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    These engines are built like tanks. Mate has one with 120,000 miles on it. He services it himself twice a year with 300v oil and changes filters before he should. He has the clearances all set perfect every other year. He really looks after it. Has the cats off it. Straight through and it was remapped. Still makes 188hp at back tyre
    Some would say he babies by overservicing it but it still rides like a new bike. He doesn’t do track days but can ride it hard. Just never hits the red line and says on the road he would change around 10k if he was pushing hard. Says that’s still more than enough for the road.
    I’ve only 8,000 on mine from 2020.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are beasts for sure! Properly maintained, these things can go forever!

    • @daryllmroberts7958
      @daryllmroberts7958 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      what year????? and who did the tune????? my 06 has 14 k,,,and it fits me perfectly at 62 yrs old,5-8ish,175lbs,,,best lookin bike ever designed

  • @K-carbon
    @K-carbon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    171 with the new exhaust no tune
    180 with tune

  • @habitandoproperty2166
    @habitandoproperty2166 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My 2006 ZZR 1400 has got 19 k miles . That's it.
    Fantastic bike

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As long as you take care of it, it will last forever! 💪

    • @iantomlinson2422
      @iantomlinson2422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my 2010 has 31k on it :D

  • @tbrowning9643
    @tbrowning9643 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another great video, love all the details. Good job guys👍🏻

  • @zzrider805
    @zzrider805 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    About valve clearances check and adjustment: yes it's harder to do compared to a non monocoque frame bike, because you only have access to engine top end from the sides, but there's room to do it. Better if you take the throttles bodies off. Currently, I'm in the process of adjusting valves. My bike, a 06 Gen1, has now 185k km / 115k miles; last valve check was done roughly @ 70 k km/ 45k miles, which is 110k km / 70 k miles ago (!). After all this mileage, the bike being ridden sensibly, only 2 exhaust valves and one intake were out of spec, and not by much: exhaust spec is 0.22 ∼ 0.27 mm /0.0087 ∼ 0.0106 in.: 1 was 0,18 mm/0,007 in., the other 0,20 mm/0,008 in.; intake spec is 0,18 mm/0,007 in., 1 valve was 0,12 mm/0,005 in.
    Bottom line: if you don't thrash it, it will last a long time without the need of valve clearance adjustment
    About spark plugs (NGK CR9EIA-9): the bike's running fine. I'm going to change them just because the bike's all stripped down and it's the first time they're going to be changed under my ownership...so the same spark plugs are on the bike for also roughly @ 70 k km/ 45k miles, which is 110k km / 70 k miles ago (!)
    Bottom line: if you don't thrash it, spark plugs (NGK CR9EIA-9) will last a long time without the need of changing. As a side note, they came out pretty easily, just like they were on the bike for 12k km / 7,5 k miles...

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maintenance is absolutely key in keeping these machines running properly! Couldn't agree more 💪

  • @chaz951
    @chaz951 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good video 👍👍👍

  • @daryllmroberts7958
    @daryllmroberts7958 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    on my 2nd 1st gen zx14,,,1st was an 08,,,now a 2006 red,,14k miles,,,ape oil pump cover,,small valve cover leak,,the 08 was worse,,,i plan on a ecu flash,,,full pipe as mine has muzzy slipons,,,awesome bikes they are,,motul 7100 in it exclusively

  • @tank7358
    @tank7358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great content! Keep up the good work. I’m ver close to buying a Zx-14R, 2014 w/ 8k miles.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice congrats!

    • @Thecleananunseenteam
      @Thecleananunseenteam 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you got it and are loving the bike they are one of the best possible bikes in my opinion 🏁💯

  • @jdoubleu4613
    @jdoubleu4613 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have 120k + on 2008 same bike. PC5 full brocks exhaust since 3k mi. Many 1/8 runs with extended swing arm. 183@ RW. When first tuned. Last valve adjustment was at 60k.

  • @moisteeorteez
    @moisteeorteez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video! just bought an 08 zx14 with 15k miles. Didn't know they can run with 48k plus miles, I'm excited. where are you guys located?

  • @Onlineghost2ohm
    @Onlineghost2ohm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That OEM colour only came in’08; a great year with Atomic Silver and rare Limited Edition flat black and burgundy frame wheels and 🔥 😂

  • @joeljohnson3676
    @joeljohnson3676 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have that same bike! Same color and year with the exception that I have Two Brothers black carbon fiber slip-ons.

  • @Oj487
    @Oj487 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got 45k on my 2012 and running strong these are freakin beasts

  • @rickeyanthony6596
    @rickeyanthony6596 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Special Edition all stock with only 11,500 miles on it. The bike is still like New

  • @justinbundey2879
    @justinbundey2879 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What’s ur price for a valve adjustment on the Zx14’s

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Give us a shout at the shop! Sorry on delay. 727-256-0001

  • @killerkell113
    @killerkell113 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gen1 zx14’s are pig rich from the factory. We didn’t even have to add fuel for a 40 shot of nitrous. Never understood why they had such a rich tune from the factory.
    Valve cover gasket is notorious for leaks. Use Permatex Ultra Black when replacing it. I replace the valve cover bolt regularly if the valve cover is on & off several times.

  • @Konchs1
    @Konchs1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What would it approximately make with gen 2 cams?

    • @Onlineghost2ohm
      @Onlineghost2ohm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      10-15 whp probably, a 5mm stroker crankshaft with these cams is a lil better than Gen 2 at 210whp…120tq

  • @Onlineghost2ohm
    @Onlineghost2ohm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The valve cover gasket is a common problem (Kawasaki fixed it with a better designed part number too)…

  • @captainsensible298
    @captainsensible298 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Losing 30lbs with the old cans AND getting 180 wheel HP means 200hp at the crank, thing will be a monster, 10K rpm in ANY gear means your going quick no matter what gearing you have. 12s and 14s are all stupidly fast. Would have gone with the 200 / 50 on the back wheel rather than the 190.

  • @joehiatt1992
    @joehiatt1992 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have a 2013 with a yosh pipe & a mail order flash ,this bike runs hot compared to my 2k busa which never goes past mid way on the hottest day,tried water wetter & all that stuff but runs hot,dont know if the flash made it worst running lean

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You don't really know all in all until you get data on it. That's why I love the dyno so much. It shows us a lot of information

  • @touristguy87
    @touristguy87 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's that shiny can thing near the rear wheel
    looks like a stock exhaust. Is that true?

  • @K-carbon
    @K-carbon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Out of curiosity with vavle clearance does regular oil changes help reduce wear and tear on vavle clearance lovely bike lovely colour

    • @Channel-jy1ui
      @Channel-jy1ui 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Valve clearance is directly affected by spring pressure. Valve springs compress with every revolution of the engine so if you ride at 8000rpm, the spring is compressed the same amount of times. Ride for an hour and you just compressed your valves about a half a million times in one hour. And that’s just 8000 rpm. Ima give higher rpm’s. So over the course of a few years, depending on your riding, you can be really beating down your springs. But regularly changing your oil will help lube and cool all engine parts giving them the longest chance of surviving

    • @peterfallon173
      @peterfallon173 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not at all. On an overhead cam setup like the one used on the ZX14, the valves clearances generally get tighter as the valves repeatedly work against the valve seats on the cylinder head. Oil shouldn’t reach the valve and seat if everything is healthy.
      Not uncommon for quite a few valves to be out of spec the first scheduled check, but settle a bit after. Considering the state of the water pump, valve cover gasket and clutch fluid, I’m thinking this bike was a bit neglected and possibly never had the valves checked.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Valve clearance isn't really effected by oil. It's mainly how you ride (what gear, speed, rpms you typically ride around, how hard you are on throttle, how long of a ride you typically go on, etc).
      Race bikes need valve adjustments much more frequently than what is stated in service manual since they spend a lot of time at high rpm for extended amounts of time. So the valve train sees a lot of heat and gets the shit kicked out of it.
      Lower reving bikes that also don't see a lot of higher rpms typically can go longer between adjustments as well. Again, just varies per bike and how it's ridden 👍👍

  • @cagonelcopon1
    @cagonelcopon1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a tuned zzr1400 ‘08, I don’t know who and what has been done but trothle response, massive power from 3k, I had a crack scratched beacause oil pump failure. Replaced crankshaft from ebay, oil pump and mod cover, now is consuming 1liter of oil every 2000km. Anything to check before compression?

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @cagonelcopon1 once a motor has been cracked open it could be anything. Common things are piston (oil) rings could be bad, valve stem seals, could be that the cylinder walls weren't honed out, etc.

    • @cagonelcopon1
      @cagonelcopon1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, so I’ll make a conpression test to start.
      Thabk you so much

  • @nbowling10trio
    @nbowling10trio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I want one too😂

  • @colinnewton2908
    @colinnewton2908 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    168,000 miles on my zzr 14

  • @blink1397
    @blink1397 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did the work cost the owner? Just curious?

  • @Mario98c
    @Mario98c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A set of gen 2 cams will get you a little more power!

    • @jorgevarona1416
      @jorgevarona1416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you do the same mod?

    • @Mario98c
      @Mario98c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jorgevarona1416 Yes. You need gen 2 cams and install them with the gen 1 cam sprockets.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We actually have a set in stock that we are going to pitch to him. He wants a little more kick from it 🤙

    • @iantomlinson2422
      @iantomlinson2422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      what timing do you set on these, ive seen this mentioned before. is it std?

    • @Mario98c
      @Mario98c 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@iantomlinson2422 stock timing marks using the gen 1 cam sprockets.

  • @leadsled8961
    @leadsled8961 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you only adjust fuel ? If your valves need to be shimmed you have a problem or to many miles to be on a dyno.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, we adjust more than just fuel mapping. We adjust any and everything we can in order to smooth the power band out. Shimmimg, your valve lash is periodic maintenance, so I'm not sure why you suggest there is a problem. If you beat on the bike in the street then being on dyno is no different. In fact, I would argue argue it's easier on the bike to be on the dyno vs street since the load bearing is less on dyno vs street.

  • @aikidragonpiper71
    @aikidragonpiper71 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought the ZX14 Ninja was already 197HP stock ?

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Usually when you see online posts bragging about ho numbers they are being measured to the crank and not to the wheel. 👍👍 Also keep in mind, every dyno reads a little differently too. It's always best to compare baseline numbers to final numbers! You want to look at the difference to see your gains.

    • @aikidragonpiper71
      @aikidragonpiper71 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @provenpowercycles
      Maybe it was from the crank. It was a Kawasaki add when they first created the ZX14. Claiming 190hp to beat the then 170hp Suzuki Hayabusa.

  • @foothillfoo5761
    @foothillfoo5761 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 2008 zx10r has 96000 miles her and stock!!!

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Badass! 🤙 it's definitely possible with the right maintenance!

  • @hyperbiker613
    @hyperbiker613 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Baseline with new mods : 175?
    New mods and tune : 192?
    Wild Guess lol

  • @paulboyce8537
    @paulboyce8537 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The throttle bodies absolute waste of money with negative gain. Don't bother unless you build full a race bike for the 1/4 mile. That's all they are good for. Pretty sure there would have been fair bit left on the table because of it. Secondary I believe you gain a better result when you just flash to get them open fully and sooner.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We noticed tb assembly wasn't a huge gain at all. Thought theoretically they would be better but that's why we do these tests! 🙌

    • @killerkell113
      @killerkell113 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. What you gain in air volume, you lose in velocity.

  • @leonrossouw4891
    @leonrossouw4891 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You never even mentioned it ?

  • @dc_hoonigan7230
    @dc_hoonigan7230 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My guess 180 b4 after 197..?

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those are Gen 2 numbers! But still good guesses! 🤙

  • @markgarner3505
    @markgarner3505 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 2010 has over 122k on it. And I know there’s a 2008 around with 133k+….

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @markgarner3505 yeah that's incredible! Whenever I hear people talk about 20k miles and that being a lot, I just laugh now. It's too funny how people think that about bikes.

  • @groundhoggbullieskennels4605
    @groundhoggbullieskennels4605 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Base Number (179/181)
    Tuned (181/187)

  • @Channel-jy1ui
    @Channel-jy1ui 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I would never dyno a bike with old tires. TH-cam can show you why that’s a bad idea

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We understand. Eric has been around dynamometers for about 15 years now. There is always a risk regardless of it all. We usually go through an extensive process before we even run a bike on the dyno. 👍

  • @alejandrotobienne8220
    @alejandrotobienne8220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That bike will do 100k easily.

    • @provenpowercycles
      @provenpowercycles  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We agree! Seen one at a bike night with over 160k on odo !

  • @QuicKurtZX14R
    @QuicKurtZX14R 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    171/183

  • @darwinesternon6624
    @darwinesternon6624 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yup,,,,,it's all,,,,,,blah,,blah,,blah...

  • @scotshanley
    @scotshanley 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These bikes were good back in there day but newer liter bikes just destroy these bikes. My 2022 S1000RR was putting down 196bhp the last time I had it dynoed and it's easily 100-150 pounds lighter with a much shorter wheel base. These bikes are still fast but by today's modern standards they have gotten rather long in the tooth.
    Great job on injecting mote life into this beast and thanks for sharing the content.
    👍😉😎👍

    • @crash5811
      @crash5811 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      M1000RR did quite well keeping up down low w my 2012 ZX14R but wasnt fast enough on the top end

    • @scotshanley
      @scotshanley 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @crash5811 I find it VERY hard to believe that an M1000RR (2020 first production year 212hp and 423 pounds stock) could not only keep up with a 2012 zx14(207.9hp and 584 pounds stock) but smoke it down low and up top all day long unless the rider on the M1000RR just didn't have the balls to twist the throttle. The M1000RR has more horsepower out of the gate and weighs 161 pounds less so either there was something SERIOUSLY wrong with the M1000RR or the rider was rather light in the balls section or the third and in my opinion the third and most likely scenario is the distinct smell of 🐂💩
      Even IF your zx14 was making more horsepower then the M1000RR (and its not) its not making enough horsepower to overcome a weight difference of 161 pounds. That's the equivalent of drag racing with your fat girlfriend sitting on the back of your bike and I'm sorry but no motorcycle is ever going to be faster then a motorcycle that has more horsepower then it does while also carrying the equivalent of a second passenger in weight 🤣
      Take that 🐂💩 on down the street because we ain't buying here.
      ROFLMFBO🤣😂🤣😂
      P.S.
      My 2022 S1000RR is putting down 196bhp and 215hp at the crank and I've had it to 190mph and backed out of it because of traffic but she still had more so if you really want to get spanked mines not an M1000RR but it's close enough and it will still happily eat your zx14's lunch and I've got no problem twisting my throttle so you let me know if your ever running through Phoenix and we'll see what your 2012 zx14 will (and more importantly will not) do.
      ✌️😉😎

    • @crash5811
      @crash5811 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scotshanley 60 roll. Zx14 was flashed. Hes a fairly competent rider too. 1 of the very few (here) w the cajones to keep up when im dragging pegs thru the corners. Ive got built suspension too, high freq gold valves

    • @scotshanley
      @scotshanley 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @crash5811 🤣
      OK 👍 👌 🤦🏻‍♂️ give me a break with this stupid shit I'll bet your cbr 600 does 180 too 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @crash5811
      @crash5811 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scotshanley only 600 ive seen go that fast was pushing 7psi. And i dont work on hondas willingly.