Other than insurance (I already have a request in to my agent for what the change would be), give me a reason why I should not replace my perfectly running and well modified (for me) 2006 Sprint 1050 ABS with 18,500 miles with a 2008 ZX-14 with 3000 miles?

I'm ready to actually push the sale of the Sprint, dropping the price and selling the extra parts separately, or trading it in for this ZX-14.

I loved the Busa I rode for 2 days, I love my buddys' K1300S (lot's of seat time on both), and really enjoyed the refined feel of the ZX-14 I rode (although it was in the rain). Ergos were also fine, altho the one I'm looking at already has bar risers installed (otherwise stock).

I love my Sprint, but new bikeitis strikes and I've never had a superbike, despite a serious love (and awe) of the effortless power these bikes have. While I've never really pushed the K1300 or ZX-14 I've ridden, I did push the Busa in some high and slow speed turns, and the handling doesn't seem all that far off the Sprint with stock suspension (from what I can remember). The ZX-14 suspension is fully adjustable like the Busa.

Any reason I shouldn't do this? It would be for my 46 mile highway/tollway commute, trips back and forth from Chicago to Michigan (200 miles each way, 7-10 trips a summer), other touring and dedicated day rides. I live in Illinois. I'll still have my 2003 Tuono.  Give me any subjective or objective reason I should keep the Sprint, no matter how ridiculous. I'm thinking ride over to the shop with my title in hand and some cash and make them an offer for trade.

THanks,

- Dan

Bring cash to Clays (although I'm not sure how I'd get home...). Or maybe we swap the Sprint for the S3 for a couple weeks and then you decide what you're willing to pay, hmmm?

Like it? Buy it.

Was that OK?

Eat more cat 2014

The only value I can add, is that Kevin Stevens owned both a ZX-14 and a K1300S.  Comparing these two bikes was a common discussion between us.

While talking about it one day, he openly lamented to me that selling his ZX-14 was a mistake.

He sold it for an S1000RR (in 2009?).  Then sold that for the K1300S in late 2012.  The K1300S was in a horse-race with a new ZX-14 at the time.  The only thing that stopped him is that the "old" ZX-14 is no longer made, and instead the ZX-14R is the replacement.  He felt the differences of the "R" might mess with the otherwise perfect bike that is/was the older non-R bike.  That, and he just wanted to give the K13 a go.

...I can be at your place in 20 minuets.

Oh my, Ed is going to dance for/with you.   

You're asking a forum full of enablers to talk you out of a bike??

 

Good point, but if there's a hater out there with intimate knowledge of the bike, I'd like to hear what he says before saying goodbye to the Sprint - perfectly sorted and suited to my needs, less bad night lighting....

Should be hearing from insurance agent tonight. Emailed me earlier asking how many cc's...


- Dan

So the insurance agent says... When I renew as of August 1, if I replace the Sprint with the ZX14, it is basically double the Sprint...

Renwal Term
366.00  Sprint 
170.00  Tuono
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536.00  Total   
 
Renewal With Kawasaki
720.00  Kawasaki 
246.00 Tuono
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966.00  Total
 
When replacing the Sprint with the Kawasaki the Tuono increases. I called Progressive to ask why, they explained that the Kawasaki is a performance vehicle so the assumption is that you would drive the Kawasaki less and the Tuono more which then increases that rate. I only quoted with Progressive, but  I'll shop around tomorrow and see what we can do for you.

$430 extra a year? Let's see what else she can find when she shops. Do these numbers seem out of line?

- Dan

It's about what I expected to hear.