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Some food for thought: How many of you are going to feel "comfortable" riding your 14 after it has been re-built by techs and mechanics who most likely have never performed this extensive task on a ZX14 before? My local dealership told me that Kawasaki was going to allow them a maximum of 9.5 hours of labor for the inspection and then the frame replacement if required. That is no where near the amount of labor that will actually be required to accomplish this task. Think about the head scratching that will no doubt take place as the local shop techs are performing never before attempted tasks. AND will they take the time and have the tools to properly torque ALL of the various nuts, bolts, and fittings? Mmmmm? Also, what type of extended warranty will Kawasaki provide after this major re-build effort? Owners could have all types of problems following a re-build of this nature! Think also, about the liability that Kawasaki will be incurring following the re-build if the local shops do a less than professional job. IF the current situation with the over torqueing is such that hundreds (or more) of the over 11,000 ZX14's built in model years 06 and 07 require new frames, think about the massive delays and inconvenience to owners that will surely occur!!! And I have heard nothing from dealers or Kawasaki management about reimbursement for loss of use while your bike is in little pieces awaiting a new frame...it could be several months. I would like to see Kawasaki step up to the plate and offer fair compensation in the form of them taking your "suspect" ZX14 and giving you the blue book value off of a new Kawasaki of your choice. What will happen to your ZX if, upon tear down your frame is discovered to be damaged? I suppose that your ZX14 (in many, many little pieces and parts at this stage) will remain in many, many little pieces and parts for an extended time while the new frame is in transit. That JUST doesn't leave me with a good feeling.
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