![]() |
Kawasaki ZX-14, 06-07
|
|
stock photo - not actual zx14 stacks
Factory Pro Dyno Centers VEL-K96-2525 $249.95 |
![]() Billet ZX14 Velocity Stacks Patented Quick change, clampless high velocity design!
We chose to offer 2 different sets of lengths for the 14.
The "Midrange" stacks are my choice for
any street and most track use.
"HIGH RPM" Version stacks The stacks are well made and come in 15 mm (race) and 25 mm (street) lengths. They seal to the airbox better than the stock stacks. The straight part of these stacks that seals in the air box are rubber with aluminum bell mouths. The match to the throttle bodies and the aluminum bell mouths is perfect with no power robbing ridges. I purchased the street length stacks after testing because that is where I do most of my riding. If I was primarily a drag racer I would install the shorter 15 mm stacks because most of the benefit is in the 9,000 to 11,000 RPM range with the shorter stack length. After the first 100 feet you are in this range all the time anyway. johns |
|
Midrange V Stack Test results
This ZX-14: GREEN RED +4 hp at 4000 Suggest using a Teka 4usb Realtime Fuel Injection Module for final tuning - Call 800 869-0497 to order a Teka 4 usb.
|
Midrange V Stack Test results Our testing was done with: stock camshafts, stock pistons and stock valves and cylinder head and a stock exhaust system.
|
|
HI RPM / Topend style V Stack Test results
GREEN BLUE +2 hp at 4000 Suggest using a Teka 4usb Realtime Fuel Injection Module for final tuning - Call 800 869-0497 to order a Teka 4 usb. VEL-K96-1515 $249.95
|
HI RPM / Topend style V Stack Test results
|
|
Transmission Shift Improvement |
|
|
SHFT-EVO-K96-KT $199.95 USD |
Factory Pro's famous SHIFT STAR kit Marc's Choice. Make shifting MUCH
quicker and virtually eliminate missed shifts. The Shift STAR makes
shifting even quicker and even easier than the below "Pro Kit". You must remove
the clutch assembly to install. Needs 1/2" impact wrench and 30mm
socket. Thanks to Travis Fowler in Las Vegas for the use of his bike - He's got the smoothest, quickest shifting 14 in the world! |
|
Ignition Components |
|
| |
|
|
BMC Air Filters |
|
|
Will add ~1hp at high rpm when properly jetted
and will "clean up" low-end richness when fully warmed upon stock carbureted
bike otherwise. Suggest cleanable BMC air filter system (avail. direct from Factory Pro) for more power - click here / there for more informatio |
|
Shift STAR Installation pics
ZX14
(Thanks to Travis Fowler)
NOTE!!
These are ROUGH and GENERAL and abbreviated clues - and NOT to be used without a
genuine Kawasaki Service manual for proper assembly.
Tools, Partial list
5mm allen wrench
1/2" air or electric impact wrench
30mm 1/2" drive socket ( 1 3/16" in a pinch)
external circlip pliers (small / medium size)
Pliers, needle nose and regular
![]() Remove clutch cover. Only a few drops of oil will come out. |
![]() Now, you can see the outer clutch plate, with the 5 clutch spring mounting screws (pink, today) |
![]() Remove the clutch spring bolts. |
![]() After removing the 5 clutch spring screws, gently pull away the outer plate. Some clutch plates will probably stick to the outer, but that's ok. |
![]() This is a radial "Torrington" bearing on the "mushroom" shaped "clutch throwout button. Note: There is a "thrust" washer still stuck on the inside of the outer clutch plate. Remove the 30mm / 1 3/16" nut from the clutch shaft. Use a 1/2" air or electric impact wrench. Remove the "Belleview" washer and flat plate washer and the rest of the clutch plates (fiber and steel). |
![]() Here's a view of the clutch basket. Hmmm...... just pull it out... Hey! It hits the cases and I can't!! |
![]() Here's where it hits - just below this screw hole. |
![]() Trick: Insert a 4mm screw into this clutch collar - leave the head exposed. |
![]() Now, grab the head of the screw and pull the collar out - Then, gently remove the bearing, too. |
![]() Now you have enough space to move the clutch basket to the left and that makes enough room for the big primary gear to clear the engine case. |
![]() Success! Plenty of room to work with. LAY A SHOP RAG AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AREA to prevent screws,
arms, collars from falling into the crankcase. Now - go to the left side of the bike....... |
![]()
Now, remove the 10mm headed bolt from the shift lever Then - With circlip pliers, remove the shift shaft retaining circlip and plate washer and don't loose them. |
![]() Slide the shift shaft out. |
![]() Remove the detent arm pivot bolt. (this bike had a Shift STAR kit previously installed, so we will just pretend that we are removing the stock grey shift star and "non-bearinged" detent arm....) |
![]() Here's the detent arm removed. The stock shift spring probably has pink paint on it. |
![]() Remove the stock grey star. Use a 5mm allen wrench. |
![]() Stock grey shift star removed. |
![]() Install the new gold plated Factory Pro STAR. Use a bit of loctite on the screw. 6-8 ftlbs torque. |
![]() Hand assemble the new Factory Pro Detent Arm and the new Factory Pro performance spring. Make sure you re-use the stock spacer collar. |
![]() Ahh! All assembled and happy. It takes a few minutes to get the detent arm lined up and
tightened. Make sure you don't bind and bend the arm when
installing. Use a drop of loctite type threadlocker on the screw. |
![]() Slide in the shift shaft. |
![]() Replace the shift shaft plate washer and circlip. Replace the shift lever and bolt. Check the shifting - between 1st and neutral and make sure that things look right and feel OK. It's a Kawasaki so you can't shift to 2nd unless the bike is rolling. |
![]() Basket on - Make sure to rough align it with the oil pump gear (behind primary gear, lower right, 5 o'clock position) |
.![]() Slide in the clutch shaft bearing and spacer collar (the one with the 4mm screw holes). Wiggle the basket a bit and it will get "1/2" aligned and in somewhat... Don't force it. |
![]() The 14 has a "split" primary gear and you have 1/2 of it aligned.
|
![]() Slide the inner clutch hub in. |
![]() Install the: 1. Thick flat washer 2. Domed "Belleville" lock washer (domed inner surface to the outside, towards you) 3. 30mm nut to hold it all together. 30mm nut torque: 100 ft-lb or 135 nm (thanks Kyrre Høydahl, Norway for the torque specs) 4. Install "clutch pusher", Torrington bearing and thrust washer (still in the inner clutch hub?) 5. Replace clutch plates: 6. then a steel, then alternate fiber and steel till the last fiber and it's outer tangs are lined up to the "short, alternate outer groove". See below picture. |
![]() Install the outer clutch hub plate. Install the clutch springs and bolts. |
![]() Done! (note: this is the original disassembly picture - Use hand tools to tighten up the cover screws - NOT an impact wrench!) |
Project bike: Travis Fowler / Las Vegas
R&D Race Head Gasket
Done
R&D Megacycle Drop-in Intake Cam (uses stock valve springs)
Done
Remove TB Secondaries
Done
R&D and manufacture Shift STAR Kit
(done, see above to purchase)
![]() Gold Shift STAR |
![]() Megacycle prototype Drop-in intake cam |
![]() Megacycle prototype Drop-in intake cam - the red is Redline Assembly lube |
![]() Megacycle prototype Drop-in intake cam |
|
My bible |
|
||||
![]() |
Factory Pro / AMA Summertime Special! Book a sightseeing flight over the Wine Country or a Kamikaze aerobatic flight or a biplane flight over Infineon Raceway, the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay for one or two during the month of February and March and get a free souvenir t shirt! 707 938 2444 Northern California's most unforgettable flying experience. No experience required. Open weekends! |
|||
![]() Artisan Crafted Fine Cheeses – Since 1865 Specializing in Handmade Brie & CamembertMarin French Cheese Co., also known as The Cheese Factory and Rouge et Noir is not just the oldest cheese manufacturer in the country, but a vacationers and day trippers destination as well as a unique part of American History. Located north of San Francisco, east of Napa County, west of Pt. Reyes and Olema and south of Sonoma County, Marin French has produced hand crafted Artisan soft ripened cheese since 1865. Rouge et Noir cheeses are similar to French and European varieties but reflect the characteristics of Northern California, producing it's own regional style. |
||||