madman12
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posted February 19, 2002 06:01 PM
how does the 02 zx12 ride
i picked up my new 12 on 2/16,but my friend rode it to my house. i just had shoulder surgery in 1/02 and i'm not quite where i need to be to ride.
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22348bCVC
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posted February 20, 2002 12:06 AM
 Edited By: 22348bCVC on 20 Feb 2002 00:06
...if ya' lived closer, I'd be happy to break it in for you (the 2000 break-in method) so that when you heal properly, you'll be all set to ride it the way it supposed to be ridden...just GO! 
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madman12
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posted February 20, 2002 05:46 PM
hey man! i appreciate the offer,but its supposed to be 62 degrees on thursday so i'm going to take it out for a ride. according to the owners manual+the sticker on the tach, theres only a 1000mi break-in required on the 02. what's the deal? is it 1 or 2000? other people say break it in the way you're going to ride it. is the break in really necessary or is it just to give the rider a little time to get used to the bike?
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laidover
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posted February 20, 2002 09:01 PM
I picked up my new '02 five days ago and I can honestly say that the handling is excellent, very little difference between this bike and my '00 9r. The ride is extremly comfortable and there is absolutely no engine vibration in the bars. The best of both worlds, great handling and insane power!!!
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KawRider
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posted February 21, 2002 09:13 AM
Break-In Technique
Here we go with another break-in thread.
My tag line says it all.
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Tim
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Ninjaman12R
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as a Deal's Gap tour guide.
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posted February 21, 2002 09:30 AM
Fuck Breakin it in.............
Ride the MF like you're gonna ride it. If it's worth a fuck it'll hold up, if not, atleast it will scatter while it's under warranty.  I went by the letter on the break in for almost 200 miles, then said to hell with this shit. It's been rev limiter city ever since. 
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madman12
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posted February 22, 2002 04:43 PM
thanks for the responses. on 2/21 i decided to ride despite what the doc said about my shoulder.i agree w you laidover. it can hold any line you want and it is vibration free and has awesome power. by the end of this year i should probably have a big-bore kit,cams and head work.i'm shooting for 210-215 hp at the rear,and according to some dyno sheets i've seen,that's very possible w/the 1270 kit
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laidover
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posted February 22, 2002 06:52 PM
Madman, there is something that was brought to my attention yesterday and I think you may be interested. Above the front blinkers and behind the ram air intake there exists, as I'm sure you are aware, a plain naked spot. I have been told that the new Pontiac Trans Am has a ram air decal that will fit perfectly. I'm going to order a charcoal colored one for the red '02. I'll let you know how it looks.
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ROCKET J
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posted February 23, 2002 12:03 AM
Glue gone = lens gone
The most important thing about the break-in sticker is to get it off of the tach. Quick. That glue sucks. Follow the break-in to the letter.
Rocket
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