beansbaxter
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posted December 16, 2002 04:26 PM
 Edited By: beansbaxter on 16 Dec 2002 16:27
What does your ZX-12 mean to you?
Tell us all what your 12 means to you and why. Allow me to give an example...
Owning my ZX-12 has always felt like dating a high-strung, disloyal, supermodel who expects to be pampered and lavished with expensive gifts. (We'll just pretend here that I know what the supermodel dating game is like.) It takes a lot of money and effort to keep her happy, butwhen she's happy, the sex is great. Unfortunately, the few periods of great sex are separated by frequent visits to the shop for expensive maintenance or repairs. Every time she refuses to start, or just stops running half way to wherever, it's like catching her cheating on me with my mechanic.
Pro's to owning a 12:
1-12's simply kick ass.
2-Dedicated riding position eliminates posers.
Cons to owning a 12:
1-Expensive membership.
2-"Good afternoon officer."
   
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aliveagain
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posted December 16, 2002 04:29 PM
I'm afraid to answer and put on the site with high school analogies!
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RAC4IT
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posted December 16, 2002 04:31 PM
As with any motorcycle or car; nothing. I would sell it if the price is right 
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beansbaxter
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posted December 16, 2002 04:34 PM
Do you say "nothing" because its green?
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posted December 16, 2002 05:15 PM
yep never liked the color either 
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posted December 16, 2002 06:13 PM
My 12 means an adrenaline rush waiting to happen. Also the fastest way to make those annoying trips to the store for one item that you forgot. It's a pretty good conversation piece too.
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vozizm
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posted December 16, 2002 06:28 PM
Edited By: vozizm on 17 Dec 2002 05:23
i love her!!...lol..lol...lol...
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bigju
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posted December 16, 2002 07:25 PM
My 12, it means women fawn over me when I ride it. It means many men with lesser bikes hate me. (Shit half my co-workers). My only regret is that I never got to see what the women that actually got on it looked like from behind. Yes it is an expensive habit, and yes for the right price it would be sold.
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TurboBlew
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posted December 16, 2002 07:44 PM
I like bikes and the 12 felt "right" to me the first time I rode one.
As far as spiritual meaning....uh nothing except a sanity keeper.
I used to frequent bars & clubs when I was younger. It wouldnt be hard to drop $100/ night on drinks (even being friends with the bartenders)
Decided Id rather "keep" my money going into toys. Been a fun 10yrs so far...hehe 
Cars are moderately interesting to me. Bikes are always faster.
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ZHooligan
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posted December 16, 2002 09:10 PM
My 12 is something fun. It represents time, patience (for a guy without any), and it is a kick ass machine. It is also an irritation as I work on perfecting it. Especially the frigging mapping (now comes the learning curve for the Yosh Box) It is for sale like all cars, bikes etc. for the right price.
I have to admit the next project might be a Titan or sme kind of badass Harley type bike or a Hooligan / naked bike with 175 or more hp.
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beansbaxter
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posted December 16, 2002 11:40 PM
What is a Titan?
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deathpulse
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posted December 16, 2002 11:41 PM
My '12 represents all that is me!!
SPEED
POWER
In your FACE
INSANITY!!!!
yet - subdued when necessary and civil - Sorta!
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frEEk
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posted December 17, 2002 12:02 AM
a certain sense of minimalistic freedom; the chance to road trip in a state that feels almost as natural as walking or on horseback (as opposed to taking the kitchiin sink w u in the car)
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worm~hole
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posted December 17, 2002 12:30 AM
quote:
What is a Titan?
...an aftermarket Harley-type bar-hoppin' clone
...oh yeah, big balls for jumpin' on that Rune in Seattle...you're a sick man....
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worm~hole
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posted December 17, 2002 01:46 AM
...it means my right hand has another...uh...thing....to....uh....grip...that makes me a happy camper
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DaveInDaytona
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posted December 17, 2002 07:47 AM
quote:
...an aftermarket BANKRUPT Harley-type bar-hoppin' clone
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ddpete3
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posted December 17, 2002 03:02 PM
Freedom. The freedom to escape from all reality except for the physics needed to keep my two tires on the road.
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ZHooligan
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posted December 17, 2002 08:00 PM
Of course they are bankrupt. $50,000 harleys are hard to sell. I can't pick up a $50,000 Titan for about $10,000 at the moment. And unlike a lot of people I can have a good time riding lots of different machines.
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DaveInDaytona
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posted December 17, 2002 08:35 PM
Don't take that bankrupt statement wrong ZH, I'd like a Titan too, and a KX, and a ......
I thought the bar bike market would have dried up a long time ago but some are still going, it's just starting to slow down now. I think if it wasn't for Discovery Channel JJ would be selling used cars about now. Instead he's making a good living at it. At least his bikes are true "customs".
10K for a Titan32 ? better go get it.
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posted December 17, 2002 10:29 PM
Life before my 12 found me wishing for a bike that would provide more power than I could ever need, any place, any time, and everytime I wanted it. Life after my 12 is enjoying trying to improve on perfection Yes, for the right price I would sell, and start all over with another 12.
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zx12richard
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posted December 17, 2002 10:40 PM
It means I can pass almost anybody I want to thanxx to NOS..... Bahahahaha
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worm~hole
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posted December 18, 2002 03:26 AM
quote:
Freedom. The freedom to escape from all reality except for the physics needed to keep my two tires on the road.
...ok, Confucius....
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ddpete3
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posted December 18, 2002 07:20 AM
quote:
quote:
Freedom. The freedom to escape from all reality except for the physics needed to keep my two tires on the road.
...ok, Confucius....
I forgot reallly really really fast freedom.
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beansbaxter
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posted December 29, 2002 04:04 AM
more takers, err posters, please
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posted December 29, 2002 05:59 AM
I always thought it was about riding the baddest, meanest, fastest mutha-phkas on the road? When your cruising down the freeway, it's like driving a supercharged Ferrari in a "sea" of golf-carts!...that feeling of invincibility, ya know what I mean?
Then there's the normal reasons, best looking, best feeling (acceleration wise), best collectable that I could afford (last of the unrestricted bikes), most admired at the bike haunts (poser value), etc., etc., etc.
I love it; & I, like others, would not sell it unless the price was right...
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