posted February 13, 2004 10:08 AM
Edited By: extremelean on 13 Feb 2004 10:08
PEOPLE in California...... How many of you have your moyorcycle license and plan on buying or already have a deposit on a ZX10R?
And how long have you been riding?
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posted February 13, 2004 10:35 AM
...licensed since 1975...want to buy...no deposit...riding since 1975...first bike: brand spanking new 1975 Z1-B...the blue one...shoulda' never sold it to get my second bike...new KZ900 LTD...idiot me....
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posted February 13, 2004 11:23 AM
...I need to ride a 6 to see if the 10 will even fit me for even the local rides, never mind going up to Dino's or Ozzy's or fish&pk's...maybe the aftermarket will have some alternative handlebar and foot control 'relocators' for us tallish/heavyish riders ...maybe T&H riders just need the ergos of the 12R in a lighter package...
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posted February 13, 2004 11:34 AM
i dont think i test ride on the 6 will be much of an indication of the suitability of the 10 wormy. they fit very differently. 10 defintiely has a better seat and ergo's, at least for me.
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posted February 13, 2004 11:54 AM
...you're prolly right, frEEK...I just need to try one out before I actually buy...also, the ref to fish&pk includes you, my friend...just had a brain-fart ____________ “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
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posted February 13, 2004 03:29 PM
Riding since 91' and have been looking for somthing more formidable than my 12R for track days. The 10R looks like a hell of a choice.
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Been riding 25 years, 23 on the street, and had two Kawasakis. Member of the GTOC.
I sat on the bike, and I don't know... I love the ergos and feel of the 6RR, I don't care for the 10R's tank pressure on my inside thigh... I think I have to ride the bike.
Can you arrange that for me? Seriously, I can't get to Daytona, and I'd love to ride before buying - do you know where else Kawi will demo this year?
Oh, and though I don't live in Cali, Diego is 48 minutes and $90 away by Southwest Airlines (and 5 hours on a bike), so I might consider a Cali dealer; depends on why you're asking, I guess.
posted February 13, 2004 07:22 PM
I got underwear older than that!...........................hold on that's a secret....hehehehehehehe
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posted February 13, 2004 07:24 PM
I gotta admit, I cut my milkteeth on two stroke suzukis...GT250, 380...Then my first bike I bought was a GS1000... In '79, that was one of the best bikes you could buy...
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posted February 13, 2004 07:59 PM
Suzuki GT 185,380,550, Got smart all of a sudden 74 Z1900 (brownish color) Totally hooked me on Kaws and why street bikes live on this planet!!! 30 years later still giddy about a ZX 10 R project bike!
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posted February 13, 2004 09:06 PM
...my very first ride...no lessons...just a transference of throttle, clutch, and brake control technique from cage to bike...almost lost it going hot into a decreasing radius...on an Avenger!...been a Kawasaki fan ever since...hoooyah!
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posted February 14, 2004 12:10 AM
I'm originally from southern calif. but now I'm in the cold midwest. Does that count?? I've been riding since 1976 when I had my 1st bike at the young age of 16: a brand new KH400 three cylinder two stroke. What a bike to learn on. Sure does bring back memories (and not all of them good)
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posted February 14, 2004 12:48 AM
Edited By: redelk on 14 Feb 2004 00:48
My first bike
Anyone care to guess who made it and what year?
No fair using the link to backtrack.
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posted February 14, 2004 07:08 AM
Looks like a circa 1968 or 69 Bridgestone trail 100. Which compared to my first bike; a 1967 Kawasaki 85 J1TL, was a big and powerful machine. BTW I always thought the Hurricane 175 was a real looker too. I guess this kind of dates me as well.
posted February 14, 2004 08:22 AM
I think Ed K has it about right. My first bike was a Bushwacker. Any one know what that is? The first bike I ever sold as a salesman was a G3TR. I still remember the customers name. Gee, I hope this doesn't date me.... Hmmm. I am sure it wasn't that long ago.
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