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posted February 23, 2004 08:26 PM
Extreme, you remember christmas as a kid? The anticipation. Well, its easy when.............ah nevermind (lol)
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posted February 23, 2004 08:28 PM
Hitman, I don't think most women are trainable (LOL). Either they've got it or they don't.
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Dino
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posted February 23, 2004 08:42 PM
So,..... Exlean,......when's mine gonna' be here???? (Oregon)
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MadMike
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posted February 23, 2004 08:54 PM
so, what is the straight line like??? how does she pull...???
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hitman12
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posted February 23, 2004 09:05 PM
Like a freight train
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redelk
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posted February 23, 2004 09:05 PM
 Edited By: redelk on 24 Feb 2004 07:51
Just landed. Too tired to go into the details, but I would like to thank extremelean, KMC media relations and everyone else at KMC for the wonderful time and great memories. It was an honor to be there.
I'll post all about the trip and ride after I go home and get some rest. I will say this... a very small group of us took 5 ZX-10R for some "REAL WORLD" riding on the highways of Orange County, CA. No closed course stuff. BTW - the did have the Dunlop 218 tires.
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posted February 23, 2004 09:29 PM
Would've been nice ta know you guys were out with the new toys in the backyard here.
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1bad7
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posted February 23, 2004 11:16 PM
You know what???? I'm about to shit all over myself, I called some chick at the KHI number and she told me that the bikes wouldn't hit the shores until mid April and now you tell me that they are there. LOOK I'm in service stationed overseas, and you know how us military types can be I just might snap unless someone tells me the damn truth(LOL). Please don't play with my mind like this I don't think I can take it. I definitely agree with the kid on x-mas thing. I just want to know so that I know about how long I have to wait for it to come to the dealer and to be sent to me over here. I know what you're all saying, blah, blah, blah. Enough talking just send it to me. XL, KB, somebody you got an extra straight jacket I could borrow until the bike gets over here.
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posted February 23, 2004 11:26 PM
hmmm no ready access to a flak jacket i take it?
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frEEk
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posted February 23, 2004 11:54 PM
hey sherm, i'm amazed u actaully found a dry/sunny moment to take that pic! 
D, couldnt say anything until it was OK'd, and it was all very last minute. not to mention short.
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posted February 24, 2004 12:12 AM
Imagine: The power delivery of a 12R in the size and lightness of a 6RR...
Comparison: I 'will' my 12R into turns with some physical effort...I 'think' the 10R into turns just by looking where I want to go...it made me feel as though I acquired new-found cornering skills in my sport-riding abilities...
Ergos: Not too bad or tight for my 6'1"/230lb mass with fore/aft room to spare on the seat...I really like the seat...speedo/tach not to my liking for the street, but all you track junkies and racers could care less what I think about that...
Also: Rode the mind probing Vulcan 2000 after I rode the MeanStreak...can you say MASSIVE TORQUE?...in any gear?....I knew you could...ride the 2000 the way it was intended be ridden and all is very, very good indeed...very nice fit and finish, with steel fenders even!...and the MeanStreak is a very cool hotrod of a bike, too...very pleasing to the eye and a great runner, easy to ride...
Conclusion: I get all nipply just reliving the experience in my head...I would actually replace my 12R with a 10R, but I'm going to keep the 12R for long trips, and eventually get a 10R quick trips..I'm also in the market for a power cruiser and the Vulcan 2000 is definitely in the running for my money...its a substantial, but fortunately it 'disappears' (in more ways than one!) once you get it going...one more time: TORQUE RULES! 
A great big THANK YOU!!! to all at KMC for an opportunity of a lifetime...call me anytime
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posted February 24, 2004 12:16 AM
why didnt anyone call me? i would have ditched school for an opportunity like that....sheesh....why oh why?
dino...u have to lemme ride ur 10 when u get it?
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posted February 24, 2004 02:47 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 24 Feb 2004 03:01
Just got home (it's 2:45am!)
Wow!
Anyways.... guys... you'll have to let us all rest a bit and then put this thing into words... Kerry is right.. place your orders now. The bike is worth every penny.
Beans... sorry pal... maybe next time! nothing personal... hard to pick from over 3000 members and only a few slots to fill... Just trust our reviews.. .we gave the bikes a nice thrashing for you.
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posted February 24, 2004 04:33 AM
:insanely jealous icon:
Must bow down before the great "fish antlers"....
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posted February 24, 2004 04:39 AM
quote:
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exactly!
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MadMike
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posted February 24, 2004 05:23 AM
quote:
:insanely jealous icon:
Must bow down before the great "fish antlers"....
:big cry baby icon:
Not one dragracer in the bunch....(from shrek)Oh, Oh,, Pick me! Pick Me! Pick Me!!
Wow, guys that is SO COOL!!!! that Kawasaki, invited a group of regular guys, out for a ride!!!!!! You guys Rock!!
did anyone give it a serious launch and run it up through the gears?? man the #'s are crazy that I have been hearing! anybody. stop by a dyno??? LOL....
congrats to those who went and way cool Kawasaki!!
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posted February 24, 2004 05:39 AM
You know, I'm very happy you guys had a chance to preview the 10R and all that stuff. I would like to know that the shifting issue has been resolved. Any info is good info, so help a brotha out.
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posted February 24, 2004 07:38 AM
Hawaii has the zx10R in the showroom for sell now!
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1bad7
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posted February 24, 2004 07:52 AM
somebody else has ridden it as well and he said that he had no problems with the shifter clutch or not. I guess he was with you guys XL,KB,and the like. He's from OK and I guess he's 6'5 and 250, he said there wasn't any comfort issues either. Please say I can get mine soon.
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posted February 24, 2004 07:52 AM
I think you guys should have to make it up to us somehow. Leaving us behind and all, sheesh.
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posted February 24, 2004 08:02 AM
JB, if there was something wrong with the tranny, I guess it's fixed now. I know there were a couple in our small group that would have found one if any of the bikes had a problem.
I don't count myself in that pair, but I will say that I didn't use the clutch once for any upshifting during the whole ride and really didn't notice any glitches.
1bad7, the guy from OK was with the "paper boys". He didn't ride with us. Our Sunday ride was XL, KB, Fish, Swft and me bringing up the distant rear. At least on the 10R, that "distant rear" wasn't a "VERY distant rear". If I was on my 12R, I wouldn't even be in the same zip code.
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posted February 24, 2004 08:42 AM
Edited By: worm~hole on 24 Feb 2004 08:43
MadMike...the way I see it, even though you feel as though you're way over the front axles as compared to the 12R, it'll probably need a long arm or wheelie bars to keep the front end down it you launch it hard and with extreme prejudice...or be judicious with your stock arm launch technique...no, I didn't launch it that hard (cuz' I dunno how to wheelie or control a wheelie), but I can tell you that it'll loft the front end while you're rolling very easily if you're ham-fisted on the gas or like to wheelie...the power and acceleration is incredible, especially the hit at the top...I think HOLYKAW!!!!
...also, no tranny problems on my ride and the back-torque limiter felt seamless
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posted February 24, 2004 08:54 AM
I want some freaking pictures you guys....dammit
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posted February 24, 2004 09:02 AM
Thanks redelk, You guys are now gods. I just want to see the pics now if you don't mind. Being stationed over here we are the last to see or touch anything little lone a test ride on one, so please put up the pics and tell me I don't have too long to wait before I get mine(better yet my dealer so he can get it to me).
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posted February 24, 2004 09:08 AM
And how did you guys manage to get this gig anyway? Lucky bastages....
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