Hannula
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posted November 17, 2006 02:21 PM
 Edited By: Hannula on 17 Nov 2006 14:24
Almost a new member (+ pictures)
Hi guys, decided to introduce myself briefly despite having a few posts in the forum already.
Anyway, I'm from Finland, 34 yrs, and got my ZZR1400ABS last may after wondering what bike to go with after a VFR '02. I must admit I got some inspiration from this forum and eventually went with the 14 and haven't had any regrets ever since. My need was to get a performance bike for cross-continental touring since that's what I do with my bike and there's not that much speed limits to worry about when doing long haul across Europe.
We run a bike club here with friends and every now and then we arrange track days, both short and long distance rides and other activity (that is, heavy drinking parties both home and abroad). Last summer it was time for a long one, more than 3000 miles around the Europe. Here's a few shots from the journey (ZX-14 related photos only, almost):
That's my missus (on the right), she's got an own bike, but it's simply too slow for this sort of riding:
Elevation is 9082 ft (Col de L'Iseran):
Elevation is 9187 ft (Cime de la Bonette, the highest paved road on Alps):
Yep, that's Monaco:
  
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smokinZX14
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posted November 17, 2006 02:24 PM
Very cool ......
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frEEk
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posted November 17, 2006 02:41 PM
what a beautiful trip. lucky guy!
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dubious
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posted November 17, 2006 03:55 PM
Nice pics!
thanks for sharing!
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posted November 17, 2006 04:15 PM
Very nice the air looks clean and fresh there. I think my So Cal lungs would go into shock there.
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zerMATT
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posted November 17, 2006 05:10 PM
So... When is ZX-14.com sponsoring a group ride to the alps?
Great pics!
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zerMATT
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posted November 17, 2006 05:10 PM
So... When is ZX-14.com sponsoring a group ride to the alps?
Great pics!
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swft
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posted November 17, 2006 05:32 PM
ha ha ha...
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posted November 17, 2006 05:33 PM
quote:
So... When is ZX-14.com sponsoring a group ride to the alps?
Great pics!
When ZX-14's can fly
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posted November 17, 2006 05:33 PM
quote:
ha ha ha...
Sponsoring...
I'm on the floor here!
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stevewfl
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posted November 17, 2006 05:35 PM
Wow, thanks for sharing the awesome pics!
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Bently
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posted November 17, 2006 07:30 PM
Those are some sweet pictures.
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The Blue MUle
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posted November 18, 2006 01:29 AM
be sure and keep the pics coming, I'm drooling thinking about the ride all over Europe and the speed limits,lol
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nabrxx
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posted November 18, 2006 11:42 AM
Damn....Great ride!!!
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fullzx12r
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posted November 18, 2006 01:40 PM
VIVE LA FRANCE 
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blueford
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posted November 18, 2006 04:45 PM
Edited By: blueford on 18 Nov 2006 16:46
How can one be, almost a new member? I can understand almost not a member, been there.
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flyboy
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posted November 19, 2006 08:25 PM
Welcome to the forum and thanks for the great pictures.
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CaptainZX14
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posted November 19, 2006 09:49 PM
Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!
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burnout
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posted November 20, 2006 12:09 PM
Very nice pics
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SoCal ZX-14 Rider
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posted November 20, 2006 05:33 PM
Great pics and beautiful city to ride around.
WELCOME to the Forum!
P.S. You can be almost new or whatever you want, good contribution, better than some.
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