TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 07:59 AM
A few more observations. The seat although at first seemed just OK, is either breaking in or my butt is breaking in, but the length of time I can sit on it is getting longer. I think the foam they used is almost perfect. It seems to angle forward (higher in rear part of the seat) and it would be better IMO to be a bit more level. And it needs a better quality seat cover, maybe Second Look will come out with one.
The vibrations are slowly going away and the point where you notice them is climbing higher on the tach. The problem is that is engine breaks in slowly, you seldom work it hard and the RPMs are so low most of the time. I have never ridden a bike that is so smooth.
I love the bags, absolutely effortless to put stuff in them. Which allows me to commute almost as easily as a car, other than having to take my helmet and jacket on and off. But putting them into the bags is a cake walk.
The KPASS system is one of the best things to ever happen to a motorcycle. No fiddling with keys unless you need to unlock something and then instead of turning it off (one click ti the left) you turn it to FSS (Fuel, Seat, Saddlebags. one click the right and the key will come out and turn the bike off). I have the same type of system on my C6 vette, but there is a key just dangling on the fob(for emergencies you can get in the car thru the rear hatch) The Kawasaki system leaves the key in the switch (the vette just has a rocker switch) for you to use when you need it. Also there is a hidden key inside the fob. Really good implementation.
It would be better if this thing had compression damping adjustments.
So far this is the most well rounded bike I have ever ridden. There are few compromises.
  
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Stalwart
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posted August 07, 2007 09:33 AM
This is KILLING me, it sounds SOOOOOOO nice! I just wish I knew the boss (my wife) would be more comfortable on the seat and I'd go buy one right now. Thanks for all the input! 
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TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 11:05 AM
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This is KILLING me, it sounds SOOOOOOO nice! I just wish I knew the boss (my wife) would be more comfortable on the seat and I'd go buy one right now. Thanks for all the input!
I am glad I got it early and still will be able to enjoy the summer and fall riding. I have given a few people rides on the bike and to a person they all said it is very roomy and cumfy, and they loved the hand holds, it makes them feel secure. Also the leg position is fine.
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Stalwart
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posted August 07, 2007 12:32 PM
Thanks Ted, is it less cramped than the ZX14? My wife is only 5' 3" but finds the 14 to be a bit cramped but if she'll have more room I think I can just go buy one, even if she over in "LimeyVille".
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TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 01:04 PM
It is a totally different seating arrangement from the ZX14, from what I can see there is a ton more room, front to rear, more legroom, more butt room, and those handles. Just sit on one (on the center stand) and move back to the passenger seat, It is nice back there.
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Stalwart
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posted August 07, 2007 04:18 PM
CRAP, I just rode one and I LOVE it! They wouldn't give me squat for my 850 mile ZX 14 with $2000 + of goodies so I'll just sell the ZX14 first and then beat them up with a cash offer.
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TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 06:35 PM
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CRAP, I just rode one and I LOVE it! They wouldn't give me squat for my 850 mile ZX 14 with $2000 + of goodies so I'll just sell the ZX14 first and then beat them up with a cash offer.
Now you see what we are raving about. And the more you ride one the more you appriciate it. Too bad you have to sell the 14. 
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posted August 07, 2007 06:46 PM
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Too bad you have to sell the 14.
Because of my advanced age, the 14's riding position was playing havoc with my wrists even with the helibars installed. At higher speeds it was fine but with the traffic here at MicroShaft Central, my wrists just weren't up to the task. Sucks getting old 
Thanks for the reviews Ted and Fishie
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TedG
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posted August 07, 2007 06:53 PM
Well for sure your wrist will appreciate it. I understand the getting old shit. But this bike has really put the joy of riding back in me. The thing will perform big time with all the comfort one can stand. But the thing that stands out is the smoothness.
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