OK, OK I'll stop buying stuff now.
05-13-2007, 04:02 AM
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OK, OK I'll stop buying stuff now.
Finally got all the gear and bike. I got nervous while riding it in the dealer parking lot and had him deliver it to my house.
Kawasaki 650R
^^ She got jealous so I got her in the picture too.
ICY HOT STUNTAZ
Youtube videos of me sucking at riding inc.
Stalling trying to go up my hill. My apartment has a great hill for practicing hill starts.
Finally Got it going ( warning: nagging girlfriend)
Ok I think I got it now.
Kawasaki 650R
^^ She got jealous so I got her in the picture too.
ICY HOT STUNTAZ
Youtube videos of me sucking at riding inc.
Stalling trying to go up my hill. My apartment has a great hill for practicing hill starts.
Finally Got it going ( warning: nagging girlfriend)
Ok I think I got it now.
05-13-2007, 04:13 AM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Sheesh! Didn't you just get your 8?!
NICE pics tho! Congrats on the new bike - very nice. Just be careful out there!
(Hey, like the pic in your sig
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NICE pics tho! Congrats on the new bike - very nice. Just be careful out there!
(Hey, like the pic in your sig
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05-13-2007, 04:19 AM
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I now have all the toys I want, just time to learn how to use them properlyCheck the sig now
05-13-2007, 04:34 AM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
LOL...too funny! I was just flippin' ya stuff tho...
Remember what they say - HWDWTMTW. Next time I see you I'll tell you a story that has to do with this guy:
(We used to have a black one of these - BMW K1200LT)
Remember what they say - HWDWTMTW. Next time I see you I'll tell you a story that has to do with this guy:
(We used to have a black one of these - BMW K1200LT)
05-14-2007, 09:08 PM
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Wow, that's a great bike. I didn't know that Kawa went to a 650. I had a 96 ZX6E which i rode yearly and then a 00 ZX6R. those Ninjas are great bikes. Good luck and be safe out there
05-16-2007, 09:01 PM
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from one rider to another, a tip that will save your ***:
forget what you learned in riding school. For the first summer on your bike, don't use the rear brake. At all. Ever.
PM or post w/ any riding questions. Myself and other riders on this forum will certainly do all we can to bring you up to speed (top speed) on your new mode of transportation.
forget what you learned in riding school. For the first summer on your bike, don't use the rear brake. At all. Ever.
PM or post w/ any riding questions. Myself and other riders on this forum will certainly do all we can to bring you up to speed (top speed) on your new mode of transportation.
05-16-2007, 11:15 PM
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The 650 Ninja isn't at all the same as the ZX6R. The 650 is a parrell twin and puts down roughly 75-hp. The ZX6R (which is back to 599cc this year from 636cc) does more like 130 to the rear wheel and is an in-line 4. Two different bikes.
+1 on riding questions. I've been riding for years- if you have any questions, let me or others know. I started on a similar bike, the Suzuki SV650S.
05-17-2007, 12:20 AM
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05-17-2007, 12:47 AM
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i have been riding **** i am old. 30 years.. the skills i learned riding dirt have saved my *** on several occasions.. i just passed 200k street miles..
i would recommend a mag called motorcycle consumer news. not cheap, but lots of knowledge.
also where you live ... hypothermia. pay attention..
btw, the bike i have now is a zuki v strom 1000 you will have to look it up. it is a bit obscure.
beers
05-17-2007, 12:43 PM
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The 650 Ninja isn't at all the same as the ZX6R. The 650 is a parrell twin and puts down roughly 75-hp. The ZX6R (which is back to 599cc this year from 636cc) does more like 130 to the rear wheel and is an in-line 4. Two different bikes.
+1 on riding questions. I've been riding for years- if you have any questions, let me or others know. I started on a similar bike, the Suzuki SV650S.
+1 on riding questions. I've been riding for years- if you have any questions, let me or others know. I started on a similar bike, the Suzuki SV650S.
The 650 twin is an excellent street bike. Should be lots of fun and it's comfy enough to really enjoy. The problem with a lot of the Super sports is that they are shitty comfort wise. The 650 is a much more useful all around bike and an excellent first choice.
05-17-2007, 01:27 PM
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Uh... ZX6R more like 102-105 to the rear wheel on a good day with cold air.
The 650 twin is an excellent street bike. Should be lots of fun and it's comfy enough to really enjoy. The problem with a lot of the Super sports is that they are shitty comfort wise. The 650 is a much more useful all around bike and an excellent first choice.
The 650 twin is an excellent street bike. Should be lots of fun and it's comfy enough to really enjoy. The problem with a lot of the Super sports is that they are shitty comfort wise. The 650 is a much more useful all around bike and an excellent first choice.
Semi-upright riding position, but I can still tuck pretty good on it
Plenty of spunk for me for a while.
05-17-2007, 01:37 PM
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On an average day w/ an average rider you will be able to pull out of a turn faster than a ZX6R because of the prodigious torque of V-twins. No effort, just twist it and you win. On a ZX6R you have to pay attention and be in the right gear (like your car) if you want to demolish.
When I used to track my bike (also a V-twin) I never had to change gears. Ran it in second all day.
When I used to track my bike (also a V-twin) I never had to change gears. Ran it in second all day.
05-18-2007, 11:05 PM
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Uh... ZX6R more like 102-105 to the rear wheel on a good day with cold air.
The 650 twin is an excellent street bike. Should be lots of fun and it's comfy enough to really enjoy. The problem with a lot of the Super sports is that they are shitty comfort wise. The 650 is a much more useful all around bike and an excellent first choice.
The 650 twin is an excellent street bike. Should be lots of fun and it's comfy enough to really enjoy. The problem with a lot of the Super sports is that they are shitty comfort wise. The 650 is a much more useful all around bike and an excellent first choice.
05-19-2007, 12:46 AM
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For 2007 the ZX-6R had about 98hp at the rear wheel where the R6 had about 105. Still impressive for a 600cc engine. I had a 2002 F4i that had around 95 at the rear wheel, so they've definitely made some gains in the last 5 years.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/86385600hp.jpg
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/86385600hp.jpg
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And yes I talk like this all the time. Winston! More Cristal!
05-31-2007, 02:31 PM
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I will be at Bob Lamphere's Renton Motorcycles (also called RMC) tonight after work. (as well as probably another hundred others)
Best Happy Hour in Seattle. 1.25/pt Micro's, 1/2 appetizers. If you show up I'll spin around the streets w/ ya.
Oh, if you go there and you're looking for me I have a red Honda Superhawk, wear a red/white/black Alpinstars jacket, and am 6' and skinny, goatee.
Best Happy Hour in Seattle. 1.25/pt Micro's, 1/2 appetizers. If you show up I'll spin around the streets w/ ya.
Oh, if you go there and you're looking for me I have a red Honda Superhawk, wear a red/white/black Alpinstars jacket, and am 6' and skinny, goatee.