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Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,161
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From: Obama Land
K Car
Thanks. I think it's the perfect bike for a nice 15 mile commute. It's actually a lot more fun to ride than I thought it would be.
My very first bike over 20 years ago was a Kawi 650 (from like 1978 or 79). Loved that bike.
My very first bike over 20 years ago was a Kawi 650 (from like 1978 or 79). Loved that bike.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,942
Likes: 178
From: Seattle WA
99 E320
to the 82 GPz750 and kept that for 25 yrs...then the aforementioned ZRX.
amazing how the technology has changed and improved over the years.
night v day!
eurosport: oh that's harsh. hey, this is my first big bore and i'm still getting
use to it. just starting to hang off it in the sweepers.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,470
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From: around the world
monowiper
That sounds like my first. inline 4, right? i moved up from that 6 yrs later
to the 82 GPz750 and kept that for 25 yrs...then the aforementioned ZRX.
amazing how the technology has changed and improved over the years.
night v day!
eurosport: oh that's harsh. hey, this is my first big bore and i'm still getting
use to it. just starting to hang off it in the sweepers.
to the 82 GPz750 and kept that for 25 yrs...then the aforementioned ZRX.
amazing how the technology has changed and improved over the years.
night v day!
eurosport: oh that's harsh. hey, this is my first big bore and i'm still getting
use to it. just starting to hang off it in the sweepers.
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,942
Likes: 178
From: Seattle WA
99 E320
yeah, baby !!! that's a great bike...and background. 
have sat on the rim of the crater several times, having a sandwich and
looking down at the steaming dome. it's a great hike if you ever get the
urge. great glissading opportunities on the descent when there is snow.
have sat on the rim of the crater several times, having a sandwich and
looking down at the steaming dome. it's a great hike if you ever get the
urge. great glissading opportunities on the descent when there is snow.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,161
Likes: 1
From: Obama Land
K Car
Just picked up a little bike to use for commuting to work every now and then. Nothing fast or fancy, but it is fun.
Bike manufacturer: 2009 Kawasaki
Model: Ninja 250R
Odo read: <100
Color: Red
Mods: CF Yoshimura Exhaust (slip on)
Pics: None Yet
Location: N. of Dallas
How long have you've been riding: Started riding in 1983.
Bike manufacturer: 2009 Kawasaki
Model: Ninja 250R
Odo read: <100
Color: Red
Mods: CF Yoshimura Exhaust (slip on)
Pics: None Yet
Location: N. of Dallas
How long have you've been riding: Started riding in 1983.
Bike manufacturer: 2009 Kawasaki
Model: Ninja ZX-6R
Odo read: 42
Color: Black
Mods: None Yet
Pics: None Yet
Location: N. of Dallas
How long have you've been riding: Started riding in 1983
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 123
Likes: 1
From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
2016 E250 Bluetec 2002 CL55, 2000 430CLK Cab
Well............obviously a different path from me........but then again I did turn 50 this year
The big one is for long rides with the wife on the back. Fully equipped with an audio system and Zumo 550 GPS, Cruise, Heated Hand grips, etc.....The smaller bike is a special edition FXDWG3 that was only made for one year and I ride strictly solo....it just turned 2000 miles last week!
The big one is for long rides with the wife on the back. Fully equipped with an audio system and Zumo 550 GPS, Cruise, Heated Hand grips, etc.....The smaller bike is a special edition FXDWG3 that was only made for one year and I ride strictly solo....it just turned 2000 miles last week!
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 123
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
2016 E250 Bluetec 2002 CL55, 2000 430CLK Cab
The Wide Glide is a blast to ride but you get tired in 60 - 90 minutes where I can stay on the RK for a full tank of gas.
Cheers!
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,470
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From: around the world
monowiper
my engine seized at a stop light couple weeks ago lol. looks like timing chain guide failed. poor baby will live on though, new 6k engine should be here next week for the swap
Out Of Control!!
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From: Obama Land
K Car
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,470
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From: around the world
monowiper
i haven't fully taken it apart yet, but i will i'm curious if a rod is bent too, but looks like it won't crank at all even manually.
the timing chain runs on a guide it's pretty much very hard plastic that's meant to sustain all the internal engine temps, but of course with so many miles and use, looks like it just failed and broken into pieces.
that's the initial damage, then who knows what until i take it apart.
new engine should be here tomorrow no worries
how's the black beast treating you?
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,161
Likes: 1
From: Obama Land
K Car
hmmm no warranty 50k on it
i haven't fully taken it apart yet, but i will i'm curious if a rod is bent too, but looks like it won't crank at all even manually.
the timing chain runs on a guide it's pretty much very hard plastic that's meant to sustain all the internal engine temps, but of course with so many miles and use, looks like it just failed and broken into pieces.
that's the initial damage, then who knows what until i take it apart.
new engine should be here tomorrow no worries
how's the black beast treating you?
i haven't fully taken it apart yet, but i will i'm curious if a rod is bent too, but looks like it won't crank at all even manually.
the timing chain runs on a guide it's pretty much very hard plastic that's meant to sustain all the internal engine temps, but of course with so many miles and use, looks like it just failed and broken into pieces.
that's the initial damage, then who knows what until i take it apart.
new engine should be here tomorrow no worries
how's the black beast treating you?
I love my zx-6r. Didn't get to ride it too much over the winter, but I'm looking forward to getting out on it more now that the weather is getting nicer. I've got about 2200 miles on it now. So far, I've installed a homemade fender eliminator, and a gorilla alarm system. When I get the time, I will add a new slip on (not sure which one yet) and then maybe some frame sliders. Other than that, I probably won't do too much more to it.
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2001 BMW K1200RS Blue/Silver
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,161
Likes: 1
From: Obama Land
K Car
hmmm no warranty 50k on it
i haven't fully taken it apart yet, but i will i'm curious if a rod is bent too, but looks like it won't crank at all even manually.
the timing chain runs on a guide it's pretty much very hard plastic that's meant to sustain all the internal engine temps, but of course with so many miles and use, looks like it just failed and broken into pieces.
that's the initial damage, then who knows what until i take it apart.
new engine should be here tomorrow no worries
how's the black beast treating you?
i haven't fully taken it apart yet, but i will i'm curious if a rod is bent too, but looks like it won't crank at all even manually.
the timing chain runs on a guide it's pretty much very hard plastic that's meant to sustain all the internal engine temps, but of course with so many miles and use, looks like it just failed and broken into pieces.
that's the initial damage, then who knows what until i take it apart.
new engine should be here tomorrow no worries
how's the black beast treating you?
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,431
Likes: 2
From: Maryland
a Rivera...via a Custom 24, Strat and Les Paul
Bike manufacturer: 2004 Honda
Model: RC-51
Odo read: 5000
Color: Red/White/ Black
Mods: CRG levers, zero gravity, Sato CF low mount exhaust, undertail, Braided steel lines for the clutch, and brakes.
Pics:
Location: Maryland (now Philly)
How long have you've been riding: 10 years on the street
Sold this to one of my best friends with the condition that when he wants a new bike I get to buy it back from him - still my all time favorite bike, perfect in every way (except for the stupid ***** that it encourages you to do).
What I bought to "tone down" my street riding after the RC-51:
Bike manufacturer: 2007 Ducati
Model: Monster S4RS
Odo read: 4700
Color: Red
Mods: Full exhaust, ECU, new handle bars, mirrors, rear turn signals, Zero Gravity shield, Rizoma levers.
Pics:
Location: Maryland
How long have you've been riding: 10+ years
Model: RC-51
Odo read: 5000
Color: Red/White/ Black
Mods: CRG levers, zero gravity, Sato CF low mount exhaust, undertail, Braided steel lines for the clutch, and brakes.
Pics:
Location: Maryland (now Philly)
How long have you've been riding: 10 years on the street
Sold this to one of my best friends with the condition that when he wants a new bike I get to buy it back from him - still my all time favorite bike, perfect in every way (except for the stupid ***** that it encourages you to do).
What I bought to "tone down" my street riding after the RC-51:
Bike manufacturer: 2007 Ducati
Model: Monster S4RS
Odo read: 4700
Color: Red
Mods: Full exhaust, ECU, new handle bars, mirrors, rear turn signals, Zero Gravity shield, Rizoma levers.
Pics:
Location: Maryland
How long have you've been riding: 10+ years
Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 166
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From: mbplanet (same galaxy,but cooler)
03 w215,03 z350,08 kawi z1000 , 07 benelli tnt, 07 silverado crewcab z71
Bike manufacturer: benelli
Model: tnt sport evo
Odo read:1200
Color:carbon fiber / black / red
Mods: carbon fiber (everything..lol)
Location: columbus ohio
How long have you've been riding: 10 years
Model: tnt sport evo
Odo read:1200
Color:carbon fiber / black / red
Mods: carbon fiber (everything..lol)
Location: columbus ohio
How long have you've been riding: 10 years
