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10-20-2008, 12:29 PM | #12 |
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Howdie! I second the YZF600R. Find a good low mile model they'll treat you right...Ninja 650 would be my next choice before the although if you find a real good buy on a new 500 that might give me pause...Anyway find what really lights your fire and have fun!
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10-20-2008, 12:34 PM | #13 |
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10-20-2008, 07:14 PM | #14 |
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Welcome to the site!!!
Don't let parents hold you back. Find yourself a sugar mama.
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10-21-2008, 02:09 AM | #15 |
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So I'd be an Asshole For Posting This Eh??
Lol. Welcome to TWFix...Good to have another Kawi Nut On Board!!
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10-21-2008, 03:12 AM | #16 |
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those larger kawi's are nice. I wouldnt touch the entry level EX stuff again. way too much necessary if you want to keep any of em for a long time in terms of upgrades compared to the 600 class.
the EX series needs better tires, suspension, a carb tuning before it leaves the dealer, and WAY too many more things to really be ideal honestly. the suspension part on the 250 and 500 ninjas ends up being either A. really tricky to do(if you go the cheap route) or B. rather expensive, and still a pain in the ass. I still vote Yamaha YZF600. an 03-05 R6 wouldnt be a bad choice either if you've got control of your ego, and right hand. |
10-21-2008, 03:44 AM | #17 |
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I loved my 05 ZZR600... but it can be had cheaper in it's former name the 02 ZX6R
it's got all day comfort... more than enough power IMO... and fucking bright ass headlights! never had an issue with it... though I did have some issues with finding neutral on my Indy Trip... but I had the same oil in that I had stored it with (changed when I put it in storage) but it was due again when these problems started... |
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10-21-2008, 05:10 PM | #19 | |
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as for the gas gauge... it bugged me too for about 2 months... after that you get used to it... you learn when it starts sputtering, switch to reserve and find a gas station... you usually had about 20 miles to play with. Besides any time I threw my leg over I looked at my trip meter... I could go 150-170 on it with stock gearing per tank... before reserve. so if it was above 120 I would fill up if it was anything more than just a quick run to the store, ect. |
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10-21-2008, 05:28 PM | #20 |
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fffffffffffffffffourty eight???????
I was quoted with no accidents/violations through Geico at........ hold on let me stable myself for this one...... $2,500 on a newer 600! F-ing sportbikes and their squidly riders...!!! |
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