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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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Your integra is doing weird stuff to the Kwacker.

I would say, bad choice for a first bike, but just take it easy out there. Learning on a 6 can be done.

MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.

Cute dog.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your integra is doing weird stuff to the Kwacker.

I would say, bad choice for a first bike, but just take it easy out there. Learning on a 6 can be done.

MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.

Cute dog.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Depending on what personality you have for driving, that could be a bad choice in first bikes if you don't have any experience riding.

However, as said already:

MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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MSF course will be done soon, sign up dates are pushed back so far and it's hard to plan that far ahead with work and all. but it'll get done. gear is in the mail, borrowing my friend's for now.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your integra is doing weird stuff to the Kwacker.

I would say, bad choice for a first bike, but just take it easy out there. Learning on a 6 can be done.

MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.
MSF, Gear, INSURANCE.

Cute dog.</TD></TR></TABLE>

MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)
MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)
MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arjusmc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)
MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)
MSF, GEAR, INSURANCE, DAMPER(03-04 636'S ARE PRONE TO HEADSHAKE)</TD></TR></TABLE>

636's, does that apply to zx6rr because it comes with a stock damper.
you can kind of see it on the left side:


BTW, your recommendations, is it in that order? i called geico for insurance, i have a ticket 34 months ago and they said when the 36th month is up, they can't adjust the rates until renewal time, so i think i'm going to wait 2 more months on the insurance. the msf is gonna take about 1 month due to filled classes, but gear is immediate.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

636's, does that apply to zx6rr because it comes with a stock damper.
you can kind of see it on the left side:


BTW, your recommendations, is it in that order? i called geico for insurance, i have a ticket 34 months ago and they said when the 36th month is up, they can't adjust the rates until renewal time, so i think i'm going to wait 2 more months on the insurance. the msf is gonna take about 1 month due to filled classes, but gear is immediate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Call PSIC ; they have awsome rates for us CA people.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

636's, does that apply to zx6rr because it comes with a stock damper.
you can kind of see it on the left side:


BTW, your recommendations, is it in that order? i called geico for insurance, i have a ticket 34 months ago and they said when the 36th month is up, they can't adjust the rates until renewal time, so i think i'm going to wait 2 more months on the insurance. the msf is gonna take about 1 month due to filled classes, but gear is immediate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

PLEASE don't be stupid and ride 2 months without insurance.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">636's, does that apply to zx6rr because it comes with a stock damper.
you can kind of see it on the left side:
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better than nothing, but the reason's for headshake are still there on the rr
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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I gotta say I'm extremely jealous, the 6RR's are freaking sexy as hell. But for the love of God be safe on it.

...and please rip that Yoshi sticker off.

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Opinions?


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That dog looks like a ghost
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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have fun a drive safe. never drive over your head
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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In most cases, the stock damper is crap. Don't rely on the damper to get you out of trouble.

I have never heard of not being able to adjust your rate because of a ticket until the next renewal date. Try a different insurance company, if this one does not want to help you out.

As for order of importance, it would look like this:

1. MSF
1. Gear
1. Insurance

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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Definitely call PSIC, I'm 19 with a CBR600 F3 and I only pay 350 a year with these guys.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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I'll look up PSIC tomorrow. It's scary out there, people passing me up and stuff, damn cagers drive so fast .

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vietbiker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That dog looks like a ghost</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea, when I saw that pic, I check my lens, sure enough, damn smudge.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Opinions?</TD></TR></TABLE> its too easy. . .
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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why do the 03-04's head shake? just curious
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> its too easy. . . </TD></TR></TABLE>
go ahead, i'd like to hear.

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 03:09 AM
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go ahead, i'd like to hear. </TD></TR></TABLE>

He hates Kawasaki.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sup gurl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He hates Kawasaki.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hate HIM.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Congrats. I like the rear sections of those bikes. Be careful out there.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. PengUIN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Congrats. I like the rear sections of those bikes. Be careful out there. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Thanks, just got back from a ride, boy is it hot out there!
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vietbiker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That dog looks like a ghost</TD></TR></TABLE>

was gonna say the same thing
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Why the 6rr and not the better street bike 6r? Just a matter of buying convenience?
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