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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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2005 Kawi ZX6R









Not sure what I'll be doing with it; most likely make it a track-*****.

Now I've owned one of each of the Big (Japanese) Four.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Nice

Where's the 900 pirate bike?
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Kawa-bunga!

It's green, and it's a ninja...where's the mutant and the teen?
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Not too shabby.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice

Where's the 900 pirate bike?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sold. She was gonna be a keeper-forever, but a buddy of mine would have treated her better.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Starscream &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Kawa-bunga!

It's green, and it's a ninja...where's the mutant and the teen? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've got plans to paint the tank a turtle shell motif.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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thats an excellent bike your are going to love it but i prefer it as a street bike more than on the track IMO.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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nice! congrats on the purchase!


i spy an Lexus RX-330/430 in the garage. baller!!!
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've got plans to paint the tank a turtle shell motif. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Turtle power!
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Now I've owned one of each of the Big (Japanese) Four. </TD></TR></TABLE>

If I get a yamaha for my next bike I would have done the same.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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I love that bike, it's probably the only kawasaki I truly like at least looks wise.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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How many miles? Say goodbye to thats trans when it gets to about 12k +
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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My friend has the plasma blue 05 zx6r. Its a good bike for sure.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rednas &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I get a yamaha for my next bike I would have done the same.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am in the same boat, unless you count Yamaha dirtbikes.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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nice i love those bikes

masterbike ftw!

congrats man, hopefully ill be seein you at the track soon
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by life sux die &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice! congrats on the purchase!

i spy an Lexus RX-330/430 in the garage. baller!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks. RX350 isn't mine - it's my CFO's. I feel better that she has an SUV than the Civic, especially with a baby on board (you should see all the BoB stickers and magnets I have on her car).

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by surfingsk8r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats an excellent bike your are going to love it but i prefer it as a street bike more than on the track IMO.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think I've grown away from going fast in the canyons (or, maybe I'm too scared now...?). I'm keeping all my speeding and knee-dragging for the track. Streets will be for coffee runs and group rides to PHO.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How many miles? Say goodbye to thats trans when it gets to about 12k +</TD></TR></TABLE>
I hope that's not the case - I'm at 30,700.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AdeJong 03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice i love those bikes

masterbike ftw!

congrats man, hopefully ill be seein you at the track soon</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hopefully so. My work schedule is up in the air for the next few months, so I haven't made any plans for trackdays.

Thanks for all the comments! I never thought I'd own a Kawi other than a ZX7R.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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I love zx6r's. That's the year I wanted to get.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Nice TL

They really are fantastic cars though.

Bike ain't bad either
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thanks for all the comments! I never thought I'd own a Kawi other than a ZX7R.</TD></TR></TABLE>

congrats on the new bike.

whats the big deal about the zx7r, i was always told it was a dud?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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nice bike herb, even if it's a kawi!

jk

though, i thought i would &lt;3 the 636 and i realize that i don't. i really don't like the 636.

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How many miles? Say goodbye to thats trans when it gets to about 12k +</TD></TR></TABLE>

For Being a Squid you sure do make some Bold BS Claims!

Have you owned a ZX6R 636?

Sweet Bike Marma!!! Ride Safe!

Eric
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thanks. RX350 isn't mine - it's my CFO's. I feel better that she has an SUV than the Civic, especially with a baby on board (you should see all the BoB stickers and magnets I have on her car).


I think I've grown away from going fast in the canyons (or, maybe I'm too scared now...?). I'm keeping all my speeding and knee-dragging for the track. Streets will be for coffee runs and group rides to PHO.


I hope that's not the case - I'm at 30,700.


Hopefully so. My work schedule is up in the air for the next few months, so I haven't made any plans for trackdays.

Thanks for all the comments! I never thought I'd own a Kawi other than a ZX7R.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Congrats on the bike marm. I rode my buddy's and I liked it a lot. It's no liter v-twin but not everything can be perfect
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rainmanEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

For Being a Squid you sure do make some Bold BS Claims!

Have you owned a ZX6R 636?

Sweet Bike Marma!!! Ride Safe!

Eric </TD></TR></TABLE>

Bold BS claims? Please take your self to kawiforums, and do a quick search for "Transmission" in the '05-06 forum.

As for me, I speak in pictures.



MUCH nicer than your beat down '03.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Bold BS claims? Please take your self to kawiforums, and do a quick search for "Transmission" in the '05-06 forum.

As for me, I speak in pictures.



MUCH nicer than your beat down '03.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so after owning the 675 for a while, which bike would you say you like more?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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wow nice marm, i just fullsized it and saw the levers and rearsets! good stuff
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AdeJong 03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

so after owning the 675 for a while, which bike would you say you like more?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not going to answer that question.
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