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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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2003 Kawasaki Ninja zx6r (636cc). I've had it for just a couple of weeks now, still in the "break in" period. I've completed the msf course a couple of months back, the riding is so far so good. Also anyone in the Mississauga, Toronto area wanna ride link me back. Any tips for a noobie are appreciated! Thanks.

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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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sweet... the green is fantastico...i had no idea the kawasaki's cluster was all digital, that **** is funking gangsta...
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Lucky guy, Congrats!

I'm completing my course as we speak. Just bought a helmet and gloves... wish I could buy a bike. Maybe over the winter...

Enjoy it, and be safe!
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Sweet bike. I like analog tachs myself. Be safe.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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thats the bike i want...
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:31 PM
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Dude, that single clock is sweet. There's so much space there! You could fit a radar detector, rear-view camera screen, espresso machine...

Congrats on the purchase! Let's see, tips...

1. Respect the bike.
2. Look where you want to go.
3. Get a bike lock (if you haven't already) and/or alarm.
4. Get gear (if you haven't already).
5. Enjoy the bike! It looks AWESOME.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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Tip #1) Don't fall.

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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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I thought only the ZX6RR came in Kawasaki Green..... That's the 599 CC one.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by immortal &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought only the ZX6RR came in Kawasaki Green..... That's the 599 CC one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The ZX6RR Only comes in green, but it is not the only bike that comes in that green.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Nice, but I would have gotten the 636
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ohlias &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lucky guy, Congrats!

I'm completing my course as we speak. Just bought a helmet and gloves... wish I could buy a bike. Maybe over the winter...

Enjoy it, and be safe!</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha....same here but hopefully I'll have my bike in a month or two

BTW nice bike
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blue95accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice, but I would have gotten the 636 </TD></TR></TABLE>

Uhhh dude? Look at that picture one more time.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Congrats, Keep the sticky side down.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Congrats, Keep the sticky side down.</TD></TR></TABLE>

keep one of the 2 wheels sticky side down......actaully since you are still a new rider......better do what the man says.

steve
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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Congrats, nice bike
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 04:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blue95accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice, but I would have gotten the 636 </TD></TR></TABLE>

It is the 636, in Canada it comes in green.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 06:58 AM
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Very nice!!!!
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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I am soooo jealous.. Thats the bike of my choice.

Good luck with her
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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watch out for those brakes... train yourself not to grab a bunch of front so you'll be prepared in a panic situation. Also learn to upshift properly w/o the clutch but don't forget the clutch going down. And proper throttle control is key. Oh yea, never ever try to stand it up and brake if you think you can't make a turn. Look, lean, scrape ****, stay loose and feel good that you outwilled your instincts.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Oh man u *****! sweeet bike im so jealous....

seriously though i love that color....


congrats on the purchase ...ride safe bro.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Beautiful.....


What other colors are Offered?

And what is retail?

Thanks, Eric
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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Looks good
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 04:40 AM
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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">Beautiful.....


What other colors are Offered?

And what is retail?

Thanks, Eric </TD></TR></TABLE>

The other colours available are: black, silver, blue and red. But in the US you cannot get the zx6r(636cc) in green, only the zx6rr(599cc).
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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its nice !
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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congrats on the new bike dood!
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