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Old May 7, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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I got a brand new 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R three days ago, this is my first bike and I've been riding alot to learn everything, I purchased a jacket and a helmet and I'm going to take the MSF at the end of the month.

So far I love the bike, the seating position hurts after about half an hour but I guess I'll get used to it..

I changes the front blinkers and took the rear fender off, I got a fender elminator on the way and tags should be here next week also.

Already got 332 miles on her.

Here it is, I'll post better pics tomorrow.

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Old May 7, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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You bought a new sportbike as your first bike?

Good luck with that... I hope your luck/skill is better than most new riders.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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nice lookin bike, 332miles in 3dayz. took me 2month to put 217. congrats
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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nice bike...just dont like the color. ride safe
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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Nice. Refresh my memory, is ZX6R the 599cc or the 636cc.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice bike...just dont like the color. ride safe</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SMZ GSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice. Refresh my memory, is ZX6R the 599cc or the 636cc.</TD></TR></TABLE>
636
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Old May 8, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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damn nice bike,and that really sucks that it hurts after half an hour of riding, maybe you should have gotten a diff bike.....have fun tho!!!!
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Old May 8, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Thats an awesome bike man, and I love the color. Good luck with it being your first bike and all. Maybe I'll get one next year.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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congrats... it takes a real man to love a kwak
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Old May 8, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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the zxr6rr is a 599...
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Old May 8, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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That's an awesome bike. There's nothing wrong with having a sports bike as your first bike. As long as you're responsible. It's all about responsibility, maturity, and respect. Must I preach that all the time? hehe

Unfortunately, the Kawi was my third choice. 600RR, GSXR600, then ZX6R.

Ride safe and have fun.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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Yeh nice bike,...i too hate green, but thats just me its an aquired taste i guess
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Old May 8, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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Nice bike.. Is it in your room?!?!
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Old May 8, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Parkin inside

Nice
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Old May 8, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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Parkin inside is the only way to really prevent theft...the only problem is if your house burns down your screwed unless you save the bike, cause i don't pay for comprehensive (covers theft and fire)
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Old May 8, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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I'm inlove with the bike.

I park it in the living room. I could live it in the back porch but there is all that florida moisture and stuff.

I'm really taking it easy on the bike and trying to learn everything really well.. The bike says not to take it over 4k rpms for the first 600 miles so thats what i've been doing for the most part.

I respect the bike's power and dont plan to open it up for awhile...

....Well time to ride to the beach !!!!

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Old May 8, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Thats a good idea, to brake it in easy while your just learning, cause that way you get used to it, wait till you rev that thing to redline through first, second and third for the first time, your gonna ****, you'll never wanna get off it.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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I'm back from my ride... Got exacly 400 miles on it now. My wirsts are killing me.


Modified by EVIL Hx Coupe at 8:11 PM 5/8/2004
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Old May 8, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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damn 400, where the hell do u ride to?
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Old May 8, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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I go everywhere... the beach, the mall, just ride around.... weather is nice today.

I'm going out with my buddy now... be back later.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice bike...just dont like the color. ride safe</TD></TR></TABLE>

Team green, Baybee!
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Old May 8, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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You will get used to the wrist hurting thing after a while...it also seemed to help my wrists alot when I got a good pair of gloves. But the 636 is my first choice good luck with it!!!!
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Old May 8, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Back from my last ride of the day.

438 miles now.

I'm inlove with the bike!!! Riding is better than I ever imagined...
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Old May 8, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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Be careful

Is this your first bike youve ever ridden? I sure as hell hope not.
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Old May 8, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted-delslow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You will get used to the wrist hurting thing after a while...it also seemed to help my wrists alot when I got a good pair of gloves. But the 636 is my first choice good luck with it!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

its not a 636 people!!!!
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