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Originally posted by Sailor37 View PostI'll take that into consideration. I was thinking about selling my 954 and trying to find a carbureted R1.6 E36 M3s, 1 E36 328is, 1 E90, 2 E30s, and 1 E21 later.. :eeek:
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Originally posted by kameleon View PostJust got my license (l plates) so had to buy a learner approved bike which makes it hard to get something nice here in Australia. So i got one of the restricted bikes.
Its a '11 Kawasaki ER6NL ABS. I love the bike and it is so easy to ride. With the throttle and timing restriction (a screw and a wire) it has 32hp. I am looking forward to removing the restrictors after the run in period and fitted a Acrapovic or similar to get that nice parallel twin noise!
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Originally posted by LJ851 View PostAlmost all motorcycles get good gas mileage, my Monster a few posts up gets 42 mpg average. A 250 ninja would get prob half again as much as that but is a small bike, how big are you? You would prob out grow the 250 immediately and want something a little bigger/faster unless you only ride in the city. A sporty 650 twin from suzuki (SV650) or the one from Kawasaki would be an easy bike to learn on but will have room for you grow as a motorcyclist. One of your primary escape routes on a motorcycle is the ability to twist the throttle and be somewhere else almost instantly, and 250's don't offer much in that department.
i weigh about 150 dead even normally, fluctuates a little though.
i'm just afraid of having a bike thats too powerful for me and would put me in some dumb ass situations (afraid i may enjoy the speed too much).
most of the riding would be considered city, commuting just in town. but the hills of napa have amazing roads to drive on so maybe some of it would be play time up there.
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Originally posted by ainadude View PostPicked this up last month in Ontario, CA. Had an almost identical bike in Honolulu but the condition wasn't nearly as nice as this. 'Course now I'm having to get used to riding in the crazy desert heat. Sometimes feels like I'm riding through a hair dryer!'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5
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Shark ... for me, it's a perfect bike. First off, I'm probably a bit older than most people here -- I'm 51 -- and have never been a big worshipper of raw power anyway. And I'm not a big guy, either (5'9" and about 180). That being said, the ZZR weighs about 460-470 wet and has close to 100hp, so from my perspective it's got plenty of grunt (0-60 in about 3.5 sec). And since it's a sport-tourer, the riding position is more comfortable, which works for an old fart like me. Plus, Kawasaki has been doing the same basic design on this bike since the early '90s and has long since dealt with any issues. As such, it tends to be pretty damn reliable (assuming good maintenance, of course). Finally, I think it's a good-looking bike ... very low-key for a quasi crotch rocket.
So, yeah, the bike gets an enthusiastic thumbs-up from me. Don't think you'd be disappointed, unless you're so big you have your own zip code. ;-)
P.S. If that's your Euro Six in your post, I'm jealous -- love E24s with the little bumpers. Clean and classy.ainadude
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1976 Triumph Spitfire w/1.8-liter Miata engine/transmission, koa dash with TR6 oil/volt gauges, lowered suspension, 14" Minilite replicas and more
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So, any opinion's on Buell's XB12S? I'm looking seriously at picking one up for dry weather transportation.Need a part? PM me.
Get your Bass on. Luke's r3v Boxes are here: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=198123
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I need some advice, currently picked up a 2000 gsxr 750, i replaced some blown fuses that it had, now the fuses are good and not blowing anymore, but once i start the bike (everything works) and engage first gear or any gear it will die.. i took the fairing out and looked for any damaged wire/short but cant find anything... any advice?no more boosted m20, 91 318i...
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