KX Riders
General => In General... => Topic started by: barryadam on January 12, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
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These are some of the best riding shots I've ever seen. :-)
Enjoy...(I certainly did)
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536451
I've got enough wallpaper from that thread to last a lifetime.
Barry
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Sure do. My Aprilia SXV/SM and some of my local montains...
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86Mem4XRI/AAAAAAAACTY/uzwZsbyqlzA/s912/PA180089.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St851jIwgGI/AAAAAAAACSs/zg7RbtJVXXE/s912/PA210093.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86G9JlOvI/AAAAAAAACTQ/YXi4OX63-3Y/s912/PA210094.JPG)
Longs Peak, 14,289'
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86KbDwZPI/AAAAAAAACTU/7E6OeM1hQ78/s912/PA180087.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/Svc-z-S98xI/AAAAAAAACaw/ov0w1Lnf8xY/s912/Aprilia_SXV_launch_Sicily%2520051r.jpg)
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I did nothing but street riding for a few years between offroad riding in high school, and then finally getting a KX last year. Still like my street bikes too.
Here's a few of my current rides. I keep these ones plated. The rest only get looked at, or day permits it seems :)
Buell Cyclone
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/100_0299.jpg)
Triumph Super III
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/bikes011.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/bikes016.jpg)
BSA Shooting Star
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/2fdd_20.jpg)
HD Sporty
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/100_0513.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/snoopjonnyjon/GI_BSA132.jpg)
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My DD in the summer is a CBR1000. Thinking about picking up another kx5 to convert to street trim though.
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(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/73063712_710bb633b0.jpg)
As often as I can.
Here is me on the Valkyrie.
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2002 ZX12R....Love it! :-D
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i got an 03 gsxr 1000 (http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/fastgsxr988/P1010029.jpg)
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These are as close to street as I get.
75 TS400
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/thumper4str/PE400sidepanelandTS400007.jpg)
74 TS185
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/thumper4str/DSCN2520.jpg)
07 DRZ400S
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/thumper4str/PERobsNovasomebikesandcritters120.jpg)
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Here's mine. Cam.
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Here's mine.
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#1 '07 KLR650 Dual sport
#2 '04 KX500 " "
#3 '06 KLX250 " " trailered by '02 C10 Concours
4 street legal bikes, NEVER enough time to ride them.
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I had to bite on this one, any chance to show off my baby I will take. She is a 2002 gsxr1000 with 04 forks,04calipers,07 wheels,07 rotors,04 throttle boddies and countless doo-dads.
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I had to bite on this one, any chance to show off my baby I will take. She is a 2002 gsxr1000 with 04 forks,04claipers,07 wheels,07 rotors,04 throttle boddies and countless doo-dads.
Very nice Brian! I was wondering what people did with all those parts that have fallen off other Suzuki's going down the road. :lol: :lol:
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I had to bite on this one, any chance to show off my baby I will take. She is a 2002 gsxr1000 with 04 forks,04claipers,07 wheels,07 rotors,04 throttle boddies and countless doo-dads.
Very nice Brian! I was wondering what people did with all those parts that have fallen off other Suzuki's going down the road. :lol: :lol:
Ha Ha You SOOOoooo Funny :lol: We all luv ya J, please don't go ridding with out your leathers on :lol: :lol:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KAWASAKI NINJA MOTORCYCLE RECALL RECALL ID# 32301 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Recall Date: December 06, 2002 Model Affected: NINJA Component Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Recall Summary: ON CERTAIN 2000 ZX1200-A1/A1-L, 2001 ZX1200-A2/A2-L, AND 2002-2003 ZX1200-B1/B1-L MOTORCYCLES, OIL LEAKING FROM THE ALTERNATOR LEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAN BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE REAR TIRE. Consequence: THIS CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LOSS OF TRACTION FOR BRAKING OR CORNERING, AND CAN LEAD TO A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE ALTERNATOR LEAD WIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BEGIN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400. Potential Motorcycles Affected: 9787
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WOW! I better push that thing to the dealer. :-(
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WOW! I better push that thing to the dealer. :-(
Na :| some jack as is just going to squirt some RTV on it all half assed. save your strength and time,just do it yourself. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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It was already done and I think that is what they did do. They did however manage to cause a few more problems... all fixed now.
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'06 ZX14. Wish I still had my 2000 ZX12 that Katrina took from me!
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Been riding dirt and street fo some 42 years now.
The street bike is a 01 12r......
Kurt
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2005 suzuki sv1000
2005 yamaha r1
been road racing since 14, been racing dirtbikes since age 4.
Thats me in the red leathers at Willow Springs International Raceway.....California
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/PUN7SHER/Track/IMG_3925.jpg)
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So..
Lots of riders here.
Anyone have any thoughts on the pictures (link) in the first post?
In all my years of street riding, I think they are the best I've ever seen.
After reading the story and looking at the photos, I felt like I had been THERE on the ride.
What did you think?
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I saw a few lines and some body positions that I think could use some improving......however the scenery, and the thought of riding with my friends through the twisties always makes me :-D......I have many similar riding areas here in southern california. My back yard is highway 2 in the Angeles National Forrest which statisics have proven it to be mile for mile the most dangerous road in america. I try to stick more to trial riding and track days on my R1 rather than ride in the canyons anymore. Its not me I'm worried about........its the other squid rider who just bought a liter bike coming at me the oppisite way and slamming into me head on that worries me.
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I'm envious of you guys. Looking at some of the pictures of the land ya'll ride on is awesome. I live in the New Orleans area. The only hills around here are Interstate overpasses.
Marsh and swamp. I'm a Flatlander!
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08 KTM 450 XCR-W with Sicass Racing light kit and Duro Tires.
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the old death machine
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Lately, my wife and I have done little adventure riding.. In 2007 and 2008 we were riding everywhere doing all kinds of sight-seein'.. We rode most of the Blue Ridge mountains and were riding to the coast all the time. I've lost track of time and now have none to spare.
I loved those pictures. I love Yosemite. We were there in Sept of '08 but did not rent a bike, just a convertable car.. :( The hiking and scienery there is awesome.
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Baby, The OTHER white meat!
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So..
Lots of riders here.
Anyone have any thoughts on the pictures (link) in the first post?
In all my years of street riding, I think they are the best I've ever seen.
After reading the story and looking at the photos, I felt like I had been THERE on the ride.
What did you think?
That thread over on ADV must be getting some hammer, I've seen a link to it before and the pics are stunning.
The bloke who lived down the road from me when I was a kid climbed quite a few of the mountains in Yosemite amongst his other exploits, I've never even been to the place but would love to someday.
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It takes some skillz to run like that on those roads with a 5DII in your left hand unstrapped.
But the results are.....
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Let me throw this out and would like some input. I know there are so many variables that can't be accounted for, but I will ask the question anyhooo. Given a stock 600 sport bike (kawi, honda, yam, suz) about how many miles can one expect it to last? Given proper oil changes, maintenance, and "street ridden" only? Thank you.
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BO, why a 600? Is it any different for a 1000? I would suspect smaller bikes get "wrung out" more often than bigger displacement bikes, but that's subjective.
My 2003 FZ-1 is rolling 30,000. There are LOTS of guys with 2x and 3x that on
the FZ1OA forum. High milage isn't what it used to be for the mechanicals of modern bikes.
(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo1/barryadam_photos/2009%20Oct%2021%20Pete%20and%20Barry%20Rock%20Store/IMG_1431.jpg)
Barry
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Ya I ride a 01 ktm duke II. It's a 640 single supermoto geared up for freeway. It has plenty of tork so tall gearing is fine for around town and the twisties. Its a blast but I hate looking over my shoulder for red and blue lights. Thats one of many reasons I love the dirt, you are suppose to be rowdy and reckless, you know, the stuff they put ya in jail for on the road.
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Am I the only geezer? Meet my friend Pickles:
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x96/gwcrim/Pickles/P8230049.jpg)
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Barry, I am considering a 600 because I don't have too much street experience and thought that a 1000 might be too much. Maybe the 600 will be too much too. If I'm being stupid let me know. I surely would welcome a 1000cc 2 stroke kx, but I have some dirt experience and have respect for the mighty 500, but no fear. Maybe I fear the street.
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Blue Oval,
I had a 600 prior to my 1000 & it was a great bike, but, you had to wring its neck to go, like riding a 125 2 stroke, and it would go very quickly (too quickly) which can get you in trouble fast with the law man. I was debating on a 750 or a 1000 also thinking the 1000 will be way to much for my needs but friends advised me to invest in the 1000, & I am glad I did. The 1000 is SO much easier to ride then the 600 as it has alot of torque & does not need to be revved to go. I can leave my 25 MPH neighborhood in 5th gear @ 25 MPH & the bike is content. A comparison I would make between the two is 1000=KX500 & a 600=KX125, both are plenty fast & both will hurt you if you are not responsible, it is just easier to ride the 1000 as long as you respect what it can do.
DoldGuy
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I recently was a leader on a demo ride for a local tryumph dealership. I rode all of the 2010 line up. Regarding the question of 600 or 1000... Tryumph has the street triple (675cc) and the speed triple (1050cc) they are basically naked street fighter sport bikes. No fairings and mx stile handle bars. I really enjoyed both bikes. I was able to ride the street harder and faster than the bigger bike. The smaller bike is more nimble and flick able.
I liked the speed more, it felt like a bike that I would "grow into" to really ride it hard. Not that the bike was hard to ride, quite the opposite, it was very user friendly. Blue Oval is spot on with the comparison of the 125 vs 500. I would buy the bigger bike. They are more comfortable at freeway speed and on longer rides. Go to a good dealer ship, they should let you ride both if they think you are serious.
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Usually take my supermotard. Aprilia SXV...
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86-CemxpI/AAAAAAAACUM/YhIDDdJcBiU/s800/PA210094.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/Svc-z-S98xI/AAAAAAAACaw/ov0w1Lnf8xY/s912/Aprilia_SXV_launch_Sicily%2520051r.jpg)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86Mem4XRI/AAAAAAAACTY/uzwZsbyqlzA/s912/PA180089.JPG)
Stabilizer kicks butt;
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kFPBHF1IuJE/St86OguqJNI/AAAAAAAACTc/qxWkF6A8ZuQ/s912/PA210095.JPG)
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This is my "street" bike. 2003 BMW F650GS ABS:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f190/SVCoop/Bikes/0521091056-01.jpg)