Why i miss my KAWI
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03-07-2008, 09:08 PM
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Why i miss my KAWI
okay so first bike 2001 kawasaki zx7r..loved that bike..sold it befor bootcamp, have been with out bike for about a year and a half.. i get my bonus for completing BRC and i want a bike..baught an 08 cbr 600rr now let me tell you why i misss my kawi
1)i hate the revs this bike has to be ridden at..6k is stupid rough..9k for power..
2) no clymer manual
3)not as comfortable as the bigger 7r at high speeds
4) a bitch and a half to find any aftermarket parts
5) $200 for a damn 600mi maintanence its a damn oil change and tighting bolts..****..if all my tools werent in Nor cal i'd do it myself..
1)i hate the revs this bike has to be ridden at..6k is stupid rough..9k for power..
2) no clymer manual
3)not as comfortable as the bigger 7r at high speeds
4) a bitch and a half to find any aftermarket parts
5) $200 for a damn 600mi maintanence its a damn oil change and tighting bolts..****..if all my tools werent in Nor cal i'd do it myself..
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03-07-2008, 09:15 PM
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
simple answer to your problem. Stop whining n sell the bike n buy a pos kawi.
Its a 08, the parts will come give it tyme. Its not as comfortable because it more a race bike than a 2001 anything was. Its a 600, its made to twist it for the power. Three, the 600RR would suck that 2001 kawi up and spit it out.
Cant help ya on the serving cost, I do all my own work lol.
Thanks for serving [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
Its a 08, the parts will come give it tyme. Its not as comfortable because it more a race bike than a 2001 anything was. Its a 600, its made to twist it for the power. Three, the 600RR would suck that 2001 kawi up and spit it out.
Cant help ya on the serving cost, I do all my own work lol.
Thanks for serving [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
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03-07-2008, 09:17 PM
RE: Why i miss my KAWI
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
simple answer to your problem. Stop whining n sell the bike n buy a pos kawi.
Its a 08, the parts will come give it tyme. Its not as comfortable because it more a race bike than a 2001 anything was. Its a 600, its made to twist it for the power. Three, the 600RR would suck that 2001 kawi up and spit it out.
Cant help ya on the serving cost, I do all my own work lol.
Thanks for serving [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
simple answer to your problem. Stop whining n sell the bike n buy a pos kawi.
Its a 08, the parts will come give it tyme. Its not as comfortable because it more a race bike than a 2001 anything was. Its a 600, its made to twist it for the power. Three, the 600RR would suck that 2001 kawi up and spit it out.
Cant help ya on the serving cost, I do all my own work lol.
Thanks for serving [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
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03-07-2008, 09:19 PM
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03-07-2008, 09:26 PM
RE: Why i miss my KAWI
I used to have a '04 636 (my first bike) got rid of it and got my '06 600rr and what a HUGE diff between the 2. I dont look back at all, I heart my Honda. the Kawihandled like ****, I was scared to enter a sweeper turn. however I am intrigued at how the new ZX-6rlook. Iwanna try oneout and see if they can handle better.
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03-07-2008, 09:46 PM
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
ORIGINAL: oakasrtheshiz
okay so first bike 2001 kawasaki zx7r..loved that bike..sold it befor bootcamp, have been with out bike for about a year and a half.. i get my bonus for completing BRC and i want a bike..baught an 08 cbr 600rr now let me tell you why i misss my kawi
1)i hate the revs this bike has to be ridden at..6k is stupid rough..9k for power..
2) no clymer manual
3)not as comfortable as the bigger 7r at high speeds
4) a bitch and a half to find any aftermarket parts
5) $200 for a damn 600mi maintanence its a damn oil change and tighting bolts..****..if all my tools werent in Nor cal i'd do it myself..
okay so first bike 2001 kawasaki zx7r..loved that bike..sold it befor bootcamp, have been with out bike for about a year and a half.. i get my bonus for completing BRC and i want a bike..baught an 08 cbr 600rr now let me tell you why i misss my kawi
1)i hate the revs this bike has to be ridden at..6k is stupid rough..9k for power..
2) no clymer manual
3)not as comfortable as the bigger 7r at high speeds
4) a bitch and a half to find any aftermarket parts
5) $200 for a damn 600mi maintanence its a damn oil change and tighting bolts..****..if all my tools werent in Nor cal i'd do it myself..
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03-07-2008, 11:21 PM
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
Props to you for speaking you mind. Maybe Honda just isn't for you. To each their own. But...
Honda is known for being faster than it feels... that is part of the handling package.
Kawasaki is known for raw power and feeling fast.
The $200 is a jip for any brand, but is typical of dealerships. Don't think for one minute that it's only Honda...
Ultimately, you have to go with what YOU like. It sounds to me like that it Kawaski. I guess its time for you to place an ad in Craigslist!
Honda is known for being faster than it feels... that is part of the handling package.
Kawasaki is known for raw power and feeling fast.
The $200 is a jip for any brand, but is typical of dealerships. Don't think for one minute that it's only Honda...
Ultimately, you have to go with what YOU like. It sounds to me like that it Kawaski. I guess its time for you to place an ad in Craigslist!
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03-08-2008, 10:41 AM
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
No one should have to pay for a 600mi service. I think a lot of places do it for free too. My dealership does, but I don't like people touching my things so I have tools at work and at home. If I didn't have tools at home, I would go buy a few screwdrivers, an oil filter wrench, some hex wrenches,and a drain pan, and thenperform my own service.
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03-08-2008, 11:01 AM
