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Offline Stubby

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700 miles on my new bike
« on: October 17, 2011, 09:02:13 PM »
Just wanted to say I love this bike and this forum. I have looked at this bike for a year now and pulled the trigger about a month ago I had a KZ900 years ago and have a sweet kaw Mean Streak that's a blast but this bike is sweet! This forum has helped me a bunch in info and farkle content so thanks guys and I'm here to stay
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 09:12:47 PM »
Quick, wipe that SEG offa yer face, it's contagious ;D  Grumble about how evil KIPASS is, complain about the lousy OEM stones, small tank, and lousy MPG.  Wouldnt want the rest of the world learn just how smooth this beast is.
Welcome to the fan club, she is indeed one sweet ride :)
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 09:15:04 PM »
 :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 09:16:29 PM »
Those damn Battleax's....ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 09:42:58 PM »
Well so far the KIPASS is ok, the OEM stones got me through some sweet twistes, and the lousy MPG beat the riders I was with so the SEG is still here  ;D
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2011, 09:48:40 PM »
Congrats on your new bike! 
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2011, 05:29:31 AM »
The stones may get you through the twistes, but it's not very fun fighting those tires to stay in the corner...I can't wait for mime to wear out.

Congrats on the new bike  :thumbs:  I love mine!
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011, 05:31:15 AM »
Oh yea, forgot the most important question......WHAT COLOR IS IT?

Let's hope its the extremely fast silver.

And pics help.
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2011, 09:12:41 AM »
Love mine too, only got 350 miles so far. Needs to stop raining  >:( I came off a cruiser and this bike is so much more comfortable for me. And it is the fast silver color.  ;D
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Offline danl

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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011, 10:06:35 AM »
I broke 1000 on mine yesterday. Celebrated by doing a couple 7000rpm takeoffs. 90 comes quick when you rev it like that.
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2011, 11:27:22 AM »
I get the SEG every morning and evening as I walk toward my mount!  Its a thrill ride every time.
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2011, 04:46:32 PM »
Quote from: Roadie on October 19, 2011, 11:27:22 AM
I get the SEG every morning and evening as I walk toward my mount!  Its a thrill ride every time.

I agree! :thumbs:

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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2011, 06:16:53 AM »
I agree as well.   ;D
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2011, 10:19:04 AM »
welcome to your new "new" addiction
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 06:42:34 PM »
It is the fast silver same color as my mean streak. The temp is changing fast here in Utah I might have 1-2 good weekends left before it gets cold might try a 2 day 800 mile tour of southern UT this weekend if not one last run up the canyons for the colors before there gone. I have been doing the farkle thing a bit and yes I'm having fun doing it. All ready planing some trips for next year I have got a lot of help here so far thanks guys.
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2011, 07:49:24 PM »
I put another 250 miles on the bike today and have 2 concerns. 1. My right hand and arm still gets numb I have installed risers and wedges but its still there. Now I have had carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist and have no problems with it so maybe that is the cause ( I have the same problem on my Mean Streak )?
2. My butt gets hot after about about 150 miles pressure on the RT side and both sides in the front thigh's any ideas out there?
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2011, 08:39:24 PM »
Quote from: Stubby on October 22, 2011, 07:49:24 PM
2. My butt gets hot after about about 150 miles pressure on the RT side and both sides in the front thigh's any ideas out there?

Get a Corbin seat bro!  :thumbs:
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Re: 700 miles on my new bike
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2011, 10:15:16 PM »
Quote from: Stubby on October 22, 2011, 07:49:24 PM
I put another 250 miles on the bike today and have 2 concerns. 1. My right hand and arm still gets numb I have installed risers and wedges but its still there. Now I have had carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist and have no problems with it so maybe that is the cause ( I have the same problem on my Mean Streak )?
2. My butt gets hot after about about 150 miles pressure on the RT side and both sides in the front thigh's any ideas out there?

LSL and Helibars both have a kit that is adjustable to help you find the perfect position.

Russell or Balldwin are who you want to check out for comfortable seats.  I have a Sargent (which I like) and will probably get a Balldwin to try and find the perfect match for my backside.
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