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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. You have been given a lot of good advice, good luck and enjoy the ride.
 
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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So I guess the salesman was right,I did take his advice and picked it up the next day which was today.I borrowed a friend's trailer which was made to haul one motorcycle and when I got it home I started to get some miles on her.I forot the feeling you get when you ride them.Last bike I had was in 1982,a kz 900 but this is an animal compared to kawaski.So thanks for everyones help I appreciate it.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Since I had a 50 mile trip back from the dealer, my rep said don't worry, it won't ruin it. Just keep it under 3k for a few hundred miles then ride it like you stole it
 
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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