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MATCHBX
04-24-2005, 06:32 PM
It has 45,000 miles on it. He used to drive to Colorado and all over with it.

When Jet and I went to look at it, it hadn't been started before we got there (exhaust was bone cold). We didn't even have to choke it. It fired right up. It was pretty chilly out at that time too. He took very good care of this one. Never dropped or dumped.

The 01 ZX6R's with less miles on them are going for around $4000 now. They are retail valued at over $4500. Trade in is around $3500. From 03-up they were the 636's and are going for a bit more. Maybe next year or the year after, it may get a custom paint job. If I still have it. I may trade up in a year or two for either a 750 or a 636. I'm not sure yet.
Nash
04-24-2005, 07:20 PM
Nice bike, Erik. Just like AJ the more and more I see others getting bikes, the more and more I want one.
SlowWhite
04-24-2005, 07:30 PM
Oh sure now everone gets a bike now that I'm gone!!!
MATCHBX
04-24-2005, 07:56 PM
Yep..Yep..
JET
04-24-2005, 08:13 PM
Yeah, get that thing Erik! I put 180 miles on today, it was a blast! There were 5 of us out ripping up some twisties.
MATCHBX
04-24-2005, 08:43 PM
I'm working on it!!!! He is coming over with it on tuesday. We'll get all the paperwork taken care of then. Then I gotta get the front tire.
JET
04-24-2005, 08:48 PM
Order the damn thing now and have an appt. set to get it up on Wed. :D I got the bike up to 135 mph, but didn't want to rev it any higher yet, so I backed down a tad to 120. I only have 1/2" chicken stripes left now.
Jakey
04-24-2005, 09:02 PM
....makes me think even harder about the '05 883L Sportster I looked at last weekend :D....
A//// Guy
04-24-2005, 09:20 PM
Yea Ive been looking for one for a while but its kinda hard to find around here... Suzuki GS500E. Small bike but a good starter bike that looks pretty good. It doesnt have the fairing, A bike with fairing really jumps insurance prices.

That is nice looking bike, I really like the yellow color!

I need to get licensed so I can get one maybe next year and ride with you guys! :)
MATCHBX
04-24-2005, 09:38 PM
Just go down and take the written test now so you have a permit. Then, if you get the chance, you can get an older bike and do some riding this summer. You just won't be able to ride at night or on the interstate. Written test is very easy if you study the manual.

I'm calling Bob's tomorrow about the tire. What kind do you think I should look into?
Dunlop, Bridgestone, Michelin, ?????