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Mikey · 03-31-2009, 04:06 AM

Let's see, here:

I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one.

I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle.

The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike.

03-31-2009, 04:06 AM	#3
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Let's see, here: I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one. I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle. The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.