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Sorry guys, there were too many ??? regarding ownership of this story; I figured it best not to put anyone in an uncomfortable spot.

To all who wish to see what happens, I'll see if I can temporarily host it in a dropbox using a link, so this site will not have to have any concerns.

New Kawi Z650, 412 lbs with ABS, twin disks with four-piston calipers, all-new H2-inspired trellis frame, should be about 65-70 HP.

Chassis specifications are virtually identical to the 1988 FZR400, even the weight and wheel/tire sizes. That means it should handle incredibly well.

$7399.00
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Each time I ride, I think about how it's probably the last (non-freezing) ride that I'll get for the year. I still ride in the cold, but it's less enjoyable and more infrequent.

It was so warm for so late in November that my wife even joined, which she won't do when it's under 55 degrees. Great, short ride.




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Had a crash and the front turn signal broke. The body is about as thick as a Xmas tree ornament and $65. Anyone find a better quality reasonably priced ones? No Rizoma thank you, just a functional replacement. Plan to replace both fronts that have dual element bulbs and wiring. I guess Honda was trying to save weight on a 540 pound bike by a few ounces. Emgo maybe? Thanks. Need to spend my money on the right crankcase cover, brake pedal. And a muffler. Will go with a Yoshi slip on to save over the stock one

Anybody know of a "DIY" fix for a stuck seat lock. For some reason I can't get it to unlock anymore. I tried weighting the seat before unlatching, but no go. Any other suggestions?

Looks like a fun around town toy or beginner bike.

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Here in the midwest good riding weather usually starts shutting down about mid October. This year has been quite extraordinary in that although we have had some very cold days, we have also had an abundance of very warm days. record breakers.

This week has been exceptional and I was able to ride 149 miles Wednesday, 141 miles yesterday, and today November 18th we got up to 76 degrees but I was stuck watching grandkids until 4:30 PM. Would have been another great day to rack up some miles. It is very dark by 6 PM these days, so as soon as the kids left I had the CB fired up, threw on a leather jacket, gloves and helmet and squirted out the driveway.

Headed for my favorite loop..222-743 (My road)- Laurel Moscow Rd,-756,-232,-222. As fun a loop as I can imagine... 36 miles with lots of curves, elevation changes, very little traffic, and 55 mph speed limits, plus it starts 7/10 ths of a mile from my garage door.

The low setting sun was casting some long shadows, but just lit up the trees surrounding the newly picked farm fields

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The curves were delicious as always

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turned over this milestone on the CB on the ride

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Near the end of the loop it was starting to get dark, as the sun had dipped below the treeline

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By the time I got in my drive the soft blue glow of the DLX's instruments were evident

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What a great way to spend a mid November evening

8 October 2016 - Saturday

Dear Cheryl,

Thank you and Jennifer for waking up early to have breakfast with those of us going on this new adventure and thank you for waiting around the extra few minutes while Laura rode home to grab her purse which she had left there. As you know, our start was a little delayed, but I bet you were surprised how close to on time we actually were. Heck, I was not even the last person ready to ride!

You were long asleep when I finished loading my bike.
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Thanks for taking a few pictures as we headed out. I'm bummed that I couldn't get my lanyard camera working. Maybe someone else has a point-and-shoot I can borrow later in the week. I brought the lanyard just in case.

The momentary chaos that is the gearing up process
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Proof that I wasn't the last one ready!
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Mike and Judy joining the group.
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Our ride from Park Ridge to Columbus, OH (Marysville, actually) was uneventful. Typical flat-as-a-pancake riding through Indiana and Ohio. I'm sure you remember it from our North Carolina trip in 2013. Nothing has changed except the number of political signs lining the roads. We took US30 into Ohio. You know how much I like to ride on historic roads and historic Lincoln Highway ran coast to coast over most of what is US30 today. Since we were trying to make quick time, we did not stop at any historical markers or anything of that sort. I'm sure there are some points of interest along the route and maybe we'll check that out next year when you're back to riding.

After 30, it was on to US33, which took us to Marysville. Not at all excited by the amount of Ohio State Buckeye signage, but when in Rome, and all that. US33 was interesting because it went through a few commercial centers with their typical aluminum/steel buildings lining both sides of the road for about 1/4 mile. I always wonder "why here?" when I see these outposts.

We stopped for gas along the way and a guy pulled up on a vintage BMW. We all talked awhile. He was waiting for his buddy to get gas for his own vintage bike. He looked familiar, but I'm beginning to think that all vintage bike enthusiasts try to look like Peter Egan (He's a writer - I'll explain when I get home) so maybe that's why I thought that.

I know it's not your style, but pretty cool bike, eh?
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Marysville, Ohio is the home of a HUGE Honda facility. Absence of my Ferret-cam prevents me from showing you, but Mike A told me that they used to make Goldwings here; at least that's what I think he told me.

It took us a few tries to finally land at our hotel for the evening; it's one of those places that you can plainly see from the main road, but the entry roads are not so clearly marked. Hampton Inn. Nice hotel, but they wouldn't let us park on the canopy, even with Glen pouring on his charm.

Mike G and I are bunking together this trip. He has warned me that he snores. I have kept my own snoring problem to myself in hopes that he thinks it's just him sawing wood at night.

We did a healthy 300+ miles today with another similar day planned for tomorrow. I brought a flask and my growler, but we didn't find a brewpub to fill the latter on the way to Marysville. Oh, by the way, if you noticed that some of your rye whiskey was gone, it didn't evaporate
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Well, that's all from our first day. It was weird not seeing you in my rear-view as I lead the group down. There's a comfort I feel when I see you to my right and two seconds behind. I miss that and it saddens me just a little to be on a motorcycling adventure like this without my favorite rider. I can tell that Laura misses you terribly already. We all do. Hope you have a safe flight to visit Kristin in NC. I'll write again tomorrow.

Love,

Matt

If youve done rear sets and want to sell your rear brake pedal after hitting tanker truck fuel oil I'm in need of one. Also a front right turn signal assembly. Rather buy from a fellow rider if possible. Also need the right crankcase cover with inspection cap. I have a 2013 non abs. Lucky me I crashed with 3 miles on the odo. It's rideable but wounded.
Thanks