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16 Aug 2011 07:23
Hi all. Just bought my first motorcycle yesterday. It's an 81 kz550. I don't have pics of it yet (too busy riding) so I'll add those later.
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Re: Noob
16 Aug 2011 08:43
No pics, no bike. 
Welcome!

Welcome!
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1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys
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Re: Noob
16 Aug 2011 09:23
Welcome to KZR! You know you are on probation until you post a picture of the bike.

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Re: Noob
17 Aug 2011 13:57 - 17 Aug 2011 13:57
I finally got off my butt and snapped some pics. Here they are:
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Re: Noob
17 Aug 2011 14:41
Looks like a good first bike to me. Just keep in mind that those 550's do have enough oomph to get you in real trouble. If you haven't already, do set aside a weekend to take the MSF New rider course. It's well worth the time and money for a new rider. Some of the things that you learn are not intuitive. I had been riding for a while before I took mine, and I still learned quite a bit.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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Re: Noob
17 Aug 2011 17:10
Welcome and congratulations. That's a real clean bike you have there. +1 for what Testarossa said. MSF course helps out alot, and it even lowers your insurance rate!

Michael
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Re: Noob
18 Aug 2011 13:15
Hiya slick! Welcome and nice ride!
'81 440 LTD.
'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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'80 440 LTD. Parts bike
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