Howdy
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:45 am
Native Okie and have survived 57 years, how I don't know. Been riding some kind of motorcycle for 43 years. Got hooked on the big Kawasaki bikes in 74 when I switched from Honda "CB 450" to the "900 Z1".
My ZRX is a green 1999 and has never failed me. She has 43,000 miles now but still runs like new. Been temporarily working 6 days a week for the last two years so riding has suffered. May have to retire again. Had an engine miss a few weeks ago and thought it was a valve. Turned out to be dirty carbs, the mechanic compression tested each cylinder and found that she had 190 psi to the pound on each cylinder. I use Royal Purple 20/50 year round and make sure she is upright when being warmed up.
I spend a lot of time riding in Arkansas. They have great roads with lots of twisties. I could care less about going fast in a straight line but move aside in the twisties. I try to take a long trip every other year. In 05 went west and rode 3503 miles in 8 days with a friend. In 07 went west to Oregon and rode 5843 miles in 13 days, alone. Not any kind of record, but not bad for an old man with a stock seat.
Except for a good woman, there is nothing like riding and feeling free, well, at least the ZRX does not talk back, but does spend my money so it may be a tie. I will never stop riding until the grim reaper takes my soul. If given the ability to pick a way to die it would be either, "cum and see God at the same time" or "die in the saddle with the taste of bugs in my mouth".
I have added a link to a few photos. Peace to all and may you never feel the road anywhere but on your tires.
http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/uu37 ... tion%2007/
http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/uu37 ... tion%2005/
My ZRX is a green 1999 and has never failed me. She has 43,000 miles now but still runs like new. Been temporarily working 6 days a week for the last two years so riding has suffered. May have to retire again. Had an engine miss a few weeks ago and thought it was a valve. Turned out to be dirty carbs, the mechanic compression tested each cylinder and found that she had 190 psi to the pound on each cylinder. I use Royal Purple 20/50 year round and make sure she is upright when being warmed up.
I spend a lot of time riding in Arkansas. They have great roads with lots of twisties. I could care less about going fast in a straight line but move aside in the twisties. I try to take a long trip every other year. In 05 went west and rode 3503 miles in 8 days with a friend. In 07 went west to Oregon and rode 5843 miles in 13 days, alone. Not any kind of record, but not bad for an old man with a stock seat.
Except for a good woman, there is nothing like riding and feeling free, well, at least the ZRX does not talk back, but does spend my money so it may be a tie. I will never stop riding until the grim reaper takes my soul. If given the ability to pick a way to die it would be either, "cum and see God at the same time" or "die in the saddle with the taste of bugs in my mouth".
I have added a link to a few photos. Peace to all and may you never feel the road anywhere but on your tires.
http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/uu37 ... tion%2007/
http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/uu37 ... tion%2005/
Re: Howdy
Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:23 am
Howdy TTown - thumbs up to ZRX's !!
Re: Howdy
Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:42 am
nice lookin bike 
welcome to the site looks like you enjoy riding as we all do...hope we can be helpful 
welcome to the site looks like you enjoy riding as we all do...hope we can be helpful
Re: Howdy
Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:57 am
wow.... Arkansas is along way from here
so KSRC rides may be an issue
also nice to have a more life experienced rider join
welcome
so KSRC rides may be an issue
also nice to have a more life experienced rider join
welcome
Re: Howdy
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:07 pm
Welcome buddy... 
Re: Howdy
Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:47 am
red_dave wrote:Welcome buddy...
Smitty wrote:wow.... Arkansas is along way from here
so KSRC rides may be an issue
also nice to have a more life experienced rider joinCwidova wrote:nice lookin bike*Rach* wrote:Howdy TTown - thumbs up to ZRX's !!
welcome
Thanks to all for the great welcome. Australia is on my list of places to go. I hear the beer is great and the people are friendly and know how to have a good time. Not sure if the ZRX can go with me, may have to leave my lady here and let the bike have her spot. Oh well, probably would not get a good welome when I get home.
Arkansas, even though I am an OKIE, is a great place to ride, but any riding is great. I love the western United States for riding. Many different kinds of enverioment to ride in.
More experienced rider
that is a great way to say it. Thanks and that proves that yal are friendly people. Peace to all. For those who don't understand OKIE "Yal" means everyone.
Re: Howdy
Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:42 am
gidday & welcome