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    I spent $2k on it, and it's got about 10k miles on it. With gas prices going the way they are, it's going to take me about 1-2 years to recover the cost (assuming I don't wipe out, which is a BIG IF. It's nice to be able to go cruising now without spending $4.00+ every 15-20 minutes of operation. That and this is all the speed I'll ever need...

    As you can probably tell, this is my first bike. I didn't get it to speed or race, although when I drive my car, I tend to have a heavy foot. This thing scares the hell out of me, and I'm VERY paranoid about other drivers (whether in a cage or riding, or even walking through a parking lot). My decision was purely economic, but I have to admit, the sheer joy of riding is a huge perk. Let me scratch that "purely" part out of the last sentence.

    I'm very active in the cager forums, and this has become my new love and joy, thus I plan to spend a lot of time learning and contributing in this forum.

    As a newb, I do have a quick question. I'm sure that some of you live in apartments and have carports. When you are blocked in by other cars, how do you park your bike? My buddy used to just nose in his 600, and lift/push the rear end until it was flush against the wall. I planned to do the same, but I forgot that this bike is a heavy mofo. Any tips? That parking job you see in the pics took 20 minutes to complete!

    Thanks,
    djct_watt
    aka Sid
    WTB: ANY Katana located in Bangkok, Thailand. :-/

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    welcome to KR, 2 pieces of advice;
    1) gym membership
    2) better plan

    just kidding, I have a garage, but I'm sure one of the guys will have some REAL advice for you.
    Cheers
    sigpic'06 750Kat, SCORPIO alarm, integrated turn sigs into smoked LED tail light, gun metal frt turn sigs & windshield, shovel MIA, AMSOIL throughout, TARGA tank cover, PIIA 130Db Sport Horns. 16-45 sprocket set-up

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    • #3
      LOL, I was thinking that I was just really out of shape.
      WTB: ANY Katana located in Bangkok, Thailand. :-/

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      • #4
        Originally posted by djct_watt View Post
        LOL, I was thinking that I was just really out of shape.
        well, you still might be. Put a hoodie on and nobody will know!
        sigpic'06 750Kat, SCORPIO alarm, integrated turn sigs into smoked LED tail light, gun metal frt turn sigs & windshield, shovel MIA, AMSOIL throughout, TARGA tank cover, PIIA 130Db Sport Horns. 16-45 sprocket set-up

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        • #5
          Welcome

          I park in a garage too, but if you could chain it to something if available.
          myspace
          2006 Suzuki Kat GSX750F

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          • #6
            There are videos on you tube, do a serch.
            I dont have the site but do a serch it will help you. Good Luck

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            • #7
              Welcome from a newbie to a newbie!
              Godspeed
              CSBA #1167
              Renew your mind with God's Word and His Spirit today! Let others see you walking and living by faith! Let yesterday go! God Bless!

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              • #8
                Welcome to KR







                THE DOC
                THE DOC
                RIP MARC......Ride on in Heaven Brother!
                Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a
                mistake when you make it again.
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                • #9
                  Thanks for the warm welcome!

                  Thanks for the warm welcome guys!
                  Last edited by djct_watt; 05-09-2008, 09:21 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
                  WTB: ANY Katana located in Bangkok, Thailand. :-/

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                  • #10
                    welcome to KR.
                    Is that a maroon 98 750 Like mine??

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                    • #11
                      Sorry. I'm posting, viewing, and taking pics with my blackberry.

                      It's a Black '99 600 Overtime at work has kept me from taking day pics
                      WTB: ANY Katana located in Bangkok, Thailand. :-/

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                      • #12
                        hello and welcome
                        sigpicAllan

                        If you love it, let it go. If it comes back to you, you've high-sided!


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                        • #13
                          Welcome to the Litter Box!
                          '98 Katana 600
                          '08 Boulevard C50T



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                          • #14
                            Hi and Welcome!
                            2005 750 Katana
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                            • #15
                              Welcome to KatRiders!
                              2006 Katana 750 (taken by the guy that said he didn't see me)
                              2006 VFR800 to replace the broken Kat.

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