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Originally Posted by //M Congratulations sammyboy on your new acquisition. No words are enough for the beauty of the machine. All I can say is Paint the town Green
Ride safe. |
Thanks a lot //M. I completely agree, I just cant find words to express what I feel when I ride the Ninja.
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Originally Posted by condor Almost 25 yrs since I first heard about Kawasaki. Their tie up with Bajaj and the then upcoming KB100. Was supposed to be based on the Ninja. Nah, I dont think the Ninja part was even remotely true.
Sammy, feel happy for you. That classic Kawasaki green beauty. Congrats, and may your dream remain with you always. But no more as a dream.
" Out of my dreams, right into my life " |
Thanks a lot Condor, yeah they have really made us wait and how.
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Originally Posted by condor " Out of my dreams, right into my life " |
Only a motorhead could have quoted that song for this occasion
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Is so true now.
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Originally Posted by R2D2 Congrats sammyboy. I've dreamt of owning a Ninja since I was in college back in the 80s. Hope to make my dream come true some day. But unlike your wife, my better half doesn't really approve of bikes so it will be a tough fight to convince her.
Have asked for a test ride.
Have fun with the Kwacker and ride safe.
Best regards, |
Thanks a lot R2D2. Tell you what, just take her to the showroom and let her see the bike for a while. Then take her along on the short TD as well, it will work wonders. All the best man, hope to see another Ninja join us soon.
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Originally Posted by valhallen.282 Congrats sammyboy on your new acquisition. The urge to open that throttle will drown you in want but keep it below that limit and patience will be rewarded with fruit dreams are made of!
Best of luck, enjoy, ride safe and I will see you on the streets!
Cheers Aditya. |
Thanks a lot Aditya. God knows its tough to keep ambling at 40-60 kmph when everyone on puny TVS50s zips around you and gives you looks saying, "what a nerd, cant even ride" . But the Ninja does test self control to a great extent, and this from a guy who has only done 30 kms on it , lol, Only 770 kms to go for the first phase of run in.
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Originally Posted by TheCelestial Ah a fresh,new,green Ninja. Brings back memories of the day when I got the delivery.
Congrats Sammyboy.And yes, enjoy the attention , you'll soon get used to it |
Thanks a lot TheCelestial, it really is an attention magnet. I got to meet neighbors I have hardly spoken to, within the first 5 minutes of reaching the apartment.
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Originally Posted by Sheel Congratulations Sammy
Finish the run in ASAP. (Do Bangy-Chennai run once).
^Million $$$ question, what happens to the old menace? |
Thanks Sheel. Completing the run in is the first priority.
The Menace stays with me man, cant go grocery shopping on the Ninja now, can we? :-))
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Originally Posted by PatienceWins Congrats Sammy!! That is a great bike.
Good report. Will be glued to the thread for more updates.
You seem to be tall. Do you find the riding position comfortable? |
Thanks a lot PatienceWins. I am not too tall, just 5'8" but the Ninja is perfect for my height. Both my feet touch the ground comfortably and the riding position isnt very agressive. The seat does feel comfortable, though only a long ride will show its true effect on my backside.
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Originally Posted by ravi_xx Congratulations... she looks stunning... ride safe |
Thanks a lot Ravi. She's really eye candy, for sure.
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Originally Posted by JVH Once again a big Congo Sammyboy!!!
There is something in a ride which makes it so special compared to driving and only true blue riders like you and some of the gang here a true testimony to it.
Wish you many many miles of pure riding pleasure . A great step in restoring the city's lost colour lol! |
Thank you so much JVH. You are so right about the riding and driving thing.
Robert Pirsig mentions the same thing in the "Zen and the Art of motorcycle maintenance" when he says that " When you are in a car you get to see everything around you, but you do not get to feel it or smell it. It is as if you are looking at it through a picture frame. The motorcycle on the other hand you get to feel, see, touch, and hear everything around you. Every bump in the road you feel, every cold breeze you feel"
Doesnt mean I love the car any less, Its just different.
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Originally Posted by nirmaljusdoit Wow - your dream has finally come true !!
Congrats, wishing you many many happy miles to come !
This calls for a short mini- meet one of the evenings ! |
Thanks a lot Nirmal. Meets on for sure.
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Originally Posted by rrahul_2778 Congratulations Sammy. She looks very stunning. Do keep writing about your ownership experiences and happy clocking miles on the Kwaker |
Thanks rrahul. Sure thing, I will keep the log updated and the meter moving. :-)