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Old 01-30-2017, 05:54 AM
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Hi Fellow Kawasaki riders!

I just joined the forum & thank you for accepting me.
I'm hoping to engage in lot of conversations about Kawasaki bikes and riding.

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Old 02-08-2017, 07:55 AM
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G'day Knight-Rider,
whereabouts are you, I'm in Coffs Harbour NSW
 
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Old 02-08-2017, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MaverickAus
G'day Knight-Rider,
whereabouts are you, I'm in Coffs Harbour NSW
I'm in Melbourne mate, a total newbee to sports bikes.
It happened fairly quickly and long before I know I've two gpx250's in my garage(only one now, the other in my mate's place.
I'm actually a chopper/cruiser sort of guy, but atm really enjoy the response I get from cafe racers, even though all I've got is a tiny 250cc.

What are you riding these days?
 

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Old 02-08-2017, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Knight-Rider
What are you riding these days?
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I've started a restoration project on this

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How about you?
 

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Old 02-10-2017, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MaverickAus

How about you?
I'm riding a moded Postie these days, while I'm working on the GPX(250)'s.
The older model seems to have a better engine. So, by swapping parts between them, I will come up with a good one.
I like the colour of your one. I would have to respray mine(s) 'cos they both are black.

The little off roader looks awesome(before you reduced it to a skeleton )

I would love to get an off roader as well, but I have to let go the postie first.

I'll upload few photos of my project soon.

Cheers
 
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Old 02-11-2017, 01:09 AM
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I had a postie, rode it for a couple of years and sold it, I currently have a Yamaha Majesty 250 scooter but now it's for sale lol
 
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Old 02-11-2017, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MaverickAus
I had a postie, rode it for a couple of years and sold it, I currently have a Yamaha Majesty 250 scooter but now it's for sale lol
That's a cool scooter to have.
I moded my postie to be able to do 100km/h, but it's way too light to go that fast or take it on freeways.
Kawasaki GPX250 is good for me for the time being, but once I'm experienced enough for bigger engines, I'll upgrade.
Right now, I feel like wanna have an off roader like yours, pretty badly.
 
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Old 02-12-2017, 12:39 AM
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The KDX200 is a great bike can't wait till I get it back on the trail. The scoot will do freeway speeds easily although it tops out around 125. I just don't have the use for it anymore.
 
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Old 02-12-2017, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MaverickAus
The KDX200 is a great bike can't wait till I get it back on the trail. The scoot will do freeway speeds easily although it tops out around 125. I just don't have the use for it anymore.
GPX250 probably can hit 150km/h plus, but I wouldn't 'cos I didn't feel right with the wind trying make the bike go off the course. On a normal wind day, it might be ok. But, my trials of windy days made me wanna think twice.
But, I think it's a reasonably acceptable commuter & short distance tourer.
KDX200 is on the other hand a type of bike I wanna have purely for hobby activities and nothing else.
I have to get into the off road biking with trail bikes.
I reckon it's a fun hobby as long as I don't break any bones.
 

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Old 02-13-2017, 07:13 AM
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Like road riding you can do it without going nuts, and hurting yourself.
 


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