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Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 06:25 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 58,244
Posted By KodiakRS
Active z1000sx/ninja 1000 thread is over this...

Active z1000sx/ninja 1000 thread is over this way:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690296&page=58
Forum: Face plant 06-10-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,811
Posted By KodiakRS
I didn't drop my bike in the MSF class. I didn't...

I didn't drop my bike in the MSF class. I didn't drop the first bike I owned either. In fact, I made it 20K+ miles and thought I was invincible, right up until the point I low sided on some gravel*...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,996
Posted By KodiakRS
As cool as this would be the jugs on the side...

As cool as this would be the jugs on the side pretty clearly mark this as an R1200something.
Forum: Beasts 02-05-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Does anyone have any experience putting on bars...

Does anyone have any experience putting on bars with less rise or less sweep? I'm trying to change my seating position from bolt upright to slightly leaned forward.
Forum: Road warriors 01-27-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,259
Views: 191,397
Posted By KodiakRS
I'm currently in the market for a sport tourer...

I'm currently in the market for a sport tourer and figured I'd ask you guys some questions.

I currently have a multistrada 1200 which I love except for it's insane maintenance and horrible wind...
Forum: Beasts 01-21-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Couple of questions: Have any of the TALL...

Couple of questions:

Have any of the TALL guys one here tried the MRA X-creen yet? I'm still having buffeting issues and wonder if the little spoiler doohickey will help.

Also, how hard is...
Forum: Road warriors 12-16-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 97,393
Posted By KodiakRS
Is that the MRA x-creen windscreen on there? If...

Is that the MRA x-creen windscreen on there? If so, how do you like it?
Forum: Road warriors 11-25-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,740
Posted By KodiakRS
Multistrada 1200: 1. less than 6k miles on...

Multistrada 1200:

1. less than 6k miles on mine and I've already had to replace the suspension ECU, the rear shock, and rear brake master cylinder.

2. There are other reported issues of the...
Forum: Beasts 09-29-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
How are you tall people dealing with the wind...

How are you tall people dealing with the wind screen buffet issues? I've tried just about everything with no success.
Forum: Beasts 09-06-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Anyone with a tall torso (6'4 and 34'' inseam)...

Anyone with a tall torso (6'4 and 34'' inseam) try the 14'' cee bailey screen yet? I have my puig shorty which is great until you hit interstate speed then it's fairly loud/buffety.
Forum: Road warriors 07-20-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,983
Posted By KodiakRS
Just bought a used 2010 multi with 2100 miles on...

Just bought a used 2010 multi with 2100 miles on it. It's already had 3 major failures and a few minor glitches. My trust in its ability to not leave me stranded is sevearly shaken.

Sent from...
Forum: Road warriors 07-17-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 99,865
Posted By KodiakRS
When I first saw pictures of the GT I wanted to...

When I first saw pictures of the GT I wanted to love this motorcycle sooo badly. It seemed like the perfect tool for my sort of riding. Then I sat on it.

The positioning of the foot pegs makes...
Forum: Beasts 07-06-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Any idea what the cost of replacing the rear...

Any idea what the cost of replacing the rear shock is? Bike is a few weeks out of warranty.

If it comes down to having to replace the shock do you think talking to ducati USA will do anything...
Forum: Beasts 07-05-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Here's one for you MTS experts. When I picked up...

Here's one for you MTS experts. When I picked up the motorcycle it had the dreaded des pre load error. ECU swapped and all seemed to be fine.

Now only 2,000 miles and 2 months into ownership...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
I'm starting to realize that. I guess I'll just...

I'm starting to realize that. I guess I'll just run a tank/tail bag until I need the extra carrying capacity of the saddlebags in which case I'll take the extra few seconds to bolt on the passenger...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Just had my first session of "spirited" riding. ...

Just had my first session of "spirited" riding. Apparently the Italians have tiny feet because mine kept running into things. The exhaust, the center stand, the passenger foot pegs, and eventually...
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Obligatory pic from a few pages back ...

Obligatory pic from a few pages back

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1549/img1730yk.jpg
450+ mile day. This is going to be a great motorcycle. Only 3 or 4 minor issues to fix and it'll be...
Forum: Vendors 05-13-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3,340
Views: 530,782
Posted By KodiakRS
This may have been answered elsewhere, but how...

This may have been answered elsewhere, but how does the Powershell do in high temps. 100F/40C and above?
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
It's here, it's here! It's red and shiny and IN...

It's here, it's here! It's red and shiny and IN MY GARAGE!!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!! I know I said pictures but really I only stopped riding to gloat a bit on some forums. You'll have to wait.

Had a...
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Frack, called the dealer to confirm all recalls...

Frack, called the dealer to confirm all recalls and SB's had been done and found that only the recalls had been done. Now bike is in the shop until 3PM but I can't get a ride to that part of town...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By KodiakRS
Picking up a used 2010 touring tomorrow. Are...

Picking up a used 2010 touring tomorrow. Are there any fixes I need to be aware of other than:

-Low end fueling
-Weak rear brake (the 2012 demo bike felt pretty mushy)
-Leaky bag fix

Anything...
Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 868
Views: 154,256
Posted By KodiakRS
Planning on picking one of these up in a few...

Planning on picking one of these up in a few weeks. Does anyone know if the akropovich slip on's will have a clearance issue with givi v35's attached to a SW motec rack?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-22-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9,839
Views: 463,772
Posted By KodiakRS
Alright seriously...W....T....F....? 2 days...

Alright seriously...W....T....F....?

2 days ago I had to land in a blizzard and taxi in 3 inches of snow. Tonight I almost had to divert to Cleveland because there's a thunderstorm hanging out by...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-22-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 50,491
Posted By KodiakRS
The 2010 c14 from kawasaki. They responded to...

The 2010 c14 from kawasaki. They responded to requests to increase the tank range by adding a pretty much worthless Eco mode. Hey dummies, you know what increases tank range? A bigger tank.
...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-21-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9,839
Views: 463,772
Posted By KodiakRS
As a recent transplant to Chicago from AZ I have...

As a recent transplant to Chicago from AZ I have to say this: WTF is with all this slippery white stuff?
Forum: Road warriors 01-11-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,469
Posted By KodiakRS
Yeah, my feet are so big they rest on the exhaust...

Yeah, my feet are so big they rest on the exhaust pipes.....
Forum: Road warriors 01-10-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,469
Posted By KodiakRS
This would be the PERFECT bike for me if it...

This would be the PERFECT bike for me if it wasn't for the lack of legroom, even with lowered pegs there just isn't enough leg room for my 6'4 frame. As a real world sport bike it would be fine but...
Forum: Road warriors 12-27-2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,469
Posted By KodiakRS
I enjoyed my 2009 ninja 650r but had to sell it...

I enjoyed my 2009 ninja 650r but had to sell it when I moved. I'm seriously considering picking up another one as a middleweight one up sport touring machine. I'm having trouble thinking of a...
Forum: Road warriors 12-12-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By KodiakRS
I really wonder how bad it is now. Considering...

I really wonder how bad it is now. Considering there have only been minor changes to the fz-1 in the last half decade it's probably been a while since most moto journalists have ridden one.
...
Forum: Road warriors 11-13-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 868
Views: 154,256
Posted By KodiakRS
When I test rode one of these a month ago I...

When I test rode one of these a month ago I noticed a pretty significant "lurch" when coming off idle throttle. I couldn't tell if this was drive train slop, or fuel injection, but it was major...
Forum: Road warriors 10-25-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 868
Views: 154,256
Posted By KodiakRS
Test rode a ninja 1000 at ^ that ^ dealership...

Test rode a ninja 1000 at ^ that ^ dealership last week as well. Guess it is a small world. Unfortunately I can't predict how long my current job will be in existence so no motorcycle for me for a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-05-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 63,568
Posted By KodiakRS
If you ride a sport bike you need a "sport" tire...

If you ride a sport bike you need a "sport" tire that will last less than 5,000 miles.
Forum: Road warriors 06-23-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,778
Posted By KodiakRS
Anyone here have experience with the Blaze series...

Anyone here have experience with the Blaze series of bags from bags connection?

You install a bracket onto the passenger foot peg which holds a removable tube that the saddlebag slips onto. Looks...
Forum: Road warriors 06-20-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,778
Posted By KodiakRS
I get that I will have to adapt to the bike, and...

I get that I will have to adapt to the bike, and it's never going to feel as comfy as a gold wing. When I get it I'll try riding it stock for a while and see how that goes.

I don't plan on doing...
Forum: Road warriors 06-20-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,021
Posted By KodiakRS
Jim In Texas != Jim N Texas

Jim In Texas != Jim N Texas
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-20-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9,839
Views: 463,772
Posted By KodiakRS
Second person to say that, looks like I'll be...

Second person to say that, looks like I'll be going to them first if I go green. Most of the non HD dealers within 45 minutes of downtown seem to have pretty bad reviews, the exception being Team...
Forum: Road warriors 06-20-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,778
Posted By KodiakRS
Massive thread necro, but I figured since I was...

Massive thread necro, but I figured since I was going to use this exact same thread title I would revive this one.

To keep a long story short, I've always wanted a sport bike. At 6'4 there are...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-20-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9,839
Views: 463,772
Posted By KodiakRS
So I'm new to town and am interested in swinging...

So I'm new to town and am interested in swinging by a Kawasaki dealer to look at a few bikes. Anyone know of a good dealer here in the NW suburbs?
Forum: GS Boxers 02-27-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By KodiakRS
I'm coming from a sportbike background where...

I'm coming from a sportbike background where riding with your feet on the pegs is very common. It gives you better feel for what the bike is doing, and gets your feet out of the way of the ground...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-27-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By KodiakRS
R1200GSA Passenger Footrest Bracket Vs Riders Foot

Hey guys. I'm looking at picking up an r1200gs as a sport tourer. At 6'4 260LBS and with a size 13EEEE foot it seems like the gs was purpose built for people of my size. Add in the fact that the...
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