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Let's get the roll call started again from one of the greatest states for riding in the USA.

I live near the state capitol in the Sacramento area.

Just north of Santa Barbara, CA.

Currently near Santa Barbara, soon back to Northern CA.

Welcome to the forums Chick! What do you ride? Where you going to be when you come back to Nor Cal?

I'm moving from Santa Barbara to the Anderson Valley, between Mendocino and Hwy. 101. Rats, only about 5 feet from my driveway to the redwoods!
Terrible riding up here, no twisties, no scenery. Where are you in CA, Keysman?
I ride an 02 ZZR1200, by far the best bike I have ever owned. Comfort, range, gobs of power, and looks pretty good.
So, what is the history of this site? I just heard about it on another site after your hack problem.

Hi from SoCal

I'm in Hollywood--wishing the rains would stop. Neither me or the roads can take anymore.

the greatest state! Orange county here. Going to be moving to Huntington beach or i might find a place with my friend adam in long beach or where ever. but I'm going to be in socal for sure

Chick wrote:I'm moving from Santa Barbara to the Anderson Valley, between Mendocino and Hwy. 101. Rats, only about 5 feet from my driveway to the redwoods!
Terrible riding up here, no twisties, no scenery. Where are you in CA, Keysman?
I ride an 02 ZZR1200, by far the best bike I have ever owned. Comfort, range, gobs of power, and looks pretty good.
So, what is the history of this site? I just heard about it on another site after your hack problem.

I guess I should frequent this part of the board more often. Sorry about that. I live in the area near Sacramento. There's no twisties in my bak yard but it's not too far to get into the Sierra Nevada foothills for some good riding.

I joined the forums on this site close to when they started up back in November 2003. I started coming here to look for information on good bikes for beginners. Then the forums opened up and I joined just to ask the stupid questions all the noob riders have. You know things like, "I've never been on a bike before will 1300 ccs be enough for me?" I didn't really ask that but it seems like all the noobs post stuff like that everyday.

After a few months went by and I got my bike and started putting some miles on it I hung out and posted on the forums from time to time. Then one day the Owner sent me a PM and asked if I wanted to moderate the Product Reviews forum. I didn't think I was qualified being a new rider and all but Mike thought I could do it and I had the opportunity to quit at any time. So I had been doing that for some time and then I took on the Motorcycle reviews section as well.

I spend time over there trying to post new product reviews when I can and just take part in the forums. I try to hit the New Bikers Forum from time to time too to answer questions and I try to be sympathetic, even though some people want to start with a bike that is way too big for them. We all try to point them in the right direction.

So the ZZR1200 would you classify that as a sport touring? I don't know much about the ZZR or any of the Kawasaki bikes for that matter. I know a guy that owns a Concurs it's only about a year old but it looks like it was built in 1984. The one thing it had going for it was the price. It seems to be really inexpensive for a touring bike. You said the bike is comfortable. Does it use clip-ons? Is the crouched over position comfortable? My bike is a standard and it has a upright seating position. I wonder about some of the sportier of the sport touring bikes for an upgrade down the road.

Keysman, the ZZ-R1200 stock has about 135hp, weighs 535 pounds dry. Chain drive, decent brakes, 6.6 gallon tank. I added slip-ons, stainless brake lines, Ohlins shock and Corbin Saddle, and Ventura Pack for hauling sleeping bag and tent, etc. The position is between sport bike crouch and touring bike upright. I can do very long (900 mile) days without too severe cramping (I can't sit in my recliner at home that long without pain!). I would classify it as a SPORT-touring bike, not a sport-TOURING bike. Top speed is well into the triple digits, guys that drag them are getting 10.35 at 130 or so. Not bad for a big bike!

Chick,

135hp is not too bad! 6.6 Gal. is a nice amout of gas too for touring. I really like the looks of the Triumph Sprint ST right now. I haven't seen it in person, thown a leg over, or rode one but I like the look and the luggage looks decent too.