Hello to All,
I just bought a 2002 Suzuki Katana. It's not a top bike but it's alot of fun to ride and since it's classified as a sport touring bike the insurance rates are fairly cheap. I had a 2001 Katana and sold it about 5 years ago and regreated it every summer since. I rode it alittle last evening since it was 55 degrees here in PA which it's usually 30's this time of the year. I plan to ride some today since it's in the 60's. Just trying to get the feel of riding again before I take off on a long ride.
Just wanted to say hi!
Any other Katana riders on here?
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davea7
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davea7
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Sorry! I just noticed I posted this probably in the wrong thread. LOL
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Johnj
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Hello and welcome to the forum. Your in the right thread for introducing yourself, although you didn't post a picture of your bike. 
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Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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davea7
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Here you go John, sorry buddy! It's not a very good picture but it's a nice bike.
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Hello and Welcome, glad you got to do some riding, be safe and have fun out there.
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davea7
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
I rode abount 50 miles today. I guess that's better then 0. It snowed here 2 weeks ago so there is some cinders (anti skid) on the roads so I wanted to be careful. LOL
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Hi from across the pond 
MOG
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davea7
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Thank you! Hi to you too!
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madjak30
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Re: Newbie Here to the Forum
Welcome to the group...nice ride...I almost bought an '05 Katana 750, but chickened out...bought a more standard bike instead...I found the riding position of the Katana a little tight for my knees...but they are nice bikes...
Here's some help on the pic...
The riding position on the 600 is very similar to a Honda VFR800...lots of guys use them for touring...and they are a pile of fun to ride too...
Later.
Here's some help on the pic...
The riding position on the 600 is very similar to a Honda VFR800...lots of guys use them for touring...and they are a pile of fun to ride too...
Later.
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davea7
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Thanks for the help with the pic! And thank you for the welcome. Not sure what I'll do to this bike yet. One thing I don't care for on it is the rear fender. I may trim it up alittle to expose the rear tire a little more. Thanks again!