Yay!!! My replacement bike...let the giddiness ensue

[mtnairlover]

So, I guess you could say that it's not an exact replacement, cuz it isn't exactly the same bike, but it did come with one of these...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/seat.jpg

and one of these...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/exhaust.jpg

and two of these...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/slider.jpg

Oh, and it also came with some completely giddy goofball who refused to get off the poor bike, cuz she wanted to ride it up and down the canyons today...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/giddiness.jpg

So yeah...you get the picture.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/newzed.jpg

[mtnairlover]

I absolutely looooove this shit!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/newbaby.jpg

[pilot]

Yeah Cathy!

[RYBO]

Congrats Cath!

[64BonnieLass]

Whoo Hoo Cath!!!!!

Oh girl, I'm so happy for you. :yay:

Oh happy happy day!

[mtnairlover]

Schweet mama! After riding a liter bike a coupla times, I had forgotten how nimble she was...holy shite! So, I'm leaning into turns and thinking OMG this so kicks ass!!!

[pilot]

Wow, four of the partyingest people on the CSC and we're at home playing with our computers, in the dark, by ourselves, where no one can see.

[mtnairlover]

:hump:

Ha! Well, I dunno what yer trippin' on Pilot, but I gots my fix earlier today. I'm still coming down off of my high.:siesta:

[Devaclis]

Woohoo! Let's go ride!!

[Matty]

i'm here too!!!

(sarcasm) man i love being home by myself on a friday night!!!

congrats on the bike though!!!

[mtnairlover]

Woohoo! Let's go ride!!

Dude!!! That's what I'm talking about! But, stinkin weather has to go and get all wintery on us and whatnot...s'up with that? We've got one good day tomorrow and I'm not wasting it! Next week, I'm riding to work.

[mtnairlover]

i'm here too!!!

(sarcasm) man i love being home by myself on a friday night!!!

congrats on the bike though!!!

Hey Matty!? Wanna go for a ride?:hump: Er, I mean...wanna ride bitch? Er, I mean...ah nm...:oops:

Hey, ain't nothing wrong with being home on a Friday night. I gotta be sure to get enough rest before riding tomorrow anyway...sides, I'm gonna make up for tonight with partying tomorrow night...woohoo!

[pilot]

I dunno about you creatons, but I got my fix in this eve. A little "High Plains Drifter" action. Nothing like dogging dear on Tomah and Russelville Rds at 8:00 PM. You gotta have faith in those turns. Faith to stay on the gaz.

[mtnairlover]

See the chicken strippage on that tire? Yeah, so it was about an inch bigger than that before I got to the hillz today.;-)

[rforsythe]

Congrats cathy! :up: I look forward to seeing you run it to Durango and back next summer. :D

Scott is sending me bike ads right now and he is going to be a bad influence on me.

[mtnairlover]

Thanks Ralph...and everyone else;-) I am soooo looking forward to next summer and Durango...mhmm. Yeah, that Scott and his influencing peeps. S'up with that?!

Gonna try the new and improved Zed on the track at Pueblo too. I just keep it in my head that it's gonna be sunny and 60 degrees on November 17.

[TommyTheKid]

Congrats! My poor poor bike hasn't even been started in a whole week. She is going to be really sad if I don't get a ride in soon!.. I missed my normal Wednesday ride, now that its cooled back off, I may get back out to IMI for lunch time :)

Anyhow, it looks good, betcha can't wait to get it out on the track :p

Tommy

[daemon]

good show cathy.
i've been missing my riding partner.
shame it's gonna be getting rough soon,but i'll try to get out there today.
i've been working a bunch of overtime and only back and forth to work riding lately.

4am sucks....trust me

[*GSXR~SNAIL*]

Nice Cathy! Enjoy...and be gentle with her. :up:

[mtnairlover]

Nice Cathy! Enjoy...and be gentle with her. :up:

"Be gentle" will be my mantra. Thanks.:)

[Thadius]

SAWEEET Cath. That pipe will soung great on that bike! Same year??
Let's ride today if your not out already!!!! Congrats on the new sled, I likey.
Let's try to keep those frame sliders in new condition eh??!! TTYL, Ride on Cath!!!

[636Chick]

:yay:
congrats girl!!!!

Oh happy day Ride ride and ride some more!!!! :)

[mtnairlover]

Hey Ted. Yep, still gonna ride today. And, nope, not out quite yet. Give me a ringy-dingy and we can hook up somewhere's between here and there. Anyone else wanna join? If ya've got my numba, just give me a call/text, we'll see what we can do about riding for a bit.

I love the sound of that pipe! Oh and yeah, the frame sliders? I plan on keeping them scratch-free.;)

[Devaclis]

I wanna join!!

But I am working today :(

Up for a ride in the snow tomorrow?

[mtnairlover]

Up for a ride in the snow tomorrow?

:cold:...um, not quite ready for that, Dana. Sorry you have to work. Next week is looking good for weather. Sadly, the weekend looks bad again...dernit!

Tomorrow's weather will be a good excuse for me to sleep in and sleep off my partying tonight. Haven't done that in ages...sooo, yeah, I'll need a break tomorrow.;)

[budwsr]

Congrats! Cath

looks very familiar when ya hitting the twisties?

[mtnairlover]

Hey Randy! Yep, I hit the twisties...went up and down and up and down again. I got Ted to go along with me...here's his new toy...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/tedszx-2.jpg

...and another....
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/tedszx-1.jpg

We just beat the rain and snow out of Estes. It came down out of the mountains pretty quickly. Then got warm again once we got into Loveland. Tomorrow should be fun, NOT!

Anyway, thanks for joining me today, Ted. Riding is great and riding with pals is just that much better.:)

[Beotch]

Congrats Cath ;) I know how much you've been wanting this.

[lovinCO]

Great looking bike--congrats! We rode up to Ned for lunch, and the wind ahead of the storm front was blowing us around. Still a gorgeous day for a ride. :)

[mtnairlover]

Yes it was. I just scrunched down close to the tank and carved through the wind.

Oh and thanks Mel. My second day of riding it and I'm still getting re-acclimated. But, there is one thing I'm doing differently now as compared to before and it's getting more comfortable and more natural the more I ride.;-)

[sky_blue]

ROCK. ON.

[dirkterrell]

Glad to see that you're back on two wheels, Cathy!

Dirk

[puckstr]

Very nice. We will have to go on a ride sometime.

[mtnairlover]

A ride?!!! Just say when and where and I might just show my happy ass up;-)

[Spongebutt]

Very good machine! Congratulations on your new baby. I believe this is one of those machines that does a large variety of things, and does them all well. Tres cool.

[mtnairlover]

Very good machine! Congratulations on your new baby. I believe this is one of those machines that does a large variety of things, and does them all well. Tres cool.

Me and my Zed are a perfect match, then.;)

We'll see what I can get it to do on the track in Pueblo. Should be a blast.

[MotoMax]

Cath!
Congrats girlie!!! You never lost sight. Hopefully a ride will follow before the snow falls to much. See you soon! - Moto

[konichd]

Kawi FTW!!!!!!!! :)

[McVaaahhh]

Congrats Cathy! :up:

[Yellow Bullet]

Sweet, you got you another bike.... When is the next ride, Miss Cruise Director?

[mtnairlover]

Sweet, you got you another bike.... When is the next ride, Miss Cruise Director?

Ha! You missed it last Saturday. I even texted ya. S'up with the ignore Cathy thing? Just givin' ya a hard time, Chris.

How's about next weekend? So far, the predictions are for good weather. I'd like to get something going, just not sure which day, yet. I'll post something a little later this week, k.:)

[Yellow Bullet]

You didnt Text me... I respond to eveyone that sends me a text.... So If I didnt respond, I didnt get one...

I'm in for this weekend. The girly works, so I can spend some time with Cathy:hump:

I'd say lets do it Saturday. Where are we going?

[mtnairlover]

You didnt Text me... I respond to eveyone that sends me a text.... So If I didnt respond, I didnt get one...

Where are we going?

Hmm, that could explain the loneliness on the first part of my ride.:cry: Anyway, I haven't considered it too much, but was thinking Stove Prairie to Poudre Canyon and up to Cameron, but that'll probably be a tad chilly, so I may have to modify. We'll see, it's still way early in the week and you are the first to ask.

I'll keep ya posted and will more than likely post something in the Northern Forum for a ride.

[Devaclis]

Snow in the foothills = gravel. Be safe out there kids :)

[mtnairlover]

Was up on hwy7 between Lyons and Estes on Saturday. The gravel was at the top of hwy7 just before you drop into Estes. Granted, that was before the snow on Sunday. Here's to hoping that the gravel gets pushed aside enough during the week that when the weekend comes, it will be a tad less scary.

Hmmm...maybe a more southerly route? Yeah, I still dunno.

[Yamacati Bob]

That is some FINE lookin' metal...gotta love those red rims.:hump:
Congratulations...:)

[mtnairlover]

Thanks Bob. Or, actually I guess Ted thanks you for the admiration of his red rims. Yeah, the ZX is Ted's. I just get to drool whilst riding with him...um, over the red rims of course.;)

Just in case there's any confusion, the bike pictured below really is my replacement. It isn't the old one cuz that one had 16,700 miles on it and this one has 2800 (well, more than that since I did ride on the weekend).



http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/mtnairlover/newbaby.jpg

[MAZIN]

congrats she's pretty

[Yamacati Bob]

Oops...not paying enough attention again...this one is very cool also...looks much like my FZ-1 without the hard bags...congratulations are still in order....I want your can...er...muffler...mine is aluminum...not as cool..............

[mtnairlover]

I'm such a goofball. I just dragged the campus monitor outside to listen to my bike. Shoulda seen the look on his face when I revved her engine...ahhhh. Ain't nothing like it.;-)

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Congrats Cathy! We''l have to get a blast in up to Estes soon...while we still can!

[Yellow Bullet]

This weekend?

[daemon]

did someone say "this weekend"?????

sorry i missed last weekend,but i'm game for sunday.
sadly,it is my saturday work week.

i'm hoping they cancel it!!!

[mtnairlover]

Dunno about Saturday. Was watching the weather report this a.m. and it is not looking good for temps. I just don't like freezing my digits to the point of not being able to grasp brake, or clutch.

Oh, hey Mayo...thanks for the bell and fob...you rock! Most def gonna put that bell on the bike. It's very "mayo-like";)

Sunday is looking so much better with weather. As long as I don't go partying my ass off, I might have to do a ride on Sunday instead of Saturday. Sorry, Chris.:(

[Yellow Bullet]

Sunday is looking so much better with weather. As long as I don't go partying my ass off, I might have to do a ride on Sunday instead of Saturday. Sorry, Chris.:(

Thats fine, come to find out Ang works on Sunday and has Saturday off. So it works better for me. :D

[daemon]

Oh, hey Mayo...thanks for the bell and fob...you rock! Most def gonna put that bell on the bike. It's very "mayo-like";)
gotta take care of my buddies.
glad you like it.
did you get the double sided tape as well???

it's for your "tilt" can.
and if you were wondering where i got the idea for your bell.

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/off-topic/57467-official-gremlin-bell-exchange-thread.html
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/off-topic/59198-gremlin-bell-exchange-picture-thread.html

[Sortarican]

Congrat's Cathy.
I know you've been Jonesing and there's still some good riding weather left.
(And when it turns to Shyte you have something to sit and rev in the garage.):hump:
And knowing you girl, I doubt that low odometer reading will last very long.
(+1 on keeping the sliders virginal too.)

Questions:
Same year and displacement?
Did ya get a good deal on it?
Are ya gonna pimp it out like Mayo's?

[clustermagnet]

always thought you were a dood

[Yellow Bullet]

always thought you were a dood
Ooooo burn

[mtnairlover]

Ooooo burn

Wow, seriously? You mean burn on guys, cuz I'm so stupid I could be considered a guy? j/k Chris...you know I luvs ya.

Actually, that's the way I come across in writing every time...up until I start getting all mushy and then there is no doubt....I'm a gay guy....gah! Oh, burned myself.:lol:

Oh and to answer one thing seriously...


Questions:
Same year and displacement?
Did ya get a good deal on it?
Are ya gonna pimp it out like Mayo's?

Yes, yes, and nope. The aftermarket parts are worth well over 1k, oh and it came with a fully transferrable extended warranty and I did not pay any more for it than the previous bike.

Nope, I don't think I'll be pimpin', although I think the "Tilt" can is appropriate, don't you? Other than that, it stays like it is for a bit. I just can't wait to take it to the track.

Did a fair bit of riding on Sunday, though. Up hwy34, down hwy36, up hwy7, down the Peak to Peak. Down Boulder Canyon to Boulder, then back up Lee Road to Ward, and back on the P to P and down hwy7 again....woohoo!!!:hump:

[Yellow Bullet]

Yes, yes, and nope. The aftermarket parts are worth well over 1k, oh and it came with a fully transferrable extended warranty and I did not pay any more for it than the previous bike.

Nope, I don't think I'll be pimpin', although I think the "Tilt" can is appropriate, don't you? Other than that, it stays like it is for a bit. I just can't wait to take it to the track.

Did a fair bit of riding on Sunday, though. Up hwy34, down hwy36, up hwy7, down the Peak to Peak. Down Boulder Canyon to Boulder, then back up Lee Road to Ward, and back on the P to P and down hwy7 again....woohoo!!!:hump:

I would have joined you, but 1 I wanted MY car back. and 2 the girl got off at 2 and the weekends are the only time that we can get quality time in.

2 weeks? Who cares about snow? I dont...

[mtnairlover]

2 weeks? Who cares about snow? I dont...

Hmmm...will have to take that into consideration. Trust me on the gravel, though. It is not fun at all...and having to navigate in between gravel paths can get dicey.

[Yellow Bullet]

Hmmm...will have to take that into consideration. Trust me on the gravel, though. It is not fun at all...and having to navigate in between gravel paths can get dicey.

Oh I know... it can get pretty bad. But do you think its gonna snow by then? Considering the weather we have been having.

[mtnairlover]

Just cuz it doesn't snow down here, doesn't mean that the hills don't get any. That's why we saw gravel on the Peak to Peak. And, that gravel was from when it snowed 2 weeks ago. I remember riding this Spring and having to choose which rut I was gonna ride in around the corners. Sure does take away from the pure exhiliration of the corners, ya know.

Anyway, aside from that, I'll keep thinking happy thoughts for no snow and we'll see what happens;-D

[Gramps]

good to hear your riding agian cathy


we'll have to get together sometime

:)

[mtnairlover]

good to hear your riding agian cathy


we'll have to get together sometime

:)

Thanks Tom. Hey, how bout the track, at dawn...you, me...your bike, my bike and nothing but open road...er, wait...I hate the open road!!! What the f' am I thinking?!!! The canyon walls are my comfort zone...aaaaa:cry:

J/K. I'll be in Pueblo on the 17th and I see you'll also be there. So, I'll see ya then.:)

[Yamacati Bob]

Snow in the foothills = gravel. Be safe out there kids :)
Your quote at the bottom of your posts is GREAT!!! I too am an athiest, the result of a random universe.

[Devaclis]

I think you should call her "Smokey" - The Bandit :)

I think it is time for an updated sig pic girl :)

[TFOGGuys]

Gravel:

Sportbike= Bad idea

Dualsport bike you can pitch sideways without eating asphalt= Good idea!

That is all. We now return you to the usual CSC program.

[mtnairlover]

I think you should call her "Smokey" - The Bandit :)

I think it is time for an updated sig pic girl :)

I like both ideas, Dana. I've considered the update on the sig pic, but haven't gotten further than a mere thought. Hmmm....

...stay tuned, I guess.:)

[ShinySideUp]

Did a fair bit of riding on Sunday, though. Up hwy34, down hwy36, up hwy7, down the Peak to Peak. Down Boulder Canyon to Boulder, then back up Lee Road to Ward, and back on the P to P and down hwy7 again....woohoo!!!:hump:
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........hwy 7 :drool:
Dig the new bike. Congrats. I love the way those two brothers pipes sound!



Sunday is looking so much better with weather. As long as I don't go partying my ass off, I might have to do a ride on Sunday instead of Saturday. Sorry, Chris.:(

Keep me in mind, I may be off that day and want to get in as much riding as I can before...nothing...nothing is going to happen (I'm in denial of the snow coming)
he, he, he. Thread jacking to get a ride together.

[Gramps]

J/K. I'll be in Pueblo on the 17th and I see you'll also be there. So, I'll see ya then.:)


let's hope the weather cooperates

[mtnairlover]

Keep me in mind, I may be off that day and want to get in as much riding as I can before...nothing...nothing is going to happen (I'm in denial of the snow coming)
he, he, he. Thread jacking to get a ride together.

All's good. Oh, and this coming Sunday, the 4th, we get to set our clocks back an hour. I like the idea of an extra hour of sleep and an extra hour for the sun to warm the roads, too.:)

Gramps? Just keep saying this lil mantra..."It's gonna be sunny and 65." I've been saying that for a coupla weeks now. Maybe we can get enough positive energy going to make it come true. Ha! Yeah ok, I live in a dream world. And what's wrong with that?!!!:lol:

[Mental]

OK, I finally got on this thread at home so I could see the pics.

Congrats Cathy, few are as hardcore as you, and you needed the news wheels. Looks great!

[mtnairlover]

OK, I finally got on this thread at home so I could see the pics.

Congrats Cathy, few are as hardcore as you, and you needed the news wheels. Looks great!

Ha! Hard core.:lol: That's funny. Oh...wait...you aren't the only who's said that before. And to think...I've only been riding two years. Hey, it's a hobby I plan on making an art form. I guess I could be doing something a lot worse, huh?

Thanks, Mental. Hey, as long as the weather is good, I hope to be seeing ya at the track on the 17th.