Giant Kawi B%&*R

LNasty · September 18th, 2013, 08:46 AM

Guy pulled up next to me at a stop light on one of these today. didn't see if it was the 500 or larger, but either way it gave me a Kawi Boner. Now I want one of these. Not sure what it was about it, looks alot like the pregen ninjas, there was just something sexy about her

kawa_gpz500_blue.jpg

Alex · September 18th, 2013, 08:54 AM

Image not working for me?

rasta · September 18th, 2013, 10:28 AM

Tripod.com? Damn, that must've been one OLD bike

CC Cowboy · September 18th, 2013, 10:33 AM

I look like a tripod when I get wood also.

LNasty · September 18th, 2013, 11:00 AM

here is a different pic...and it's huuuuuge

gibtzumich318 · September 18th, 2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I look like a tripod when I get wood also.

That must be a lop-sided tripod if you feel the need to share your tripod status..

Trailerboy531 · September 18th, 2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I look like a tripod when I get wood also.

I get it!!! It's because you have really short legs!

adouglas · September 18th, 2013, 11:30 AM

That right there is an EX500/Ninja 500.

Nice bike. Rod-inducing? I owned one and while I liked it, I didn't like it THAT much.

Eldiablo · September 18th, 2013, 11:52 AM

That was what the 500 looked like pre 07. My friend has a 2007 ninja 500. Just like this except a brownish gray color.

LNasty · September 18th, 2013, 12:15 PM

The dude had an all blue one, looks like he had it modded

Motofool · September 18th, 2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

Guy pulled up next to me at a stop light on one of these today. didn't see if it was the 500 or larger, but either way it gave me a Kawi Boner. Now I want one of these. Not sure what it was about it, looks alot like the pregen ninjas, there was just something sexy about her

Copied from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPZ500S

"The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the EX500 and is known as the GPZ500S in some markets) is a sport bike with a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) parallel-twin engine manufactured by Kawasaki from 1987 to 2009, with a partial redesign in 1994.
Although the motorcycle has a sporty appearance, it offers a more standard, upright riding position with greater comfort and versatility.
It provides a combination of performance and low operating costs, which has made it a favorite as a first motorcycle with new riders and popular with experienced riders on a budget.
2009 was the last model year for the Ninja 500.
For touring the EX500 has an 18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) fuel tank, reserve included.

Engine 498 cc (30.4 cu in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power 49.9 hp (37.2 kW)
Torque 30.9 lb·ft (41.9 N·m)
Transmission 6-speed"

80MPHdownhill · September 18th, 2013, 07:25 PM

Razor Scooter called, he wants his rear brake back.

Insan3guy · September 18th, 2013, 07:32 PM

I have an '84 gpz 900. Absolutely gorgeous. Good sound and steady power even at low revs.

attached: side by side pics of a pregen green (2002) and my 900 (red)

LNasty · September 18th, 2013, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80MPHdownhill

Razor Scooter called, he wants his rear brake back.

Lol, I didn't even notice the brake. What kind is that anyways?

Brother Michigan · September 18th, 2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

Lol, I didn't even notice the brake. What kind is that anyways?

That, my good sir, is a drum brake.

KawiKid860 · September 19th, 2013, 05:04 PM

Ninja 500Rs are great bikes, I own one have put nearly 20k on it and I love it. It's been crashed a lot by me and others and it's not the looker it used to be (to me anyways, lots of people find them ugly) but it's damn durable. Easy as pie to work on too.... screw and lock nut valve adjusters are the best thing on this side of sliced bread if you do your own valve adjustments. If not it's still probably $200 cheaper than a shim under bucket job at a shop.

Motofool · September 19th, 2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Ninja 500Rs are great bikes, I own one have put nearly 20k on it and I love it..............

Why do you call it a project in your profile?

rasta · September 19th, 2013, 09:52 PM

Too bad you can't put new gen plastics on pre gen ninjette's. I'm just not a fan of the pre gens' look

Chefdota · September 19th, 2013, 10:13 PM

Here's a pic of me and a friend.. this thing is nice!. his is 08.

Jono · September 20th, 2013, 10:44 AM

LNasty, you have some really low standards. Haha.

See what this does for your Kawi B%&*R....

LNasty · September 20th, 2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

LNasty, you have some really low standards. Haha.

See what this does for your Kawi B%&*R....

Uncontrollable urge to hump the nearest thing on two wheels

Chefdota · September 22nd, 2013, 12:28 AM

I rather have david whites ninja 300 then that 636

September 18th, 2013, 08:46 AM	#1
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	*Giant Kawi B%&R** Guy pulled up next to me at a stop light on one of these today. didn't see if it was the 500 or larger, but either way it gave me a Kawi Boner. Now I want one of these. Not sure what it was about it, looks alot like the pregen ninjas, there was just something sexy about her kawa_gpz500_blue.jpg Last futzed with by Alex; September 18th, 2013 at 10:36 AM. Reason: edited picture

September 18th, 2013, 08:54 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Image not working for me? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 18th, 2013, 10:33 AM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I look like a tripod when I get wood also. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 18th, 2013, 11:30 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	That right there is an EX500/Ninja 500. Nice bike. Rod-inducing? I owned one and while I liked it, I didn't like it THAT much. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

September 18th, 2013, 11:52 AM	#9
Eldiablo ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: Grayson, ga Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 45	That was what the 500 looked like pre 07. My friend has a 2007 ninja 500. Just like this except a brownish gray color. __________________________________________________ If you can do good by someone, you have a moral obligation to do so.

September 18th, 2013, 10:28 AM	#3
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Tripod.com? Damn, that must've been one OLD bike

September 18th, 2013, 11:00 AM	#5
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	here is a different pic...and it's huuuuuge

September 18th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#10
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	The dude had an all blue one, looks like he had it modded

September 18th, 2013, 07:25 PM	#12
80MPHdownhill ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Cal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yes, please. Posts: 121	Razor Scooter called, he wants his rear brake back.

September 19th, 2013, 05:04 PM	#16
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Ninja 500Rs are great bikes, I own one have put nearly 20k on it and I love it. It's been crashed a lot by me and others and it's not the looker it used to be (to me anyways, lots of people find them ugly) but it's damn durable. Easy as pie to work on too.... screw and lock nut valve adjusters are the best thing on this side of sliced bread if you do your own valve adjustments. If not it's still probably $200 cheaper than a shim under bucket job at a shop.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 19th, 2013, 09:52 PM	#18
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Too bad you can't put new gen plastics on pre gen ninjette's. I'm just not a fan of the pre gens' look

September 19th, 2013, 10:13 PM	#19
Chefdota ninjette.org member Name: kevin Location: rancho, cali Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 27	Here's a pic of me and a friend.. this thing is nice!. his is 08.

September 20th, 2013, 10:44 AM	#20
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	LNasty, you have some really low standards. Haha. See what this does for your Kawi B%&*R....

September 22nd, 2013, 12:28 AM	#22
Chefdota ninjette.org member Name: kevin Location: rancho, cali Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 27	I rather have david whites ninja 300 then that 636

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