tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post1733181071315688017..comments2023-10-31T04:37:20.113-07:00Comments on Bloviating Zeppelin: Check Your Six: Kawasaki Concours 14 PoliceBloviating Zeppelinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-31844611526181439682011-01-19T16:42:38.281-08:002011-01-19T16:42:38.281-08:00Steve: sorry for the delay in response, but I'...Steve: sorry for the delay in response, but I'm assuming you're already doing the Kawi Dance on Unalaska. I've always admired your blog and, further, your wonderful photographs. The Kawasaki you have is the perfect bike for the area, I suspect. If I can find a good publisher, I'm going to make my own BZ 2012 calendar but, unlike yours, it will be about trains. I published my own custom calendars for five years but then gave it up when they became so expensive.<br /><br />I think, finally, technology is to the point where I can create a CD and give it to a printer for a calendar.<br /><br />If I go there this year, I'll make sure I give you one.<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-15546694892117834412011-01-14T00:34:32.528-08:002011-01-14T00:34:32.528-08:00This is my favorite post of yours this year so far...This is my favorite post of yours this year so far - but you probably knew that . . . . I've owned Suzukis, Kawis, Hondas, and Yahmahas and loved them all - the hardest decision for me when I retire from this rock will be what my "retirement bike" will be . . . . . I rode my bike today, 30 degrees, little spots of ice on the road here and there, grinning from ear to ear!Alaska Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400155127247572107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-48626329420769979872011-01-12T15:07:16.635-08:002011-01-12T15:07:16.635-08:00DM: woo-hoo indeed!
Leticia: if you want one, go ...DM: woo-hoo indeed!<br /><br />Leticia: if you want one, go get one. But one of the most important things is to physically throw a leg over numerous seats in order to determine level of comfort. Riding position is very important in terms of the TYPE of bike you wish to purchase. My days of cafe racers are over, so therefore I'm looking for bikes with much more erect and vertical riding positions.<br /><br />If you'd care for more specific advice, e-mail me.<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-87321089631012586182011-01-12T14:11:36.790-08:002011-01-12T14:11:36.790-08:00Advice take. Now how to save up for one? If ther...Advice take. Now how to save up for one? If there is a will there is a way.Trekkie4Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226981394122557804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-13471796218901082922011-01-11T18:13:59.428-08:002011-01-11T18:13:59.428-08:00Down here in my zip code the Kawasaki dealer is li...Down here in my zip code the Kawasaki dealer is literally right down the street from the Triumph dealer.<br /><br />I'll help you look at stickers.<br /><br />I just had my K serviced and the tires updated to the Metzeler Interacts.<br /><br />Woo Hoo!dmurrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701970257321622149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-46343360723842790712011-01-11T15:04:29.495-08:002011-01-11T15:04:29.495-08:00Greybeard: unfortunately, no, at least in Fornical...Greybeard: unfortunately, no, at least in Fornicalia. Many an old Kwakker got sold or auctioned. CHP auctions their vehicles. What you WOULD do, if you knew an officer, is spot the car or bike you wanted and have that officer write it up for stuff before it got deadlined; you know, new brakes, new skins, like that. Then you found out the auction number and bid on it.<br /><br />The new Carbon, IF it actually goes into production, WILL be like that; it won't be sold to the public but instead will be bought back by the factory.<br /><br />DM: you're gonna die. Do you know I'm looking at a Triumph Rocket III Cruiser??<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-14776853573256951992011-01-11T10:10:02.822-08:002011-01-11T10:10:02.822-08:00Oh, these bikes today. Heavy sigh.Oh, these bikes today. Heavy sigh.dmurrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701970257321622149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-49167346340276845932011-01-11T01:30:30.922-08:002011-01-11T01:30:30.922-08:00Eons ago when I was a Deputy one of our adjacent c...Eons ago when I was a Deputy one of our adjacent communities used the Ponch/Jon Kawasaki. My memory is that Kawasaki had tweaked the engine on the Police versions and they were so powerful they released them early on with the restriction that the bikes would be returned to Kawasaki at the end of their term of service. <br />Is that a valid recollection?<br /><br />If the new Kaws are better than the STP's, I may have to take a look at one in the near future.<br />Thanks for this BZ.Greybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919862790973521778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-26828908234981707612011-01-10T23:46:03.599-08:002011-01-10T23:46:03.599-08:00The Kows were/are interesting beasts in police tri...The Kows were/are interesting beasts in police trim! Massive power, good top end (faster than most officers EVER want to go) and pretty safe... God Bless those Motor Officers who get out there every day!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-32533060185951593332011-01-10T18:08:28.903-08:002011-01-10T18:08:28.903-08:00And let me tell you:
There is a MASSIVE differenc...And let me tell you:<br /><br />There is a MASSIVE difference between ABS and non-ABS motors.<br /><br />Further, ABS is mixed in with so-called "blended braking."<br /><br />It is MORE important than ever to know what YOUR motor features and what it will/can and cannot do when you apply right handbrake, right footbrake.<br /><br />What KIND of braking/ABS systems does YOUR bike embrace?<br /><br />You had best KNOW the difference!<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-38797197928337620482011-01-10T17:43:19.114-08:002011-01-10T17:43:19.114-08:00And, Leticia, let it be known that MANY consider D...And, Leticia, let it be known that MANY consider Ducatis to be VERY cool!!<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-14342921235480538272011-01-10T17:42:16.441-08:002011-01-10T17:42:16.441-08:00Leticia: get a bike and make it your own. Choose ...Leticia: get a bike and make it your own. Choose what you want when you want. In a few years, motors will be not only shuttled aside but purposely ignored.<br /><br />Enjoy your free wind and your freedom and your joy and your smiles and your motors whilst you can.<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370534.post-85069218345896291632011-01-10T15:23:51.296-08:002011-01-10T15:23:51.296-08:00I used to love watching Chips!!
I am not knowled...I used to love watching Chips!! <br /><br />I am not knowledgeable about bikes in general but my favorite is the Ducati 1198. Sweet ride, well, I would hope so, since I probably will never get to ride one.Trekkie4Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226981394122557804noreply@blogger.com