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« on: January 01, 2007, 01:24:13 PM »
Hello to all from Howard (Apple Valley) Ohio!

I am a new owner of a 2001 Kawasaki ZR7S, which I purchased in October, right after completion of the MSF course. I love the web site but don't know if I should be posting elsewhere.

Can I consider my bike a "sport tourer?'

Haven't had the weather or time for any long distance touring.... but can't wait until next year.

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« on: January 01, 2007, 01:24:13 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2007, 01:25:17 PM »
Yes you can consider it a ST Bigok
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2007, 01:30:08 PM »
Sure ya can consider that a Sport-Touring bike, why not?

Welcome to ST.n & don’t be afraid to post where-ever and when ever you like.

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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2007, 02:54:42 PM »
If you ride at a brisk pace (by your standards) and like to or imagine about 'touring'....anything you ride is a sport tourer.



An MB5 was my first sport-tourer...SF to LA and back in one day!
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2007, 02:57:00 PM »
Read my last sigline.  Sport-touring isn't what you ride, it's how you ride.

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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2007, 03:06:33 PM »
I had the 2000 model naked model.  It was a very comfortable bike that never gave me any trouble at all.  Not cutting edge technology, but a reliable respectable performer with plenty of ST accessories available.  It was a pleasant bike to own.
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2007, 08:57:21 PM »


 looks like a fun bike to ride.   Smile  

 if you can remember to take along a camera, post up some shots from your rides, even if you think their not up to par ...  they really are.   just have fun.

this winter is a good time to pick up some riding gear at a discount.   welcome
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2007, 08:57:21 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2007, 06:55:27 AM »
Well, as the happy owner of a 2003 ZR-7S I say yes, you can consider it an ST type bike.  Especially after a few mods.

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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2007, 08:16:11 AM »
Black Ice says it the best: Sport-touring isn't what you ride, it's how you ride.
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2007, 10:01:50 AM »
Yes.  Great bike, too.  It should faithfully give you many (s)miles.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2007, 12:29:05 PM »
I did a lot of sport-touring on a 750 Zephyr (your bike's granddaddy), so I'd say yes it's a ST bike.

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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2007, 08:47:14 AM »
The bike might or might not be, but it sounds like you yourself are or will soon be a "sport tourer."  BI is right.
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2007, 02:59:31 PM »
WOW

Lots of nice people here!

It's settled then both me and my bike are sport tourers!!!


Thanks for all the kind replies

BTW Gerry I'm in Apple Valley (Howard) Ohio about 40 miles northeast of my home town... Columbus

Did manage to get a few late fall ride pics....
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2007, 04:09:47 PM »
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Lots of nice people here!


Good first impression, even if it's wrong.  You'll get over it soon enough. Lol
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2007, 07:28:51 AM »
If I can sport tour on my 22 year old Nighthawk S then you can sport tour on that bike!  That bike would dance circles around mine.
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2007, 07:33:55 AM »
Quote from: Rigger on January 04, 2007, 07:28:51 AM

If I can sport tour on my 22 year old Nighthawk S then you can sport tour on that bike!  That bike would dance circles around mine.
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« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2007, 12:32:01 PM »
Yes she is a sweet ride Smile  I can hardly wait till I can ride her again and again and again.
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2007, 03:08:56 PM »
Having done a huge amount of travelling acros the UK and Europe on a lowly CZ 250 back in the early 80's, I consider anything (nearlly) a sports tourer. Andf I used to get up to speed on that vile little two stroke slip streaming lorries. I 've just read an article about someone crossing half the planet on a Honda C90....
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2007, 12:47:45 AM »
>>I 've just read an article about someone crossing half the planet on a Honda C90....<<

A while back in American Motorcyclist, there was mention made of some guys who rode monster STs through Argentina down to Tierra del Fuego, and upon reaching their testosterone pinnacle, were shortly met thereafter by a Japanese woman who had ridden a 250cc dirtbike all the way down from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. That must have been an entertaining moment.  Wink

I myself must probably have one of the smallest "STs" here, a Suzuki Bandit 400 fitted with a National Cycle Plexistar II windshield, Genmar risers, AirHawk seat cushion (re:ass saver), and Cortech tail & saddlebags. This has been a surprisingly effective setup. The furthest I've gone so far is a 600 mile run from my place to Cape Cod MA, with a "shorter" run to Boston, and various day trips west into PA.

Sport touring is ONLY a mindset, anyone else in their "right" mind would drive a car... Bigsmile
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« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2007, 04:55:54 PM »
Yes, but only if you don't wash it.  It needs a good build up of road grime and mud and junk.  Wink

Seriously, nice bike and welcome to the funny farm
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