Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

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Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

29 May 2009 16:59 - 29 May 2009 17:03

Trailered my Kawasaki H2 and Kawasaki KZ1000R2 to Deal's Gap to ride the Dragon. The KZ sure is a smooth ride (compared to the H2) however, is a little tricky to manage in the twistys at Deal's Gap. (318 Turns in 11 miles). Also discovered a bad head-shake above 135 MPH and will coasting with hands off the bars

Once I get some new tyres and fix the shake, I am sure this bike will handle just fine.

JayDav

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

29 May 2009 17:12

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Nice pics!!:woohoo: looks like some fun curves.

78kz650b2, 2009 kawasaki 25 hp Oturn John Deere with a 62" cut I had to have it. It was green and was powered by KAWI...,78 yamaha golfcar, Gone but not forgoten 82 v65 magna, 89 1200 Vmax, 72 GS380GT mint with 2000m.grandfather baught brand new in 72

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

29 May 2009 17:37

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OK, stop teasing us with only two images...

More of that H2.... Looks sweet!

OMR

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

29 May 2009 18:37

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I like H2's with expansion chambers and looong stingers!!!!!

I rode the tail in a 18 wheeler! Talk about a trip. Roy

1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

29 May 2009 19:55

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yeah nice pics and welcome aboard....little more about you and the bikes would be great.....welcome craig

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

30 May 2009 04:33

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Welcome jaydav...I also see you on the www.KZ1000R.com site :)

Michael
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20 Jun 2009 06:31

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Those are 2 beautiful classic Kawasakis you have there

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Re: Riding the Dragon (Deal's Gap) on the R2

21 Jun 2009 06:19

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Oh man!...you just made me regret selling the H2 I had back in the 70's! That thing sounded wild with the Wheelsmith chambers on it and the scary power that came on so sudden.

Killboy takes some fine photos too!

I live only about 40 minutes from that road but haven't gotten my KZ over there yet. I have ridden it on my KLR650 many times, including once in a driving rain storm. Talk about having to pry the seat from my butt!

Here's my Killboy photo...

Sonny

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1980 KZ1000 LTD (Kerker 4-1, K&N pods, Dyna gray coils)

Gone but not forgotten----
1966 Honda 305 Superhawk
1969 HD 350 Sprint
1971 500 H1
1972 250 F8
1972 750 H2
1973 KX250
1995 HD Sportster 1200
2000 HD Softail
2002 KLR650

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