KaziXX

That is exactly my workout as well. At 53, I have about 25lbs that need to go away for good. Don't wait too long to start like I did - the climb back up is deadly! :icon_banghead:

Thank you all for your keen observations! I decided to purchase the bike from Flash in Florida and confirmed that with him this morning. Thanks again, Kazi

Is there a member in the Austin, TX area that can check this XX? You can contact me via this post or a pm. I am willing to pay you for your time. Kazi http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1628303590.html

Please send the pics to this email address - kazimac@att.net - I am interested in purchasing your bike also. Thank you, Kazi

Is your bike still available? I am in Texas and you are not too far......... Kazi

That is a great site! Many thanks! Kazi

Thank you for the offer, I really appreciate it. I will be sure to contact you. I have seen quite a few that look promising but they seem to be all over the country. I will make my purchase in the March - April time frame. Kazi

Excellent! I certainly have a lot of great advice from you and the other guys concerning the XX's and I really appreciate it. You have allowed me the privilege to select the right bike and perhaps save a few $$ in the process. What type of chain and sprockets did you buy to replace your old ones? The KZ is a shaft drive and I had an Intruder before that and it was a shaft drive as well so I do not have any experience with them. I do not mind taking care of the regular maintenance and kind of enjoy testing my work after I finish. I have found that if you use some di-electric grease on the connectors you have fewer issues. Especially if you ride in adverse conditions a lot like Mekanix and I. Thank you again.

Don't let that wire loom problem scare you. I have two '99 Birds with 23K on the one I drag race and 41K on the other. I haven't had to touch the wiring yet except for one new regulator/rectifier. (Yes, I'm knocking on wood.) A better reason to buy a later version would be to get the digital dash. P.S. Both of my tool kit straps are also original. Thank you - I really hate electrical problems. I will focus a little more on 01's. We have a lot of rain over here also - I usually ride thru it. I will ride if the temp is 35 as long as it is clear and no ice on the bridges. I lived in RR in '95 before coming here to Ft. Worth - I really miss the sunrises and sunsets - they are spectacular almost every day!

They're OK - I have never had issues with them. I have been very fortunate - no speeding tickets on my bike. Only the BMW gets speeding tickets!!

Thank you again, I live in Fort Worth, TX - I am trying to update my profile.

Thank you for the quick response! What are the most common mod's that people make to the XX? This bike will be my commute bike and I usually take long trips on it at least once per year.

I am interested in purchasing a XX and would like to know what items I should look out for and what to expect when purchsaing an XX from '99 to '03. I have mechanical skills, I did a frame up restoration on the KZ1100. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My budget is between $4000 and $5000. Thanks, Kazi