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Best "Good Cop" story I know happened to my father, last summer. I'd just bought my KZ650 a week before, had only taken it out a couple times. My dad liked to take it around the block, but never much further, since Chicago suburban traffic will kill ya. One day, as I was getting ready to go out...

Hey boom, glad to hear you're okay. What IHOP, by Old Orchard? If so, that's a fustercluck of streets right now that I'd be scared to ride through with the amount of riding time I have. I was driving up through Buffalo Grove/Vernon Hills this morning and saw plenty of riders out. Best was...

Oh man, I was just looking at buying those gloves. They look like they'd give you great dexterity but still offer protection. Have you received them yet?

hahaha....On Friday I went to the DMV in Niles, biggest one around, and they told me they don't do title transfers there. All of the ones that do are like 45 minutes from my house. Man I love the IL DMV.

lol. I actually went in there yesterday to look for a helmet and gloves. The selection seemed pretty good, except I have a massive dome and only two helmets in the entire store in my price range fit my head. None of the salesmen were pushy or bothersome, the one that I talked to actually came...

Thanks! Looks way better than the eBay photos made it look. I'm Chicago-area. I would have offered you my side-covers before I picked it up, but she's so perty she's gonna stay stock for a while. ;)

I'll probably end up cross-posting this, but here's what I bought today: It's my first bike, and I already love it.

I did! For a 31 year old bike, it's in fantastic shape. My buddy actually couldn't believe it, he got jealous that he didn't get to buy it. I'm gonna go take some glamour shots, and will post them up ASAP.

Howdy gang. If the weather allows, tomorrow I'll be picking up my first ever bike, a 1979 KZ650 SR. The pics of it on eBay look great, and the seller says it's in excellent condition with no problems, recently had carbs cleaned, new chain, tires, battery and clutch. He sounds like a stand-up...

Hey guys. I'm about to get my first bike and want to pick up a helmet/jacket/gloves before I do. I've been down to Chicago Cycle a couple times, but I've been told they're kind of pricey. Any other places in the city or the burbs that has a good selection of gear at a variety of price points...

Name: Pete Location: NW Burbs Bike: None yet. Have had my M Endorsement for three years though! Hopefully picking up a 1979 KZ650 this week though, and will eventually cafe it.

Guaranteed degreaser for you wrenchmonkeys: Make a little puddle of Dawn dishwasing soap in one hand, then dump a teaspoon of sugar in it. Work up a lather and scrub the heck out of your hands. Most times my hands come completely clean with only one washing, and my skin feels fantastic after...

Re: Bikes most condusive to modding? And a hello. Thanks Rocan. I read through your whole thread, and I was pretty impressed. I think your bike's gonna turn out pretty nice but I might go for something a bit bigger though, being a 6' 230 lb kinda guy. Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to...

Hi guys, I'm new here but I can tell you've got a great forum. I came across it via a post on the Kawasaki Twin Owners forum at http://www.armbell.com/kz400 . I've read most every build thread on that forum since getting the cafe bug last summer. I've had my M endorsement for a couple years...