those are factory kyb's, and they're NIIIICE for a OEM shock. i had a set on my first cafe bike. lovem!

 

Thanks for the kind words guys. I've been looking for a while now and am really happy with this beast. I wanted something you don't see every day...but that didn't have the quirks of the modded bikes I'd been riding. So this one is stock save for a Corbin seat, Muzzy s/o, K&N filter, and jets. Plus, it's showroom clean - not a mark on it ANYWHERE!

And yeah Steve, you're right - GREAT motor! Initially I wasn't thrilled that it's only a 5-speed, but it makes so much torque it pulls no matter what gear you're in. It's not peaky at all, is docile at low rpm if you want to just cruise, and pulls like a freight train when the revs go over 6 grand. BIG change from the old GS that needed to be shifted constantly to stay in the power! We need to ride...indeed!

 

sweet bike!

 

got my bike back up on it's wheels, i'm going to the bike expo in cinncinati this weekend with my shop, but after i get back i'm diggin into my bike to get it done. after that, i'm down to ride any time. just wait for me at the stop signs, lol. i have 2.5" of ground clearance, and an internally stock (for now) 30 year old 650 twin. not exactly gonna keep up with your Zrex, lol.

 

I like the fact that this bike isn't overdone with big guady fairings

 

ya its the new line of the kzs/gpzs..

 

Its old school looking i have been thinking about putting a cafe upper/headlight like that on my cb 750 project. I am kinda on the fence though.

 

I just saw this tonight. I cannot express how nice the green is on this bike.

 

That is nice, always liked those bikes. And I am sure it is a far cry from the GS!!! The GS was nice, but this one has gobs of power on reserve!

Congrats man, maybe if I ever get out, I will see you out there sometime!

 

I'll try to keep it under 6 grand!