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badapple
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 Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 8:52 pm Post subject: a dealer near me? |
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I live in western nebraska and I am looking for a black panther? I would like to find one used because I don't wish to spend 6000 dollars on a bike right now. The only think I can find out here are a few ktm lc 4 How do they compare to the MZ? I like the supermoto styling but no know seems to carry them here in the mid west. I'm near the WYOMING, COLORADO, KANSAS, AND SOUTH DAKOTA borders does anyone know of a dealer around here? Does anyone know of someone with a used mz period. any help would be great. gas prices are killing me, I need a bike to comute to work before they get even worse($2.10 a gallon here) 
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phlat65
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| Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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panther makes a GREAT commuter/fun bike!!! very equal to the big KTM, but more reliable engine 
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phlat65
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just a heads up, add in this weeks cycle news "MZ BLACK PANTHER 660cc, well maintained, $3800. jjpkkp@aol.com (405) 377-7852 in OK"
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| phlat65 wrote: | | panther makes a GREAT commuter/fun bike!!! very equal to the big KTM, but more reliable engine |
Don't forget we lost another KTM LC4 plated bike (on the other site).... its a race before 10 thousand miles to whether they blow up or the person sells them because the maintenance and problems piss them off and they sell out..... buy the MZ.... be patient the used ones crop up once in awhile... they really are a great bike....  with alittle modifying they actually are quite quick....
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 12:09 am Post subject: |
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| phlat65 wrote: | | just a heads up, add in this weeks cycle news "MZ BLACK PANTHER 660cc, well maintained, $3800. jjpkkp@aol.com (405) 377-7852 in OK" |
Thats a great deal !!! Phlat I'm ridin with Ron this weekend.... Not to worry I'll make sure he only see's my taillight..... 
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phlat65
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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are you guys parking lot-ing it????
we will be at lake Easton, site 51 friday night to sunday....
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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| phlat65 wrote: | are you guys parking lot-ing it????
we will be at lake Easton, site 51 friday night to sunday.... |
see ya in Easton !! Ron will only see my tail light in the twisties... parking lot !!@@** he'll kick my but.t..
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matty
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 5:47 am Post subject: |
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| I bought mine from Throttle Up in Florida. Super great guys!! They shipped it to me for only $365 and I got a 2003 Baghira Enduro for $4400 brand new! Here is their e-mail address One72@aol.com Tell Joe that Matty sent you.
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sbaschn
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 6:55 am Post subject: Bahira |
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| Hi. Just like that last person, I also bought from Joe at Throttle-Up. B/c I also live in Florida( he's in the West Palm area), he shipped mine for $75. He can also get parts, etc. These bikes are brand new in crate for $4400. That's a steal. I got mine last thursday and absolutely love it. I am sure he will sell you one, if he has any left. I can also vouch for him. I am waiting for him to send me all the paperwork so I can get a tag for this bike. 2 year warranty applies. He also sells on eBay. Search for "Baghira" or "MZ" and see if he has it on eBay. Awesome guy. I kept calling him when I first got it, etc and he's awesome. he also helps after the sale. Hope that helps. No reason to pay retail for these bikes and when you compare them to Honda or Kawasaki, the $4400 he charges is a steal. This bike is so awesome, I don't even know where to begin with the kudos.
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badapple
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 8:20 am Post subject: colorado jeep dealer ????? |
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A colorado jeep deal has 2 2003 panthers with about 10 miles but he is asking 7 grand - what happened to that affordable price tag? Is he crazy or is that what these newer bikes are selling for? I think I will try Florida and have them ship it to nebraska! 
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Brian
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Here is a little clarity for ya.... MZ makes three models
Baghira Black Panther
Baghira Street Moto
Baghira Enduro
The Enduro is a dirt bike, tires wheels 21" front and 18" rear, smaller brakes etc To bring it up to a Street Moto/Panther you would have to pay approx 1500.00 to 2000.00
best to buy the panther or moto up front....
There are two ride heights Standard and lowered the enduro is standard my Baggy is standard Phlats is the lowered...Something Phlat found out the other day is that the steering geometry is different between the two models....(standard has way longer forks that are adjustable) (longer travel at the back too) same wheelbase but the standards have a more vertical rake than the lowered models
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sbaschn
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 10:38 pm Post subject: 7K??? |
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| Well, Brian has a point. Dude, if you want a nice dual purpose bike, get the one from Florida, for $4400. MZ does make 3 models, slightly different, I suppose. If you're looking for a street bike, forget the MZ. I would shell out $7000 and get a Buell. I mean, Black Panther, Super Moto, what ever, they look the same to me just different tires. I don't know what updates Brian may be talking about to cost $1500-2000, but doesn't seem worth it to me, bigger brakes or not. If you are looking for a kick ass dirt bike that you can also ride on the street, then look no further, the Enduro version is the one for you (which is the one that guy in Florida sold me). If you want a street bike, there's no way in Hell I would shell out that kind of cash for an MZ that will still look like a dirt bike but with street tires. For that kind of cash, I would buy a Harley, I mean come on. I have driven through Nebraska and I would love to have my bike there. All that open space, all the trails, wow! Florida sucks for riding, nothing but beach sand. Good luck in your search. From my limited experience, nothing looks like an MZ. I finally got on that throttle in the dirt today, holy cow is all I can say about that. I about got thrown off the bike. What power. The weight of it made it stick like glue in the sand. I was killing shrubs left and right. I absolutely love this bike and the price I paid for a brand new one can't be beat. Good luck. I would be tearing up the corn fields right now!
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phlat65
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Brian
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Hey Phlat, will have to get a tripod for the next picts, slides and wheelies.... my tripod folds down into my pack !!!!!
Phlat and I bought our MZ's for $ 5500.00 new....
The 1500.00 to 2000.00 upgrades to make it from a enduro to a SM is
Behr 17" rims, Pirrelli MT 60 tires (Dual tire) or Diablos (street only tire), larger front rotor and caliper and resevoir
and a couple other minor things I can't think of....
My point is this.... IF you want to ride the baggy on the road and also do some fire road stuff spend a grand more and get the Panther or Street Moto....... (rather than hassle with buying rims,tires etc etc )
I have yet to find a bike that can keep up with a Baggy in the twisties below 50 mph....period
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Brian
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| Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 11:13 am Post subject: Re: colorado jeep dealer ????? |
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| badapple wrote: | | A colorado jeep deal has 2 2003 panthers with about 10 miles but he is asking 7 grand - what happened to that affordable price tag? Is he crazy or is that what these newer bikes are selling for? I think I will try Florida and have them ship it to nebraska! |
So he is trying to sell you a 2003 bike that "listed" for $ 6195.00
(he has had this bike for over a year fo sho and got it at his old cost)
Now the 660's have gone to a new list price and he is trying to capitalize on the increase)
Tell him you'll give him $ 5500.00 plus tax
If you are serious PM me and I will make a call to my dealer and get you a 2004 for $ 5500.00 to $ 6000.00 ??? 
look on the internet
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