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[desmo2]

The explanation of an indentation for the chin of the helmet when in full tuck makes sense to me.

[cbr900rar]

Originally Posted by RLP65202

I would think more likely the depression in the tank is for tank stand/tricks on top of the tank for the stunters. I have seen Jason Britton dent a tank in that way on purpose.

Just think about what these bikes are built for....... Kawasaki's bread and butter isn't coming from a bunch of stunters.... It's racing. You can also look at my tank, which has a similar indentation, which was built 15 years ago(before stunting was popular.) Trust me guys, the tank is contoured to accomodate the chin area of a helmet when a rider is in full tuck.

Would I lie to you???

[ryoung57]

Originally Posted by cbr900rar

Just think about what these bikes are built for....... Kawasaki's bread and butter isn't coming from a bunch of stunters.... It's racing. You can also look at my tank, which has a similar indentation, which was built 15 years ago(before stunting was popular.) Trust me guys, the tank is contoured to accomodate the chin area of a helmet when a rider is in full tuck.

Would I lie to you???

You guys are sooooooooooooo dumb! The indention isn't for stunting, helmets, or any other nonsense. It's a built in candy dish! Haven't you ever been on a ride and wanted a snack? Wouldn't it be nice if you're M&M's didn't roll off every time you went around a corner? Kawasaki has finally come to your aid

[earz]

Originally Posted by ryoung57

You guys are sooooooooooooo dumb! The indention isn't for stunting, helmets, or any other nonsense. It's a built in candy dish! Haven't you ever been on a ride and wanted a snack? Wouldn't it be nice if you're M&M's didn't roll off every time you went around a corner? Kawasaki has finally come to your aid

I like to put milk in there and Velcro some cookies to the tank.

[Pegasus1]

If you are putting snacks in the indentation you might need one of these to hold your favorite beverage. A magnetic beverage holder, I'm sure what speed it is rated for.

[Cody]

Welll according to the cop that pulled me over this afternoon, my tank is dented for stunting. He asked if I stunt and I replied no, which I don't. He said "well your tank is dented and that is done for stunting". I told him it was made that way for tucking, he replied "No, it's not for tucking". I just said "oh". Should've given him a link to this thread lol! Cool cop besides that though.

[FalxZZR]

Yea, too bad its not even dented, its just recessed.

[ryoung57]

Originally Posted by Cody

Welll according to the cop that pulled me over this afternoon, my tank is dented for stunting. He asked if I stunt and I replied no, which I don't. He said "well your tank is dented and that is done for stunting". I told him it was made that way for tucking, he replied "No, it's not for tucking". I just said "oh". Should've given him a link to this thread lol! Cool cop besides that though.

You should have told him he's an idiot, flipped him the bird, done a big smokey burnout, and ran. The tank is made like that for a racing tuck. NO stock bikes make any consideration for "stunting".

[earz]

Originally Posted by ryoung57

You should have told him he's an idiot, flipped him the bird, done a big smokey burnout, and ran while doing some crazy tank standing wheelie stunt.

There, I fixed it for you Ron.