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« on: August 04, 2011, 07:11:02 PM » |
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Have you guys seen this thing yet??? http://vulcannation.kawasaki.com/Home/#d/../ContentDynamic/ProductDetail.aspx?id=495They are really gunning for the Road Glide on that one. I like it though. I like it a lot. Problem is, with what Kawi is asking, you can get a slightly used Road Glide and it's not that far off a new one. We'll see how much dealers actually let them leave for. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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Serk
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2011, 07:13:32 PM » |
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Sorry, and with all due respect to those who enjoy them, but..... *Yawn* Another v-twinkie... They just really don't do anything for me...  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2011, 07:19:08 PM » |
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+1 Same number of wheels, three time the engine, twice as good looking.
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K&N Filter, Audiovox Cruise, I/S bags and trunk, Cee Bailey shield +2, ECT mod, radiator pods, driving lights, rattlebars kick shifter ,I/S ICM
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PAVALKER
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Retired Navy 22YOS, 2014 Valkyrie , VRCC# 27213
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2011, 07:19:49 PM » |
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I have seen the Vulcan Vaquero in the dealership, they have had 2 of them for months. It looks nice and feels nice (sitting on it and not taking it for a test ride tho since they won't let ya on those). I have yet to see one out on the road in use tho, or at any of the local bike nights. Those "vents" in the fairing are fake and do nothing except trap bugs in there. However, I think you could/should install the same fog/driving lights that are installed in the Voyager's fairing to make it functional at least. It would be nice to have vents that work tho....
I wouldn't trade my Valk in on one .....
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2011, 07:21:32 PM » |
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That thing is sexy in black ! It takes " CLONE " to a whole new level (has to be some H-D D.N.A in the wood pile ! ) Pricey for "Jap Crap" , but only if you are worried about resale value. If'n I wanted a V-twinkie to ride the wheels off of, I would definitely spend it on that and put HD badges on it just to mess with the purists !  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2011, 08:21:14 PM » |
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LIke the looks. Makes me wonder if they didn't see a SuperValk somewhere and go..."hmmmm!"
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Walküre
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Nothing beats a 6-pack!
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2011, 10:06:18 PM » |
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Pricey for "Jap Crap" , but only if you are worried about resale value. If'n I wanted a V-twinkie to ride the wheels off of, I would definitely spend it on that and put HD badges on it just to mess with the purists ! Too late, been done! Not a Vulc, but close - it's a VT1100 Ace Tourer (click on pictures, for link to the Craigslist ad, at least 'til it disappears):    R |
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2011, 01:38:03 AM » |
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saddlebags are crap on these things,as fast as I ride ,im afraid the body work on this bike would be laying on the road in the rear veiw
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2011, 04:55:27 AM » |
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If it handles like the 1500 Classic I had, I wouldn't buy it. Don't get me wrong the 1500 Vulcan was a very reliable and comfortable bike, but it wallows badly in sweeping curves. The forks flex too much.
Just my humble opinion.
Dubs
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2011, 05:55:07 AM » |
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Rather than a Vaquero, look for a used Kaw VN200 and add a an aftermarket fairing and find some Nomad 1500 saddlebags.
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