vulcan v-twin 800

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cbbiker · #1 Unread post by **cbbiker** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:13 am

Hey, names Josh.
I grew up on motorcross, you know, little quick sprint dirt bikes. Ive never driven anything else, and never more than 500cc. I am, however, about to get the above mentioned bike, and was wondering the opinion of others if this is to much for my first cruiser. Im 6'3, and about 220lbs. I figured being a bigger guy, it shouldnt be as bad. Any opinion is welcome!
THanx!

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:07 am

You should be ok on that bike. Just remember a lot of the people you'll be sharing the road with have their heads up their a$$es. It seems they're trying to kill you.

Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:33 pm

A Kawasaki Vulcan 800 would be great.

UTRider · #4 Unread post by **UTRider** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:06 pm

I have a 2004 vulcan 800. carries my 5'8 210 lbs no problem at 75 mph. Just get used to the fact that when you roll the throttle, you're going to getty up and go.

cbbiker · #5 Unread post by **cbbiker** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:41 pm

Just brought it home!

LOVE IT!

timmings a little off, but thats an easy fix. Drives like a dream though. Very responsive. I think Im in love.

Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:44 am

flw · #7 Unread post by **flw** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:02 am

Congrats on getting the new to you bike.

Just my opinion only.

I would keep one thing in mind and it applies to any bike at some point. Yours is out of production. That meas that both the OEM maker and 3rd parties will cease to make accessories for it at some time. If you have one or two must have accessories get them sooner rather than later.

i.e. if Mustang or Corbin make a seat you really like, they may stop making it as demand goes down. Then its the used and "reconditioned" markets only.

My error was a good bike that few made accessories for in the first place. I'm no welder or machine builder so I'm at the mercy of others.

gearhead65 · Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:06 am

Johnj wrote:You should be ok on that bike. Just remember a lot of the people you'll be sharing the road with have their heads up their a$$es. It seems they're trying to kill you.

Yeah, I can second that last part. I almost had two people kill me the other day. One of the guys was on the wrong side of the road.

That's how I knew that I should probably start heading home.

Z · #9 Unread post by Z » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:04 pm

That was my first bike....I loved it, you should be very happy with it.

Tennif Shoe · Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:16 pm

congrats on the new bike