Frame sizes - what will feel right?

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#21 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:34 am

linz wrote:Thamks people
Any Vulcan owners want to jump in?

Two already have...

linz · #22 Unread post by **linz** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:16 pm

anybody else? Thos is a good topic!!!!!

Mag7C · #23 Unread post by **Mag7C** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:24 pm

I'd look for something at least 800cc. Other than that it would probably be best just to shop around and sit on some different bikes to see what fits best.

linz · #24 Unread post by **linz** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:34 pm

What a great topic!!!!!!!!!
Anybody else want to jump in with info on frame sizes vrs engine sizes?
(we're talking cruisers here.)

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smithlarry · Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:46 pm

The one bike I would stay away from is the Vstar i am so cramped riding my buddy bike it suxs.I am 6ft4 210

#26 Unread post by **Sev** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:49 pm

Asking what bike will fit the best is like asking what shoes will fit the best.

Bubba · #27 Unread post by **Bubba** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:21 am

You want a big frame to carry your big frame, look in to the Yamaha Silverado series. I own one, a Midnight, and I'm glad I bought it. Big and heavy (1700 cc, 700 lbs) and about $10K cheaper that the same thing in a Harley.

linz · #28 Unread post by **linz** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:57 am

Looks like the Silverado is the winner
Any co,,emts?

DivideOverflow · Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:58 am

Silverado is a nice bike... but 750ccs? I was under the impression that they came in either 650cc's (like the regular V-Stars), or 1100cc's. Personally, I feel cramped on the smaller 650cc V-star frame. I am 6'0 230lbs. The V-Star 1100 is nice, but I personally prefer the size of the Vulcan series. Plus, The Vulcan series has niceties such as Fuel injection (No carbeurator maintenance like on the V-Star) and hydraulic valve adjusters (no valve adjustments like on the V-Star).

For a the exact same price as the Silverado 1100, I think Kawasaki is a better buy. You get a bigger engine, a longer wheelbase (bigger frame), hydraulic valves, and fuel injection.

I would spend my money on a Vulcan 1500/1600 or a VTX 1300.

Bubba · #30 Unread post by **Bubba** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:16 am

The Midnight Silverado has the 1700 cc out of the Yamaha Warrior. I like the bike, but owning a bike is a personal thing. Buy what you like.