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#71 Unread post by flynrider »

I can't tell from the picture, but it looks like a Navy G-1 or an Air Force B-3. For aviators jackets check out http://www.uswings.com/ They make excellent jackets.
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#72 Unread post by Kal »

Hey Shiv. You gave a good solution yourself - bang it under the chair, after all it is a Leather designed to take some punishment!

It's one of those things, when it's there in front of you you will find a way to deal with it.
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#73 Unread post by Keaton421 »

I'm gonna need a motorcycle cover... can you suggest some for me?
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#74 Unread post by VermilionX »

http://www.newenoughhp.com/product_grou ... covers.htm

my bike is garage kept so no need for me to get those. :D
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#75 Unread post by redbar1 »

I am a newbie looking for a first bike. Currently, I am drawn to the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD. I am about 5'8" and 180#. What have people heard about this model bike? Good or bad, I want to know. Thank you.
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#76 Unread post by VermilionX »

redbar1 wrote:I am a newbie looking for a first bike. Currently, I am drawn to the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD. I am about 5'8" and 180#. What have people heard about this model bike? Good or bad, I want to know. Thank you.
get a suzuki S40 or S50 instead. :D
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#77 Unread post by Sev »

Stop shilling for Suzuki, the Vulcan is a great bike, especially if you can find one for a good price.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#78 Unread post by Shiv »

The Vulcan looks a hell of a lot more comfortable than the S50...
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There's more to this site than just the message board.
www.totalmotorcycle.com

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#79 Unread post by BuzZz »

VermilionX wrote:
redbar1 wrote:I am a newbie looking for a first bike. Currently, I am drawn to the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD. I am about 5'8" and 180#. What have people heard about this model bike? Good or bad, I want to know. Thank you.
get a suzuki S40 or S50 instead. :D
Why???
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#80 Unread post by Keaton421 »

Keaton421 wrote:I'm thinking about a jacket like this...

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But where can I get one?
Any luck on this jacket? Someone suggested some good ones but they were in the 500's of dollars....

Actually, I really like the B-6 jacket because it's lighter and not so hot... if anyone can find one for a good price...

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And maybe, one that looks similar but isn't so heavy, and without wool on the sleeves and waist.
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