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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:20 pm
by JC Viper
Nice. Beware though that the front end tends to be pretty soft when braking so have the shop put a heavier fork oil in there. Depending on your weight the reaer shocks could be a little soft. The tires are budget so after 4k miles the tires may squirm when wet. Last but not least, do not get the Vulcan windshield if you plan on having a windshield, get one that's more angled and a bit smaller unless you like having a windsail.
Other than that, enjoy.... the engine knows its heritage.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:15 pm
by sharpmagna
If you're looking at the 500, consider getting the bigger 750. To me the 750 is the better bargain.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:30 pm
by NorthernPete
dieziege wrote:He has lots of bikes but most of them are "special" (no offense Pete) ... he needs at least one bike that'll let him ride more than 75km without setting him on fire or dumping oil on the neighbor's chickens.
How many km of riding have your bikes actually given you, Pete? Last time I recall you writing anything it was about 500? But that was a while ago... have you crossed 2000?
BTW: The Vulcan 500 will be a sweet ride. Very easy to work on...and you probably won't have to do much work on it.
special...I like that...
As for distance..I clicked over the 1000 KM mark recently, the only reason I havent had more is due to not really trusting the bike on the long trips.
Karate chick - these "special" bikes will soon be on the local buy/sell BB. the 400 is in better shape then I give it credit for, so I shouldnt have much of a problem selling it.... the 650 might be a bit trickier, but once its running (hopefully this week end) it might get a better reaction.
But I am tired of old/high milage bikes, and a headache free ride would be sweet.
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:42 am
by bok
congratz on the new ride
enjoy it
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:50 am
by Kim
Purdy!
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:43 am
by NorthernPete
That bike now has a SOLD sign on it...
I pick it up tuesday.
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:57 am
by Big B
well done laddy!
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:16 am
by dieziege
Congrats!
Happy bike day.
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:23 am
by KingRobb
dieziege wrote:Congrats!
Happy bike day.