Vulcan1500, too much for a 300lb newbie rider?

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#11 Unread post by MAKER »

how do you really feel about it, sev? :laughing:
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#12 Unread post by Sev »

They're god awful pieces of "poo poo"?

But still better then a Harley.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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Factory demo rides at Gail's HD in Grandview today 7/20 and tomorrow 7/21. I want to check out a V-Rod.
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#14 Unread post by gsus »

I just got a postcard of confirmation for a "stand by" seat on 9/8/07 in the MSF course! Hopefully I can get a seat.
I guess a 1500cc bike would just be asking for trouble. I just found an 85 Vulcan 750 for $900 that I might consider buying if it doesn't look like a complete beater (no picture available). If I do get it, it should give me a good idea of whether I want to upgrade to a larger Vulcan down the road. If I don't get it, I'll just look for another cheap starter bike then. Thanks for all of the helpful input guys.
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