1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero"

**wompus** · 10-03-2010, 04:10 PM

Looks like Mama Kaw decided to get rid of those ugly ass bags and put the good old ones back on their bike!!

Now this is a purdy ride!... Anyone read German??

http://www.mc24.no/article.php?artic...categoryID=213

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qmaster234 · 10-03-2010, 04:26 PM

Wow, nice looking, might take the place of the Victory Cross Country on my short list.

socwkbiker · 10-03-2010, 04:32 PM

I'm not a fan of the tiny fairing setup and no backrest for the passenger, but I am glad to see the return of the side opening saddlebags!

**coacha** · 10-03-2010, 04:35 PM

I'm sure they have a backrest available as an option. Heck, I'd probably take it up to Wompus, have him fab up a rack and put a trunk on it for an extra gas tank ;)

macmac · 10-03-2010, 05:21 PM

That is a great lookin bike. I am sure there will be a 2 up option. If I could I would buy one but not before the black out versions are gone. Everyone and his grannie are doing that black out version, as if the idea is new.

I don't get excited about night this and night that versions of anything. What floats my stick is the belt drive and the old bags. That belt might get it to be a little more grabby off the line.

I would be interested in passing lamps too, and can't tell what might need to get done for them to be accepted. If they had to set out from the main lamp it would look funny.

**wompus** · 10-03-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I'm sure they have a backrest available as an option. Heck, I'd probably take it up to Wompus, have him fab up a rack and put a trunk on it for an extra gas tank ;)

I'll let my dealer know that when one comes in I want to know that it's there. A regular rack and a solo rack WILL be available!

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Loafer · 10-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Where have you guys been?

petenomad · 10-03-2010, 05:50 PM

Trip will be in Vegas for Kawi's official unveiling Tuesday night. We'll see if this is what has got them so excited.

Nubbs · 10-03-2010, 05:54 PM

Im going to catch hell for this but here it goes....I'm not aq huge fan of the side opening bags. The other day I opened my right side bag, put a couple items (hat and extra helmet ) inside, closed and locked the bag. Was not down the road a mile when I heard something odd like something falling off. I looked back and noticed my hat was rolling down the road, looked down and saw my right side bag flopping open, spare helmet almost coming out.
stopped, checked bag to make sure I did not leave key in (nope was in my pocket)
I have tried to recreate this scenario multiple times with no luck. I follow the same ritual when closing bags. 1. close bag, 2. lock 3. remove key.
Im sure this is a rare occurance but made me a non fan of side opening bags.

Loafer · 10-03-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nubbs

Im going to catch hell for this but here it goes....I'm not aq huge fan of the side opening bags. The other day I opened my right side bag, put a couple items (hat and extra helmet ) inside, closed and locked the bag. Was not down the road a mile when I heard something odd like something falling off. I looked back and noticed my hat was rolling down the road, looked down and saw my right side bag flopping open, spare helmet almost coming out.
stopped, checked bag to make sure I did not leave key in (nope was in my pocket)
I have tried to recreate this scenario multiple times with no luck. I follow the same ritual when closing bags. 1. close bag, 2. lock 3. remove key.
Im sure this is a rare occurance but made me a non fan of side opening bags.

My bags always do as they are told. ;)

Nubbs · 10-03-2010, 06:50 PM

Yeah I gave mine a "stern" talking to after that episode...no repeats so far ;)

socwkbiker · 10-03-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nubbs

Im going to catch hell for this but here it goes....I'm not aq huge fan of the side opening bags. The other day I opened my right side bag, put a couple items (hat and extra helmet ) inside, closed and locked the bag. Was not down the road a mile when I heard something odd like something falling off. I looked back and noticed my hat was rolling down the road, looked down and saw my right side bag flopping open, spare helmet almost coming out.
stopped, checked bag to make sure I did not leave key in (nope was in my pocket)
I have tried to recreate this scenario multiple times with no luck. I follow the same ritual when closing bags. 1. close bag, 2. lock 3. remove key.
Im sure this is a rare occurance but made me a non fan of side opening bags.

That's how I lost my spiked helmet, gloves and papers. Same bag, same situation. Since then I'm very careful to check my bags. I like the side opening bags but am not thrilled with this sudden problem.

cajun2wheels · 10-03-2010, 07:35 PM

My Nomad is my first experience with side opening bags.My solution was get some bag liners.If my door should open I think the liners with the help of the retaining straps will keep everything in the bag.

daleg · 10-03-2010, 07:42 PM

I was fortunate that my Nomad ('05, bought used 6/28/10) came with the bag liners. I'm being very careful to make sure that the bags are closed properly. No mishaps yet, but I've only been a Nomad rider for 1000 miles.

**wompus** · 10-03-2010, 08:52 PM

Almost 100,000 miles on my 99 and the bags have never failed..... yet....

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10-03-2010, 04:10 PM	#1
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Looks like Mama Kaw decided to get rid of those ugly ass bags and put the good old ones back on their bike!! Now this is a purdy ride!... Anyone read German?? http://www.mc24.no/article.php?artic...categoryID=213 . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
qmaster234 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 62	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Wow, nice looking, might take the place of the Victory Cross Country on my short list.
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10-03-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" I'm not a fan of the tiny fairing setup and no backrest for the passenger, but I am glad to see the return of the side opening saddlebags! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-03-2010, 04:35 PM	#4
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" I'm sure they have a backrest available as an option. Heck, I'd probably take it up to Wompus, have him fab up a rack and put a trunk on it for an extra gas tank ;) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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10-03-2010, 05:21 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" That is a great lookin bike. I am sure there will be a 2 up option. If I could I would buy one but not before the black out versions are gone. Everyone and his grannie are doing that black out version, as if the idea is new. I don't get excited about night this and night that versions of anything. What floats my stick is the belt drive and the old bags. That belt might get it to be a little more grabby off the line. I would be interested in passing lamps too, and can't tell what might need to get done for them to be accepted. If they had to set out from the main lamp it would look funny. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#7
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Where have you guys been? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-03-2010, 05:50 PM	#8
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Trip will be in Vegas for Kawi's official unveiling Tuesday night. We'll see if this is what has got them so excited. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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10-03-2010, 05:54 PM	#9
Nubbs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 259	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Im going to catch hell for this but here it goes....I'm not aq huge fan of the side opening bags. The other day I opened my right side bag, put a couple items (hat and extra helmet ) inside, closed and locked the bag. Was not down the road a mile when I heard something odd like something falling off. I looked back and noticed my hat was rolling down the road, looked down and saw my right side bag flopping open, spare helmet almost coming out. stopped, checked bag to make sure I did not leave key in (nope was in my pocket) I have tried to recreate this scenario multiple times with no luck. I follow the same ritual when closing bags. 1. close bag, 2. lock 3. remove key. Im sure this is a rare occurance but made me a non fan of side opening bags. __________________ Nubbs Rensselaer, Indiana
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10-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#11
Nubbs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 259	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Yeah I gave mine a "stern" talking to after that episode...no repeats so far ;) __________________ Nubbs Rensselaer, Indiana
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10-03-2010, 07:35 PM	#13
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" My Nomad is my first experience with side opening bags.My solution was get some bag liners.If my door should open I think the liners with the help of the retaining straps will keep everything in the bag. __________________
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10-03-2010, 07:42 PM	#14
daleg Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Airy, Maryland Posts: 24	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" I was fortunate that my Nomad ('05, bought used 6/28/10) came with the bag liners. I'm being very careful to make sure that the bags are closed properly. No mishaps yet, but I've only been a Nomad rider for 1000 miles. __________________ Dale "Hoser" Gardner 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Silver/Blue VBA #01534 All the gear, all the time. Let's ride.
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10-03-2010, 08:52 PM	#15
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	1700 Special edition - The "Vaquero" Almost 100,000 miles on my 99 and the bags have never failed..... yet.... . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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