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04-26-2012, 10:44 PM | #61 |
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Should be picking up a new 2011 black Vaquero this weekend. I had already made up my mind pretty much after test riding, but this thread pretty much adds the sugar coating to the decision!
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Yeah, our pres. used to ride a valkyrie, my father used to have a shadow...both now own multiple harleys and have spent thousands on accessories...both rarely ride anymore, and have the shop come pick up their bikes, change the oil, detail them, and drop them off at the house when they are done. Dad has had his bike as long as ive had the vaquero, and he has 1000 miles on it, I will hit 7k on the way home today (1st week in Jan. to the last week in Mar.) It just depends on what you want. As far as performance and longevity Kawi has HD whooped...if you want a fancy cam, or bolt on accessories, that can be purchased in a catalog then HD might be for you, their paint is exceptional though...I plan on doing custom pain once the bike is paid for anyway...any other parts I need would also be custom fabbed...harley riders used to have that mind set...some still do, like my Compound brothers down south...Honestly, dad used to be pretty cool, but now he has sold out, even his underwear say HD on them...it isn't about rebelling or freedom anymore, it is about keeping up with the Jone's...being "one of the herd" ...but they have cool commercials.
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Get the green one. It is bad ass! Our local dealer has one with 21 inch wheel on front performane air inductoin system with cover that matches the front wheel, and cobra tri-ovals. The tri ovals match the bags perfectly. My wife loves the comfort of our voyager. If i was riding solo the vaquero is pretty nice.
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04-29-2012, 06:07 PM | #67 | |
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Oh yeah, plus my bike cost almost 10,000 less than a comparable Harley.
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Nothing wrong with the Harleys from the last 15 years or so. They had more issues before that (and tons of issues back in the AMF days). I think it's funny when everyone tries to compare the Electra/Street Glides (or Road Glides) with a Nomad. They aren't supposed to be the same kind of bikes. The Nomad is Kawasakis version of the Road King which is only sort of a touring bike. The Harleys really strong suit is resale value. You can't buy many (any?) metrics, keep them for 5 years then resell them for 80+% of the original price like you can with a Harley. The initial cost of a Harley isn't really that far off a comparable Kawasaki. A new Voyager is $18k. A new Ultra (either Road or Electra Glide) is around $23k. That's only $5k difference. The '09 and up HD touring bikes will run circles around the VV/Nomad, too. The big difference is cooling and details. The Kaws are water cooled and the fit/finish on the Harleys leaves most of the rest in the dust. Go to a big bike night and see if you can find a late model VV next to a late model Road Glide or Electra Glide. You'll see the difference.
I prefer water cooling and the riding position of the Nomad (at least mine) is great but my next bike will probably be a Harley.
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That's GREAT!!! I'm so glad this helped you out too!!! I was afraid I was beating a dead horse bringing this up again, when I know the Vaquero has been discussed at length already
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I fell in love with the green and black Vaquero since attending the Kawasaki Dealers show in Orlando last October. Many don't like that color scheme, but in person, that bike kicks ass. Do you know what bike took the show? The beige and gold Voyager for 2012. Fully loaded, that's one hell of a bike.
My plan is to get a Voyager in the next two years and ride it along with my 2005 Nomad. If my wife didn't ride with me, I'd probably get a Vaq. I think after getting the Voyager, I might trick the Nomad out. Who knows. I don't want to single anyone out.... but CJ, keep in mind where you are and what type of forum you're on. And remember, it's all good.... the main point is that we all ride.
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[QUOTE=trip;424436]I fell in love with the green and black Vaquero since attending the Kawasaki Dealers show in Orlando last October. Many don't like that color scheme, but in person, that bike kicks ass. QUOTE]
I've got to agree, pictures don't do the green / black combo justice...you have got to see it in person...course I might be a little prejudice :) |
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