Bought a Vaquero

toy4bob · 11-05-2011, 11:51 PM

Brought home my new Vaquero yesterday, put 130 miles on it today in some surprisingly nice November Indiana weather. More to come tomorrow as it is supposed to be 60 degrees and dry.

First impressions: Overall, love the bike. Can't wait to be able to rev above the 2500 / 3500 breakin period, seems like practically lugging it at 2500 rpm shifts.

Wearing a full face helmet this morning due to it being about 45 degrees, could hear the radio just fine. Rode in afternoon with my half helmet that I prefer to wear most of the summer, and can't hear anything understandable above about 45mph. If I duck down a few inches, can hear stereo again.... I see a taller shield in my future, but as short as I can possible stand as I LOVE the current look.

Gonna need a better seat.

Really want XM, but refuse to pay $400 plus for the module

Is it possible to fill the fuel tank with the stupid "metal" blocking the inlet???? Pumped very slow and still splashed out!

I put 9000 miles on a 1996 1500 Vulcan Classic this summer, the Vaquero is SO much nicer ride, especially liking this 6 speed compare to the 4 speed on the 96....if I could just keep track of all these gears LOL. I do like the gear indicator for sure.

Lot's of compliments by everyone who saw it today, they are very impressed with the "bang for the buck" factor. These folks included to HD owners, a buddy who is, or maybe past tense was looking at a victory, and a beemer guy. Not saying they will all go trade for a Vaq, but they seemed impressed. All of them loved the red, and they understand red is faster than black LOL

The color in the sunlight closely matched my Mustang as well, I like it!

qvcjim · 11-05-2011, 11:56 PM

good looking bike, congratulations.....

**crazygene49** · 11-06-2011, 12:11 AM

Nice!

**Cajunrider** · 11-06-2011, 12:12 AM

Nice looking Vaquero.......ride safely.

**Top Cat** · 11-06-2011, 12:19 AM

Break in period

Break it in like your gonna ride it.

ken · 11-06-2011, 02:53 AM

Very nice, congratulations on the new ride.

dkdixie · 11-06-2011, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Break in period

Break it in like your gonna ride it.

+1 Amen

Loafer · 11-06-2011, 06:53 AM

Congrats, red is the best color for the Vaq.

radco · 11-06-2011, 07:37 AM

Congrats on the new ride :)

Nosivad · 11-06-2011, 07:43 AM

Nice bike, but isn't the passenger saddle a bit on the small side?

**trip** · 11-06-2011, 07:59 AM

Nice Vaq Bob. I see a lot of miles in your future.

**cnc** · 11-06-2011, 08:04 AM

Nice machine congrats.

toy4bob · 11-06-2011, 10:23 AM

Thanks everyone.... getting ready to head out again today. Gonna be a longer than normal winter :(

toy4bob · 11-06-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nosivad

Nice bike, but isn't the passenger saddle a bit on the small side?

Probably, but doesn't matter to me, will never be used

aldridgekennedy · 11-06-2011, 07:48 PM

this may be an incredibly dumb question...........BUT can the stock 1700 nomad seat be made to fit the vaquero. I have found the stock nomad seat very comfortable.

11-05-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
toy4bob Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 371	Bought a Vaquero Brought home my new Vaquero yesterday, put 130 miles on it today in some surprisingly nice November Indiana weather. More to come tomorrow as it is supposed to be 60 degrees and dry. First impressions: Overall, love the bike. Can't wait to be able to rev above the 2500 / 3500 breakin period, seems like practically lugging it at 2500 rpm shifts. Wearing a full face helmet this morning due to it being about 45 degrees, could hear the radio just fine. Rode in afternoon with my half helmet that I prefer to wear most of the summer, and can't hear anything understandable above about 45mph. If I duck down a few inches, can hear stereo again.... I see a taller shield in my future, but as short as I can possible stand as I LOVE the current look. Gonna need a better seat. Really want XM, but refuse to pay $400 plus for the module Is it possible to fill the fuel tank with the stupid "metal" blocking the inlet???? Pumped very slow and still splashed out! I put 9000 miles on a 1996 1500 Vulcan Classic this summer, the Vaquero is SO much nicer ride, especially liking this 6 speed compare to the 4 speed on the 96....if I could just keep track of all these gears LOL. I do like the gear indicator for sure. Lot's of compliments by everyone who saw it today, they are very impressed with the "bang for the buck" factor. These folks included to HD owners, a buddy who is, or maybe past tense was looking at a victory, and a beemer guy. Not saying they will all go trade for a Vaq, but they seemed impressed. All of them loved the red, and they understand red is faster than black LOL The color in the sunlight closely matched my Mustang as well, I like it! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2011, 12:11 AM	#3
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11-06-2011, 12:19 AM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Break in period Break it in like your gonna ride it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2011, 02:53 AM	#6
ken Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Germany Posts: 295	Very nice, congratulations on the new ride. __________________ Ken in Grosshansdorf
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11-05-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
qvcjim Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 125	good looking bike, congratulations.....
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11-06-2011, 06:53 AM	#8
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Congrats, red is the best color for the Vaq. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Congrats on the new ride :) __________________
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Nosivad Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mussidan,dordogne,France- same latitude as Montreal Posts: 120	Nice bike, but isn't the passenger saddle a bit on the small side? __________________ The older I get, the better I was VBA #01863
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11-06-2011, 07:59 AM	#11
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Nice Vaq Bob. I see a lot of miles in your future. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-06-2011, 08:04 AM	#12
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Nice machine congrats. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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11-06-2011, 10:23 AM	#13
toy4bob Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 371	Thanks everyone.... getting ready to head out again today. Gonna be a longer than normal winter :(
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11-06-2011, 07:48 PM	#15
aldridgekennedy Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 200	this may be an incredibly dumb question...........BUT can the stock 1700 nomad seat be made to fit the vaquero. I have found the stock nomad seat very comfortable.
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