Been away too long, and hoping to change that

**taranis** · 09-25-2013, 02:01 PM

It seems every time I want to rejoin the fine folks here, life has it's way of getting in the way. Between a new job that has me traveling about 50% of the time, my new wife and her full-time college work, the bikes have been neglected.

Hopefully this is the beginning of a new chapter, now that things have settled. The Antler's rally, which we're confirmed to attend, will be the kickoff.

Wow, this place has changed... Maybe I need to go back and re-introduce myself in the New Members section.

Glad to see some of the old folks still here and posting, as well as a bunch of new members! Looking forward to catching up with ya'll!

**rayski271** · 09-25-2013, 02:09 PM

it will be good to see you will be in antlers soon

**ringadingh** · 09-25-2013, 04:42 PM

Welcome back!

**billmac** · 09-25-2013, 04:54 PM

Glad your back. Look forward to seeing you and Ann again at Antlers next week.

Netnorske · 09-25-2013, 05:08 PM

Jim....indeed a lot has changed. Many of the old guard are now riding non-Vulcans....we won't mention any names...but most are still around. Glad to see you back on the board....maybe we will see you in Orofino, ID next July as well for the combined NW/SW rally...

!

**taranis** · 09-25-2013, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billmac

Glad your back. Look forward to seeing you and Ann again at Antlers next week.

Indeed! When I saw you & Cheryl were on the list, that sealed the deal for this trip! It's been entirely too long, my friend.

Mr. Netnorske, sir, I am thus greener with envy than I ever was, reading your sign. I salivate over that same bike you currently ride.. How do you like it?

I dare not test ride one - I sat on one at the deal this past Spring and instantly felt my wallet melting.

I certainly hope to do more rallies with the crew. To date, one of my biggest guilts is trying to make these things and having it wash out. Bottom line: I need fewer hobbies. :)

paul · 09-25-2013, 06:41 PM

Welcome back, as it were. See ya'll in Antlers. It looks like I'll actually have my wife with me this time. Life happens doesn't it?!

Netnorske · 09-25-2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taranis

Mr. Netnorske, sir, I am thus greener with envy than I ever was, reading your sign. I salivate over that same bike you currently ride.. How do you like it?

I dare not test ride one - I sat on one at the deal this past Spring and instantly felt my wallet melting.

LOL....I dare not extoll the virtues of the XCT too fervently on this here Vulcan forum for fear of an uprising by the locals....

...but indeed....we very much enjoy the bike as it really suits our needs well. As with any bike, it took me awhile to get it personalized to fit me better, but I am for sure there now. All I can say is that it is like my Nomad...with about 40 more HP stock, an extra gear....and larger cargo capacity. What's not to like....

?? Do not test ride one until you are ready for your wallet to open wide....seriously. You know what their motto is.....

. PM me if you have any more questions....

cactusjack · 09-25-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

LOL....I dare not extoll the virtues of the XCT too fervently on this here Vulcan forum for fear of an uprising by the locals....

...but indeed....we very much enjoy the bike as it really suits our needs well. As with any bike, it took me awhile to get it personalized to fit me better, but I am for sure there now. All I can say is that it is like my Nomad...with about 40 more HP stock, an extra gear....and larger cargo capacity. What's not to like....

?? Do not test ride one until you are ready for your wallet to open wide....seriously. You know what their motto is.....

. PM me if you have any more questions....

"Victory is for losers"?

**schoeney** · 09-25-2013, 10:06 PM

Welcome back Jim.

Kris only has 40HP more and 70lbs heavier? Maybe he should have gone the ST route? and additional 20 more HP (total of 60 more=120 total) and 200 lbs lighter than the XCT!

Hey Kris, maybe we should meet in Raymond or Chehalis for lunch soon?

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...e2=14138&go=Go

Netnorske · 09-25-2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

Welcome back Jim.

Kris only has 40HP and 70lbs heavier? Maybe he should have gone the ST route? another 20 more HP more and 200 lbs lighter!

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...e2=14138&go=Go

You didn't see me sitting on your ST one morning in Craig, CO...I could barely get a leg over it and when I did, the jewels were screaming at me as I tried desperately to get each big toe on the ground! Not at all my cup of tea at any HP...

.

radco · 09-25-2013, 10:14 PM

welcome back.. been awhile for myself as well

Netnorske · 09-25-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

LOL....I dare not extoll the virtues of the XCT too fervently on this here Vulcan forum for fear of an uprising by the locals....

...but indeed....we very much enjoy the bike as it really suits our needs well. As with any bike, it took me awhile to get it personalized to fit me better, but I am for sure there now. All I can say is that it is like my Nomad...with about 40 more HP stock, an extra gear....and larger cargo capacity. What's not to like....

?? Do not test ride one until you are ready for your wallet to open wide....seriously. You know what their motto is.....

. PM me if you have any more questions....

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

"I DON'T OFTEN RIDE...BUT WHEN I DO...IT'S ON A VICTORY XCT"?

CJ....you crack me up brother....

!

**schoeney** · 09-25-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

You didn't see me sitting on your ST one morning in Craig, CO...I could barely get a leg over it and when I did, the jewels were screaming at me as I tried desperately to get each big toe on the ground! Not at all my cup of tea at any HP...

.

It is a tall sucker. Especially after I added the Day Long Russel. Add another inch since you sat on it. Funny thing is there are some guys w/29" inseams that swear they can flat foot them when seat is adjusted to the lowest position.

Netnorske · 09-25-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

It is a tall sucker. Especially after I added the Day Long Russel. Add another inch since you sat on it. Funny thing is there are some guys w/29" inseams that swear they can flat foot them when seat is adjusted to the lowest position.

You got a Russell on there huh..?? Geez...you're never even gonna let me stop to pee now....

!

09-25-2013, 02:01 PM	#1
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Been away too long, and hoping to change that It seems every time I want to rejoin the fine folks here, life has it's way of getting in the way. Between a new job that has me traveling about 50% of the time, my new wife and her full-time college work, the bikes have been neglected. Hopefully this is the beginning of a new chapter, now that things have settled. The Antler's rally, which we're confirmed to attend, will be the kickoff. Wow, this place has changed... Maybe I need to go back and re-introduce myself in the New Members section. Glad to see some of the old folks still here and posting, as well as a bunch of new members! Looking forward to catching up with ya'll! __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

09-25-2013, 02:09 PM	#2
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	it will be good to see you will be in antlers soon __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
	0

09-25-2013, 04:42 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome back! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

09-25-2013, 05:08 PM	#5
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Jim....indeed a lot has changed. Many of the old guard are now riding non-Vulcans....we won't mention any names...but most are still around. Glad to see you back on the board....maybe we will see you in Orofino, ID next July as well for the combined NW/SW rally...! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

09-25-2013, 06:41 PM	#7
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Welcome back, as it were. See ya'll in Antlers. It looks like I'll actually have my wife with me this time. Life happens doesn't it?! __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
	0

09-25-2013, 04:54 PM	#4
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	Glad your back. Look forward to seeing you and Ann again at Antlers next week.
	0

09-25-2013, 10:06 PM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Welcome back Jim. Kris only has 40HP more and 70lbs heavier? Maybe he should have gone the ST route? and additional 20 more HP (total of 60 more=120 total) and 200 lbs lighter than the XCT! Hey Kris, maybe we should meet in Raymond or Chehalis for lunch soon? http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/en...e2=14138&go=Go __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Last edited by schoeney; 09-25-2013 at 10:10 PM.
	0

09-25-2013, 10:14 PM	#12
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	welcome back.. been awhile for myself as well __________________
	0