Thinking about trading my 1500 for a meanie

*jukief* · 05-27-2005

All this talk about meanies is getting to me. Today I went to the dealer to get a lightbulb, and there was a meanie on the showroom. I spent quite a bit of time looking at it. I'm starting to feel like I made a mistake getting the 1500. The problem is that, when I was looking for a bike, I went to a lot of dealers and only one had a meanie on the floor. It was all modded out--custom paint, pipes, air cleaner, etc.--so it was pricey. A lot more than the MSRP. So I didn't really look at it that much, and that was back before I started spending such inordinate amount of time on this board. I'd already owned an 800 and I knew the I liked the classic Vulcan, so I never really looked any further.

So now I'm getting the meanie bug (Joy, I think you might be responsible

).
I started talking about it a bit to hubby tonight. He told me (surprise, surprise) that he was surprised I wasn't more interested in the meanie we saw that day. But, you see, I didn't want to buy an expensive bike, but--oddly enough--he didn't have any such reservations. I should have been a big spender like him, but I'm always trying to save money.

So, anyway, I'm going to keep talking it up and maybe take him to the dealer to check out the bike at the local dealer. I'd like to take it for a test ride, too. I called a bunch of regional dealers (Denver, Boulder, etc.) and none of them even had a meanie on the floor! But one dealer took my name and number and they're going to query the nationwide database of dealers they do trades with, to see if anyone of them have one. They'll truck it here if I want it.

Wish me luck!

**Spok** · 05-27-2005

Can't say I blame you. Another one falls for the sexy lines of the sport cruiser. They look good on the road but you know your gonna have to hook it up with pipes, a small deflector shield, forward controls, pullback risers......where oh where will it end.

I've always liked the electric lime kawasaki green on the 04's

*jukief* · 05-27-2005

I know, Dave, I know.

But my hubby's bike is super fast and he likes to ride fast. I think I could keep up with him better on a meanie. Plus, I just like the way it looks. And its specs are really awesome.

Hey, Annie, if you decide you really do want a 1500 Classic, want to make a deal?

**Spok** · 05-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

I know, Dave, I know.

But my hubby's bike is super fast and he likes to ride fast. I think I could keep up with him better on a meanie. Plus, I just like the way it looks. And its specs are really awesome.

Hey, Annie, if you decide you really do want a 1500 Classic, want to make a deal?

I was gonna suggest that you make a barter with annie. didn't she say she wanted a 1500 classic?

RampRat · 05-27-2005

Last time I was in the stealership here in town they had 2 meanies, but that was 2-3 weeks ago & who knows if they still have them or not. Have no idea if they are open thisweekend but will try to make a run downtown & check to see if they are & what they have in stock.

They also had a really sweet 2000 that had a V&H exhaust, Mustang seat and other goodies

*jukief* · 05-27-2005

Maybe I'll head up there myself. Thanks, Joe. I'll be doing a lot of riding the next three days, anyway. Might as well head up to Cheyenne!

RampRat · 05-28-2005

Tried calling them this morning & nobody answered the phone. However, according to the add in the phone book they are open from 0800-1300 on Sat. Thier phone # is 307-632-3171.

If I can scam time away from the 12 year old daughters B-day party I'll slip down before 1300 & see if they are open & what they have.

If ya head up this way let me know. I25 is one lane from the border to town & possibly South of the border as well but we've not been that way is a while to check it out.

*jukief* · 05-28-2005

Thanks, Joe.

Hubby and I had a talk last night. He doesn't want me to think about buying a new bike right now because he doesn't think they'll give me enough on my trade in. (I tried not to remind him that he lost $3,000 on his trade-in--only a couple of months after he bought it--and he bought a brand new bike.) Ah well... I'm ging to keep my eyes open for a used one, although I think they're going to be hard to come by. I'll give some of the dealers my name so they can call me in case on happens to come in.

Wish me luck!

*trikebubble* · 05-28-2005

Julie, I have a brilliant idea. you say your husband is concerned about you trading in the 1500. Well I say he is right. You need to listen to the man, he is a genius. What needs to happen, is that he should trade his bike in on the Meanie! Then he can ride the 1500, and you get to have MS. Man, sometimes I even amaze myself. No need to thank me. It's ok.

azchick · 05-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

I know, Dave, I know.

But my hubby's bike is super fast and he likes to ride fast. I think I could keep up with him better on a meanie. Plus, I just like the way it looks. And its specs are really awesome.

Hey, Annie, if you decide you really do want a 1500 Classic, want to make a deal?

That is a riot! I thought, "ooh I should trade with her" when I read your first post... (just now) then scrolled and saw the note to me!!

Well... let me mull this over... It seems like the MS is a hard bike to fit stuff on... I am going to the RRR in June... I need luggage... this is driving me crazy... It just doesn't feel like a long distance bike...

The grass is always greener...

snickerdoodle · 05-28-2005

Well, in my humble opinion, I think we (annie and I) have the best of both worlds...On our long trip we can trade off....I get to ride the sporty, sexy, orange Streak, and she gets to ride the Hot, Hot, Hot, black/chome 1500... Just keep switching...who's better than us???

ha! Just kidding...but, it's true

azchick · 05-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

Well, in my humble opinion, I think we (annie and I) have the best of both worlds...On our long trip we can trade off....I get to ride the sporty, sexy, orange Streak, and she gets to ride the Hot, Hot, Hot, black/chome 1500... Just keep switching...who's better than us???

ha! Just kidding...but, it's true

Ok... but I am gonna need to invest in some "stuff".

Jukief... Have u done all the "modding" you can do to get it to move quicker? I think there is nothing like a Classic. I should have kept my 800 and modified it... Oh I don't know... I am always dissatisfied! ha! Neurotic!
I need to enjoy everything I have... I have sooooo much to be grateful for!

snickerdoodle · 05-28-2005

I wish I was riding right now....grrrr.

Chromequeen · 05-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by azchick

Ok... but I am gonna need to invest in some "stuff".

Jukief... Have u done all the "modding" you can do to get it to move quicker? I think there is nothing like a Classic. I should have kept my 800 and modified it... Oh I don't know... I am always dissatisfied! ha! Neurotic!
I need to enjoy everything I have... I have sooooo much to be grateful for!

Annie, I don't feel like I've been as good of a friend as I should have it sounds, in recommending the Meanstreak. Tell ya what. I'll make it up to ya. You just throw me the keys, and I'll help ya out with that little dilemma you've got. See, now wasn't that easy?!

Now go buy that Classic you want, and we'll both be happy girls!

Chromequeen · 05-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

So now I'm getting the meanie bug (Joy, I think you might be responsible

).

Wish me luck!

Jules, I will take full responsibility! Girl, keep looking, and check ebay often-often! I've seen a few on there, and I had to stop myself because I get too worked up

when I see them.
You can bet as soon as my sales quota with the husband is met and we've got everything paid off, I'm marching my bootie down to the dealership and hand over the cash! I am going crazy, crazy talking about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

snickerdoodle · 05-28-2005

Excuse me Chromie! Are you going to help her pay for that bike???

Chromequeen · 05-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

Excuse me Chromie! Are you going to help her pay for that bike???

Easy Dawn... It was a joke.

I've got no intentions of riding all the way to AZ to take her keys...

azchick · 05-28-2005

ok girlzzzzzz SIMMAH DAAAHN!

The more others want it the more I do!!!! keep up the good work! I am getting happy! Jukief.... Go buy your own...ha! You can break it in your self that's one reason I didn't want to buy a used one... Would Anyone be as Careful as I am????

CQ: Dawn said she was fooling (as if u didn't know?)

We are going on a ride to Payson or Wickenberg AZ tomorrow with friends... with "H"s...

Crue · 05-29-2005

Life is short, live for today and ride what you want. If your not happy with your bike and you have the means to get what you really want...got for it. I had only ridden my 800b for 1 full season before I knew I had to have a MS.

Phatboy · 05-29-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

I know, Dave, I know.

But my hubby's bike is super fast and he likes to ride fast. I think I could keep up with him better on a meanie. Plus, I just like the way it looks. And its specs are really awesome.

Hey, Annie, if you decide you really do want a 1500 Classic, want to make a deal?

His FJR is what about 150 hp?? Going from the a 1500 classic to a 1600 meanie will give you more torque and better cornering, but he's still going to have twice the horsepower you do

05-27-2005	#1 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	Thinking about trading my 1500 for a meanie All this talk about meanies is getting to me. Today I went to the dealer to get a lightbulb, and there was a meanie on the showroom. I spent quite a bit of time looking at it. I'm starting to feel like I made a mistake getting the 1500. The problem is that, when I was looking for a bike, I went to a lot of dealers and only one had a meanie on the floor. It was all modded out--custom paint, pipes, air cleaner, etc.--so it was pricey. A lot more than the MSRP. So I didn't really look at it that much, and that was back before I started spending such inordinate amount of time on this board. I'd already owned an 800 and I knew the I liked the classic Vulcan, so I never really looked any further. So now I'm getting the meanie bug (Joy, I think you might be responsible ). I started talking about it a bit to hubby tonight. He told me (surprise, surprise) that he was surprised I wasn't more interested in the meanie we saw that day. But, you see, I didn't want to buy an expensive bike, but--oddly enough--he didn't have any such reservations. I should have been a big spender like him, but I'm always trying to save money. So, anyway, I'm going to keep talking it up and maybe take him to the dealer to check out the bike at the local dealer. I'd like to take it for a test ride, too. I called a bunch of regional dealers (Denver, Boulder, etc.) and none of them even had a meanie on the floor! But one dealer took my name and number and they're going to query the nationwide database of dealers they do trades with, to see if anyone of them have one. They'll truck it here if I want it. Wish me luck! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,673	Can't say I blame you. Another one falls for the sexy lines of the sport cruiser. They look good on the road but you know your gonna have to hook it up with pipes, a small deflector shield, forward controls, pullback risers......where oh where will it end. I've always liked the electric lime kawasaki green on the 04's __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

05-27-2005	#3 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	I know, Dave, I know. But my hubby's bike is super fast and he likes to ride fast. I think I could keep up with him better on a meanie. Plus, I just like the way it looks. And its specs are really awesome. Hey, Annie, if you decide you really do want a 1500 Classic, want to make a deal? __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-27-2005	#5 (permalink)
RampRat Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 3,846	Last time I was in the stealership here in town they had 2 meanies, but that was 2-3 weeks ago & who knows if they still have them or not. Have no idea if they are open thisweekend but will try to make a run downtown & check to see if they are & what they have in stock. They also had a really sweet 2000 that had a V&H exhaust, Mustang seat and other goodies __________________ "It's not a gun-free zone if you get shot while you're there"

05-27-2005	#6 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	Maybe I'll head up there myself. Thanks, Joe. I'll be doing a lot of riding the next three days, anyway. Might as well head up to Cheyenne! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-28-2005	#7 (permalink)
RampRat Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 3,846	Tried calling them this morning & nobody answered the phone. However, according to the add in the phone book they are open from 0800-1300 on Sat. Thier phone # is 307-632-3171. If I can scam time away from the 12 year old daughters B-day party I'll slip down before 1300 & see if they are open & what they have. If ya head up this way let me know. I25 is one lane from the border to town & possibly South of the border as well but we've not been that way is a while to check it out. __________________ "It's not a gun-free zone if you get shot while you're there" Last edited by RampRat : 05-28-2005 at 12:09 PM.

05-28-2005	#8 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	Thanks, Joe. Hubby and I had a talk last night. He doesn't want me to think about buying a new bike right now because he doesn't think they'll give me enough on my trade in. (I tried not to remind him that he lost $3,000 on his trade-in--only a couple of months after he bought it--and he bought a brand new bike.) Ah well... I'm ging to keep my eyes open for a used one, although I think they're going to be hard to come by. I'll give some of the dealers my name so they can call me in case on happens to come in. Wish me luck! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-28-2005	#9 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,557	Julie, I have a brilliant idea. you say your husband is concerned about you trading in the 1500. Well I say he is right. You need to listen to the man, he is a genius. What needs to happen, is that he should trade his bike in on the Meanie! Then he can ride the 1500, and you get to have MS. Man, sometimes I even amaze myself. No need to thank me. It's ok. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

05-28-2005	#11 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	Well, in my humble opinion, I think we (annie and I) have the best of both worlds...On our long trip we can trade off....I get to ride the sporty, sexy, orange Streak, and she gets to ride the Hot, Hot, Hot, black/chome 1500... Just keep switching...who's better than us??? ha! Just kidding...but, it's true __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

05-28-2005	#13 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	I wish I was riding right now....grrrr. __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

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snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	Excuse me Chromie! Are you going to help her pay for that bike??? __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

05-28-2005	#18 (permalink)
azchick C14 quick like a bunny! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,501	ok girlzzzzzz SIMMAH DAAAHN! The more others want it the more I do!!!! keep up the good work! I am getting happy! Jukief.... Go buy your own...ha! You can break it in your self that's one reason I didn't want to buy a used one... Would Anyone be as Careful as I am???? CQ: Dawn said she was fooling (as if u didn't know?) We are going on a ride to Payson or Wickenberg AZ tomorrow with friends... with "H"s... __________________ Proud owner - Red 2009 C14 ABS For sale: 2005, 1600 Red Mean Streak

05-29-2005	#19 (permalink)
Crue Ludicrous Speed...GO! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,864	Life is short, live for today and ride what you want. If your not happy with your bike and you have the means to get what you really want...got for it. I had only ridden my 800b for 1 full season before I knew I had to have a MS. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 2000 HK 3" Big Straights, TFI, Thunder Teardrop custom

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