Bought 1700 Classic LT today - Page 2

rabbit · 04-05-2009

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ride...keep us posted on how she does cause I sure like the looks and the specs on the 1700 Classic

None to be found yet around these parts yet

Highwayman · 04-05-2009

Trying to send pics. I ain't to computer savvy. Made a mistake in my 1st post. Manual reads 112 kph, not mph. Logged another 200 mile on her today. Light rain and drizzle most of the time.
Great Bike for me. Finally a bike with more power than I need. The slightly pulled back handlebars fit me perfect. Spent about 6 hours in the saddle. Seat could be softer, but the long winter and rain has got me a little soft in the tail too. Only got to show it to 2 friends. Both loved the look and the sound. I can't compare this to the other big displacement bikes as I've never ridden any. And this is my first Kawasaki even going back to my dirt bike days. Compared to my 1100 Shadow, it's like night and day. She doesn't even grunt at highway speeds. Rode the Shadow from Alabama to N.J and back. 2k round trip. Logged 700 miles on the longest day. Had fun but wore me out. Plan on taking this girl to S.D. in May. Can hardly wait. Even now after 200 miles in the rain, she's out there hollering "Ride Me, Ride Me". The big semi's hardly effect her at all on the interstate. Ain't many going to pass me anyhow, it's the other way around. Don't know what she weighs. A lot. But she carrys it with grace. There is a fair amount of plastic but it shines like chrome. Love the instrument panel. I wanted a bike that would go the long haul w/o looking for gas every 120 miles or so. Also I did'nt want one that looked like a "bagger" (No offense to anyone). The gauge said I was averaging 35 mpg but the pump said closer to 37. Anyway I never saw the low fuel light at over 150 miles before I gassed up. I hope to be able to go 180+ miles before I have to start worrying about petro. You know you have got something under you on this baby. Beefy sound. Vibration, but not too much. You know your on a motorcycle. Like I said before, This is the girl for me. I'll let ya'll know if I have any issues. If I can't post any pics with this post, my daughter will be home tonight and she knows how. I will make a believer out of you, darkwalker. Hey I gotta a couple of hours of daylight left. She's still calling.

fishbreath · 04-05-2009

I sat on a 1700LT and the 1700 nomad at a show and I'd rather have the LT

congrads

Highwayman · 04-05-2009

Step back non-believers or the rain will never come!

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Highwayman · 04-05-2009

Did'nt mean to shout. Still learning how to post.

gdhugh · 04-05-2009

H3LL, I'm grinnin from ear to ear for you. That is one more beeeuutiful Vulcan. Dang, you sure gotta be proud. I'm dang proud for you.

Lattimer · 04-05-2009

I like the colors. Looked at the same bike at the dealer yesterday. Very pretty.

It just needed to be a touch longer for me to fit it though.

Congrats on the new scoot!!!! Hope it treats you well.

darkwalker · 04-05-2009

Now that's good stuff! Congratulations!!

I'm partial to the Dallas Stars green, myself though.

jrsy101 · 04-05-2009

Awesome, congrats again. Thanks for taking the time to share the pics. Be Safe and have a Blast...

BamaBob · 04-05-2009

Congrats on the new ride!

idmtchris · 04-05-2009

As I said before congrats, but how come everytime I look at a new bike, the first thing I do is start looking at how to modify it. Is this some sort of addiction that I am going to need a 12 step program for?

*jukief* · 04-05-2009

Woo hoo!!! You lucky devil, you. I'm am SO jealous. Welcome to the forum. And just ignore all the people with green faces.

TX 900 Custom · 04-05-2009

Congratulations, Happy for ya !! Great looking bike. Looking forward to
reading about peoples experiences on the 1700's

I wonder why there hasnt been in magazine reviews yet.

Einstein · 04-05-2009

Good on ya, I have one also and love it. Put close to 400 miles on her during Bike Week here in AZ. All good stuff.

snickerdoodle · 04-05-2009

Real nice highway!!!

Jack130 · 04-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highwayman

Did'nt mean to shout. Still learning how to post.

That is a beautiful bike. The Vulcans’ are great bikes. God Bless and Be Well as you have many miles of great riding.

drivenrhythm · 04-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Highwayman

Step back non-believers or the rain will never come!

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She's a purdy thang! Enjoy her!
Where in Alabama are you? I have a home in Coldwater, near Oxford/Anniston.

KAW>BOY · 04-05-2009

Step back non-believers or the rain will never come!

Well, hail yes! I believe I'd ride one of them bad boyz!!!

Good on ya. great looking bike.

NewRoadie · 04-06-2009

Nice bike! Congrats! I rode one at Bike Week yesterday and was impressed. Nice job Kawi!

cstrobel · 04-06-2009

Welcome, saw one at the local dealer. Nice bike, enjoy it!!!

04-05-2009	#24 (permalink)
Highwayman 1700 Classic LT BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 371	Pics Step back non-believers or the rain will never come! Attachment 27727 Attachment 27728 Last edited by Highwayman : 07-11-2009 at 08:49 PM.

04-05-2009	#26 (permalink)
gdhugh PColaFl V2K LT Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida USA Posts: 3,190	H3LL, I'm grinnin from ear to ear for you. That is one more beeeuutiful Vulcan. Dang, you sure gotta be proud. I'm dang proud for you. __________________ David 2007 V2K Classic LT VROC#23977 SCRC#164050

04-05-2009	#27 (permalink)
Lattimer Giant Biker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mount Royal, NJ Posts: 1,693	I like the colors. Looked at the same bike at the dealer yesterday. Very pretty. It just needed to be a touch longer for me to fit it though. Congrats on the new scoot!!!! Hope it treats you well. __________________ Shawn Lattimer '06 Silver V2K Classic VROC #22980 ROG #464 http://www.shawnlattimer.com

04-05-2009	#28 (permalink)
darkwalker 2001 Vulcan 800 \m/ BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,638	Now that's good stuff! Congratulations!! I'm partial to the Dallas Stars green, myself though. __________________ Happiness is a Vulcan 800 http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/damondarkwalker

04-05-2009	#29 (permalink)
jrsy101 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 69	Awesome, congrats again. Thanks for taking the time to share the pics. Be Safe and have a Blast... __________________ -Ely '09 900 LT "I’d rather you offend me with the truth that appease me with a Lie"

04-05-2009	#21 (permalink)
rabbit Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 1,033	Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ride...keep us posted on how she does cause I sure like the looks and the specs on the 1700 Classic None to be found yet around these parts yet

04-05-2009	#22 (permalink)
Highwayman 1700 Classic LT BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 371	Trying to send pics. I ain't to computer savvy. Made a mistake in my 1st post. Manual reads 112 kph, not mph. Logged another 200 mile on her today. Light rain and drizzle most of the time. Great Bike for me. Finally a bike with more power than I need. The slightly pulled back handlebars fit me perfect. Spent about 6 hours in the saddle. Seat could be softer, but the long winter and rain has got me a little soft in the tail too. Only got to show it to 2 friends. Both loved the look and the sound. I can't compare this to the other big displacement bikes as I've never ridden any. And this is my first Kawasaki even going back to my dirt bike days. Compared to my 1100 Shadow, it's like night and day. She doesn't even grunt at highway speeds. Rode the Shadow from Alabama to N.J and back. 2k round trip. Logged 700 miles on the longest day. Had fun but wore me out. Plan on taking this girl to S.D. in May. Can hardly wait. Even now after 200 miles in the rain, she's out there hollering "Ride Me, Ride Me". The big semi's hardly effect her at all on the interstate. Ain't many going to pass me anyhow, it's the other way around. Don't know what she weighs. A lot. But she carrys it with grace. There is a fair amount of plastic but it shines like chrome. Love the instrument panel. I wanted a bike that would go the long haul w/o looking for gas every 120 miles or so. Also I did'nt want one that looked like a "bagger" (No offense to anyone). The gauge said I was averaging 35 mpg but the pump said closer to 37. Anyway I never saw the low fuel light at over 150 miles before I gassed up. I hope to be able to go 180+ miles before I have to start worrying about petro. You know you have got something under you on this baby. Beefy sound. Vibration, but not too much. You know your on a motorcycle. Like I said before, This is the girl for me. I'll let ya'll know if I have any issues. If I can't post any pics with this post, my daughter will be home tonight and she knows how. I will make a believer out of you, darkwalker. Hey I gotta a couple of hours of daylight left. She's still calling.

04-05-2009	#23 (permalink)
fishbreath Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 206	I sat on a 1700LT and the 1700 nomad at a show and I'd rather have the LT congrads

04-05-2009	#25 (permalink)
Highwayman 1700 Classic LT BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 371	Did'nt mean to shout. Still learning how to post.

04-05-2009	#30 (permalink)
BamaBob 2008 HD Ultra Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,779	Congrats on the new ride! __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

04-05-2009	#31 (permalink)
idmtchris 2007 900 Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 1,927	As I said before congrats, but how come everytime I look at a new bike, the first thing I do is start looking at how to modify it. Is this some sort of addiction that I am going to need a 12 step program for? __________________ Degenerate Gambler

04-05-2009	#32 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,624	Woo hoo!!! You lucky devil, you. I'm am SO jealous. Welcome to the forum. And just ignore all the people with green faces. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

04-05-2009	#33 (permalink)
TX 900 Custom Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Conroe, TX Posts: 350	Congratulations, Happy for ya !! Great looking bike. Looking forward to reading about peoples experiences on the 1700's I wonder why there hasnt been in magazine reviews yet. __________________ 2007 Black Vulcan 900 Custom, Lotsa Mods

04-05-2009	#34 (permalink)
Einstein Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 59	Good on ya, I have one also and love it. Put close to 400 miles on her during Bike Week here in AZ. All good stuff. __________________ Philip "Einstein" Darling Phoenix Vulcan Riders 1-15 VROC 9925 2009 1700 Vulcan Classic LT www.phoenixvulcanriders.org

04-05-2009	#35 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,904	Real nice highway!!! __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

04-05-2009	#38 (permalink)
KAW>BOY Spurs and Throttle... Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockdale, Texas Posts: 658	Step back non-believers or the rain will never come! Well, hail yes! I believe I'd ride one of them bad boyz!!! Good on ya. great looking bike. __________________ Tom January VN900CUSTOM Black And remember...be kinder than necessary: Everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

04-06-2009	#39 (permalink)
NewRoadie Crazy Old Guy BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 956	Nice bike! Congrats! I rode one at Bike Week yesterday and was impressed. Nice job Kawi! __________________ Bryan (Big B) 07 900 Custom Candy Plasma Blue Secretary-Phoenix VRA VROC #27075 MRCA #90008991

04-06-2009	#40 (permalink)
cstrobel Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Medicine Hat, AB, Canada Posts: 189	Welcome, saw one at the local dealer. Nice bike, enjoy it!!! __________________ Cory 2005 Vulcan 1600 Nomad http://bikes.nmsolutions.ca VROC #29389

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