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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Have any of you 800 owners upgraded to the 900? I just wondered how they compared in ride, comfort, power, etc?
By the way, thanks so much for the kind responses I received after posting about my uncle's death about two weeks ago (A Country Ride). |
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Ridden like a Ford!
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Miami, Fl
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your welcome.
i cant tell you about the upgrade, i went from nothing to a 1500. mainly becasue i was going to be riding 2 up most of the time. im also a bigger is better thinking guy
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Cruising In Fourth Gear
BTK Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 215
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I checked out the 900 but I can't say it made me reach for my wallet. The belt drive is nice, but otherwise I prefer my 800. That rear brake pedal is just about the most ridiculous thing I've seen on a bike. Could they have made it any bigger? It's like they pulled it out of an old Chevy truck.
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Formerly 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic. Then 1996 GPZ 1100. Now 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom. |
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Wants better weather!
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Binghamton, New York
Posts: 709
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I think that most 800 owners would not consider the 900 much of an upgrade and would instead move up to something more substantive. I do believe that most 1st time bike buyers may find the 900 attractive.
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1999 Vulcan Classic 1500 V&H Longshots w/quiet baffles Stage 1 jet and K&N Progressive springs F&S Lightbar and Memphis shades Slim Rigid bags w/Easy Bracket mounting system |
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Rebel Rider
BTK Expert
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Albany, Georgia
Posts: 3,445
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If they put a 21 inch tire on the front, and a carb on the intake, I might consider the 900.
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