2007 Vulcan 900 custom in red is hot!

cow900 · 11-14-2006

I have not really been a fan of the 900 custom. I have seen it in pictures, and a blue one in the dealership, and liked my 900 classic more. Yesterday I saw one in red and it looks SO MUCH BETTER in red!!! I looked at a red classic when I was going to buy, however the red didn't look as good as my black one (IMHO), but if the custom was out in red when I was buying it would have been a hard choice!!!

Deeppurple52 · 11-14-2006

My wife and I both rode the Custom at the CW show 2 weeks ago. We both thought it was a really fun bike to ride, quite different from the classic and LT. It is a naked bike, light weight and very maneuverable. It is a small MeanStreak. Bags and windshields are not for this bike. We may buy one to ride the local twisties and keep out cruisers for longer trips.

Enjoy the ride!

deeppurple

TXDj · 11-14-2006

I admit being a little biased, but I have to agree with cow's assessment.

davidcruiser · 11-14-2006

I agree. I like its wheel better with large spoke, more like a sport one. Its weight is 9 lbs lighter than the classic, not that much. But I wonder a thin front wheel might not have a good traction as on the classic. I like my Classic so much when cornering because it's so stable and good traction to the road.

TXDj · 11-14-2006

Contact patch is about the same size.

Handling is better with a narrow tire, bike turns in quicker and easier.

Makes the front end feel a lot lighter too.

G · 11-14-2006

i think kawasaki are heading in the right direction with this cruiser , i to think its a cross between a classic / mean streak middle weight .

Oz Saki · 11-26-2007

Yep sure is purddy

vulcan 900 rdr · 08-05-2008

I love mine!!

Baitis · 08-06-2008

I'm confused. I had no problem getting a red 2007 custom.

mdqueenz · 08-06-2008

I completely agree. You have great taste!

GeeMac · 08-06-2008

Yeah, I kinda like the red myself. Besides, the red ones are the fastest ones I have been told.

kawnine · 08-06-2008

My lime green one is no slacker either.

Trashman900C · 08-06-2008

i think the 07 Red is different from the 08 Red......the 08 is more of a cherry red.........

rwreuter · 08-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cow900

I have not really been a fan of the 900 custom. I have seen it in pictures, and a blue one in the dealership, and liked my 900 classic more. Yesterday I saw one in red and it looks SO MUCH BETTER in red!!! I looked at a red classic when I was going to buy, however the red didn't look as good as my black one (IMHO), but if the custom was out in red when I was buying it would have been a hard choice!!!

The classic red just wasn't for me either, it is almost a dull red. When I was looking at 900's, I had a choice of either blue, or red and the just didn't do it for me. On the other hand, the red Custom, that looked nice, but I liked the style of the Classic better. You know, the front fender and the rear that dropped down behind the tire?

Mconfluence · 08-06-2008

I particurally like my black 07 but I really like the green one.Red is also good,but nothing beats BLACK and CHROME.

GeeMac · 08-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawnine

My lime green one is no slacker either.

I've heard that. The black ones can get up and go and the blue ones are not to be disregarded, either!

Mconfluence · 08-06-2008

I dont know about that ,but I did hear and beleive that the black 900 c paint sucks as far as holding up .It is like there is only one coat of paint and clearcoat.

barry5k · 08-06-2008

Hey, I could even think of getting my black 1500 painted that "candy red"! It really looks good!

ScottyJ · 08-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeMac

I've heard that. The black ones can get up and go and the blue ones are not to be disregarded, either!

I would have to agree.

I was very close to getting the '07 in red but as I showed up to buy it, someone was getting ready to ride off into the sunset on it.

Fortunately, I had already called their other shop and found out they had one in blue and I was already considering changing my mind. So that did it. I had them call the other shop and mark it "sold", site unseen. I have not regretted it.

11-14-2006	#1 (permalink)
cow900 Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Concord NC Posts: 418	2007 Vulcan 900 custom in red is hot! I have not really been a fan of the 900 custom. I have seen it in pictures, and a blue one in the dealership, and liked my 900 classic more. Yesterday I saw one in red and it looks SO MUCH BETTER in red!!! I looked at a red classic when I was going to buy, however the red didn't look as good as my black one (IMHO), but if the custom was out in red when I was buying it would have been a hard choice!!!

11-14-2006	#3 (permalink)
TXDj "I'm No Expert." BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas, Plano (Dallas) Posts: 51	I admit being a little biased, but I have to agree with cow's assessment. __________________ 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 2006 Kaw KLR650 2007 Kaw VN900 Custom Motoring on two wheels since 1983

11-14-2006	#4 (permalink)
davidcruiser Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 151	The custom looks really cool I agree. I like its wheel better with large spoke, more like a sport one. Its weight is 9 lbs lighter than the classic, not that much. But I wonder a thin front wheel might not have a good traction as on the classic. I like my Classic so much when cornering because it's so stable and good traction to the road.

11-14-2006	#5 (permalink)
TXDj "I'm No Expert." BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas, Plano (Dallas) Posts: 51	Contact patch is about the same size. Handling is better with a narrow tire, bike turns in quicker and easier. Makes the front end feel a lot lighter too. __________________ 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 2006 Kaw KLR650 2007 Kaw VN900 Custom Motoring on two wheels since 1983

08-06-2008	#10 (permalink)
mdqueenz Freshman Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 510	I completely agree. You have great taste! __________________ Marco 2005 Vulcan 1600 Classic Last edited by mdqueenz : 08-07-2008 at 07:38 AM.

11-14-2006	#2 (permalink)
Deeppurple52 Deeppurple52 BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,003	My wife and I both rode the Custom at the CW show 2 weeks ago. We both thought it was a really fun bike to ride, quite different from the classic and LT. It is a naked bike, light weight and very maneuverable. It is a small MeanStreak. Bags and windshields are not for this bike. We may buy one to ride the local twisties and keep out cruisers for longer trips. Enjoy the ride! deeppurple

11-14-2006	#6 (permalink)
G Ride Naked .. Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,607	i think kawasaki are heading in the right direction with this cruiser , i to think its a cross between a classic / mean streak middle weight .

11-26-2007	#7 (permalink)
Oz Saki Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colo, Spgs, Co Posts: 581	Yep sure is purddy

08-05-2008	#8 (permalink)
vulcan 900 rdr Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2008 Location: vegas Posts: 26	I love mine!!

08-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
Baitis Red is Better Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 909	I'm confused. I had no problem getting a red 2007 custom.

08-06-2008	#11 (permalink)
GeeMac Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 333	Yeah, I kinda like the red myself. Besides, the red ones are the fastest ones I have been told. __________________ Prometheus swept down from the heavens bringing the gift of fire. Wrong move. Last edited by GeeMac : 11-01-2008 at 08:00 PM.

08-06-2008	#12 (permalink)
kawnine I'd rather be riding BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 514	My lime green one is no slacker either.

08-06-2008	#13 (permalink)
Trashman900C Stealth Custom Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,592	i think the 07 Red is different from the 08 Red......the 08 is more of a cherry red......... __________________ MeanCyclesGallery

08-06-2008	#15 (permalink)
Mconfluence Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: confluence,PA Posts: 388	I particurally like my black 07 but I really like the green one.Red is also good,but nothing beats BLACK and CHROME.

08-06-2008	#17 (permalink)
Mconfluence Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: confluence,PA Posts: 388	I dont know about that ,but I did hear and beleive that the black 900 c paint sucks as far as holding up .It is like there is only one coat of paint and clearcoat.

08-06-2008	#18 (permalink)
barry5k Into the Wind Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 637	Hey, I could even think of getting my black 1500 painted that "candy red"! It really looks good! __________________ Barry 2007 Vulcan 1500 Classic 2007 BMW R1200RT

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