Riding A Vuclan , What's It Mean To You ? - Page 2

*bikeaholic* · 03-29-2007

it means i dont have to stop for fuel as much as the hondas do!!!!!

stevebtx12 · 03-29-2007

+1 ^^^ true that...

fretbuzz · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by MEAN 1

being @ one with your machine , the road , surrounding's , its a state of mind . the smell of fuel , wind in your face , power @ your finger tips , freedom , a pulsing / thumping V-twin growling waiting to be unleashed , off the chain . motorcycling is for the choosen few ..

It can't be said much better than that.

Slowride · 03-29-2007

It's more relaxing than valium..

Roadrunner2 · 03-29-2007

Have you ever wondered why a dog hangs his head out of the truck window? That feeling is why I ride a bike!!! WOOOHOOO!!!

daddo3 · 03-29-2007

I can feel the shade when riding through it on a hot day and smell a lumber yard before I ever see it. You don't get that in a car.

cbr74 · 03-29-2007

Me, the bike, and the road. It's both freedom and empowerment. Complex machinery for the purpose of simple pleasures. Instant adrenaline just grab and twist. Grin invoking, calm inducing two wheeled therapy.

JacksonW · 03-29-2007

Thanks everyone! I'm going with all the above. Love the dog out the window thing!

LuckyArmpit · 03-29-2007

And I also think it makes you a member sort of an elite type club. When your out on the bike or have it parked somewheres drinking coffee or anything, people come up to you and say "nice machine or nice bike". I get that all the time when I'm out on the Silver Ghost (my 900). Its like some people look up to you and it gives your self esteem a boost.
And after a pain in the @$$ day at work or what have you and you just got to get away for a bit, it helps the mind and the soul.
Theres an incredible feeling when I'm out with some of my rc aircraft just boring holes thru the sky, its really awesome! Being out on the bike is the same thing. Puts you in another world so to speak.
A buddy of mine who drives a Road King Custom says, "its an absolute sickness" the more you ride, the more you wanna ride even more! And I believe it!!!

Lucky...

Tyberius · 03-29-2007

I catch a lot of crap from the HD crowd in the office.

For me, when I bought my Vulcan, I got a bike that looks twice as good as their HD, runs twice as good, and costs half as much.

KawiCruiser · 03-29-2007

Love riding with my wife and friends,..checking out new roads, and new restaurants. Also enjoy the freedom,..wind and power at the wrist. Not about speed and power,..so much right now for me,..it's about coolness,..until the Nomad comes out with a 2000 model. Perhaps then I'll consider trading up.

G · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Tyberius

I catch a lot of crap from the HD crowd in the office.

For me, when I bought my Vulcan, I got a bike that looks twice as good as their HD, runs twice as good, and costs half as much.

^^
well said , + 1 agree . i copped a rubbing from the HD boys for buying Vulcan cruisers , but hey the above comments are spot on IMO ..

G · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by nomad16

It can't be said much better than that.

thank's , that exactly how i feel about riding motorcycles ..

NeverMad · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by cbr74

Me, the bike, and the road. It's both freedom and empowerment. Complex machinery for the purpose of simple pleasures. Instant adrenaline just grab and twist. Grin invoking, calm inducing two wheeled therapy.

Ditto this one!

-brian

kyclassic · 04-02-2007

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Riding A Vuclan , What's It Mean To You ?

It means I wish I were on my Harley instead!

NeverMad · 04-02-2007

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Originally Posted by kyclassic

It means I wish I were on my Harley instead!

There are lots of charities that would take your Kaw.

...a positive impact...you should try it out.

kyclassic · 04-02-2007

Sorry, I just sold it!

Wicked96SS · 04-03-2007

kyclassic,

So, you don't have a Vulcan anymore... but felt the need to come into this thread and be a jerk. Speaks volumes about you.

Congrats... you're the first person in my ignore list on this forum.

wvKawBoy · 04-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Wicked96SS

kyclassic,

So, you don't have a Vulcan anymore... but felt the need to come into this thread and be a jerk. Speaks volumes about you.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Sidneylife · 04-03-2007

I have had other bikes, most recently a Nighthawk CB650 older vintage. Now that I ride a 2002 Kaw. Vulcan Nomad 1500 FI, I am free to go and experience places I have not been able to venture with my smaller bike.

Spring is not coming fast enough and my battery tender is keeping the power within to head onto the open highway soon. The sound of the Vance and Hinds is getting me excited.

Ride on..keep the black on the road and the color toward the sky

)

03-29-2007	#21 (permalink)
bikeaholic Sick & Twisted Moderator Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edenton north carolina Posts: 4,352	re it means i dont have to stop for fuel as much as the hondas do!!!!! __________________ 2004 - 1600 classic 1997 - 1200C harley sporty 1985 - 750 Honda Shadow VROC# 20171 Chromaholic #512

03-29-2007	#22 (permalink)
stevebtx12 I ride a Vulcan :)~ Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bedford, TX USA Posts: 2,384	+1 ^^^ true that... __________________ Steve 2006 VN1600 Classic VROC #22372 http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/stevebtx12/

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Slowride Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 338	It's more relaxing than valium.. __________________ Willis "If you don't make dust, you eat dust"

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Roadrunner2 BTK rookie in training BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 163	Have you ever wondered why a dog hangs his head out of the truck window? That feeling is why I ride a bike!!! WOOOHOOO!!! __________________ 05 1600 Nomad blue/silver Kuryakyn grips throttle boss pegs Vista cruise gutted pipe 2001 XR650R

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LuckyArmpit Where's the Hookers? BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Middlesex, PA Posts: 1,135	And I also think it makes you a member sort of an elite type club. When your out on the bike or have it parked somewheres drinking coffee or anything, people come up to you and say "nice machine or nice bike". I get that all the time when I'm out on the Silver Ghost (my 900). Its like some people look up to you and it gives your self esteem a boost. And after a pain in the @$$ day at work or what have you and you just got to get away for a bit, it helps the mind and the soul. Theres an incredible feeling when I'm out with some of my rc aircraft just boring holes thru the sky, its really awesome! Being out on the bike is the same thing. Puts you in another world so to speak. A buddy of mine who drives a Road King Custom says, "its an absolute sickness" the more you ride, the more you wanna ride even more! And I believe it!!! Lucky... __________________ '06 Vulcan 900 Classic' MC Engine Guard River Road Tool & Saddlebags ISO Grips Cobra Exhaust

03-29-2007	#26 (permalink)
daddo3 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Md Posts: 57	I can feel the shade when riding through it on a hot day and smell a lumber yard before I ever see it. You don't get that in a car.

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cbr74 Chromaholic BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 1,067	Me, the bike, and the road. It's both freedom and empowerment. Complex machinery for the purpose of simple pleasures. Instant adrenaline just grab and twist. Grin invoking, calm inducing two wheeled therapy.

03-29-2007	#28 (permalink)
JacksonW 2005 V2K Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 1,323	Thanks everyone! I'm going with all the above. Love the dog out the window thing!

03-29-2007	#30 (permalink)
Tyberius Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24	I catch a lot of crap from the HD crowd in the office. For me, when I bought my Vulcan, I got a bike that looks twice as good as their HD, runs twice as good, and costs half as much.

03-29-2007	#31 (permalink)
KawiCruiser Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 82	Love riding with my wife and friends,..checking out new roads, and new restaurants. Also enjoy the freedom,..wind and power at the wrist. Not about speed and power,..so much right now for me,..it's about coolness,..until the Nomad comes out with a 2000 model. Perhaps then I'll consider trading up. __________________ 2005 Nomad 1600 (blue / silver) V&H pipes

04-02-2007	#37 (permalink)
kyclassic Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389	Sorry, I just sold it!

04-03-2007	#38 (permalink)
Wicked96SS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,080	kyclassic, So, you don't have a Vulcan anymore... but felt the need to come into this thread and be a jerk. Speaks volumes about you. Congrats... you're the first person in my ignore list on this forum. __________________ Wicked96SS 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic Hail to the REDSKINS

04-03-2007	#40 (permalink)
Sidneylife 2002 Vulcan Nomad 1500 FI Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 23	I have had other bikes, most recently a Nighthawk CB650 older vintage. Now that I ride a 2002 Kaw. Vulcan Nomad 1500 FI, I am free to go and experience places I have not been able to venture with my smaller bike. Spring is not coming fast enough and my battery tender is keeping the power within to head onto the open highway soon. The sound of the Vance and Hinds is getting me excited. Ride on..keep the black on the road and the color toward the sky)

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