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

G · 03-28-2007

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 ..

**2WheelFun** · 03-28-2007

And I'm very glad to be one of the lucky ones who rides motorcycles.

*pitchinguy* · 03-28-2007

Mucho ridin!! Almost no mechanic'n!! Vulcan,daaaaam good machine!
Oh yeah!!

stevebtx12 · 03-28-2007

They saying on the back of the new vest I ordered says it all "Live to ride, ride to live"....

**2WheelFun** · 03-28-2007

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Originally Posted by stevebtx12

They saying on the back of the new vest I ordered says it all "Live to ride, ride to live"....

I have the same vest!

troop · 03-28-2007

I'm not much into the vest/slogan thing. My youth was spent ripping around on MX bikes and then I progressed to sport bikes. Now I just basically ride for the emotional release and to feel the wind in my face. Yeah, bugs sometimes hurt but it's worth it ....

wvKawBoy · 03-28-2007

Riding a Vulcan, What's it mean to me?

Just read my blog!

http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...0/im-a-kawboy/

Another blog of mine about to shield or not to shield (now I've got a bike of each!)

http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...not-to-shield/

David

airski · 03-28-2007

I love my nomad, but to me it's not about what I ride, I just love to ride, that's it

**2WheelFun** · 03-28-2007

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Originally Posted by wvKawBoy

Riding a Vulcan, What's it mean to me?

Just read my blog!

http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...0/im-a-kawboy/

Another blog of mine about to shield or not to shield (now I've got a bike of each!)

http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...not-to-shield/

David

Good articles!!!

Years ago when my buddy and I rode from Alabama to Pennsylvania I was wearing a sweater that looked and smelled like a nasty bug grill so wound up throwing it in the garbage can once we got there. We did have helmets with bubble shileds on so that helped but even through the sweater it hurt like hell when those big bugs hit at 70 mph with no shield.

SilverEagle · 03-28-2007

To me riding a Vulcan is the way for me to channel anger, frustration and other things that bothers me through life........that I might have taken out on someone that didn't deserve getting ripped a new one every so often.

Well, besides the obvious feeling of freedom

Jake '53 · 03-28-2007

"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion" - Thoreau

Alf · 03-28-2007

When I ride it takes my mind off lifes daily grind and helps me relax and refreshes my soul. The smells the wind in my face....

wvKawBoy · 03-28-2007

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Good articles!!!

Thanks! Sometimes, I get a little wordy.

David

Mat_Rempit · 03-28-2007

To me riding a vulcan would be a dream come true for me at this stage.

G · 03-29-2007

^^
keep dreaming & saving those $$ & hopefully soon your Vulcan dream will be realized ..

Wicked96SS · 03-29-2007

Riding in general is new(ish) to me. I have only owned my Vulcan for 8 months now, and just recenlty have I gotten past the "holy crap I'm riding a motorcycle... what am I? Nuts?" phase I went through. Now I can actually sit back and enjoy it. I feel so much more itimate with my surroundings... I feel like I am more of a part of the road, more of a part of the travel. I don't feel as dissconnected as when I drive my car. Nothing can make the stress of a hard work day for me go away than leaning into a sharp turn and accelerating through it. I think that's my favorite part about riding.

As for Vulcan specific... the older I get the lazier I get. I don't want to do a lot of maintenance on a bike... I love the fact that my 1600 has alloy rims, FI, Water Cooled and shaft drive... Less time messing with stuff, more time riding.

My wife has told me that she wants me to get a Harley because "they look cool" and there is a certain sitgma about them (forgive her, she doesn't understand... took me a while to learn!). And I have to say that I looked and test drove a couple... but I just liked my Vulcan better.

Billy D. · 03-29-2007

The feeling of freedom when I ride is the best part of it, as far as the Vulcan goes, it would be the reliability of knowing you are on a worry free machine.

G · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Wicked96SS

My wife has told me that she wants me to get a Harley because "they look cool" and there is a certain sitgma about them (forgive her, she doesn't understand... took me a while to learn!). And I have to say that I looked and test drove a couple... but I just liked my Vulcan better.

^^^
the inexprienced rider or non riding public are more likely to only know of Harley's , real motorcyclist's tend to buy real cruisers "Vulcan's" .

p.s. yes , we must forgive those that dont know better ..

Idaho · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Jake '53

"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion" - Thoreau

Perfect.

I just like riding a motorcycle. My first one was a Suzuki and this one is a Vulcan with a Suzuki badge. I don't ride for the brand.

stevebtx12 · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

I have the same vest!

We are obviously men of good taste.....

03-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
G Ride Naked .. Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,607	Riding A Vuclan , What's It Mean To You ? 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 ..

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,156	And I'm very glad to be one of the lucky ones who rides motorcycles. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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pitchinguy Sum do sum don't, I mite Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,352	*Mucho ridin!! Almost no mechanic'n!! Vulcan,daaaaam good machine!* *Oh yeah!!* __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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stevebtx12 I ride a Vulcan :)~ Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bedford, TX USA Posts: 2,383	They saying on the back of the new vest I ordered says it all "Live to ride, ride to live".... __________________ Steve 2006 VN1600 Classic VROC #22372 http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/stevebtx12/

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troop Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stoughton, Wi Posts: 911	I'm not much into the vest/slogan thing. My youth was spent ripping around on MX bikes and then I progressed to sport bikes. Now I just basically ride for the emotional release and to feel the wind in my face. Yeah, bugs sometimes hurt but it's worth it .... __________________ Winter's over. Bring out the orange barrels.... www.cruisercustomizing.com/troop

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wvKawBoy Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lewisburg, W.Va. Posts: 477	Riding a Vulcan, What's it mean to me? Just read my blog! http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...0/im-a-kawboy/ Another blog of mine about to shield or not to shield (now I've got a bike of each!) http://www.metricthunder.com/news/20...not-to-shield/ David __________________ Tha KAW: 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic 2003 800A KAWAZY CHOPPER *www.cruisercustomizing.com/wvKawBoy*

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airski Real Men Drive Trucks BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,052	I love my nomad, but to me it's not about what I ride, I just love to ride, that's it __________________ 2007 Nomad 1600 (Sold) - Riding the "Other Brand" now!

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SilverEagle 1999 1500 Drifter Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 3,769	To me riding a Vulcan is the way for me to channel anger, frustration and other things that bothers me through life........that I might have taken out on someone that didn't deserve getting ripped a new one every so often. Well, besides the obvious feeling of freedom __________________ 1999 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter (Red) 2009 Pontiac G8 GT (Pacific Slate Metallic)

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Jake '53 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,174	"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion" - Thoreau __________________ "Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?" - Gimli

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Alf Alf not Elf BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,642	When I ride it takes my mind off lifes daily grind and helps me relax and refreshes my soul. The smells the wind in my face.... __________________ When arguing with a idiot make sure he isn't... My bike 900 LT Red/Black.

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Mat_Rempit Wannabe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 18	To me riding a vulcan would be a dream come true for me at this stage.

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G Ride Naked .. Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,607	^^ keep dreaming & saving those $$ & hopefully soon your Vulcan dream will be realized ..

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Wicked96SS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 942	Riding in general is new(ish) to me. I have only owned my Vulcan for 8 months now, and just recenlty have I gotten past the "holy crap I'm riding a motorcycle... what am I? Nuts?" phase I went through. Now I can actually sit back and enjoy it. I feel so much more itimate with my surroundings... I feel like I am more of a part of the road, more of a part of the travel. I don't feel as dissconnected as when I drive my car. Nothing can make the stress of a hard work day for me go away than leaning into a sharp turn and accelerating through it. I think that's my favorite part about riding. As for Vulcan specific... the older I get the lazier I get. I don't want to do a lot of maintenance on a bike... I love the fact that my 1600 has alloy rims, FI, Water Cooled and shaft drive... Less time messing with stuff, more time riding. My wife has told me that she wants me to get a Harley because "they look cool" and there is a certain sitgma about them (forgive her, she doesn't understand... took me a while to learn!). And I have to say that I looked and test drove a couple... but I just liked my Vulcan better. __________________ Wicked96SS 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic On a cycle the frame is gone. You're completely in contact with it all.

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Billy D. Loves Burning Rice! Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SouthEast Georgia Posts: 3,286	The feeling of freedom when I ride is the best part of it, as far as the Vulcan goes, it would be the reliability of knowing you are on a worry free machine.

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