What a feeling!

infuriated_rain · 05-15-2008

hey guys, as some of you may know I just purchased my first street bike, a Vulcan 900 Custom Black. I had always ridden dirt bikes my whole life, so I was a bit nervous about going over 30 mph. But i gotta say, I was up to 70 in no time and didnt feel like I was going that fast at all! I had a hell of an adrenaline rush, I loved every minute of it. Dumb move on my part was I didnt think wed be there so late, so by the time we left it was about 60 or under, and I had worn ventilated shoes and no gloves, so by the time i got home my hands were numb lol. But damn I feel like im 16 again with my first car, i cant quit going out to clean it, sit on it, look at it, find any excuse i can to ride it! Soon as the weather quits being ****ty here I will get some pics up! Now I just gotta pick out some saddlebags and decide if i want to upgrade the exhaust or not!

NCDave · 05-15-2008

welcome!

Johnny5 · 05-15-2008

Good stuff, eh? Welcome aboard.

Okie Marine · 05-15-2008

AWESOME! Told you that you would be fine. I was in your ventilated shoes 3 weeks ago. Definitely get exhaust!!! I got the cobra speedster slashdowns and they sound sweet on my '08 black 900 custom. I know they are the most expensive but they are awesome looking and are perfect. I've pulled up to harleys at intersections and my bike is just as loud and sometimes louder. I still have the baffles in too so it can only get louder. Enjoy the Ride!

c_law23 · 05-15-2008

awesome feeling huh? congrats!

Ryguy · 05-15-2008

Good to hear your first ride went well. That temptation to go out and clean and ride the bike... Yea that will never go away.... Nor will that big azz smile on your face when you fire her up and hit the road *grins*

infuriated_rain · 05-15-2008

haha hell yeah, and it felt good when other bikers would ride by and wave and check out the ride. unfortunately, my buddy wants a crotch rocket and i am desperately trying to convince him into getting a hog so i have a fellow rider. everyone in this damn college town has crotch rockets!

Surftechuser · 05-15-2008

Welcome!

V2K_CCTX · 05-15-2008

welcome
ride safe
wear proper PPE
take MSF

Fr8Dog · 05-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by infuriated_rain

hey guys, as some of you may know I just purchased my first street bike, a Vulcan 900 Custom Black. I had always ridden dirt bikes my whole life, so I was a bit nervous about going over 30 mph. But i gotta say, I was up to 70 in no time and didnt feel like I was going that fast at all! I had a hell of an adrenaline rush, I loved every minute of it. Dumb move on my part was I didnt think wed be there so late, so by the time we left it was about 60 or under, and I had worn ventilated shoes and no gloves, so by the time i got home my hands were numb lol. But damn I feel like im 16 again with my first car, i cant quit going out to clean it, sit on it, look at it, find any excuse i can to ride it! Soon as the weather quits being ****ty here I will get some pics up! Now I just gotta pick out some saddlebags and decide if i want to upgrade the exhaust or not!

Know what you mean! I have hard time staying away from the bike! Had mine up to 100 mph on the speedo (90 on the gps) testing out my mod to my chrome lowers which were buzzing before and now after a little weatherstripping don't make any noise. Never had the bike that fast before and it was a rush! Don't plan on making that a regular occurance though as I was a human bobble head at that speed with the helmet buffeting!

Welcome to the forum and have fun on that new bike!

N3FOLN3FOL · 05-15-2008

Congrats on the 900 custom. It is always a great feeling to have a new toy. As mentioned before, if you have not taken the MSF...plan to take the course in the near future. Respect the abilities of your new machine. Ride safe.

Colorado900 · 05-15-2008

Congrats. Now you understand why there are so many bikes on the road. It's quite a free feeling that nothing else on the road (legally) can match.

FL Vulcan Rider · 05-15-2008

Thats awesome! Aftermarket pipes are a must... I have the Slashdowns too and they are awesome. I have the same effect... I'll be at a light with harleys and mine will be as loud if not louder especially when I take off! I hope you enjoy the bike!

darkwalker · 05-15-2008

Welcome, welcome! Yeah...there's nothing else like it. You'll find it's kinda like sex, ride at different times of the day, different roads and different speeds for a different rush. LOL!

I love riding right at sunset traveling N to S with the sun beside me. It's like being on a horse in the old west. At least that's my fantasy.

Biggy D · 05-15-2008

Congrats on the new scoot. I agree on the pipes I have HK strippers and they are awsome.

Screendmon · 05-15-2008

Cool, congrats!

NewRoadie · 05-16-2008

Lotsa fun when you start! I get the same giddy feeling when entering my garage too! It almost feels like you are cheating (riding ON the road) after years of dirt riding only. Lots of polishing still going on . . . Enjoy!

insolentminx · 05-16-2008

congrats on a great choice in bike.

you'll love it.

ride safe and get some of those pics up!!

Buy some aftermarket pipes, but be warned... once you buy one aftermarket item, you find a whole catalogue full of other stuff to buy!!!!

05-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
infuriated_rain Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39	What a feeling! hey guys, as some of you may know I just purchased my first street bike, a Vulcan 900 Custom Black. I had always ridden dirt bikes my whole life, so I was a bit nervous about going over 30 mph. But i gotta say, I was up to 70 in no time and didnt feel like I was going that fast at all! I had a hell of an adrenaline rush, I loved every minute of it. Dumb move on my part was I didnt think wed be there so late, so by the time we left it was about 60 or under, and I had worn ventilated shoes and no gloves, so by the time i got home my hands were numb lol. But damn I feel like im 16 again with my first car, i cant quit going out to clean it, sit on it, look at it, find any excuse i can to ride it! Soon as the weather quits being ****ty here I will get some pics up! Now I just gotta pick out some saddlebags and decide if i want to upgrade the exhaust or not!

05-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
NCDave 12 yrs old at heart! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,146	welcome! __________________ Ol' Panhead Member of Bonnie's Hot MotoGuzzi Club http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

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Johnny5 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 1,281	Good stuff, eh? Welcome aboard. __________________ 06 Vulcan 900 Classic in Blue

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c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 5,787	awesome feeling huh? congrats! __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p...0900%20Custom/

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Ryguy July 2008 MOM BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 5,178	Good to hear your first ride went well. That temptation to go out and clean and ride the bike... Yea that will never go away.... Nor will that big azz smile on your face when you fire her up and hit the road grins __________________ Ryan 04 V2K Hot Lava Orange Orange Julius

05-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
Okie Marine Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 168	AWESOME! Told you that you would be fine. I was in your ventilated shoes 3 weeks ago. Definitely get exhaust!!! I got the cobra speedster slashdowns and they sound sweet on my '08 black 900 custom. I know they are the most expensive but they are awesome looking and are perfect. I've pulled up to harleys at intersections and my bike is just as loud and sometimes louder. I still have the baffles in too so it can only get louder. Enjoy the Ride!

05-15-2008	#7 (permalink)
infuriated_rain Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39	haha hell yeah, and it felt good when other bikers would ride by and wave and check out the ride. unfortunately, my buddy wants a crotch rocket and i am desperately trying to convince him into getting a hog so i have a fellow rider. everyone in this damn college town has crotch rockets!

05-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
Surftechuser Surfer Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sitting on my board waiting for a wave Posts: 854	Welcome! __________________ *2006 Vulcan 2000*

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 3,708	welcome ride safe wear proper PPE take MSF __________________ 07 ZX-14 BLACK 07 CBR600RR LTD ED 07 GV-650 BLUE 07 VULCAN 2000 LT 07 Ninja 250 Silver

05-15-2008	#11 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,265	Congrats on the 900 custom. It is always a great feeling to have a new toy. As mentioned before, if you have not taken the MSF...plan to take the course in the near future. Respect the abilities of your new machine. Ride safe. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT Keep riding!

05-15-2008	#12 (permalink)
Colorado900 Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 220	Congrats. Now you understand why there are so many bikes on the road. It's quite a free feeling that nothing else on the road (legally) can match. __________________ 06 900LT Red/Black - Cobra Hiway Bars, Phat II's, Memphis lowers, wampus rack, Corbin Seat

05-15-2008	#13 (permalink)
FL Vulcan Rider Slow Ride, Take It Easy Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,518	Thats awesome! Aftermarket pipes are a must... I have the Slashdowns too and they are awesome. I have the same effect... I'll be at a light with harleys and mine will be as loud if not louder especially when I take off! I hope you enjoy the bike! __________________ J.C. Home Page 2008 Vulcan 900 Custom 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic

05-15-2008	#14 (permalink)
darkwalker 2001 Vulcan 800 \m/ BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 955	Welcome, welcome! Yeah...there's nothing else like it. You'll find it's kinda like sex, ride at different times of the day, different roads and different speeds for a different rush. LOL! I love riding right at sunset traveling N to S with the sun beside me. It's like being on a horse in the old west. At least that's my fantasy. __________________ Happiness is a Vulcan 800 http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/damondarkwalker

05-15-2008	#15 (permalink)
Biggy D Maine vulcan rider BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Waterboro, ME Posts: 158	Congrats on the new scoot. I agree on the pipes I have HK strippers and they are awsome.

05-15-2008	#16 (permalink)
Screendmon Motorcycle Nerd BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 133	Cool, congrats! __________________ John 08 Vulcan 900 Custom VROC #26938

05-16-2008	#17 (permalink)
NewRoadie Old enough to know better BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 189	Lotsa fun when you start! I get the same giddy feeling when entering my garage too! It almost feels like you are cheating (riding ON the road) after years of dirt riding only. Lots of polishing still going on . . . Enjoy! __________________ Bryan (Big B) 07 Vulcan 900 Custom Candy Plasma Blue VROC Member #27075 MRCA Member

05-16-2008	#18 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 2,886	congrats on a great choice in bike. you'll love it. ride safe and get some of those pics up!! Buy some aftermarket pipes, but be warned... once you buy one aftermarket item, you find a whole catalogue full of other stuff to buy!!!! __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Pics Custom 900 Custom

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