Leaving Kawasaki

Desoto · 07-19-2008

Like it says in the title, I bought my first non Kawi motorcycle. A 2009 Red-Hot sunglo Harley-Davidson FLHTC is on order. I like the look, the sound, the vibration and the mystique behind Harley but most of all, it fits me better. For one, the bars on my Nomad are a little too far. Could be fixed with risers but i would block access to my radio. Didn't want to change the bars cause I would have to buy new grips. They're glued there for ever. I had two wonderful Kawis, my Nomad and a 2004 lime green Mean Streak and I loved them both but now it's time I try something else. I made sure my Nad was going to a good home. A very good friend of mine wants it and he's willing to pay good money.

Oh! and I know the drill. I'll post pics of my new bike when it gets here (september 5th). Meanwhile I'll be riding my Nomad.

Nomadinator · 07-19-2008

Congrats on your new ride!

You dont have to be a stranger on here though.

c_law23 · 07-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Nomadinator

Congrats on your new ride!

You dont have to be a stranger on here though.

+1!

cant wait to see it.

Wicked96SS · 07-19-2008

You better post pics!!

I have recently been lured by the Harley mystique... I am fighting it, but I do love looking at them!

N3FOLN3FOL · 07-19-2008

A full dressed Harley! Congrats! Can't wait for the pics to be posted in a couple of months.

900classic · 07-19-2008

Congrats! Sounds like your getting a beautiful bike.

nomidlname · 07-19-2008

Those are damn nice bikes! Congratulations! make sure to post pics and don't be a stranger!

darkwalker · 07-19-2008

Sounds like a nice bike. I saw two beautiful Road Kings at Starbucks this morning. Harley makes a nice looking bike that's for sure.

Congrats!!

Klhender · 07-19-2008

Don't worry - Be Happy!

Miralcos · 07-19-2008

wow, Cong! on the new scoot! We better be seein' some pics eh.

Ronmac1118 · 07-19-2008

Had a 2001 ultra classic, didn`t like it, it was too top heavy, got rid of it and Kawa all the way, hope you enjoy ur`s

Beeteam2557 · 07-19-2008

Congrats!!! I took a friend of mine on a 4 hour ride last weekend to pick up a new 105th anniversary sportster that he bought over the phone. I rode it and didnt care much for it, but he HAD to have a harley. To each their own. I have nothing against them at all, but if I bought one, I think I would want a fatboy. I rode his sporty and just think my 900 custom rides and handles much better. I seen a victory on the road this morning that looked awesome.

Confused · 07-19-2008

I went there myself back in April. I too had the Nomad, enjoyed it, but wanted a full tourer and Kawi doesn't make one. They may in 2009. So far I have been happy, yes it runs hot, yes it virbrates at lights, but once rolling I think it is smoother than the Nomad. Tunes, cruise control, storage, the list goes on.

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Enjoy your new ride

Ruger · 07-19-2008

If it makes you happy, fits you, and does what you want, then it is the right bike. Congratulations!

rwreuter · 07-19-2008

Someday, I would want a Softail Deluxe & my Kawa (two is better than one)

GnFnRs · 07-19-2008

what is it with the harley mistique? they are great bikes i am sure and i like the looks. but what makes it any better than any other bike? it's just a name plate

woodchucks800 · 07-19-2008

Congrats Desoto. You do know the 09's are coming out with the 110" motor don't you?

Oh sorry it's the SE's with the bigger motor.

lynchpad · 07-19-2008

Love my Nomad and I wouldn't trade it for anything. That being said, I like the Harley's distinctive rumble, it has a nice growl!

woodchucks800 · 07-19-2008

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Originally Posted by GnFnRs

what is it with the harley mistique? they are great bikes i am sure and i like the looks. but what makes it any better than any other bike? it's just a name plate

No one here said it's any better than any other bike (yet) It's like anything else , if you like the bike nothing else will suffice.

big worm · 07-19-2008

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

No one here said it's any better than any other bike (yet) It's like anything else , if you like the bike nothing else will suffice.

uhmmm i think you said that in your sig.....and right there under your user name!!!!!!!!!!!!

i think thet if brand bashing is not allowed, then owners of "other brands" should not have comments like that as their sig !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Harley Davidson set the standard ,everyone else is just trying to catch up!
set what standard???????

Harleys rule!!
what do they rule?????

07-19-2008	#1 (permalink)
Desoto 667 Neighbor of the Beast BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Posts: 272	Leaving Kawasaki Like it says in the title, I bought my first non Kawi motorcycle. A 2009 Red-Hot sunglo Harley-Davidson FLHTC is on order. I like the look, the sound, the vibration and the mystique behind Harley but most of all, it fits me better. For one, the bars on my Nomad are a little too far. Could be fixed with risers but i would block access to my radio. Didn't want to change the bars cause I would have to buy new grips. They're glued there for ever. I had two wonderful Kawis, my Nomad and a 2004 lime green Mean Streak and I loved them both but now it's time I try something else. I made sure my Nad was going to a good home. A very good friend of mine wants it and he's willing to pay good money. Oh! and I know the drill. I'll post pics of my new bike when it gets here (september 5th). Meanwhile I'll be riding my Nomad. __________________ Don't go where the path leads you, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail

07-19-2008	#4 (permalink)
Wicked96SS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,051	You better post pics!! I have recently been lured by the Harley mystique... I am fighting it, but I do love looking at them! __________________ Wicked96SS 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic Hail to the REDSKINS

07-19-2008	#5 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,265	A full dressed Harley! Congrats! Can't wait for the pics to be posted in a couple of months. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT Keep riding!

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900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 2,888	Congrats! Sounds like your getting a beautiful bike. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705

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nomidlname Lurker Noob BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 285	Those are damn nice bikes! Congratulations! make sure to post pics and don't be a stranger! __________________ 2006 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic US NAVY 88-92 during the real and justified Iraq war.

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Nomadinator Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 994	Congrats on your new ride! You dont have to be a stranger on here though.

07-19-2008	#8 (permalink)
darkwalker 2001 Vulcan 800 \m/ BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 955	Sounds like a nice bike. I saw two beautiful Road Kings at Starbucks this morning. Harley makes a nice looking bike that's for sure. Congrats!! __________________ Happiness is a Vulcan 800 http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/damondarkwalker

07-19-2008	#9 (permalink)
Klhender Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 43	Don't worry - Be Happy!

07-19-2008	#10 (permalink)
Miralcos Behind the 8ball BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 1,819	wow, Cong! on the new scoot! We better be seein' some pics eh. __________________ aka: Butch Heatware Live long and prosper..... '06 V2K Standard '07 1500 Classic (sold)

07-19-2008	#11 (permalink)
Ronmac1118 Oldie Newbie BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rmart, ga Posts: 128	Had a 2001 ultra classic, didn`t like it, it was too top heavy, got rid of it and Kawa all the way, hope you enjoy ur`s

07-19-2008	#12 (permalink)
Beeteam2557 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 59	Congrats!!! I took a friend of mine on a 4 hour ride last weekend to pick up a new 105th anniversary sportster that he bought over the phone. I rode it and didnt care much for it, but he HAD to have a harley. To each their own. I have nothing against them at all, but if I bought one, I think I would want a fatboy. I rode his sporty and just think my 900 custom rides and handles much better. I seen a victory on the road this morning that looked awesome.

07-19-2008	#13 (permalink)
Confused With great power comes... BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 667	I went there myself back in April. I too had the Nomad, enjoyed it, but wanted a full tourer and Kawi doesn't make one. They may in 2009. So far I have been happy, yes it runs hot, yes it virbrates at lights, but once rolling I think it is smoother than the Nomad. Tunes, cruise control, storage, the list goes on. Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket Enjoy your new ride __________________ As of 4/16/08 I have a 2008 Harley Ultra Classic http://tinyurl.com/6l2uk3

07-19-2008	#14 (permalink)
Ruger Poser Proud® Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,408	If it makes you happy, fits you, and does what you want, then it is the right bike. Congratulations! __________________ 2006 VN900 Classic The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it. - Dudley Moore

07-19-2008	#15 (permalink)
rwreuter Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 554	Someday, I would want a Softail Deluxe & my Kawa (two is better than one)

07-19-2008	#16 (permalink)
GnFnRs Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 151	what is it with the harley mistique? they are great bikes i am sure and i like the looks. but what makes it any better than any other bike? it's just a name plate __________________ 07 plasma blue 900 custom 02 prairie 650 03 prairie 650 04 vforce 700 soon to be a vforce 853

07-19-2008	#17 (permalink)
woodchucks800 Go Hogs!! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2004 Location: Garfield,Arkansas Posts: 4,650	Congrats Desoto. You do know the 09's are coming out with the 110" motor don't you? Oh sorry it's the SE's with the bigger motor.

07-19-2008	#18 (permalink)
lynchpad Still cruisin' BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maritimes, Canada Posts: 317	Love my Nomad and I wouldn't trade it for anything. That being said, I like the Harley's distinctive rumble, it has a nice growl! __________________ The act of doing is the best teacher! 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600

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