1500/1600/2000cc - Page 6

*ispeed77* · 03-14-2006

its all about what you want out of the bike. the Nomad has everything but is heavier and stays fully loaded all the time. depending on how you build a classic, you can make it convertible for short cruises pretty quick. i personally prefer the Nomad because of the hard bags, but it is a lot of bike to just run to the store on.

**2WheelFun** · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Wild Rice

I posted in Main Lobby... about returning to riding after a 20 plus years hiatus. I'm looking at two Vulcans - the 1600 Nomad and 1600 Classic.

Looks like the difference is in the 'trimmings', and if I don't want hard bags, it appears I can outfit the Classic with windshield, sissybar/rack and engine guards for a lot less than the cost for the Nomad.

Any thoughts???? Oh.. I was also looking at Suzuki's New M109R, which will probably be named Cruiser of the Year... but my local dealer is definitely a Kawa bigot... and swears by them.

Thanks. Irv

I did post in your other thread and if you like a sleek look while riding in town you might want to look at the 1600 as you can add a removeable windshield and saddlebags for the times you want to have your bike less bulky. If you don't mind the look of a loaded cruiser you can simply leave it on. Of course the other choice would be to look at the Nomad as it's fully dressed already. I bought a 1500 Classic and dressed it the way I wanted but still spent some $$$ to get it that way. Also, if you don't mind buying a used bike...take a look at them also as some will have aftermarket parts added already so you can save $$$ that way.

T-man · 03-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Saffy

I'm looking for the stock HP for vn 2000. I've loked everywhere and can't seem to find it

You'll find it here:

http://rogueownersgroup.com/RogueDynos.aspx

And to the person who responded "Not Enough"...

http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZSYYYYYYYYUS

*ispeed77* · 03-14-2006

hey T-Man !!! how's it going ?!

T-man · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

hey T-Man !!! how's it going ?!

Not bad, speed....been workin' out of town a bunch...got to see some great CA countryside in the process (Yosemite and Sequoia Nat. Park. Unfortunately, not on 2 wheels!

How goes it with you?

*ispeed77* · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by T-man

Not bad, speed....been workin' out of town a bunch...got to see some great CA countryside in the process (Yosemite and Sequoia Nat. Park. Unfortunately, not on 2 wheels!

How goes it with you?

going real well thank you. took a tranfer closer to home with more money, and looking to get even closer real soon. the Nomad should be coming home from paint this weekend and hopefully she will be sold in time for the FJR's arrival. wife and kids are doing great, life is AWESOME. thanks for asking T !

**Spok** · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

going real well thank you. took a tranfer closer to home with more money, and looking to get even closer real soon. the Nomad should be coming home from paint this weekend and hopefully she will be sold in time for the FJR's arrival. wife and kids are doing great, life is AWESOME. thanks for asking T !

Life is what you make of it and apparently your making yours awesome

*ispeed77* · 03-16-2006

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Originally Posted by spok

Life is what you make of it and apparently your making yours awesome

i am certainly trying

Dukey · 04-13-2006

Well has this hapened to anyone else yet. There I was enjoying my ride on my 2005 Vulcan 1500 to work on a crisp Wednesday morning. 4-12-2006 to be exact riding about 30 MPH when I hear this snap then an awful rattling vibration. Well I was a little more than concerned first grabbed the bars a little tighter and waited to see if anything was going to fall off. I was in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic no place to turn off had to ride about another mile and half before I could dismount and there it was! I had not expected that but there where by rear directionals hanging and banging against my beautiful black rear fender. took the paint off to the metal. I thought well that just sucks and could be expensive. But Kawasaki dealer did me good. they are going to replace my entire rear fender under warranty.

I thought for sure I was going to have to hide it with an adhesive graphic.

So all is well but I suggest you get out some lock tight and a 10 mm wrench and secure those bad boys seems it is a common problem.

Dukey out!

**Spok** · 04-13-2006

first i've heard of them coming loose, i know there is a fix on gadgets page to grind down the metal spacer a bit so that they bolt up tighter than they come stock.

good dealer you have

*ispeed77* · 04-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Dukey

Well has this hapened to anyone else yet. There I was enjoying my ride on my 2005 Vulcan 1500 to work on a crisp Wednesday morning. 4-12-2006 to be exact riding about 30 MPH when I hear this snap then an awful rattling vibration. Well I was a little more than concerned first grabbed the bars a little tighter and waited to see if anything was going to fall off. I was in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic no place to turn off had to ride about another mile and half before I could dismount and there it was! I had not expected that but there where by rear directionals hanging and banging against my beautiful black rear fender. took the paint off to the metal. I thought well that just sucks and could be expensive. But Kawasaki dealer did me good. they are going to replace my entire rear fender under warranty.

I thought for sure I was going to have to hide it with an adhesive graphic.

So all is well but I suggest you get out some lock tight and a 10 mm wrench and secure those bad boys seems it is a common problem.

Dukey out!

wow ! i have never heard of that happening before. that is AWESOME that the dealer is taking care of you, good for you !

Dukey · 04-13-2006

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Originally Posted by spok

first i've heard of them coming loose, i know there is a fix on gadgets page to grind down the metal spacer a bit so that they bolt up tighter than they come stock.

good dealer you have

Funny thing I read about the fix that night simply stumbled across it by accident. too little to late I guess.

DUKEY OUT!

**2WheelFun** · 04-13-2006

I've not heard of that before but it did have a happy ending!

Welcome aboard Dukey!

Wild Rice · 04-17-2006

Picked up the new ride on Saturday. New '05 1600 Classic. Kawa calls it beige, but as many of you noted when I posted pics when it was still at dealer, it's really 'Titanium'. Yeah... that's the color. And in the sunlight, it just glows... or is that me that's glowing. And yes, there are three new pics here, one with my wife aboard. Well, after 30 years of being out of the saddle, I had a ball this weekend. Local rides, mostly back roads. Because the windshield was delayed in arriving, I got to feel the wind the way it is meant to be felt for the first time in a long time.

When we picked it up, my wife actually got a helmet (surprise) and she's been up with me twice. Still says she's a little nervous, but enjoyed the feeling of being one with the environment. I know she'll get more relaxed the more we are up.

Can't say enough for all of your wisdom and support during this adventure of researching bikes. I could not be more pleased with my purchase. Even got the last of the '05's and saved another $1500. BTW, anyone in southeastern Mass/RI area looking for a new ride, check out MTR Racing in Woonsocket (Kawa/Suz/Honda). They are FANTASTIC!!!!

*ispeed77* · 04-17-2006

congrats on the new ride !

Wild Rice · 04-17-2006

What kind of riding groups have you run into (bad choice of words?) in Mass? I'd like to meet some folks for some group rides. Any clubs you are aware of?

Thanks,

*ispeed77* · 04-17-2006

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Originally Posted by Wild Rice

What kind of riding groups have you run into (bad choice of words?) in Mass? I'd like to meet some folks for some group rides. Any clubs you are aware of?

Thanks,

just Mass VROC
are you a member ? you are in the southeast, so i think there are a few members near you. they usually have some decent email activity and seem to try to get together rather often.

**2WheelFun** · 04-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Rice

Picked up the new ride on Saturday. New '05 1600 Classic. Kawa calls it beige, but as many of you noted when I posted pics when it was still at dealer, it's really 'Titanium'. Yeah... that's the color. And in the sunlight, it just glows... or is that me that's glowing. And yes, there are three new pics here, one with my wife aboard. Well, after 30 years of being out of the saddle, I had a ball this weekend. Local rides, mostly back roads. Because the windshield was delayed in arriving, I got to feel the wind the way it is meant to be felt for the first time in a long time.

When we picked it up, my wife actually got a helmet (surprise) and she's been up with me twice. Still says she's a little nervous, but enjoyed the feeling of being one with the environment. I know she'll get more relaxed the more we are up.

Can't say enough for all of your wisdom and support during this adventure of researching bikes. I could not be more pleased with my purchase. Even got the last of the '05's and saved another $1500. BTW, anyone in southeastern Mass/RI area looking for a new ride, check out MTR Racing in Woonsocket (Kawa/Suz/Honda). They are FANTASTIC!!!!

That's great! I'm sure you'll have many days filled with fun as you cruise down the highway.

Dukey · 05-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukey

Well has this hapened to anyone else yet. There I was enjoying my ride on my 2005 Vulcan 1500 to work on a crisp Wednesday morning. 4-12-2006 to be exact riding about 30 MPH when I hear this snap then an awful rattling vibration. Well I was a little more than concerned first grabbed the bars a little tighter and waited to see if anything was going to fall off. I was in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic no place to turn off had to ride about another mile and half before I could dismount and there it was! I had not expected that but there where by rear directionals hanging and banging against my beautiful black rear fender. took the paint off to the metal. I thought well that just sucks and could be expensive. But Kawasaki dealer did me good. they are going to replace my entire rear fender under warranty.

I thought for sure I was going to have to hide it with an adhesive graphic.

So all is well but I suggest you get out some lock tight and a 10 mm wrench and secure those bad boys seems it is a common problem.

Dukey out!

fiannly got my brand spanking new rear fender installed by my dealer after the light bar incident. nice shiny and new. think I will be checking the bolts on my rear lights on a regular bassis. don't think I will get another fender for free.

a99miata · 05-22-2006

may I suggest that you buy some slightly longer bolts?...or isn't there enough room to do that?

03-14-2006	#101 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,523	its all about what you want out of the bike. the Nomad has everything but is heavier and stays fully loaded all the time. depending on how you build a classic, you can make it convertible for short cruises pretty quick. i personally prefer the Nomad because of the hard bags, but it is a lot of bike to just run to the store on. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

03-14-2006	#104 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,523	hey T-Man !!! how's it going ?! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

04-13-2006	#109 (permalink)
Dukey I want mine Diesel! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Millbury, MA Posts: 119	First Scratch! Well has this hapened to anyone else yet. There I was enjoying my ride on my 2005 Vulcan 1500 to work on a crisp Wednesday morning. 4-12-2006 to be exact riding about 30 MPH when I hear this snap then an awful rattling vibration. Well I was a little more than concerned first grabbed the bars a little tighter and waited to see if anything was going to fall off. I was in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic no place to turn off had to ride about another mile and half before I could dismount and there it was! I had not expected that but there where by rear directionals hanging and banging against my beautiful black rear fender. took the paint off to the metal. I thought well that just sucks and could be expensive. But Kawasaki dealer did me good. they are going to replace my entire rear fender under warranty. I thought for sure I was going to have to hide it with an adhesive graphic. So all is well but I suggest you get out some lock tight and a 10 mm wrench and secure those bad boys seems it is a common problem. Dukey out! __________________ *2005 -1500 CLASSIC* Kawasaki Windshield

04-13-2006	#110 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,673	first i've heard of them coming loose, i know there is a fix on gadgets page to grind down the metal spacer a bit so that they bolt up tighter than they come stock. good dealer you have __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

04-13-2006	#113 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,670	I've not heard of that before but it did have a happy ending! Welcome aboard Dukey! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

04-17-2006	#114 (permalink)
Wild Rice ATFAB BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: S.E. Mass Posts: 98	The First 100 Miles Picked up the new ride on Saturday. New '05 1600 Classic. Kawa calls it beige, but as many of you noted when I posted pics when it was still at dealer, it's really 'Titanium'. Yeah... that's the color. And in the sunlight, it just glows... or is that me that's glowing. And yes, there are three new pics here, one with my wife aboard. Well, after 30 years of being out of the saddle, I had a ball this weekend. Local rides, mostly back roads. Because the windshield was delayed in arriving, I got to feel the wind the way it is meant to be felt for the first time in a long time. When we picked it up, my wife actually got a helmet (surprise) and she's been up with me twice. Still says she's a little nervous, but enjoyed the feeling of being one with the environment. I know she'll get more relaxed the more we are up. Can't say enough for all of your wisdom and support during this adventure of researching bikes. I could not be more pleased with my purchase. Even got the last of the '05's and saved another $1500. BTW, anyone in southeastern Mass/RI area looking for a new ride, check out MTR Racing in Woonsocket (Kawa/Suz/Honda). They are FANTASTIC!!!! __________________ VROC #22261 http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/FranklinBiker

04-17-2006	#115 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,523	congrats on the new ride ! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

04-17-2006	#116 (permalink)
Wild Rice ATFAB BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: S.E. Mass Posts: 98	What kind of riding groups have you run into (bad choice of words?) in Mass? I'd like to meet some folks for some group rides. Any clubs you are aware of? Thanks, __________________ VROC #22261 http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/FranklinBiker

05-22-2006	#120 (permalink)
a99miata Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Florida Posts: 210	may I suggest that you buy some slightly longer bolts?...or isn't there enough room to do that?

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