Hi to everyone

viniboy · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi. My name is Vince (vini) I own a VN800 Classic and just thought I would join up and see whats going on in the world of Kawasaki owners?

I am 51 years of age and have been riding since 1975. I s'pose I am a petrol head and I also enjoy the Jap sports car scene and currently own a Skyline having just sold my 300ZX TT. But without a doubt Bikes are where my heart is.

I recntly bought this bike after selling a Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace and TBH am wondering why I didnt get one years ago? I love it. I will be looking for lots of tips and hints as I intend to make it my own with some styling and custom parts and I have already started with a paint job and as soon as its ready I will share a few pictures with you.

Anyway. Nice to be around.

vini

NCDave · 2 Weeks Ago

welcome. look forward to the pics.

V2K_CCTX · 2 Weeks Ago

ditto

W-P Bill · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome!

I own a Skyline as well, although here in the colonies they are called Infiniti G35's and G37's.

northernman · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome Vini.

sbc1320 · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome aboard.

cjp91068 · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome.

cinnamon · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi Vini!
Welcome to the forum!! It's great to have you here!!

Hilts · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome Vini. Always great to have another 800 owner join up.

ecave · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome Vinni...

Ride Safe

viniboy · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks for the warm welcome chaps. I have had a bit of a look around and think this place is great. I look forward to chatting with you all in the future.

Here is a photo of my bike when I got it:

One of my Skyline:

and a fairly recent pic of myself:

Just to let you all know who I am.

vini

Dudester · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome aboard Vini. Those are some sweet toys you got there. What year is your 800 ? I've never seen an 800 that color, or with that kind of saddle and cargo bags. Very nice.

viniboy · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Dudester

Welcome aboard Vini. Those are some sweet toys you got there. What year is your 800 ? I've never seen an 800 that color, or with that kind of saddle and cargo bags. Very nice.

Hi and thanks mate. Yes the bike is a '97 model and the boxes are after market. Not the best but I think they suit it quite well and the top box is cut to house the sissy bar for extra strength. I am leaving them off for now though and I have taken the screen off along with the spots. I am not a fan of the screen TBH and the boxes will no doubt come in handy if I ever get to go for a long cruise out some day. I am also changing the colour/color scheme and hope to get some nice bits and pieces for it too. I am very pleased with the overal condition of the bike.

vini

Dudester · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by viniboy

Hi and thanks mate. Yes the bike is a '97 model and the boxes are after market. Not the best but I think they suit it quite well and the top box is cut to house the sissy bar for extra strength. I am leaving them off for now though and I have taken the screen off along with the spots. I am not a fan of the screen TBH and the boxes will no doubt come in handy if I ever get to go for a long cruise out some day. I am also changing the colour/color scheme and hope to get some nice bits and pieces for it too. I am very pleased with the overal condition of the bike.

vini

I had a 97 Vulcan VN800B like yours, but mine was sky blue (it was repainted)
I sold it a few years ago with 97,000 kilometers (approx 60,000 miles) and the guy I sold it to is still riding the heck out of it to this day. It was (and still is) a great bike. I'll try and find a pic of it and post it here, to give you an idea of what she looked like.
I love a shield, but maybe that's because of my age. Back in the late 60's early 70's you were a wimp if you had a shield on your bike, and a 650cc was considered a monster bike. lol.
Hope you'll post some pictures of your bike once you repaint your bike.

viniboy · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Dudester

I had a 97 Vulcan VN800B like yours, but mine was sky blue (it was repainted)
I sold it a few years ago with 97,000 kilometers (approx 60,000 miles) and the guy I sold it to is still riding the heck out of it to this day. It was (and still is) a great bike. I'll try and find a pic of it and post it here, to give you an idea of what she looked like.
I love a shield, but maybe that's because of my age. Back in the late 60's early 70's you were a wimp if you had a shield on your bike, and a 650cc was considered a monster bike. lol.
Hope you'll post some pictures of your bike once you repaint your bike.

i certainly will post up some pictures

As for the wimpy screen..........

The same here in the UK. Now a days biking isnt so much a fun pastime as a method of getting about on the cheap. Well thats how it seems anyway. So the stigma of having screens or *** fairings isnt as bad. The good ol' days ??? The days when we used to give each other a wave. Now you are lucky if you get a quick nod.

vini

Rapzo · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome, love the skyline

Chuck A · 2 Weeks Ago

hello and welcome

Dudester · 2 Weeks Ago

Here ya go Viniboy. The tank badge was donated to me by someone from this forum, which came from a VTK I believe.

B.B. · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome, nice to have you.

mwmalotte · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome to the forum, Vini!

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viniboy You're never too old Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roxton, England Posts: 8	Hi to everyone Hi. My name is Vince (vini) I own a VN800 Classic and just thought I would join up and see whats going on in the world of Kawasaki owners? I am 51 years of age and have been riding since 1975. I s'pose I am a petrol head and I also enjoy the Jap sports car scene and currently own a Skyline having just sold my 300ZX TT. But without a doubt Bikes are where my heart is. I recntly bought this bike after selling a Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace and TBH am wondering why I didnt get one years ago? I love it. I will be looking for lots of tips and hints as I intend to make it my own with some styling and custom parts and I have already started with a paint job and as soon as its ready I will share a few pictures with you. Anyway. Nice to be around. vini __________________ Nowhere to go and Plenty of time to get there.

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NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	welcome. look forward to the pics. __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 7,413	ditto __________________ 07 ZX14 Kawi Lime Green (32/50) 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV650 03 BMW 745Li 00 VW 1.8T Beetle

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W-P Bill Crazed Zed-head BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near SeaTac airport, WA Posts: 1,720	Welcome! I own a Skyline as well, although here in the colonies they are called Infiniti G35's and G37's. __________________ You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

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northernman My hat is made of tinfoil BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC Canada...Gods chosen land Posts: 13,343	Welcome Vini. __________________ Hug a person that needs one, not some damn tree you fool.

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sbc1320 Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Tx. (south of) Posts: 40	Welcome Welcome aboard.

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cjp91068 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chelsea, MA Posts: 1,704	Welcome. __________________ Chris 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 If I give you a cookie, will you go away?

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cinnamon Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: albemarle, nc Posts: 2,992	Hi Vini! Welcome to the forum!! It's great to have you here!! __________________ Cinnamon I admit it...I'm a Donkey lover!

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Hilts Grade "A" Poser Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,489	Welcome Vini. Always great to have another 800 owner join up. __________________ 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic - Metallic Ruby Red F&S Windshield F&S Passenger Backrest Mustang Vintage

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ecave Follow Jesus!! BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Benson, NC Posts: 637	Welcome Vinni... Ride Safe __________________ 1999 Vulcan 800 Classic V&H Pipes Kuryakyn Hypercharger Kuryakyn Grips

2 Weeks Ago	#11 (permalink)
viniboy You're never too old Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roxton, England Posts: 8	Thanks for the warm welcome chaps. I have had a bit of a look around and think this place is great. I look forward to chatting with you all in the future. Here is a photo of my bike when I got it: One of my Skyline: and a fairly recent pic of myself: Just to let you all know who I am. vini __________________ Nowhere to go and Plenty of time to get there.

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Dudester Does fuzzy logic tickle ? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 2,113	Welcome aboard Vini. Those are some sweet toys you got there. What year is your 800 ? I've never seen an 800 that color, or with that kind of saddle and cargo bags. Very nice. __________________ 03 Vulcan Classic 1500 Christmas, What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree

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Rapzo Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Rucker Alabama Posts: 198	Welcome, love the skyline __________________ 09 900 Custom, FI2000R, 312 Chopper Bag, 2.5" Hard Krome Exhaust, Chrome Valve Caps!

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Chuck A Vulcan 1500, and Corvette BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 377	hello and welcome

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Dudester Does fuzzy logic tickle ? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 2,113	Here ya go Viniboy. The tank badge was donated to me by someone from this forum, which came from a VTK I believe. __________________ 03 Vulcan Classic 1500 Christmas, What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree

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B.B. Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 32	Welcome, nice to have you. __________________ Nancy 2002 Vulcan 800 Patriot Guard Rider

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mwmalotte ************* BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Posts: 12,808	Welcome to the forum, Vini! __________________ Mike '07 Vulcan 900LT "This is the legacy of the Donkey. In this room, we're family."

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