Official Welcome Thread

[bluekat]

Hi to everyone.

New rider here, and new to the forum. I passed my BRT class, got my endorsement, and I've been practicing on a honda 125 for a few weeks. This weekend we went a brought home a 91 Vulcan 500. She's a bit more of a handful than the honda, or the suzuki I rode in class...Ok, she's down right scary at the moment, but that will pass (I hope)!!

My husband has a 81 Suzuki GS850 for comuting and just running around. Back in the early 80's, before kids, we had a Kawasaki 400 3cy/2 stroke (his description, not mine, I couldn't remember). It was sold when the kids came along. So the bikes aren't new (and we aren't either) but that's ok, it's a start, and It is great to be riding. Just wanted to say...Howdy!

kari

[Still lost]

Welcome Kari;

Us too.

Kids are grown, it's our turn to play. We found ourselve living where we couldn't use our canoe to explore so we now canoe on two wheens instead. Bike camping is quite similar. We even indulge our foolishness with such distractions as handlebar mounted camers to keep track of some of the places we end up. The 500 won't be a handfull for long. It's a nice size.

Enjoy.

[bluekat]

Hi and Thanks for the welcome. My husband, Ron, and I enjoy camping. Now that the kids are grown, its usually just us, so we want to travel & camp instead of just setting up a basecamp in one place. I had been nagging him about a motorhome when the motorcycle bug hit. Travel by motorcycle sounds much more interesting! There's nothing like being a part of the environment your riding through, rather than isolated in a vehicle.

I've seen a few bike mounted videos that people have created. Lots of fun to watch. Collecting all the gadgets and goodies is part of the fun too!
kari

[malblackbelt05]

Hey every body I'm mark just bought my first bike its a 2005 250 ninja can't wait to start riding

[V2K_CCTX]

welcome blackbelt...you'll love the 250, I ride my daughters sometimes just cos its so much fun!

[77KZ750]

Hi

Got a '77 KZ 750 as a fixer-uper. So far all I've done is swop the existing gunk filled tank for a cleaner one. I should probably now take out the carbs and get someone to clean them, but it looks like I'd have to move everything behind the airbox, which itself is behind the carbs, to get them out, as well as the four screws and throttle cable. If they can be cleaned without removing them, I'd be happy (putting carb clean in the tank and running the engine?). Removing them might be simple to some but I'll try find a manual to make sure no mistakes are made. The fuel tap is not entirely working, well not working on the reserve position. I think a little filter in the tap is at fault, though I don't know really. Two little plastic pipes or tubes going from the fuel tap to carb were rotten. I replaced them with transparent pipes of the same width. The seller said the carb was dirty, but the petrol that drained from the tank and out the bottom of it seemed perfectly clean when I took the screw on the bottom of it. I have cleaned off most of the rust. My hope is that having put a drop of water in the battery and left it charging, the bike will start under its own power. My Honda Lead could start without a battery. I don't think it's possible on this bike.

I also own a Harley Davidson Streetrod, bought last year, '06 spec. It's used as a daily commuter and, if it's not raining, also on the weekend.

I used to own an '01 VN 800 Classic.

[Randall]

Hi Bluekat. I bought a '500 last August. I've been riding a long time: Harley, BSA, Moto Guzzi, Gold Wing (2) and this is the most fun I've had in a long time. Also, as far as I'm concerned, the 500 Vulcan is the best kept secret out there. Fantastic bike for the price. I know a 500 cc engine doesn't quite measure up to the big boys (that why they call it a "starter-bike."
But some of us no longer have anything to prove. Good luck and have fun.

Originally Posted by bluekat

Hi to everyone.

New rider here, and new to the forum. I passed my BRT class, got my endorsement, and I've been practicing on a honda 125 for a few weeks. This weekend we went a brought home a 91 Vulcan 500. She's a bit more of a handful than the honda, or the suzuki I rode in class...Ok, she's down right scary at the moment, but that will pass (I hope)!!

My husband has a 81 Suzuki GS850 for comuting and just running around. Back in the early 80's, before kids, we had a Kawasaki 400 3cy/2 stroke (his description, not mine, I couldn't remember). It was sold when the kids came along. So the bikes aren't new (and we aren't either) but that's ok, it's a start, and It is great to be riding. Just wanted to say...Howdy!

kari

[V2K_CCTX]

welcome

[Rudeboy]

Hi all
I've been riding a Vulcan 800 for three years now.
and I love it, goes without saying I guess.
stumbled upon this place whilst looking for input on a set of bags from a company called Mutazu.

Look forward to offering input when i can and collecting advice when its offered.

[Big Larry]

Hey, I'm Big Larry from Virginia, and a proud rider of an '07 Vulcan 900 Classic LT. Glad to meet youall!

[V2K_CCTX]

Welcome Rudeboy and BigLarry = = = > sounds like a comedy duo!

[harter]

Originally Posted by NCDave

Welcome everyone.

I think there should be some type of hazing ritual!

only it i can watch LOL
Terry

[cardiff_gareth]

Hello all,
I've just joined up so thought i'd say hi!
I'm Gareth. I live in Rhoose which is on the outskirts of a town called Barry but as I bet no one knows where that is I called myself Cardiff_Gareth.

I passed my CBT 2 weeks ago and went straight out and got myself a US import BN125 which I think is an A1 model as its on a 1998 plate but as it was first registered into the UK in 2003 has A5 as the model on the log book

Anyway, got it at a real good price and I love the riding position, the black paint and all the chrome !!

[DammitMike]

Hi everyone, looks like a great community here. My name is Mike(like you couldn't tell) I am 21 and live in Maryland. Passed my MSF course last summer and just picked up my first bike. It's a 1989 Ninja 600r, she needs a tune up and some odds and ends but overall she is in great shape with only 9000 original miles!

[Dethbed]

Welcome everyone! What part of Maryland are ya from, Mike?

[DammitMike]

Originally Posted by Dethbed

Welcome everyone! What part of Maryland are ya from, Mike?

I'm from Damascus in Montgomery County

[V2K_CCTX]

Howdy to D*&^%$# Mike

[Tdevil76]

Hello to all -- my name is Mike, I've been riding for about 5 yrs. I have owned 4 different bikes (5 if you count the one I bought for parts). my current ride is a 2001 vulcan 750

[V2K_CCTX]

welcome Tdevil

[argus727]

Hi All;

I’m new to the forum, I have been riding bikes for almost 30 yrs and now drive an ’06 Vulcan 1600 Classic, this is my 6th bike and my 5th Kawai. I have just retired after 31 yrs in the Canadian Air Force and now live in Nova Scotia, Canada. If any of you are ever headed to Nova Scotia and would like info on roads, things to see etc or have any questions, drop me a line.

I’m looking for assistance with a problem with my side stand - it is too short and causes the bike to lean too far to the left even on level ground. I’m 6ft tall and 190lbs and even I have to give an extra effort to raise the bike off the side stand. Does anyone know of a bolt-on after market side stand that is 1-1.5 “ longer than stock. If I have to re-engineer something I’ll just add to the needed extra length to the stock and re-chrome.

Thanks
Eric