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First post here. I had a Vulcan 500 about 10 years ago. I absolutely loved everything about it except getting whipped about in high winds or at highway speeds. I loved that it was smaller and more nimble than all the big bruisers.
I'm 6' and 185lbs. It wasn't terribly impressive with a passenger, but it would still outrun anything on 4 wheels, so I didn't see a problem. I'm ready to get another bike now, so I've been doing some research.
I started out thinking I'd like to get a 750 or 800. Only problem is... I've completely fallen in love with the Mean Streak. I've never ridden anything nearly that heavy, though... and it's been so long since I've ridden I've honestly forgotten how (not that it would take long to come back to me.)
I've read a number of comments about the backlash (or whatever it's called.) Is that the same basic principle as on my old 500? Are we talking about the jolt if you let go of the throtle? Is it worse on the meanstreak?
I got to be quite comfortable and a helluva rider on the old bike. Am I in for a rude awakening or a slice of heaven with the meanstreak? (Or maybe the Suzuki version)
I don't ever see myself taking a long trip on it. In fact, if I was on the highway, it would be for only small amounts of time.
I'm 6' and 185lbs. It wasn't terribly impressive with a passenger, but it would still outrun anything on 4 wheels, so I didn't see a problem. I'm ready to get another bike now, so I've been doing some research.
I started out thinking I'd like to get a 750 or 800. Only problem is... I've completely fallen in love with the Mean Streak. I've never ridden anything nearly that heavy, though... and it's been so long since I've ridden I've honestly forgotten how (not that it would take long to come back to me.)
I've read a number of comments about the backlash (or whatever it's called.) Is that the same basic principle as on my old 500? Are we talking about the jolt if you let go of the throtle? Is it worse on the meanstreak?
I got to be quite comfortable and a helluva rider on the old bike. Am I in for a rude awakening or a slice of heaven with the meanstreak? (Or maybe the Suzuki version)
I don't ever see myself taking a long trip on it. In fact, if I was on the highway, it would be for only small amounts of time.