! Vulcan 900 Classic Candy Caribbean Blue
OK, a little about me. Never rode before two weeks ago when I took the MSF course at the local HD dealer 10-30 thru 11-4 passed and took state M test 11-7 passed bought my Vulcan 11-8 at that time I had never rode on the street or in traffic so I was hesitant to ride my new bike home 10.6 mi from dealer so had my neighbor an experienced 25 yr rider bring my baby home on 11-9.
Geared up with new HJC FF helmet and J Rocket Ballistic jacket and began practicing everything I learned on the little Buell Blast.
Very glad I took my M test on the Buell still having problems on the U turns with the Vulcan.
11-10 was a Saturday and the industrial park adjacent to my sub division was nearly devoid of traffic, plenty of empty streets, turns, curves, stops all in all a relative safe area to become familiar with the 900. The dealers mechanic had said there was about two gals of fuel in the tank and despite what they say, when the low fuel light comes on don't trust it, head for a station. Well the light didn't come on but I knew I'd have to leave the sanctuary of the industrial park and enter REAL traffic sooner or later so after about 2 hrs I was feeling comfortable with the controls, friction zone, forward shifter, brake grab of the 900 so I headed out to the local BP station. I did take the back way on secondary feeder a little longer and Stop signs not lights and lower speed limit 30mph and not the main highway with stop lights and a 40mph limit which most drivers it seems view as a minimum not a maximum.
Well I filled up or so I thought, the nozzle shut off and I'd pumped 2.33 gals paid my $7.?? been a long time since I filled up for less than $8. Felt good about my accomplishment and decided to brave the highway on the return trip all of about a ½ mile jaunt and a nice turn lane with left turn arrow onto the local street to my subdivision.
Well all in all a good beginning but hey I didn't invest my time and money to ride around in empty industrial parks and it was only noon on a beautiful warm sunny November Saturday. I NEED TO RIDE but where? My brother lives about 10mi away and he thinks I'm nuts, might as well prove it and show him my new toy. I cut through the Industrial park to a road that would allow me to avoid the Saturday shoppers at the strip malls and would take me to another secondary which would take me through the central business district but one I knew I'd be comfortable with the stop and go of. Had a set of RR tracks to cross, my first, just backed off the throttle and aimed at the flattest area, raised off the seat a bit and held my breath.......piece of cake. Pulled up to my bros house his sil was out front playing with the dog. He didn't recognize me in my riding gear but he sure was interested in the Vulcan and as I removed my helmet he was full of Q's about it and how he'd love to get one. My bro came out shaking his head and said I was going to kill myself. I told him that was alright just make sure any usable parts of me get reused and to take care of my dog. He offered refreshments, I opted for the Dr. Pepper save the Corona for another time, a bit of chitchat and geared up and headed for home. Took my time and even enjoyed the ride back only needed 99% concentration on riding the bike. A most excellent day.
11-11 Veterans Day Windy rather cool and I was in a 5K run, walk, roll to benefit vets and their families. Didn't ride
11-12 Didn't ride
OK, a little about me. Never rode before two weeks ago when I took the MSF course at the local HD dealer 10-30 thru 11-4 passed and took state M test 11-7 passed bought my Vulcan 11-8 at that time I had never rode on the street or in traffic so I was hesitant to ride my new bike home 10.6 mi from dealer so had my neighbor an experienced 25 yr rider bring my baby home on 11-9.
Geared up with new HJC FF helmet and J Rocket Ballistic jacket and began practicing everything I learned on the little Buell Blast.
Very glad I took my M test on the Buell still having problems on the U turns with the Vulcan.
11-10 was a Saturday and the industrial park adjacent to my sub division was nearly devoid of traffic, plenty of empty streets, turns, curves, stops all in all a relative safe area to become familiar with the 900. The dealers mechanic had said there was about two gals of fuel in the tank and despite what they say, when the low fuel light comes on don't trust it, head for a station. Well the light didn't come on but I knew I'd have to leave the sanctuary of the industrial park and enter REAL traffic sooner or later so after about 2 hrs I was feeling comfortable with the controls, friction zone, forward shifter, brake grab of the 900 so I headed out to the local BP station. I did take the back way on secondary feeder a little longer and Stop signs not lights and lower speed limit 30mph and not the main highway with stop lights and a 40mph limit which most drivers it seems view as a minimum not a maximum.
Well I filled up or so I thought, the nozzle shut off and I'd pumped 2.33 gals paid my $7.?? been a long time since I filled up for less than $8. Felt good about my accomplishment and decided to brave the highway on the return trip all of about a ½ mile jaunt and a nice turn lane with left turn arrow onto the local street to my subdivision.
Well all in all a good beginning but hey I didn't invest my time and money to ride around in empty industrial parks and it was only noon on a beautiful warm sunny November Saturday. I NEED TO RIDE but where? My brother lives about 10mi away and he thinks I'm nuts, might as well prove it and show him my new toy. I cut through the Industrial park to a road that would allow me to avoid the Saturday shoppers at the strip malls and would take me to another secondary which would take me through the central business district but one I knew I'd be comfortable with the stop and go of. Had a set of RR tracks to cross, my first, just backed off the throttle and aimed at the flattest area, raised off the seat a bit and held my breath.......piece of cake. Pulled up to my bros house his sil was out front playing with the dog. He didn't recognize me in my riding gear but he sure was interested in the Vulcan and as I removed my helmet he was full of Q's about it and how he'd love to get one. My bro came out shaking his head and said I was going to kill myself. I told him that was alright just make sure any usable parts of me get reused and to take care of my dog. He offered refreshments, I opted for the Dr. Pepper save the Corona for another time, a bit of chitchat and geared up and headed for home. Took my time and even enjoyed the ride back only needed 99% concentration on riding the bike. A most excellent day.
11-11 Veterans Day Windy rather cool and I was in a 5K run, walk, roll to benefit vets and their families. Didn't ride
11-12 Didn't ride
