[brushoff]

Hey everyone I shopped around real hard and found a VTX 1800 for $9000.00
not the nomad but at least I'm going to be on the road again.
The bike is an 03 and right off the show room floor never been started.
Now my brother (centerpunch) and I can ride together again.
pick up new bike saturday will let you all know and keep you posted. :grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[T-man]

Hey Bushoff! Don't you know this is a KAWASAKI forum!! We oughta kick your A**! :twisted:

Seriously, congrats on the new machine. I looked long and hard at the VTX 1800 as second set of wheels next to my Vulcan. Which one did you get (Retro, etc.)?

I am opting to go after the VN2000 because:

- the big Vulcan has hydraulic lifters
- the big Vulcan is bigger (mo' cc) - bragging rights
- the big Vulcan has an uglier headlight, wait a minute, that's a negative!
- the big Vulcan takes 6 quart oil change, hmmm
- the big Vulcan has a single pin crank, the Honda 1800 has a dual pin crank (no potato-potato)
- the big Vulcan has fewer available accessories, darn, another negative

You can see I was on the fence. Enjoy your bike...and get the h*** off our website! :grin: :grin:

 

[brushoff]

don't kick me out

Please let me stay !!!!!!!!! I bought the VTX1800 R3

 

[T-man]

Well, if you're gonna beg...just don't start posting pics of your Honda here!! :grin:

Hey, where'd you find the bike for $9000?

Last season I found a couple for $8000 and just about jumped for it. I thought it was a ruse at first.

 

[centerpunch]

He found it in Southern Oregon. The dealer bought several and had one left over. Your right, It is no Nomad but at least he wont look like a dork riding with me now. The Vulcan 500 of his wifes was just a little small.

DJ

 

[centerpunch]

Congrats on the new bike Bro.

I wish I could go down with you to pick it up, but once again, work is getting in the way of fun. I'll see about comping if off and will let you know.

DJ

 

[brushoff]

sounds good my brother I'm only working part of a day tomorrow just to excited call me.

Just tried to let honda forum know and that forum is hard to get on.
so because my first bike was a vulcon i'm here to stay.

The bike was small but man was it fun. (centerpunch that was rude) :wink:

 

[centerpunch]

Sorry about that Brushoff. What are big brothers for? I just cant wait to ride the thing. (and by the way, you were the one that told me the 500 was a girls bike)
DJ

 

[brushoff]

I give :-? uncle and you win :???:


(remember blu***ll for ever) :wink:

 

[Spok]

Your right, It is no Nomad but at least he wont look like a dork riding with me now. The Vulcan 500 of his wifes was just a little small.

DJ

C'mon older brother, you don't really mean that do ya...he'll still look like a dork.

congrats on the new bike. If ya'll ever get north of that Washington border and closer to Canada, let me know, we should try to get together for a ride.

 

[brushoff]

thanks alot spok :neutral:

 

[centerpunch]

Spok,
Sounds good. I havent been up around Mt. Vernon in a long time.

 

[Spok]

thanks alot spok :neutral:

YW..no worries, its all good, glad you could take the shot.

 

[Spok]

Spok,
Sounds good. I havent been up around Mt. Vernon in a long time.

Dont necessarily have to be all the way north..I''d meet ya;ll halfway or sumptin in needed. My buddy and I who used to work at Pacificorp in Portland are planning a ride down to Portland this spring to see old friends. We'll have to keep our options open. Where bouts in oregon do you live?

 

[bikeaholic]

re

we have had a bunch of riders pick up the X down here because of the
markdowns on th leftover 03 and 04's - some below 9k!!-brand new
i ride with several 1800's in our group and they have held up well,one bike
already has 65k on it with few problems.

congrats on the new ride! we'll still let you play with us
:razz: :wink:

 

[SteveA]

The 1800's are great bikes. I love the F version for 2005. Remember, it's not what you ride, as long as you ride. Hope you have great luck with it.
Ride safely

 

[centerpunch]

Hey spok,

we live in Cental Oregon. It is about 180 miles east of Portland. We live right on Highway 97, the main north south highway through eastern oregon and washington.

 

[PickYourPockets]

Congrats on your ride brush. You desert Oregonians get all the sun. Of course, it IS nice in Eugene today. Center, hope you're patient or bring extra gas for your bro. That 1800cc beast he bought has a range of about 120 miles.

 

[centerpunch]

I was wondering what kind of mileage he will get. O well who cares as long as you can be riding. It was nice over here today also. It got into the 50's and lots of bikes on the road. The only bummer is there is a lot of dust in the air because of past cinders on the road for traction. You can't keep a bike clean for about 10 minutes before it is covered.

 

[Da Ova Cussa]

1800 Is a cool bike, Sounds like an awesome deal.... You must drive a hard bargain!!!
Congrats

What color ????