Mik Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi Guys, Just wondering what do you think about the new Vulcan 900 Custom for small rides around town and also for more than 300 miles a day? I saw one today and liked it very much ( Orange color ). How about the Vulcan vs the Sportser 883? Thanks for your commentaries, Mike Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Mike, Great looking bike! It reminds me a little of a Victory Vegas. Great for around town but I can't see riding any cruiser for anything more, let alone 300 miles a day. That's just me. Link to comment
Mik Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thank you Bill, yes it looks much alike the Vegas. Im looking for a second bike so maybe for taking it around town would be fun to ride. Like the photos!! Mike. Link to comment
E30TECH Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi Guys, Just wondering what do you think about the new Vulcan 900 Custom for small rides around town and also for more than 300 miles a day? I saw one today and liked it very much ( Orange color ). How about the Vulcan vs the Sportser 883? Thanks for your commentaries, Mike I have no experience with the Vulcan 900, but I did have a Vulcan 750. After 4K miles, the stator went bad. They used crap materials and the insulation on the coil windings broke down causing a short within the stator. I did the work myself as it was no longer under warranty. Real PITFA if you ask me as the frame had to be split to move the engine. Due to this failure at such low miles (and the stator was known to be a weakness on the Vulcan 750), I would never buy a Kawasaki again. I realize its basically a different bike now, so maybe its been improved. Link to comment
Robyn Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 It reminds me alot of my Vulcan Meanstreak 1600. Great bike, lots of custom options. Good for short rides, but would take my RT on a long ride over it any day! Link to comment
Tapatio Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Another suggestion would be the Honda Fury. Pretty good reviews if you like this sort of bike. Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Honestly, as a former Sportster owner (8 years) and as one who has ridden the 900 Custom, I'd say there's something else you should consider. A nice vintage, or classic machine. You simply can't get the raw feeling on a new motorcycle that a classic or vintage machine provides, plus they won't lose half their value in a few years the way a 900 Custom would. When a trip's going to be long distance, I take the RT hands down. But for cruising around town... You can get onto a nice classic Airhead like this for less than half the price of either of the two bikes you were considering, and it will provide twice as many smiles per mile - especially that 900 Custom, which is soporific to say the least... Look at older BMWs, Guzzis, Harleys, Triumphs, whatever. So much character! -MKL Link to comment
Mik Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thank you all you guys for your commentaries. The honda looks great tapatio !! I also heard that the Kawasaki's aren't the best bikes in the market. Moshe your R100S looks brand new and Im agree a vintage moto could be a good idea. Mike. Link to comment
E30TECH Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Another suggestion would be the Honda Fury. Pretty good reviews if you like this sort of bike. That is pretty sharp for a Honda 'custom'. Link to comment
NovatoJohn Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've had one for a year now and put around 8,000 on it without any problems and I really like it. It's a very mellow, relaxing bike to ride and a hoot on back roads. Not so great on freeways at sustained high speeds. Just had it out today on back roads along the coast in northern CA. My other bike is a '95 GS with 125,000 on it. At least the Vulcan is great to look at. Link to comment
David13 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Old bikes can be repairs, and problems, and malfunctions. Honda (new one) is the most dependable and top quality. I vote for the Honda as seen above. dc Link to comment
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