Another sled

[mfarrington]

Well, I got another sled for the stable. 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. Great friend stopped riding for health reasons, and passed this awesome hoss to me for a song. Never owned a big twin before, should be fun!

So, that brings my inventory to three: 1973 Honda CB750, 1981 Yamaha XS1100, and 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan. Total combined purchase prices: under $2K. There's an old phrase: you get what you wait for.

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[Old Red]

Cool and I bet those pipes sound good!!!

[Brent]

Congrats,
V twin cruisers can grow on you.

[mfarrington]

Red, the pipes do sound great. Brent, You are right, it is growing on me. However, there is absolutely zero comparison with the XS. The speed, handling, and a variety of riding positions will keep me on the XS. The Vulcan gets points for looking cool.

[cajun31]

a lot of bantor

about v twins in general especially of the Harley variety, however they have their merits. When you want to just get out on the road and cruise they are great. I love both of my bikes and depending on my mood or where I am going dictates which one I get on. I would strongly recommend a windshield and a front fender. Bike looks good though and I bet runs strong and smooth.

[Prisoner6]

Well, I got another sled for the stable. 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500.
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Hi, Mike -

Congratulations! Looks like a nice Vulcan ... V-twins are nice for some relaxed cruising.

I agree with cajun31's recommendation about the front fender, though.

Say, is that the factory color with the skull and crossbones added, or is it a complete custom paint job? I like the GREEN!

[motoman]

Could be a repaint of original color......I know that Roo's(bobber) 1500 Nomad is that color.

[mfarrington]

Title lists green as color. Crossbones etc added by PO, but I took off. I have the front fender, but I like the look without. As I just ride this one around town, I'm going to leave it off.

[fredintoon]

Hi Mike,
while a friend will give a frail buddy's bike a good home a true biker friend would help him hang a sidecar on it and stay riding.

[mfarrington]

well said, Fred!