Forum: Mugshots
10-26-2010, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,981
Re: Central New York Fall Riding
Long Island winters are very mild in comparison to what we have here. :) Your weather sounds fantastic; I'm jealous. I will say that it was 75 degrees here today however! I couldn't get out of...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-26-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 14,116
Re: Making a custom seat for my Vulcan 500
This is so interesting. Thanks for posting the detailed explanations and great photos. I'm not a fan of the seat on my 2009 Vulcan...it looks like an overstuffed pillow in my opinion. Of course I...
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Forum: Mugshots
10-24-2010, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,981
Re: Central New York Fall Riding
Was a long time ago (in a faraway place, etc.) When I first got there The Commons was still a road you could drive down. A lot of the merchants were pissed when they made it pedestrian only. So...
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Forum: Mugshots
10-24-2010, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,981
Re: Central New York Fall Riding
I forgot...did you say you went to college at Cornell?? Ithaca is wonderful place...I love the Commons for lunch and shopping. You gave me a great idea...ride out to Cazenovia Lake on the...
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Forum: Mugshots
10-24-2010, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,981
Re: Central New York Fall Riding
Your weather sounds a lot like ours...cool and rainy here now. Next week we're supposed to have a couple of days around 72 degrees however! I'm hoping to ride to work at least once and give the...
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Forum: Mugshots
10-23-2010, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,981
Central New York Fall Riding
Had a beautiful fall ride today through the Central New York Fingerlakes. Just me on my Kawasaki Vulcan and my dad on his Harley. After a stressful work week....this ride really cleared my head. ...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
10-12-2010, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,486
1930 Art Deco Henderson
Hello! Thought I would share these photos of a 1930 Art Deco Henderson. I was talking with the owner the other day (Frank Westfall in Syracuse, NY). The guy who owns the motorcycle is a really...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-11-2010, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 14,292
Re: Lightweight yet more powerful bike?
I think you can get something in a spray can that gets rid of 'em. :crackup[/quote]
Very funny!! :roll: I just started riding in April 2010 and I can see myself being very depressed when I have...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-11-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 14,292
Re: Lightweight yet more powerful bike?
Yeah, that's why I went for 2008. Otherwise I would have bought new as well.
Same here. This weekend was great weather. I still need to get a small windshield for it.[/quote]
The only...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
10-10-2010, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 14,292
Re: Lightweight yet more powerful bike?
Congratulations, great choice with your new 2008 Vulcan! The black is really sharp. I bought a brand new 2009 a few weeks ago. Almost 500 miles later I can definitely say it was a great purchase. ...
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
09-22-2010, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,101
Re: How many passengers ....... ?
My first two wheels, in 1965, was a 1959 LI 150.[attachment=0:26ohdvz3]b25.jpg[/attachment:26ohdvz3]
:2tup:[/quote]
This is a great photo...what a keeper! :2tup:
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Forum: GZ250 Media
09-22-2010, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,221
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Forum: Member Introductions
09-22-2010, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,090
Re: Hope to be a new GZ250 Rider
Hi Serena, and welcome!
I sure wish you lived in NY because I currently have my super lovely 2007 GZ 250 for sale on Craigslist! :)
I think you'll find the GZ to be a wonderful bike to learn...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-19-2010, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,885
Re: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan
It's a lot faster than my GZ...still getting used to it. I fall back into the seat when I take off! Now I can actually pass some cars when the light turns green! Of course I'm still trying to go...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-19-2010, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,885
Re: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan
Thank you so much Sarris...you've put my mind at ease! What you're saying makes perfect sense to me now.
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-18-2010, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,885
Re: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan
Thanks for all the wonderful compliments on my new bike. I truly appreciate all the words of wisdom too. I am going to do some research on a windshield...I really should consider one. A rain suit...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-18-2010, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,885
Re: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan
Yeah - keep rubbing it in, when you know I want one & can't get hold of one! :poorbaby:[/quote]
I'm sorry... :cry: Must be very frustrating for you. Can you pick up an older one near you???
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-17-2010, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,885
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan
I promised some pictures of my new 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 500. I went out for a short ride tonight; and some parking lot practice. I'll probably feel more comfortable on the Vulcan right around the...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-12-2010, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,184
Re: New Bike Purchase
Thank you!! This makes me feel even better about my purchase. It wasn't easy justifying it to my husband when I already had the GZ sitting in the garage. I wish he shared my same passion, then he...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-12-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,184
Re: New Bike Purchase
:plus1:
For those of us who are old and/or lazy, I agree that is the best option.
Curious if you considered that option.......but it's probably too late now.[/quote]
That's an interesting...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-12-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,184
Re: New Bike Purchase
Thanks guys, for all the kind words and support! I'm really looking forward to picking up the new Kawasaki Vulcan 500 on Wednesday after work. I think I'll ride it to school this fall to get some...
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Forum: Other Models/Manufacturers
09-11-2010, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,184
New Bike Purchase
Happy day today...I bought a brand new 2009 Kawasaki 500 Vulcan. What a zippy bike with a lot of power! The Vulcan should be better keeping up on the highway. It felt most comfortable to me after...
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Forum: Beginners
07-24-2010, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,841
Re: Newbie Mistakes
These are all great thing to be reminded of...very important. It doesn't sound like you did any damage to your bike. And I'm glad the 6 people who were dining didn't see you! :cool:
I was...
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Forum: Beginners
07-24-2010, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,841
Re: Newbie Mistakes
I'm really glad you've said that. A lot of folk on here (including really experienced riders) have said that they would NEVER carry passengers, & have gone as far as removing the pillion seat. I'm...
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Forum: Beginners
07-23-2010, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,841
Newbie Mistakes
I wanted to share a couple of my newbie mistakes that hopefully others can learn from. I bought my used 2007 GZ250 on April 1, 2010. So far, I have put about 500 miles on it. 300 or so of those...
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