New Bike Purchase

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Good luck with the new bike.
Did you consider trading in the GZ or did the dealer not want it?

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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.

[dhgeyer]

Well, I'll just add my congratulations. I had a Vulcan 500 for a while, and I know firsthand that it's a great bike. There is a good chance that you will never outgrow that one. There really is no need for anything bigger unless you want to start doing long tours. Even then, there are many who would argue that the 500 is plenty of bike for the job.

If you ever decide to do your own wrenching, you'll find it easy to work on. They made that bike forever, and it's about as bulletproof as anything on the market. The Ninja engine, slightly retuned for more midrange torgue at the expense of a few high end ponies, is very fast and responsive up to its top speed. Coupled with a 6 speed tranny, it's one beautiful handful of fun.

You did good!

Just don't let the kiddies drool on it too much when you ride it to school.

[SuziQ07]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

: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.

That's an interesting question. I would have considered trading it in, but the dealer said he really didn't want it. He offered $1,200 for it. :skeptical:
I bought the GZ back in April 2010 for $2,300.00. Of course I've put about 1,000 miles on it since then. I just felt it was worth much more than the $1,200 he offered. I'm listing it on Craigslist now...and I'll try again in the spring if it doesn't sell. I guess I'm having a bit of hard time letting go of my Suzi too.

[SuziQ07]

Originally Posted by dhgeyer

Well, I'll just add my congratulations. I had a Vulcan 500 for a while, and I know firsthand that it's a great bike. There is a good chance that you will never outgrow that one. There really is no need for anything bigger unless you want to start doing long tours. Even then, there are many who would argue that the 500 is plenty of bike for the job.

If you ever decide to do your own wrenching, you'll find it easy to work on. They made that bike forever, and it's about as bulletproof as anything on the market. The Ninja engine, slightly retuned for more midrange torgue at the expense of a few high end ponies, is very fast and responsive up to its top speed. Coupled with a 6 speed tranny, it's one beautiful handful of fun.

You did good!

Just don't let the kiddies drool on it too much when you ride it to school.

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 would understand. I try to remind him that I bring home a decent salary and work hard. At least I have my best biker buddy, my dad, cheering me on!

[Water Warrior 2]

SuziQ, can you trick hubby into sitting on the GZ while you make a minor adjustment ?? Once he is on it you may not be able to pry him off.

[burkbuilds]

Congratulations on the Vulcan 500 purchase. I changed from the GZ to the Vulcan 500 about a year and a half ago. I also loved the GZ but needed a highway capable bike for longer commutes to school. I've put over 21,000 miles on the Vulcan so far and it has surpassed my expectations. I think you will be very pleased with your decision, and yes, it can definitely keep up with and pass that Harley. As for the Vulcan 900 that Emory mentioned, it's one beautiful bike, but I'll take the performance of my 500 over the 900's any day.

[mole2]

Congrats on the new ride SuziQ! I, like you, just moved up to a bigger ride. Good luck and ride safe. Get your hubby on the Suzi and maybe you get another riding partner. :biggrin: