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kpmhspirit
10-27-2014, 10:15 PM
After 8 almost trouble free (other than self inflicted!) years and almost 60,000 miles with the Nomad, I finally traded it in on a Vaquero.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.002/N-Fairing-Pics/DSCN3637.JPG

I had my eye on the Vaq as soon as it came out but tried hard not to fall in love. I failed and last week got a 2014 orange one.

I haven't posted much recently but have been lurking and always enjoy the comments and appreciate all the help people are willing to give to help a person out with a problem. I know I've received a lot of good advice and help here over the years with my Nomad.

Naturally I've got a thousand questions but will do a lot of searches first to see what has been discussed over the years. The first item already ordered is a higher windshield. Man, that shorty just doesn't do much. Looking at Chuckster's risers too though the stock bar placement is not as bad as the Nomad was and a little back and up should make a big difference. Not yet up to a full new bar install with the electrical wiring mods and new lines. There will be a hell of a lot of wires to slice and I thought the Nomad had a lot. Future wishes will be V+H slip ons, maybe a new intake and a PCV. Maybe the running light kit though I still have the running/turn signal combo I had on the Nomad that I may use if I can figure out the wiring under the shield.

Anyway, lots of fun to look forward to. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to reintroduce myself.

Thanks,

BudMan
10-27-2014, 10:25 PM
Congratulations!

jase64
10-28-2014, 03:35 AM
Congratulations ! I'm 6ft and the 14" shield works great for me. Your going to love the bike. I had to finally stop with the obsession of adding things.. At least I'm trying to. All ready got a GPS on my wish list.. You will want to get the aux lights.. well worth it.

kpmhspirit
10-28-2014, 05:43 AM
Thanks, Budman :tup:

kpmhspirit
10-28-2014, 05:48 AM
Thanks Jase. I ordered a 12". Hope it's the right one.

Loafer
10-28-2014, 06:31 AM
Awesome, if you love Kawi's, the Vaquero is a great choice, I love them.
Ride Happy!

ginger_rider
10-28-2014, 06:56 AM
I recently bought a Vaquero...awesome bike! I got a 12" from Rifle. Its about perfect for me..I'm 6" and is a good fit. I put the original short black screen over the new smoked screen. it makes the new install look so much more finished.

Dave

HwyRider
10-28-2014, 07:51 AM
Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy.

RACNRAY
10-28-2014, 09:23 AM
CONGRATS and welcome to the world of the Vaq!!! My 2011 Vaq is just over 3 1/2 yrs old (bought April 2011) and has OVER 61,000 mls on it!

I kinda like this skoot, I am sure you will too!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/RACNRAY/VAQUERO/SUNDAYOCT520149_zpsf70b4ddc.jpg

RACNRAY

JTJL
10-28-2014, 10:31 AM
Congrats and enjoy the ride!

landman
10-28-2014, 01:59 PM
Thanks Jase. I ordered a 12". Hope it's the right one.

at 5'10" the 12 " worked well for me.

cactusjack
10-28-2014, 02:09 PM
I've never seen an orange Vaquero in person. Looks nice!

skullbagger
10-28-2014, 04:36 PM
hey bro I had bought the same color last week end may
AWSOME machine man I love it

Jared
10-28-2014, 04:41 PM
Awesome! Congrats!!!

kpmhspirit
10-28-2014, 09:44 PM
:tup: Thanks everyone. Looking forward to putting some miles on it. Hopefully we won't have a winter like last year.....!

Thanks again,

I'll get a better sig pic soon. Waiting for a sunny day.

Trrust32
10-29-2014, 12:00 PM
Conrats you will love the bike....

Ken Vega
10-29-2014, 01:45 PM
Just bought the same bike Saturday Pete. Congats

The Black Knight
11-02-2014, 12:53 PM
Congrats! :tup::wave:

kpmhspirit
11-04-2014, 10:54 PM
Thanks, guys. Pity the weather turned south here. I'll get to ride it more soon I hope.:tup:

talon
11-06-2014, 01:06 PM
Congrats on the new ride and welcome back. I still have my 05 Nomad but purchased a lightly used 2012 Candy-Lime Green SE Vaquero and love it. Enjoy:tup:
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