couple questions guys

edmvulcan · 05-25-2017, 10:50 PM

just about to pull the trigger on a new 2016, i am diggin the white to be honest with you, green will be gone soon though LOL. Anyways, i have a 30" inseam and although i can flat foot the bike with my boots the bike it more top heavy then the one i have now, has anyone used the lowering brackets i seen advertised? also, anyone with the 21" front wheel kit? how does that affect the overall height of the bike? seating position and handling. Not sold on it yet but it sure does look nice.

recumbentbob · 05-25-2017, 10:54 PM

2016 What????

**Top Cat** · 05-25-2017, 10:55 PM

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2016 What????

Motorcycle

**plumber63** · 05-26-2017, 12:21 AM

Its white with green striping. Its a Vaquero. And Talon has done it to his, he seem to like it.

**canuckrider** · 05-26-2017, 02:07 PM

Can't speak specifically to the Vaquero, but on my '08 Nomad I changed the shocks to Progressive's that were 1 inch shorter than stock. Not a big difference but just enough to make it more comfortable when stopped at a light.

8v06 · 05-28-2017, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by edmvulcan

i have a 30" inseam and although i can flat foot the bike with my boots the bike it more top heavy then the one i have now, has anyone used the lowering brackets i seen advertised?

I have a 29" inseam and ride a 2013 Voyager. When I bought it I could stand mostly flat in my boots but just barley. I put the Luverne Lowering links on and it made a huge difference. It lowers the rear of the bike by 3/4" (if my memory is correct) but it feels like it lowered it 1-2 inches. Now when at a stop I no longer feel like im fighting the big beast to stay up. My feet are flat with a very slight bend in the legs. It was money well spent.
I didnt lower the front, just the rear and it feels solid and comfortable. I hope that helps answer one of your questions.

edmvulcan · 05-28-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 8v06

I have a 29" inseam and ride a 2013 Voyager. When I bought it I could stand mostly flat in my boots but just barley. I put the Luverne Lowering links on and it made a huge difference. It lowers the rear of the bike by 3/4" (if my memory is correct) but it feels like it lowered it 1-2 inches. Now when at a stop I no longer feel like im fighting the big beast to stay up. My feet are flat with a very slight bend in the legs. It was money well spent.
I didnt lower the front, just the rear and it feels solid and comfortable. I hope that helps answer one of your questions.

yes it does, thanks.

talon · 06-04-2017, 03:49 PM

The lowering links work fantastic on the Vaquero. They are sold by Luverne Kawasaki. I've had them on the bike for over 17,000 miles now. They allow you to keep your stock air assist shocks and make it easier to flat-foot at stops. In my opinion, the bike handles a little better due to the new stance. But, could also be my imagination. I wouldn't go back and you don't have to spend a lot of money to lower the bike a little. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask or message me.

talon · 06-04-2017, 03:51 PM

I've been using the lowering links on my 2012 Vaquero for a while now if you have any questions. Let me know. I love them and think they were worth every penny.

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talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	The lowering links work fantastic on the Vaquero. They are sold by Luverne Kawasaki. I've had them on the bike for over 17,000 miles now. They allow you to keep your stock air assist shocks and make it easier to flat-foot at stops. In my opinion, the bike handles a little better due to the new stance. But, could also be my imagination. I wouldn't go back and you don't have to spend a lot of money to lower the bike a little. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask or message me. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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06-04-2017, 03:51 PM	#9
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	I've been using the lowering links on my 2012 Vaquero for a while now if you have any questions. Let me know. I love them and think they were worth every penny. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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