new to this forum & Kawasaki

fntmwlf · 05-11-2012, 12:32 AM

Hello all,
I'm FNTMWLF (phantom wolf). I've been riding since I was 18. In all that time I've only ridden YAMAHA motorcycles. Last bike was a great one the Raider. I went down on the Freeway, I survived my bike didn't. Before the accident I was thinking about adding a fairing to the Raider. So when I was ready to get back on a bike, I wasn't sure what direction to go in. Get another Raider or something better suitable for two up riding. Then one day while looking for deals on a Raider I came across the Vaquero on the dealership floor. Looked at the price, and said I like it but can't afford it. Looked around for better deals on another Raider. After about two months of seeing the Vaquero sitting there. The dealer dropped the price about 4,000. My wife kept saying make up your mind either get or don't. But make a decision. So at 14,988.00 out the door I got my first Kawasaki and first bagger in one shot. At 1360 miles I really enjoy this bike. So anyone in the Long Beach or South bay want to ride pm or call 562-477-7692.

**ringadingh** · 05-11-2012, 12:33 AM

Welcome from Ontario!

**ray2** · 05-11-2012, 12:42 AM

Welcome from Minnesota and congrats on the new bike. What color is it?

**markclark57** · 05-11-2012, 12:51 AM

Welcome from Phoenix.

elvis · 05-11-2012, 01:00 AM

Welcome to the forums and congrats on your new ride.

The Vaq is an attractive bike and I faced a similar dilemma just last year. In my case, my wife suggested that we could not buy a new bike every other year, no matter how good the bike is and its price. She also made it very clear for me that I actually want a 'Glide which is manufactured by a company located in Milwaukee. A man should listen to his wife advise...

I still like the Vaq though, admire its massive v-twin motor, love the bags and the stereo equipment looks impressive, too.

Will you post some photos? Enjoy your Vaquero!

Elvis

Netnorske · 05-11-2012, 01:04 AM

Welcome from the great Pacific NW...

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fntmwlf · 05-11-2012, 02:55 AM

Sorry i forgot to mention it's black. the pics are when it was in the dealership.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-11-2012, 04:36 AM

Welcome from Alabama.

Dave · 05-11-2012, 04:46 AM

Hello from Gardem Grove. I'll let you know the next time I go riding. Maybe this Sunday.

**schoeney** · 05-11-2012, 06:25 AM

Welcome from the Original Vancouver

Blueraven · 05-11-2012, 06:56 AM

Another welcome from Ontario.

bigdave · 05-11-2012, 07:34 AM

Welcome from Western North Carolina

BandC · 05-11-2012, 07:37 AM

Welcome from Northern Minnesota!

**GIBBY** · 05-11-2012, 07:39 AM

Welcome from North St. Paul, MN
Love the lines on the Vaquero.

Loafer · 05-11-2012, 08:27 AM

I love the Vaq!

I'm hoping that my family will see the light and buy one for me.

If that happened, color wouldn't matter.

05-11-2012, 12:32 AM	#1
fntmwlf Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Paramount, CA Posts: 21	new to this forum & Kawasaki Hello all, I'm FNTMWLF (phantom wolf). I've been riding since I was 18. In all that time I've only ridden YAMAHA motorcycles. Last bike was a great one the Raider. I went down on the Freeway, I survived my bike didn't. Before the accident I was thinking about adding a fairing to the Raider. So when I was ready to get back on a bike, I wasn't sure what direction to go in. Get another Raider or something better suitable for two up riding. Then one day while looking for deals on a Raider I came across the Vaquero on the dealership floor. Looked at the price, and said I like it but can't afford it. Looked around for better deals on another Raider. After about two months of seeing the Vaquero sitting there. The dealer dropped the price about 4,000. My wife kept saying make up your mind either get or don't. But make a decision. So at 14,988.00 out the door I got my first Kawasaki and first bagger in one shot. At 1360 miles I really enjoy this bike. So anyone in the Long Beach or South bay want to ride pm or call 562-477-7692. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2012, 12:33 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome from Ontario! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-11-2012, 12:42 AM	#3
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	Welcome from Minnesota and congrats on the new bike. What color is it? __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525
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05-11-2012, 12:51 AM	#4
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Welcome from Phoenix. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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05-11-2012, 01:00 AM	#5
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Welcome to the forums and congrats on your new ride. The Vaq is an attractive bike and I faced a similar dilemma just last year. In my case, my wife suggested that we could not buy a new bike every other year, no matter how good the bike is and its price. She also made it very clear for me that I actually want a 'Glide which is manufactured by a company located in Milwaukee. A man should listen to his wife advise... I still like the Vaq though, admire its massive v-twin motor, love the bags and the stereo equipment looks impressive, too. Will you post some photos? Enjoy your Vaquero! Elvis Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2012, 01:04 AM	#6
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Welcome from the great Pacific NW...!! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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05-11-2012, 04:36 AM	#8
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05-11-2012, 04:46 AM	#9
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Hello from Gardem Grove. I'll let you know the next time I go riding. Maybe this Sunday.
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05-11-2012, 06:25 AM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Welcome from the Original Vancouver __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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05-11-2012, 06:56 AM	#11
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	Another welcome from Ontario. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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05-11-2012, 07:34 AM	#12
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Welcome from Western North Carolina __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	Welcome from Northern Minnesota! __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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05-11-2012, 07:39 AM	#14
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	Welcome from North St. Paul, MN Love the lines on the Vaquero. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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05-11-2012, 08:27 AM	#15
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I love the Vaq! I'm hoping that my family will see the light and buy one for me. If that happened, color wouldn't matter. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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