cactusjack going back to a Vulcan? - Page 2

davidhollinger · 07-29-2014, 11:37 AM

I have a lot of states to get my map colored in... are you telling me Des Moines Iowa isnt the party town I was picturing???

ponch · 07-29-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Why would anyone want to take a road trip to Des Moines ? Unless you haven't seen what corn looks like.

To visit friends and family. There are a lot of nice folk there. Now, as far as motorcycle roads go, it's not so good and the winters will cut down on year round riding, but it's a good place to raise a family and it's more economical too. Schools are very good.

ponch · 07-29-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Old Hippies?

Is that your new bike?

ponch · 07-29-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan Bill

Everyone knows what corn looks like. Its little yellow nuggets in a round tin can. If they were psychedelic purple it would be more interesting.

That can be done.

**GIBBY** · 07-29-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Is that your new bike?

My grandson and I got matching Victory Trikes!

ponch · 07-29-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

My grandson and I got matching Victory Trikes!

I mean the vision in the sig.

**GIBBY** · 07-29-2014, 01:28 PM

No, just one of many bikes I am considering but it is near the top of my list. The color is called Nuclear Sunset and is awesome in the daylight.

ponch · 07-29-2014, 01:30 PM

You'll lose some storage space though, not sure how it compares to the XCT otherwise.

**GIBBY** · 07-29-2014, 02:11 PM

The XCT has 41 gallons of storage and the Vision has 29 gallons, a significant difference. The only time I need a lot of storage is when doing week long rides and I picked up a new back seat bag that holds 18 gallons, so I should be good. They both have the same drive train and similar features. They both have cast aluminum frames and swing arms and they both have ABS brakes. They have the same wheelbase and the same size tires and wheels and similar handling characteristics. I have demo'd the Vision numerous times and I really like the way it handles. We'll see what happens.

Yellow Jacket · 07-29-2014, 05:52 PM

There are at least 42 things to do or see in Des Moines!

Next National Rally perhaps?

Check it out!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...ines_Iowa.html

Vulcan Bill · 07-29-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

There are at least 42 things to do or see in Des Moines!

Next National Rally perhaps?

Check it out!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...ines_Iowa.html

Hey...there's a Denny's Restaurant in Des Moines. We GOTTA go now!

https://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com...w&ved=0CCIQtgM

**Rasta** · 07-29-2014, 06:12 PM

Thanks Bob! Didn't realize we had 42 things to do! I need to get out more. Maybe I will head to New York for the weekend...maybe even New Hampshire :)

**cnc** · 07-29-2014, 06:51 PM

What do you do on the 43rd day??

**minst7877** · 07-29-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

What do you do on the 43rd day??

Start over with # one.

DC

Vulcan Bill · 07-29-2014, 08:57 PM

...or just leave. I suspect 42 days in Des Moines will be enough.

07-29-2014, 11:37 AM	#16
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07-29-2014, 01:28 PM	#22
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	No, just one of many bikes I am considering but it is near the top of my list. The color is called Nuclear Sunset and is awesome in the daylight. __________________ 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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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,015	You'll lose some storage space though, not sure how it compares to the XCT otherwise. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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07-29-2014, 02:11 PM	#24
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	The XCT has 41 gallons of storage and the Vision has 29 gallons, a significant difference. The only time I need a lot of storage is when doing week long rides and I picked up a new back seat bag that holds 18 gallons, so I should be good. They both have the same drive train and similar features. They both have cast aluminum frames and swing arms and they both have ABS brakes. They have the same wheelbase and the same size tires and wheels and similar handling characteristics. I have demo'd the Vision numerous times and I really like the way it handles. We'll see what happens. __________________ 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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07-29-2014, 05:52 PM	#25
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	There are at least 42 things to do or see in Des Moines! Next National Rally perhaps? Check it out! http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...ines_Iowa.html __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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07-29-2014, 06:12 PM	#27
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	Thanks Bob! Didn't realize we had 42 things to do! I need to get out more. Maybe I will head to New York for the weekend...maybe even New Hampshire :) __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-29-2014, 06:51 PM	#28
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	What do you do on the 43rd day?? __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-29-2014, 08:57 PM	#30
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	...or just leave. I suspect 42 days in Des Moines will be enough. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them*
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