Another highly customized Vaquero... - Page 2

**trip** · 11-24-2011, 09:10 PM

I understand from Kawasaki reps that he had some mechanical problems with that bike on the cross-country trip. Engine was fine, just other problems cropped up.

While that bike is not my cup of tea either, that style is appealing to many others. That's the beauty of a Vaquero. It can be customized to suit just about any taste.

BTW, the 2012, lime green and black Vaquero.... I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I could. Something about that color scheme that I really love.

ponch · 11-24-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by trip

I understand from Kawasaki reps that he had some mechanical problems with that bike on the cross-country trip. Engine was fine, just other problems cropped up.

While that bike is not my cup of tea either, that style is appealing to many others. That's the beauty of a Vaquero. It can be customized to suit just about any taste.

BTW, the 2012, lime green and black Vaquero.... I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I could. Something about that color scheme that I really love.

Has anyone seen one in a dealer yet?

ponch · 11-24-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I don't like it.

ponch · 11-24-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

And he's about 24 years old or so. That makes a huge difference at the end of the day.

I know it does.

**Jared** · 11-24-2011, 10:00 PM

Kane is 29 and this bike is just a promotional bike. He doesn't ride cruisers or associate with cruiser riders. He is the epitome of a sport bike rider and one of the worlds best stunters. I seriously doubt he has ridden it again since this summers trip.

I like the bikes concept a LOT, but from what I've been told, from friends at Kawasaki, this bike was just thrown together at the last minute. It was in the shop several times while riding to the east coast. And the paint/pin-striping was rubbing off after just a few days. The quality was NOTHING like the roaring twinz Vaquero.

caper · 11-24-2011, 10:57 PM

I am with TC, Steve you are right! Younger guys like it:) But it strange how Harley stays the same and never goes out of style. But the new road glide ultra is great looking and has all the old style !

**jestephens** · 11-24-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Has anyone seen one in a dealer yet?

Ponch my dealer, JMP Cycle in Woodriver, IL, has one on their floor.

**jestephens** · 11-24-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

I am with TC, Steve you are right! Younger guys like it:) But it strange how Harley stays the same and never goes out of style. But the new road glide ultra is great looking and has all the old style !

Is that why custom Harley's and choppers are so popular? Because everyone loves the look of a stock bike?

And the Tuetles got their own T.V. show(s) because they're so good looking! LOL

recumbentbob · 11-25-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I don't like it.

I don't either, definitely not my cup of tea................

**jestephens** · 11-25-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

I don't either, definitely not my cup of tea................

I've noticed there are a bunch of tea drinkers on this forum.

Or maybe just one that set down his cup to go to the bathroom, 'cause I keep hearing people say "that ain't my cup of tea" (not just this thread).

Just my observation

**Jared** · 11-25-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I've noticed there are a bunch of tea drinkers on this forum.

Or maybe just one that set down his cup to go to the bathroom, 'cause I keep hearing people say "that ain't my cup of tea" (not just this thread).

Just my observation

I meant to say, "that's not my cup of diet Mt. Dew".

ponch · 11-25-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Ponch my dealer, JMP Cycle in Woodriver, IL, has one on their floor.

What do you think of it seeing it in person?

**wompus** · 11-25-2011, 09:32 PM

Why ruin a perfectly good bike?
Don't care for it...

Bdog · 11-25-2011, 09:42 PM

I'm not a fan of the Vaquero in the first place, nor the new Nomad either, but thats just me. I don't care for the appearance of the Kane bike..it does look like it is just tossed together. I guess I'm old and schooled..bdog

**jestephens** · 11-25-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

What do you think of it seeing it in person?

I didn't really inspect it very close, but the salesguy and I talked a bit about our opinions on it. We both agree the overall idea is good, but maybe some details were over looked in the paint scheme layout. ???

11-24-2011, 09:10 PM	#16
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	I understand from Kawasaki reps that he had some mechanical problems with that bike on the cross-country trip. Engine was fine, just other problems cropped up. While that bike is not my cup of tea either, that style is appealing to many others. That's the beauty of a Vaquero. It can be customized to suit just about any taste. BTW, the 2012, lime green and black Vaquero.... I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I could. Something about that color scheme that I really love. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by trip; 11-24-2011 at 09:13 PM.
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Kane is 29 and this bike is just a promotional bike. He doesn't ride cruisers or associate with cruiser riders. He is the epitome of a sport bike rider and one of the worlds best stunters. I seriously doubt he has ridden it again since this summers trip. I like the bikes concept a LOT, but from what I've been told, from friends at Kawasaki, this bike was just thrown together at the last minute. It was in the shop several times while riding to the east coast. And the paint/pin-striping was rubbing off after just a few days. The quality was NOTHING like the roaring twinz Vaquero. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-24-2011, 10:57 PM	#21
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	I am with TC, Steve you are right! Younger guys like it:) But it strange how Harley stays the same and never goes out of style. But the new road glide ultra is great looking and has all the old style ! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Why ruin a perfectly good bike? Don't care for it... __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	I'm not a fan of the Vaquero in the first place, nor the new Nomad either, but thats just me. I don't care for the appearance of the Kane bike..it does look like it is just tossed together. I guess I'm old and schooled..bdog __________________
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