I love my vaquero!

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Pretty much either one. Other than the pseudo lowers on the Vaquero, I can't really think of anything it has that the RGC doesn't. Both have CC, stereo (with handlebar controls), hard bags, frame mounted fairing, about the same size motor (either RG can be had with the 103/6 speed). The RG even offers security that the Vaquero doesn't. I'm not even saying one is better than the other. I don't plan on buying either one at this point.

Me either. I have to get a job first.

[sleeve]

I love my '11 vaquero as well. I have a voyager as well. I put some polk audio speakers on the voyager that are marine grade and that has added some great sound esp. in conjunction with the iPod connection... Now i can rock and roll.... :) any 5 inch marine rated speakers will work, the polks sound awesome and took about 30 minutes to replace the factory installed ones. Easy upgrade and worth it esp. if your. Sound hound! Gonna get some for the vaquero next pay check!

[spazz]

Here Cheri is talking about her Vaquero with other owners. And wouldn't you know it some HD backside has to Highjack the thread to get attention. LMAO

Don't listen to them Dearest they are all just jealous they don't ride a BLUE Vaquero!!

[bouson]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Here's a list of standard equipment on a Vaquero that would have to be added to a Road Glide:

At the time I checked my prices at the end of 2010 the radio on the 2011 Road Glide did not have a mp3 or ipod connector. Also the stock Road Glide does not have an electronic cruise control or lowers. At the time those items were around $2700 through the dealer plus installation at $75 per hour for around 20 hours. Neither the stock Road Glide or Vaquero was an ABS equipped bike.

Originally Posted by Monkeyman;

Then you are one of the exceptions to the rule. Either you found a sucker to buy it at an inflated price or you got a steal on it when you bought it. Either way, rarely can you sell any vehicle you bought new for the same price. I guess there's a 3rd choice. You could have put a lot of money into upgrades/chrome which might have increased the selling price.

In regards to the bike I sold, it had the Road Glide fairing and saddlebags I added total cost less then $1000. The dealer here in town had the same bike I was selling, on his lot for $6500, the price I paid new for mine was $6486. I listed it on craigslist for $6400 and sold it for $6000 to an engineer at Boeing.
I never pay full retail for something, when I can drive 30 miles and save $1400. I went to the same out of town dealer and made the deal on my Vaquero for $13599.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by spazz

Here Cheri is talking about her Vaquero with other owners. And wouldn't you know it some HD backside has to Highjack the thread to get attention. LMAO

Don't listen to them Dearest they are all just jealous they don't ride a BLUE Vaquero!!

Sorry folks. I was remarking how well that blue stands out, even at a distance, and somehow things went sideways. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Loafer

I'm on craigslist twice a day looking for deals for the family and friends.
I have more time than they do. I believe from what I have seen that the depreciation
is the same for all the bikes. What I mean by that is, if you pay $13K for a '02 Kawasaki
Nomad new and $17K for a '02 HD Road King new, 10 years later they will have depreciated.
Kelly Blue Book says the Kaw Nomad at 10 years is worth $5115 and the HD Road King is worth $9315.
So I guess if you pay a little more up front you should expect that same margin when you are going to sell. Just saying....

Just "twice" a day, Gerry? I think you underestimate yourself.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Sorry folks. I was remarking how well that blue stands out, even at a distance, and somehow things went sideways. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

Isn't hijacking a common thing on here?
Well it used to be anyway.
Maybe we are getting more civilized. Geez I hate to see that.

[Yellow Jacket]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Isn't hijacking a common thing on here?
Well it used to be anyway.
Maybe we are getting more civilized. Geez I hate to see that.

What are the best brake pads to get?

[cheriann]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Sorry folks. I was remarking how well that blue stands out, even at a distance, and somehow things went sideways. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

Oh heck, it didn't bother me at all!!!! I just expressed how much I loved my bike. You love yours too, and isn't that all that matters?!

[cheriann]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Isn't hijacking a common thing on here?
Well it used to be anyway.
Maybe we are getting more civilized. Geez I hate to see that.

LOL! I would be disappointed if somebody didn't hijack a thread!!!
The way I see it, it STILL keeps my thread alive and near the top!!!!

[cheriann]

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

What are the best brake pads to get?

Or even better, how often should I change the oil and when should I switch over to synthetic!!!!

[kmorgan]

I just purchased mine and enjoying it more and more everyday. I purchased mine new on 6/22/12 for $13,250 Black 2011 so far love it Just turned over 1,000 miles today. I was in the market for a HD as well looking for a Road King when I went on a run with a Vaquero owner and got me interested and two weeks later a proud owner.

[cheriann]

Originally Posted by kmorgan

I just purchased mine and enjoying it more and more everyday. I purchased mine new on 6/22/12 for $13,250 Black 2011 so far love it Just turned over 1,000 miles today. I was in the market for a HD as well looking for a Road King when I went on a run with a Vaquero owner and got me interested and two weeks later a proud owner.

That's great!
Welcome aboard!!!!

[Pitchinguy]

Originally Posted by cheriann

Or even better, how often should I change the oil and when should I switch over to synthetic!!!!

We're sposed to change the oil???

[tchill62]

Glad you are liking your new Vaquero! I love mine, they ride smooth, good on slow speed turns and have awesome styling! I think this is the eye candy of Kawasaki motorcycles. ;)