2014 Vaquero SE Fisrt ride impressions

Duc796canada · 03-31-2015, 12:59 AM

So, I finally got to ride my Vac, upon leaving the dealer ship, the first application of the brakes, felt like they weren't working!! Panic city!! I just came off riding my Ducati Monster, one finger brakes!! There is definitely more pressure required to stop the Vac.

Moving forward, my foot couldn;t fit under the shift lever, now I know why the have the heal shifter, lol. Bike rides great, have to get used to the floor boards for sure, hahaha. Love how she soaks up the bumps, definitely more comfy than the Monster and that is why I got it. I'm 170lbs, what air pressure should I keep in the rear suspension, solo riding.

Now, the whole keeping it below 2500 rpm, that is very hard to do, and I'm not saying I wasn't trying. The dealer told me to stay below 4000 unless I had an emergency, they had heat cycled it before I got there. How did the break in go for most of you?

I installed my KW 9 inch winshield, pretty good, I'm 5' 8", and the wind is just over the top of my head, I can see clear over the windshield. It works so well, that my helmet was fogging up due to lack of airflow lol, that is good, I'm not complaining :)

Bike is very quite, lol

Cheers

PS. I definitely feel that dead spot in the throttle travel at the beginning. The fix is on the way :)

Duc796canada · 03-31-2015, 01:03 AM

Oops that is "First ride"

OldSchool · 03-31-2015, 01:22 AM

Congrats

Many Many more to come

Allen S · 03-31-2015, 02:51 AM

I had to get used to the clutch, didn't realize how much play my 02 Suzuki intruder 1500 had until I rode the vaquero. Damned near took off without me

I have the metallic black 2014, personally I think it's one of the best looking bikes on the rode. Sounds great with the v&h slip ons, and the ejk with the k&n air filter...sweet ride. Gotta couple more mods to do and she's finished.

skullbagger · 03-31-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Allen S

I had to get used to the clutch, didn't realize how much play my 02 Suzuki intruder 1500 had until I rode the vaquero. Damned near took off without me

I have the metallic black 2014, personally I think it's one of the best looking bikes on the rode. Sounds great with the v&h slip ons, and the ejk with the k&n air filter...sweet ride. Gotta couple more mods to do and she's finished.

I didn't think they were ever totally finished ? LOL

**HwyRider** · 03-31-2015, 07:25 AM

Most people keep the rear shocks at about 10 psi riding solo. You don't want them empty.

**HwyRider** · 03-31-2015, 07:26 AM

Make sure you use a hand pump to put the air in the shocks.

Ken Vega · 03-31-2015, 09:04 AM

I had the opposite. I had to get used to the extreme stopping power. I had not ridden a bike with dual front disks since my sportbike days. I just clicked 2700 miles and I love more and more. I am going to pull the trigger soon on a Chuckster BAK and let the girl breathe. You will like the Vaq more once you change the exhaust. I love my V&H slip ons. Not loud just nice rumble until you romp on it.

Oh and aI picked up a shock pump on ebay for 29.00 shipped. I keep them at 15psi. I am 6 feet 225 lbs. When the wife comes aboard I go to 20 psi with pre load on 3.

**Top Cat** · 03-31-2015, 12:29 PM

Break in ?
Ride it like you are going to ride it.
The bikes are pre run at the factory anyway.

dank · 03-31-2015, 12:43 PM

You are relatively new and need to understand that Tim’s an acquired taste.

Next thing you know he’ll say “They come from the dealer with air filters and oil. Don’t worry about what design engineers say about changing those!”

rick6375 · 03-31-2015, 01:14 PM

I asked about the revs when I got my Voyager. Mostly highway at 70mph getting home, but can go back roads. They told me no real hard accelerating and try to avoid 4000rpm for the 1st 100 or so miles, just ride it like I intend to. 2800-3000 most of the way home and never looked back. Even now at over 26k, I rarely go over 3000rpm, no real need to, but I do know it has a rev limiter to prevent over revving.

bgome · 03-31-2015, 02:18 PM

just came back from my third ride this season with the new Vaquero. Still waiting for my klockwerks windshield, just a little cold. !

bgome · 03-31-2015, 02:21 PM

Hey guys is the EJK the preferred tuner amongst the forum readers. ? I have heard the V&H pipes on a Voyager-sound nice.

Ken Vega · 03-31-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bgome

Hey guys is the EJK the preferred tuner amongst the forum readers. ? I have heard the V&H pipes on a Voyager-sound nice.

I have the EJK but others prefer the extreme flexibilty of the Power Commander 5. I simply enjoy being able to tweak the EJK as I please and where I please without a computer.

I also have the V&H pipes and love the sound. Not obnoxious loud at all, unless you romp on the throttle.

Feel free to chime in now Tim on how you hate loud exhaust blah blah blah...lol

**Top Cat** · 03-31-2015, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Break in ?
Ride it like you are going to ride it.
The bikes are pre run at the factory anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dank

You are relatively new and need to understand that Tim’s an acquired taste.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick6375

I asked about the revs when I got my Voyager. Mostly highway at 70mph getting home, but can go back roads. They told me no real hard accelerating and try to avoid 4000rpm for the 1st 100 or so miles, just ride it like I intend to. 2800-3000 most of the way home and never looked back. Even now at over 26k, I rarely go over 3000rpm, no real need to, but I do know it has a rev limiter to prevent over revving.

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Attention Dan

See, like I said, ride it like your going to ride it

03-31-2015, 12:59 AM	#1
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	2014 Vaquero SE Fisrt ride impressions So, I finally got to ride my Vac, upon leaving the dealer ship, the first application of the brakes, felt like they weren't working!! Panic city!! I just came off riding my Ducati Monster, one finger brakes!! There is definitely more pressure required to stop the Vac. Moving forward, my foot couldn;t fit under the shift lever, now I know why the have the heal shifter, lol. Bike rides great, have to get used to the floor boards for sure, hahaha. Love how she soaks up the bumps, definitely more comfy than the Monster and that is why I got it. I'm 170lbs, what air pressure should I keep in the rear suspension, solo riding. Now, the whole keeping it below 2500 rpm, that is very hard to do, and I'm not saying I wasn't trying. The dealer told me to stay below 4000 unless I had an emergency, they had heat cycled it before I got there. How did the break in go for most of you? I installed my KW 9 inch winshield, pretty good, I'm 5' 8", and the wind is just over the top of my head, I can see clear over the windshield. It works so well, that my helmet was fogging up due to lack of airflow lol, that is good, I'm not complaining :) Bike is very quite, lol Cheers PS. I definitely feel that dead spot in the throttle travel at the beginning. The fix is on the way :) __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike) Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Duc796canada; 03-31-2015 at 01:09 AM.
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Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Oops that is "First ride" __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Congrats Many Many more to come __________________
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03-31-2015, 07:25 AM	#6
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Most people keep the rear shocks at about 10 psi riding solo. You don't want them empty. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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03-31-2015, 07:26 AM	#7
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Make sure you use a hand pump to put the air in the shocks. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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03-31-2015, 02:51 AM	#4
Allen S Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 78	I had to get used to the clutch, didn't realize how much play my 02 Suzuki intruder 1500 had until I rode the vaquero. Damned near took off without me I have the metallic black 2014, personally I think it's one of the best looking bikes on the rode. Sounds great with the v&h slip ons, and the ejk with the k&n air filter...sweet ride. Gotta couple more mods to do and she's finished.
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03-31-2015, 09:04 AM	#8
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	I had the opposite. I had to get used to the extreme stopping power. I had not ridden a bike with dual front disks since my sportbike days. I just clicked 2700 miles and I love more and more. I am going to pull the trigger soon on a Chuckster BAK and let the girl breathe. You will like the Vaq more once you change the exhaust. I love my V&H slip ons. Not loud just nice rumble until you romp on it. Oh and aI picked up a shock pump on ebay for 29.00 shipped. I keep them at 15psi. I am 6 feet 225 lbs. When the wife comes aboard I go to 20 psi with pre load on 3. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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03-31-2015, 12:29 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Break in ? Ride it like you are going to ride it. The bikes are pre run at the factory anyway. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-31-2015, 12:43 PM	#10
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	You are relatively new and need to understand that Tim’s an acquired taste. Next thing you know he’ll say “They come from the dealer with air filters and oil. Don’t worry about what design engineers say about changing those!” __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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03-31-2015, 01:14 PM	#11
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	I asked about the revs when I got my Voyager. Mostly highway at 70mph getting home, but can go back roads. They told me no real hard accelerating and try to avoid 4000rpm for the 1st 100 or so miles, just ride it like I intend to. 2800-3000 most of the way home and never looked back. Even now at over 26k, I rarely go over 3000rpm, no real need to, but I do know it has a rev limiter to prevent over revving. __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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03-31-2015, 02:18 PM	#12
bgome Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston,Mass Posts: 8	just came back from my third ride this season with the new Vaquero. Still waiting for my klockwerks windshield, just a little cold. !
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03-31-2015, 02:21 PM	#13
bgome Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston,Mass Posts: 8	Hey guys is the EJK the preferred tuner amongst the forum readers. ? I have heard the V&H pipes on a Voyager-sound nice.
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