My V2K - Page 2

blowndodge · 02-28-2015, 06:05 PM

It does and thanks. I do agree with Jared.

**nomadtom69** · 02-28-2015, 08:29 PM

If Kawasaki had just took the V2K and put the fairing/stereo/cruise/ bags duals / trunk and other goodies it would have made a much better than the new 1700 models did not need to reinvent the wheel just add some goodies to it

**Rasta** · 02-28-2015, 08:30 PM

Nice looking V2K

blowndodge · 03-01-2015, 12:01 AM

Who wouldn't want that motor!!???

Dave · 03-01-2015, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowndodge

Who wouldn't want that motor!!???

Kawasaki?

hayes · 03-01-2015, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtom69

If Kawasaki had just took the V2K and put the fairing/stereo/cruise/ bags duals / trunk and other goodies it would have made a much better than the new 1700 models did not need to reinvent the wheel just add some goodies to it

I love my VN2K, but the transmissions are notoriously weak. The engine is great, tons of torque (I never think "I wish I had more power") but the transmission doesn't hold up very well. I had to have mine completely rebuilt (my butt still hurts from the pounding I took).

To the OP: that's a great looking bike. I am working on mine this year. Are those the Corbin bags? I love the way they look.

What fairing is that? It looks like the Corbin as well.

Anyways, great job on the 2k - that's a great bike to represent what Ma Kaw missed out on.

dale55 · 03-01-2015, 09:41 AM

Smooth looking bike I must say!

blowndodge · 03-01-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Kawasaki?

Mercedes?

Sin City Stan · 03-01-2015, 12:42 PM

Very nice job. Where in N. NV are you?

LoboCop · 03-01-2015, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayes

I love my VN2K, but the transmissions are notoriously weak. The engine is great, tons of torque (I never think "I wish I had more power") but the transmission doesn't hold up very well. I had to have mine completely rebuilt (my butt still hurts from the pounding I took).

To the OP: that's a great looking bike. I am working on mine this year. Are those the Corbin bags? I love the way they look.

What fairing is that? It looks like the Corbin as well.

Anyways, great job on the 2k - that's a great bike to represent what Ma Kaw missed out on.

The bags, fairing, trunk, MP3 system, and seat are Corbin. Corbin used my bike to build the prototypes for their wares. I'm not much for the trunks or stereo stuff. Even the Dual Tour seat sits in the attic with the other stuff.

LoboCop · 03-01-2015, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Very nice job. Where in N. NV are you?

I'm between Carson City and Fallon. About a mile from Fort Churchill on the Carson River.

JayJay · 03-01-2015, 04:14 PM

Damn sexy.....I wish mine looked like that when I had mine.....just curious does/did your belt squeal a bit?

LoboCop · 03-01-2015, 04:19 PM

Thanks, it does squeal when the belt alignment isn't dead on. The earlier models (2004 & 2005) had a spacing issue with the rear wheel and about the only way to stop the belt squeal was to buy aftermarket shims. Kawasaki seemed to address that problem from 2006 on.

Dave · 03-01-2015, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoboCop

I'm between Carson City and Fallon. About a mile from Fort Churchill on the Carson River.

You should try to make the Tahoe rally.

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39783

**schoeney** · 03-02-2015, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

Nice link for some rides.

Good thing several of them are novice level for the riders on the Victory's.

Heck....I ran some of those on foot just 5 years ago, beautiful area, slept on the wooden sidewalks in Virginia City and I wasn't even drunk! .:cool:

http://www.renotahoeodyssey.com/

I agree. You should attend the Tahoe Rally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

You should try to make the Tahoe rally.

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39783

02-28-2015, 06:05 PM	#16
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	It does and thanks. I do agree with Jared. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

02-28-2015, 08:29 PM	#17
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	If Kawasaki had just took the V2K and put the fairing/stereo/cruise/ bags duals / trunk and other goodies it would have made a much better than the new 1700 models did not need to reinvent the wheel just add some goodies to it __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
	0

02-28-2015, 08:30 PM	#18
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Nice looking V2K __________________ 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
	0

03-01-2015, 12:01 AM	#19
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Who wouldn't want that motor!!??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
	0

03-01-2015, 12:42 PM	#24
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Very nice job. Where in N. NV are you? __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
	0

03-01-2015, 09:41 AM	#22
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Smooth looking bike I must say!
	0

03-01-2015, 04:14 PM	#27
JayJay Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 145	Damn sexy.....I wish mine looked like that when I had mine.....just curious does/did your belt squeal a bit? __________________ 08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 Red and Black colour scheme Mustang 2 up seat with back rests Highway pegs Hard bags with rear trunk Accent LED'S Baron Air Cleaner Sony MP3 Player Infinity6x9 2004 Vulcan 2000 (sold)
	0

03-01-2015, 04:19 PM	#28
LoboCop Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 12	Thanks, it does squeal when the belt alignment isn't dead on. The earlier models (2004 & 2005) had a spacing issue with the rear wheel and about the only way to stop the belt squeal was to buy aftermarket shims. Kawasaki seemed to address that problem from 2006 on.
	0