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05-17-2017, 08:25 PM
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Hi there from Edmonton Alberta Canada
I currently ride a 2013 Thunderbird Storm 1700. Its a great bike but i am jonesin for a hard bagger with the front fairing and cruise and stereo and all those nice things older guys start thinking about. 80% (right now) is riding in the city and surrounding area's. I really like the white 2016 but also like the 2017 red one, white i think with a new airbrush (black) paint work strikes me though. I am a modder so likely pipes, intake, ecu tune and bars are in order, maybe new seat not sure yet. So long and short guys, give me the low down on this bike, i have not been able to ride one yet, its harder in these parts. I know the power will not be like my Storm, i would like this bike to be a keeper for a while, what are your thoughts about the bike, would you buy another one? what would you do differently or not do to the bike that you have done. How are the service costs? oil and so forth i can do myself.
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05-17-2017, 09:02 PM
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Location: Ankeny Iowa
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Welcome from Central Iowa! ! I rode older models so can't help on that. Others will help you shortly
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05-18-2017, 12:28 AM
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Location: Stony Plain, Alberta
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Hi edmvulcan
I'm out of Stony Plain and ride a pearl/white voyager. Great bike. Assume your looking at the Vaquero? pm me if any questions. Welcome to the VBA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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05-18-2017, 11:14 AM
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yes thanks looking at the Vaquero, i ride mostly by myself and the odd time with the wife, will likely get the mustang seat or something like it, i have owned several of them and really like them. I will PM ya. thanks. for the warm welcome guys. |
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05-18-2017, 12:53 PM
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Location: Italy
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Welcome from Italy!
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05-18-2017, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Port St Lucie, FL
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Welcome to the forum from South Florida. Once you do some of the mods on the Vaquero, pipes air sucker Ivans ecu, your bike will definitely ride better and have more power. Then a seat by Mustang or Corbin for the long hauls. I have a Corbin on my 2011 Vaquero and love it. Good Luck!
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05-18-2017, 09:03 PM
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Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
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Welcome from Ontario!
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