Blue Vaquero

danimal2 · 02-27-2012, 07:07 PM

I've liked the Vaqs since I saw the first one. Like the black and red, really liked the green, then went to a local dealership and saw the blue in person. Man that's the color. Absolutely striking. There was a green one sitting next to it and gotta say, the blue stole the show and had my full attention.

Dealer said the blue one is the fastest too. Wins over the black, red, and green by a solid 10 mph.

Now hoping my tax returns are going to be somewhere around $15,000-$16,000.

**jestephens** · 02-27-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Now hoping my tax returns are going to be somewhere around $15,000-$16,000.

Good luck with that!

But I do agree, that Blue is eye catching

danimal2 · 02-27-2012, 07:21 PM

I might owe them this year........

Tiger J · 02-27-2012, 09:15 PM

Do the 2012 Vaqs still have the flimsy plastic tank-trim? I know they probably make an aftermarket leather tank bra or something to replace it, but it really annoys me that they didn't make a sturdier (metal, maybe?) trim piece!

I do like the new color options! When I trade up from my 08 Nomad, Harley is going to have a tough time selling me on a FLHX Street Glide with the Vaq as competition unless something unforseen happens with Harley prices!

dmyers · 02-27-2012, 09:43 PM

Well I will never own a Harley

So my choice is easy
Green Vaquero
And if it aint green when I get it it will be shortly after

**canedriver** · 02-27-2012, 11:08 PM

I was the opposite. I saw them both and felt the green really stood out. The blue to me was almost overpowering. Odd since I like the color blue more so then the green. Both good looking bikes, but it's the green for me.

cactusjack · 02-28-2012, 01:29 AM

They're both nice colors. I'd like to see the green one in person, it looks better than Harley's 2011 "apple green" on the Limiteds.

**cnc** · 02-28-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Dealer said the blue one is the fastest too. Wins over the black, red, and green by a solid 10 mph.

Glade to see that Kawasaki has carried that trait over from the Nomads.

danimal2 · 02-28-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger J

Do the 2012 Vaqs still have the flimsy plastic tank-trim? I know they probably make an aftermarket leather tank bra or something to replace it, but it really annoys me that they didn't make a sturdier (metal, maybe?) trim piece!

I do like the new color options! When I trade up from my 08 Nomad, Harley is going to have a tough time selling me on a FLHX Street Glide with the Vaq as competition unless something unforseen happens with Harley prices!

Didn't notice the flimsy plastic, but wasn't really looking for it either. I'm always afraid to look too close or sit on one. It'd probably be all over at that point. A test ride is absolutely out of the question.

Also saw a really nice Cory Ness Victory Crosscountry ($20K for a two year old used bike though). It was done up with some custom accessories, fancy wheels, and a candy apple red paint job. It's taken a while for Victory's over the top bagger styling to grow on me, but I like em now. The Vision is still a bit much for my minimalist taste.

Had a real nice looking Blurple (blue/purple) Street glide too. Predictably the price for a 4 year old bike with 30,000 miles on it was more than that of a brand new Vaquero. It was pretty though.

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Originally Posted by canedriver

I was the opposite. I saw them both and felt the green really stood out. The blue to me was almost overpowering. Odd since I like the color blue more so then the green. Both good looking bikes, but it's the green for me.

This was in a dealer's showroom and the lighting is kinda funky. It might be a different story in a natural light. It almost looked neon and I could see where some would think it's too much.

Pitchinguy · 02-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Haven't seen a green one yet. Of the black, red & blue I have seen, I'm still stuck on the black...sweet bike in any color though! As for a HD, when they add a radiator & get competitive with their $...maybe.

cactusjack · 02-28-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitchinguy

Haven't seen a green one yet. Of the black, red & blue I have seen, I'm still stuck on the black...sweet bike in any color though! As for a HD, when they add a radiator & get competitive with their $...maybe.

HD sells plenty of bikes at their current pricing levels. Kawasaki is competing with HD on price, not the other way around.

Robert Fox · 02-28-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

I've liked the Vaqs since I saw the first one. Like the black and red, really liked the green, then went to a local dealership and saw the blue in person. Man that's the color. Absolutely striking. There was a green one sitting next to it and gotta say, the blue stole the show and had my full attention.

Dealer said the blue one is the fastest too. Wins over the black, red, and green by a solid 10 mph.

Now hoping my tax returns are going to be somewhere around $15,000-$16,000.

think the blue is faster..........its not

. your dealer lied to you.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-28-2012, 09:07 PM

My local dealer still only has a red one and a black one. I will have to try and go to a bigger town and see if I can see them.

Roadie · 02-29-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

think the blue is faster..........its not

. your dealer lied to you.

Do not know if you should trust any Dealer that tells you anything other than that BLACK is FASTER!

02-27-2012, 07:07 PM	#1
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	Blue Vaquero I've liked the Vaqs since I saw the first one. Like the black and red, really liked the green, then went to a local dealership and saw the blue in person. Man that's the color. Absolutely striking. There was a green one sitting next to it and gotta say, the blue stole the show and had my full attention. Dealer said the blue one is the fastest too. Wins over the black, red, and green by a solid 10 mph. Now hoping my tax returns are going to be somewhere around $15,000-$16,000. __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	I might owe them this year........ __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider Last edited by danimal2; 02-27-2012 at 07:25 PM.
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02-27-2012, 09:15 PM	#4
Tiger J Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Peters, MO Posts: 49	Do the 2012 Vaqs still have the flimsy plastic tank-trim? I know they probably make an aftermarket leather tank bra or something to replace it, but it really annoys me that they didn't make a sturdier (metal, maybe?) trim piece! I do like the new color options! When I trade up from my 08 Nomad, Harley is going to have a tough time selling me on a FLHX Street Glide with the Vaq as competition unless something unforseen happens with Harley prices! __________________ Joel Anderson '08 1600 Nomad - Diablo Black/Candy Fire Red VBA #01926 VROC #34332
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02-27-2012, 09:43 PM	#5
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	Well I will never own a Harley So my choice is easy Green Vaquero And if it aint green when I get it it will be shortly after __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-28-2012, 01:29 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	They're both nice colors. I'd like to see the green one in person, it looks better than Harley's 2011 "apple green" on the Limiteds. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-27-2012, 11:08 PM	#6
canedriver Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 632	I was the opposite. I saw them both and felt the green really stood out. The blue to me was almost overpowering. Odd since I like the color blue more so then the green. Both good looking bikes, but it's the green for me.
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Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	Haven't seen a green one yet. Of the black, red & blue I have seen, I'm still stuck on the black...sweet bike in any color though! As for a HD, when they add a radiator & get competitive with their $...maybe. __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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02-28-2012, 09:07 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	My local dealer still only has a red one and a black one. I will have to try and go to a bigger town and see if I can see them. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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