Custom orange vaquero

hlknvlcn60 · 06-03-2015, 05:42 PM

Check out this orange Vaquero. Nice theme including the new front fender and 21 inch hoop.

**Jared** · 06-03-2015, 05:56 PM

I wrote an article on that bike last year...

http://accelerate.presspublisher.us/...tangerinedream

hlknvlcn60 · 06-03-2015, 09:10 PM

Jared thanks for sharing the link. Nice to know the story behind the development of such a unique ride...and, a 23 inch hoop up front. Who makes a tire for that rim? Cool stuff.

ponch · 06-03-2015, 10:23 PM

I have to wonder why Kawasaki put flame decals on it...

DR Roos · 06-03-2015, 10:26 PM

Killer looking Vaq, Thanks as well Jared for sharing the article.

Ken Vega · 06-04-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I have to wonder why Kawasaki put flame decals on it...

I wonder the same thing. The orange is what attracted me, I tolerate the flame stickers.

hlknvlcn60 · 06-04-2015, 09:58 AM

The candy burnt orange Kawasaki color would look great without the flamed decals on there....I agree. But they don't look bad either.

ponch · 06-04-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hlknvlcn60

The candy burnt orange Kawasaki color would look great without the flamed decals on there....I agree. But they don't look bad either.

It's cheap and juvenile, JMO. I prefer understated and classic.

hayes · 06-04-2015, 10:19 AM

The stickers don't bother me as much as the fact that the put clear cost over them. Seriously, put the stickers on top so I could remove them, if I so desire. I'd love any of the colors, but the tribal/flames annoys me. I prefer a classy, single color.

badboy194 · 06-04-2015, 11:56 AM

I have a 2012 and I'm not to crazy about the stickers on that, but I got to say that the flame stickers are much worse. It looks like something an 8 year old would put on a bicycle, and take back off when he was 10. Kaw has done several things to keep the price down and the bike looking good, but the flame stickers ruined a really nice paint color. I'm sorry to those I offend.

**Top Cat** · 06-04-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I have to wonder why Kawasaki put flame decals on it...

Is my computer messed up?
I see no flames on either pic of that orange bike

Ken Vega · 06-04-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hayes

The stickers don't bother me as much as the fact that the put clear cost over them. Seriously, put the stickers on top so I could remove them, if I so desire. I'd love any of the colors, but the tribal/flames annoys me. I prefer a classy, single color.

The stickers can be removed everywhere except the tank. I just think it would be too much orange without something to break it up.

**HwyRider** · 06-04-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Is my computer messed up?
I see no flames on either pic of that orange bike

This is what the 2014 Vaquero looks like.

ponch · 06-04-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Is my computer messed up?
I see no flames on either pic of that orange bike

Talking about Kawasaki's interpretation of that bike. FWIW, I didn't reference the builder of the custom bike as he has nothing to do with what Kawasaki produces, so...When I spoke of flames, I was speaking about the orange and now green version of the Vaquero. To that end, whoever makes the decisions for such things as the flames, should be fired. Kawasaki would do a lot better if they actually asked us what we wanted. That's never happened and it shows.

**Top Cat** · 06-04-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Talking about Kawasaki's interpretation of that bike. FWIW, I didn't reference the builder of the custom bike as he has nothing to do with what Kawasaki produces, so...When I spoke of flames, I was speaking about the orange and now green version of the Vaquero. To that end, whoever makes the decisions for such things as the flames, should be fired. Kawasaki would do a lot better if they actually asked us what we wanted. That's never happened and it shows.

OK got ya

I agree, the flames look terrible, don't know what they were thinking.
You would think a designer would have better taste

I also agree Kawasaki never asked us what we wanted. That's never happened and probably never will.
It is hard to believe they don't have people monitoring these motorcycle forums for our opinions.

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hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	The candy burnt orange Kawasaki color would look great without the flamed decals on there....I agree. But they don't look bad either. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	The stickers don't bother me as much as the fact that the put clear cost over them. Seriously, put the stickers on top so I could remove them, if I so desire. I'd love any of the colors, but the tribal/flames annoys me. I prefer a classy, single color. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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badboy194 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 82	I have a 2012 and I'm not to crazy about the stickers on that, but I got to say that the flame stickers are much worse. It looks like something an 8 year old would put on a bicycle, and take back off when he was 10. Kaw has done several things to keep the price down and the bike looking good, but the flame stickers ruined a really nice paint color. I'm sorry to those I offend.
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