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Old 08-24-2016, 09:34 PM   #1
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My 2015 vaquero one year latter.

I have put 4,500 miles on the bike this year. road all over Lake Tahoe then to the beaches. I commuted it as well a bit... I really love this Bike.. The best thing I had to point out is the Breaking. Amazing... This bike stops on a dime. I must highly recommend Cobra Slip ons... Huge improvements in all areas. Had to get a higher windshield.
I am about ready for a new set of Tires and have changed my 3 times using mobil 1... full synthetic this also made a nice little performance enhancer.

My first car was a bike and I am 50s now, I have ridden a lot of bikes this one is a pretty nice bike .. Just saying...



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Old 08-25-2016, 05:01 AM   #2
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Glad you are enjoying it! Keep riding!
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Old 08-25-2016, 10:28 AM   #3
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I have put 4,500 miles on the bike this year. road all over Lake Tahoe then to the beaches. I commuted it as well a bit... I really love this Bike.. The best thing I had to point out is the Breaking. Amazing... This bike stops on a dime. I must highly recommend Cobra Slip ons... Huge improvements in all areas. Had to get a higher windshield.
I am about ready for a new set of Tires and have changed my 3 times using mobil 1... full synthetic this also made a nice little performance enhancer.

My first car was a bike and I am 50s now, I have ridden a lot of bikes this one is a pretty nice bike .. Just saying...
Hey jrock, I live in your backyard
I have a 2015 Voyager that I have over 8100 miles on since new. Let me know if you want to go out for a local ride anytime.
Check out Ivan's re-flash option for your bike, you will be amazed at how much better it will perform.
http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/vn1700.htm
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Old 08-25-2016, 03:16 PM   #4
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I just but the Cobras on, Yep I like them...Tell me something, does your rear break see very hard....seem like I have to use a lot of pressure. Keep in mind I have the regular breaking system....
 
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Old 08-25-2016, 07:31 PM   #5
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Wow, three oil changes in 4,500 miles.
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Old 08-26-2016, 07:26 PM   #6
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I have a 2015 - 3 months old - 6500 miles. Feel free to catch up ... :)

Yes, the rear brake seems to need more pressure. I saw a review that said this is normal. I have a bad habit of using the front and taking advantage of the K-ACT system. Like you, I love this bike. Upgraded from a 900 - wish I would have done it sooner.
 
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Old 08-26-2016, 08:49 PM   #7
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I have a 2015 - 3 months old - 6500 miles. Feel free to catch up ... :)
I bought a leftover RED 2014 in May 2015 and it just turned over 28,500 or so in 16 months. And we had a long hard winter here in Pennsylvania this year.
 
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:47 AM   #8
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I bought a leftover RED 2014 in May 2015 and it just turned over 28,500 or so in 16 months. And we had a long hard winter here in Pennsylvania this year.
That a way! Wish I didn't have to work, I'd ride more!
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Old 08-27-2016, 01:32 PM   #9
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I just but the Cobras on, Yep I like them...Tell me something, does your rear break see very hard....seem like I have to use a lot of pressure. Keep in mind I have the regular breaking system....
I have the ABS Breaking for the first time and it is amazing. I was coming out of Tahoe cruising along about 65 when I came around a corner and traffic was stopped. I grabbed break and stopped on a dime. If had been on some of my prior bikes this could have gotten ugly. However no big deal on this bike.
 
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