2014 Vaquero SE Fisrt ride impressions - Page 3

Romans5.8 · 04-02-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Reread what I wrote. Not much to bed. Not nothing, just not as much. The thermal grease aids in heat conductivity. I don't know if it's because of imperfections as much as the differences in conductivity between the materials. Some computers, like laptops use what is like tape instead of thermal grease. There is a lot more bedding going on with a worn rotor and new pads. That takes a lot more time.

Gotcha, makes sense!

Duc796canada · 04-02-2015, 01:06 AM

Thanks everyone, atleast now I know I wasn't just imagining things lol

Duc796canada · 04-11-2015, 02:19 AM

Update, bike is awesome, getting more used to it. I got a progressive pump, found that it didn't have any air in the shocks, I put in 15 psi, and what a difference in handling!! Now the only issue I have is the valve stems, they are straight!! How do you get air in the wheels? Are there right angle adapters? So I've seen recommendations for 36-39 front and 41 rear?

**HwyRider** · 04-11-2015, 09:28 AM

The rear tire is tough getting to the valve on all of the 1700s. There is an angled valve stem but not sure about the adapter.

CBO Vaquero · 04-11-2015, 07:54 PM

My 14 SE came with a "90 degree angled" rear stem but the front is a straight one. I will bend over slightly to get air in there.

Duc796canada · 04-12-2015, 12:08 AM

Yes the front is straight and no room, lol

hlknvlcn60 · 04-12-2015, 11:18 AM

The Vaquero is a great bike. The more I ride my 2012 S.E. the more I love it. Some things always take some getting used to on a new bike, but after 6500 miles mine is running awesome. The 1700s run a little hot when breaking in, then start to loosen up and run better, stronger, cooler as the miles pile up. Mine has a 2-1 pipe and big air and Cobra FI2000 Tri-pot tuner (refer to my new thread on tuning) and runs real strong and cooler now. I keep my rear shocks at about 30 psi using my little Progressive shock pump for a firmer ride as I weigh about 220.....and for great cornering clearance and handling. So far, so good no complaints.

Duc796canada · 04-12-2015, 11:39 PM

I just pumped mine to 15 psi, I'm only 170lbs. The bike is starting to ride nice, I'm keeping at 3000rpm for now. I got a map that is working awesome for me right now, no popping, I mean none!! Now a question about riding in rain or washing the bike, what after care should I do? The speakers are they good with being wet? Now, when is someone going to make a kit to convert to Harley 18" front wheels? :) Thanks

hlknvlcn60 · 04-12-2015, 11:58 PM

The speaker grills can get a little wet but prolonged soaking may penetrate. so far mine haven't leaked, like when I wash the bike. Duc79 nice to hear that your bike is in a good tune state, and that you didn't have to go through what I did at first. The new tuner I have is a cinch, just have a little teeny micro flat driver in your tool kit for any needed adjustments...no maps, no laptop, no flashing. Okay to ride your S.E. in the wet...when washing just try to keep the hose off the dash and speakers. I blow dry mine with my electric leaf blower.

hlknvlcn60 · 04-13-2015, 12:02 AM

CBO Vaquero...I see you had a meanstreak. here is my '02 1500P.

Duc796canada · 04-13-2015, 12:10 AM

Awesome thanks, I guess riding in the North West, you'd know about the rain lol. I'm from out West originally, Vancouver BC, was in Bellingham all the time and lots people would come up to party in Canada due to a lower age in the clubs lol.

hlknvlcn60 · 04-13-2015, 11:46 AM

Duc I have been to Canada many times and love to come up there and party.

**schoeney** · 04-14-2015, 01:41 AM

Bend, Bellingham, and BC... great places!

Duc796canada · 04-15-2015, 10:45 PM

So I noticed, if I stop in second and try to shift to first, it ends up in neutral as soon as I release the clutch; I then have to get it into first. The gear indicator doesn't show neutral until I release the clutch. I always try to stop after getting into first, sometimes not. Anyone else found this?

ponch · 04-15-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc796canada

So I noticed, if I stop in second and try to shift to first, it ends up in neutral as soon as I release the clutch; I then have to get it into first. The gear indicator doesn't show neutral until I release the clutch. I always try to stop after getting into first, sometimes not. Anyone else found this?

I know Kawasaki has a positive neutral finder. I don't know if that would have an affect.

04-02-2015, 01:06 AM	#32
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Thanks everyone, atleast now I know I wasn't just imagining things lol __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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04-11-2015, 02:19 AM	#33
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Update, bike is awesome, getting more used to it. I got a progressive pump, found that it didn't have any air in the shocks, I put in 15 psi, and what a difference in handling!! Now the only issue I have is the valve stems, they are straight!! How do you get air in the wheels? Are there right angle adapters? So I've seen recommendations for 36-39 front and 41 rear? __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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04-11-2015, 09:28 AM	#34
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	The rear tire is tough getting to the valve on all of the 1700s. There is an angled valve stem but not sure about the adapter. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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04-11-2015, 07:54 PM	#35
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	My 14 SE came with a "90 degree angled" rear stem but the front is a straight one. I will bend over slightly to get air in there. __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-12-2015, 12:08 AM	#36
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Yes the front is straight and no room, lol __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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04-12-2015, 11:18 AM	#37
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	The Vaquero is a great bike. The more I ride my 2012 S.E. the more I love it. Some things always take some getting used to on a new bike, but after 6500 miles mine is running awesome. The 1700s run a little hot when breaking in, then start to loosen up and run better, stronger, cooler as the miles pile up. Mine has a 2-1 pipe and big air and Cobra FI2000 Tri-pot tuner (refer to my new thread on tuning) and runs real strong and cooler now. I keep my rear shocks at about 30 psi using my little Progressive shock pump for a firmer ride as I weigh about 220.....and for great cornering clearance and handling. So far, so good no complaints.
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04-12-2015, 11:39 PM	#38
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	I just pumped mine to 15 psi, I'm only 170lbs. The bike is starting to ride nice, I'm keeping at 3000rpm for now. I got a map that is working awesome for me right now, no popping, I mean none!! Now a question about riding in rain or washing the bike, what after care should I do? The speakers are they good with being wet? Now, when is someone going to make a kit to convert to Harley 18" front wheels? :) Thanks __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike) Last edited by Duc796canada; 04-12-2015 at 11:49 PM.
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04-12-2015, 11:58 PM	#39
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	The speaker grills can get a little wet but prolonged soaking may penetrate. so far mine haven't leaked, like when I wash the bike. Duc79 nice to hear that your bike is in a good tune state, and that you didn't have to go through what I did at first. The new tuner I have is a cinch, just have a little teeny micro flat driver in your tool kit for any needed adjustments...no maps, no laptop, no flashing. Okay to ride your S.E. in the wet...when washing just try to keep the hose off the dash and speakers. I blow dry mine with my electric leaf blower.
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04-13-2015, 12:10 AM	#41
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Awesome thanks, I guess riding in the North West, you'd know about the rain lol. I'm from out West originally, Vancouver BC, was in Bellingham all the time and lots people would come up to party in Canada due to a lower age in the clubs lol. __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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04-13-2015, 11:46 AM	#42
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Duc I have been to Canada many times and love to come up there and party.
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04-14-2015, 01:41 AM	#43
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Bend, Bellingham, and BC... great places! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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04-15-2015, 10:45 PM	#44
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	So I noticed, if I stop in second and try to shift to first, it ends up in neutral as soon as I release the clutch; I then have to get it into first. The gear indicator doesn't show neutral until I release the clutch. I always try to stop after getting into first, sometimes not. Anyone else found this? __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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