Vaquero Owner's Thread - Page 2

aldridgekennedy · 02-14-2012, 04:40 PM

[QUOTE=Roadie;404265]I do not like the passenger stock floorboards that I bought for my Vaquero, they keep falling open when no one is riding behind me.

Think I will change over to these blacked out ones from Kuryakyn;

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ri...r/part/KY-4357

Roadie

I have the OEM passenger floorboards as well. I wonder if yours have a defect? Mine actuallly click into place when i push them in the up position. You might want to consider taking them back.

**jestephens** · 02-14-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

ever since i puchased the vaquero i was not happy with the front turn signals. that bar underneath the headlight looks like something you should do pull ups on.
well i finally found and purchased a set of front led signals like i have been wanting. i puchased them and hopefully get them by the weekend. as soon as i get them installed i will post some pics and more info for anyone who would like to do the same.

Robert, here's the beginnings of what I'm doing with my Vaquero. On the second page, there's an updated pic without the stockers

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26076

element80 · 02-14-2012, 08:51 PM

I wonder if there is a huge performance difference between the round or oval kits and the tornado kit from Thunder. I really like the look of the round kit...because it has a low profile, and after taking the air covers off of both sides, I am convinced that almost anything is less restrictive than what kawi provided.

Robert Fox · 02-14-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Robert, here's the beginnings of what I'm doing with my Vaquero. On the second page, there's an updated pic without the stockers

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26076

i like that. you just have them hooked up as running lights now right?

**jestephens** · 02-15-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

i like that. you just have them hooked up as running lights now right?

currently, they are only turn signals. I just took the picture with the light on for looks

Robert Fox · 02-15-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

currently, they are only turn signals. I just took the picture with the light on for looks

may want to check these out.

http://www.customdynamics.com/eclipze_module.htm

nomad4dixie · 02-15-2012, 10:40 AM

Got one of the Grasshopper backrests on my Vaquero and I love it. Quick install and instant off and on. Only drawback is it is a bit wide when riding two up and my girlfriend says she has to ride "spread eagled". I didn't find that a negative for me though!

Robert Fox · 02-15-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad4dixie

Got one of the Grasshopper backrests on my Vaquero and I love it. Quick install and instant off and on. Only drawback is it is a bit wide when riding two up and my girlfriend says she has to ride "spread eagled". I didn't find that a negative for me though!

Roadie · 02-15-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

yep i like those. can you get the mounts in black as well?

Think the mounts are only in chrome, but I am gonna get them powder coated black.

Roadie · 02-15-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad4dixie

Got one of the Grasshopper backrests on my Vaquero and I love it. Quick install and instant off and on. Only drawback is it is a bit wide when riding two up and my girlfriend says she has to ride "spread eagled". I didn't find that a negative for me though!

LOL, same thing my gal has to do, too.

element80 · 02-15-2012, 07:02 PM

As requested...here are two videos, one of a start, idle and a few revs...the other a ride around my block in the pocket.

Pedestrians and neighbors :eek:

What I think:cool:

aldridgekennedy · 02-15-2012, 08:57 PM

I was cleaning up my 2011 vaquero tonight and started cleaning underneath the bike for the first time.

I noticed a clean hole (about 3/32 or so ) drilled under each tail pipe about 10 inches or so from the end.

What is this for? I assume to allow any condensation or rain water to drain should it find its way in the pipe????

**jestephens** · 02-15-2012, 09:06 PM

Element, what's "ray's mod" for the Avon grips?

element80 · 02-15-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Element, what's "ray's mod" for the Avon grips?

Throttle mod info

Racnray (Ray from Cycle Race Tek)

It took the slack and delay out of my grip, fixing that chopping of the throttle at low rpms and speeds, and letting the throttle open quicker at speed...

element80 · 02-15-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aldridgekennedy

I was cleaning up my 2011 vaquero tonight and started cleaning underneath the bike for the first time.

I noticed a clean hole (about 3/32 or so ) drilled under each tail pipe about 10 inches or so from the end.

What is this for? I assume to allow any condensation or rain water to drain should it find its way in the pipe????

Since my stock pipes are in a box in the kitchen, I will look for the hole, take pictures and post tonight...someone remind me in a few hours

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aldridgekennedy Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 200	[QUOTE=Roadie;404265]I do not like the passenger stock floorboards that I bought for my Vaquero, they keep falling open when no one is riding behind me. Think I will change over to these blacked out ones from Kuryakyn; http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ri...r/part/KY-4357 Roadie I have the OEM passenger floorboards as well. I wonder if yours have a defect? Mine actuallly click into place when i push them in the up position. You might want to consider taking them back. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2012, 08:51 PM	#18
element80 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 169	air kits I wonder if there is a huge performance difference between the round or oval kits and the tornado kit from Thunder. I really like the look of the round kit...because it has a low profile, and after taking the air covers off of both sides, I am convinced that almost anything is less restrictive than what kawi provided. __________________ traded the vaquero on a streetglide
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02-15-2012, 07:02 PM	#26
element80 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 169	V&H slip ons Videos - as requested As requested...here are two videos, one of a start, idle and a few revs...the other a ride around my block in the pocket. Pedestrians and neighbors :eek: What I think:cool: __________________ traded the vaquero on a streetglide
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nomad4dixie Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 17	Got one of the Grasshopper backrests on my Vaquero and I love it. Quick install and instant off and on. Only drawback is it is a bit wide when riding two up and my girlfriend says she has to ride "spread eagled". I didn't find that a negative for me though!
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02-15-2012, 08:57 PM	#27
aldridgekennedy Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 200	I was cleaning up my 2011 vaquero tonight and started cleaning underneath the bike for the first time. I noticed a clean hole (about 3/32 or so ) drilled under each tail pipe about 10 inches or so from the end. What is this for? I assume to allow any condensation or rain water to drain should it find its way in the pipe????
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jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Element, what's "ray's mod" for the Avon grips?
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