Vaquero parts

schalue · 01-18-2017, 08:13 PM

Hey guys, SOOO I laid down the vaquero today to avoid having to slam into the back of another car that had to slam on its brakes due to an asshole in front of him. No room to swerve right due to a utility truck to my right. Was just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get a new front wheel faring and a crash bar. Those are the only things that I know of right now that are fucked... I appreciate anyones help with this one.

Steve

notmighty · 01-19-2017, 03:38 PM

I have a stock wheel/tire with under 1k on them. off of my 2016

cactusjack · 01-20-2017, 11:50 AM

Try leaving a little more following distance next time to avoid those "panic situations".

**Top Cat** · 01-20-2017, 12:07 PM

I don't understand how "laying it down" on purposes stops faster than using the brakes.
Using the brakes has rubber friction on the pavement.
Laying it down has metal and plastic sliding on the pavement.
Seems rubber would stop faster.

duffy · 01-20-2017, 07:53 PM

^^^What he said............

schalue · 01-20-2017, 11:51 PM

I understand that rubber stops it faster. The fact was even with the distance I had the rubber would not have stopped me in time before slamming into the back of the car in front of me. If I hit it I probably would have flipped over the car and most likely died. I chose the route in which I thought was best to keep my life. My life is more important to me than the bike is so that is what I chose to do. I know a lot of people will agree with you and I do too. But in the situation I do agree with the path that I chose.

reward · 01-21-2017, 08:24 AM

Glad you're ok, totaled mine last April, ended up with some broken vertebrae but still riding! Too dumb to know any better. :)

schalue · 01-21-2017, 05:33 PM

Glad to hear you are ok as well! Oh ya it's a scary situation, but it won't keep me from riding either!

**BudMan** · 01-22-2017, 09:13 PM

Glad you hear you came through it in better shape than the bike.
Good luck finding parts and getting it back on the road.

**Framer** · 01-22-2017, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schalue

Glad to hear you are ok as well! Oh ya it's a scary situation, but it won't keep me from riding either!

I'm sure you did what was best for your situation. Glad your OK

01-18-2017, 08:13 PM	#1
schalue Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 7	Vaquero parts Hey guys, SOOO I laid down the vaquero today to avoid having to slam into the back of another car that had to slam on its brakes due to an asshole in front of him. No room to swerve right due to a utility truck to my right. Was just wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get a new front wheel faring and a crash bar. Those are the only things that I know of right now that are fucked... I appreciate anyones help with this one. Steve Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2017, 03:38 PM	#2
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01-20-2017, 11:50 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Try leaving a little more following distance next time to avoid those "panic situations". __________________ 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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01-20-2017, 12:07 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I don't understand how "laying it down" on purposes stops faster than using the brakes. Using the brakes has rubber friction on the pavement. Laying it down has metal and plastic sliding on the pavement. Seems rubber would stop faster. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-20-2017, 07:53 PM	#5
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	^^^What he said............ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2017, 11:51 PM	#6
schalue Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 7	I understand that rubber stops it faster. The fact was even with the distance I had the rubber would not have stopped me in time before slamming into the back of the car in front of me. If I hit it I probably would have flipped over the car and most likely died. I chose the route in which I thought was best to keep my life. My life is more important to me than the bike is so that is what I chose to do. I know a lot of people will agree with you and I do too. But in the situation I do agree with the path that I chose.
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01-21-2017, 08:24 AM	#7
reward Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester, IA Posts: 40	Glad you're ok, totaled mine last April, ended up with some broken vertebrae but still riding! Too dumb to know any better. :)
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01-21-2017, 05:33 PM	#8
schalue Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 7	Glad to hear you are ok as well! Oh ya it's a scary situation, but it won't keep me from riding either!
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01-22-2017, 09:13 PM	#9
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Glad you hear you came through it in better shape than the bike. Good luck finding parts and getting it back on the road. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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