Vaquero pics

azcruizer · 08-03-2011, 10:41 AM

Finally got around to setting up a site to post a few pics of my Vaquero with some of the changes I have made...

http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...uizer/Vaquero/

blowndodge · 08-03-2011, 10:45 AM

that is sharp looking

**Jared** · 08-03-2011, 10:47 AM

Looking good!

cactusjack · 08-03-2011, 12:34 PM

That's a sharp-looking bike, Jim. Even if it isn't a Harley!

azcruizer · 08-03-2011, 03:47 PM

Thanks Scott....sure am enjoying it....or I was until it got so friggin hot! Haven't done a lot of riding lately

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**ringadingh** · 08-03-2011, 04:11 PM

It looks good, your doing some nice mods to it.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-03-2011, 04:51 PM

Looks really sharp.

**jestephens** · 08-03-2011, 07:29 PM

Jim, where'd you get that intake?

chucks1911 · 08-03-2011, 07:38 PM

Aw crap. Why oh why did I have to look at this?

I'm fighting swapping my Nomad on one myself.

Nice bike and mods. Can you give us some details on the seat and drivers backrest?

azcruizer · 08-03-2011, 09:35 PM

Ok, here's a few details about the mods....

The air kit and left side filler plate is from Thunder Manufacturing here in Phoenix. Great group of folks, and very knowledgeable about Vulcans. You can check out their website at www.thundermfg.com

The seat is the Kawasaki gel tour seat. I like it, and more important, so does the wife, and until something much better comes along, it's a keeper.

The backrest is from Lonnie at Grasshopper Limited. There was no option for a drivers backrest from anyone. I contacted Lonnie, sent him my seat, and he designed a bracket to accommodate his backrest. It took a little time, but he never gave up and it works perfect. Fits right in the factory seat slot. Now I can ride for hours without my back killing me. Check out his website at www.grasshopperlimited.com

If anyone has other questions, just let me know...

**Idaho** · 08-03-2011, 10:02 PM

Very nice ride Jim. Keep up the good work.

ken · 08-04-2011, 02:45 AM

I'm curious about the intercom set up...what is it and where did you buy it?

**jestephens** · 08-04-2011, 08:00 AM

thanks for the link to ThunderMfg! I like some of the stuff they've got for sure

azcruizer · 08-04-2011, 08:25 AM

The intercom system is from Kawasaki. It's a two piece system really...you can purchase just the drivers headset hookup or both driver and passenger. Both of them are simple plug & play. You will need to purchase helmet headsets (I use J&M). I usually use the headsets on the highway as its much easier to hear the music. The intercom is VOX activated and works flawlessly.

bobhamlin · 08-05-2011, 04:57 AM

Want to add my compliments as well. Very sharp.

Too bad you haven't located an air-conditioning mod, though, hunh?

08-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Vaquero pics Finally got around to setting up a site to post a few pics of my Vaquero with some of the changes I have made... http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...uizer/Vaquero/ __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Vaquero pics that is sharp looking __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Vaquero pics Looking good! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-03-2011, 12:34 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Vaquero pics That's a sharp-looking bike, Jim. Even if it isn't a Harley! __________________ 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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08-03-2011, 03:47 PM	#5
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Vaquero pics Thanks Scott....sure am enjoying it....or I was until it got so friggin hot! Haven't done a lot of riding lately :(" title="" border="0"/> Still need to see that new ride of yours in person. __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-03-2011, 04:11 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Vaquero pics It looks good, your doing some nice mods to it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-03-2011, 04:51 PM	#7
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Vaquero pics Looks really sharp. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-03-2011, 07:29 PM	#8
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Vaquero pics Jim, where'd you get that intake? __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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08-03-2011, 07:38 PM	#9
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	Vaquero pics Aw crap. Why oh why did I have to look at this? I'm fighting swapping my Nomad on one myself. Nice bike and mods. Can you give us some details on the seat and drivers backrest? __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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08-03-2011, 09:35 PM	#10
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Vaquero pics Ok, here's a few details about the mods.... The air kit and left side filler plate is from Thunder Manufacturing here in Phoenix. Great group of folks, and very knowledgeable about Vulcans. You can check out their website at www.thundermfg.com The seat is the Kawasaki gel tour seat. I like it, and more important, so does the wife, and until something much better comes along, it's a keeper. The backrest is from Lonnie at Grasshopper Limited. There was no option for a drivers backrest from anyone. I contacted Lonnie, sent him my seat, and he designed a bracket to accommodate his backrest. It took a little time, but he never gave up and it works perfect. Fits right in the factory seat slot. Now I can ride for hours without my back killing me. Check out his website at www.grasshopperlimited.com If anyone has other questions, just let me know... __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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08-03-2011, 10:02 PM	#11
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Vaquero pics Very nice ride Jim. Keep up the good work. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-04-2011, 02:45 AM	#12
ken Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Germany Posts: 295	Vaquero pics I'm curious about the intercom set up...what is it and where did you buy it? __________________ Ken in Grosshansdorf
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08-04-2011, 08:00 AM	#13
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Vaquero pics thanks for the link to ThunderMfg! I like some of the stuff they've got for sure __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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08-04-2011, 08:25 AM	#14
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Vaquero pics The intercom system is from Kawasaki. It's a two piece system really...you can purchase just the drivers headset hookup or both driver and passenger. Both of them are simple plug & play. You will need to purchase helmet headsets (I use J&M). I usually use the headsets on the highway as its much easier to hear the music. The intercom is VOX activated and works flawlessly. __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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08-05-2011, 04:57 AM	#15
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Vaquero pics Want to add my compliments as well. Very sharp. Too bad you haven't located an air-conditioning mod, though, hunh? __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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