Well, I pulled the Vaquero Trigger....

kpmhspirit · 10-27-2014, 10:15 PM

After 8 almost trouble free (other than self inflicted!) years and almost 60,000 miles with the Nomad, I finally traded it in on a Vaquero.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.002/...s/DSCN3637.JPG

I had my eye on the Vaq as soon as it came out but tried hard not to fall in love. I failed and last week got a 2014 orange one.

I haven't posted much recently but have been lurking and always enjoy the comments and appreciate all the help people are willing to give to help a person out with a problem. I know I've received a lot of good advice and help here over the years with my Nomad.

Naturally I've got a thousand questions but will do a lot of searches first to see what has been discussed over the years. The first item already ordered is a higher windshield. Man, that shorty just doesn't do much. Looking at Chuckster's risers too though the stock bar placement is not as bad as the Nomad was and a little back and up should make a big difference. Not yet up to a full new bar install with the electrical wiring mods and new lines. There will be a hell of a lot of wires to slice and I thought the Nomad had a lot. Future wishes will be V+H slip ons, maybe a new intake and a PCV. Maybe the running light kit though I still have the running/turn signal combo I had on the Nomad that I may use if I can figure out the wiring under the shield.

Anyway, lots of fun to look forward to. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to reintroduce myself.

Thanks,

**BudMan** · 10-27-2014, 10:25 PM

Congratulations!

jase64 · 10-28-2014, 03:35 AM

Congratulations ! I'm 6ft and the 14" shield works great for me. Your going to love the bike. I had to finally stop with the obsession of adding things.. At least I'm trying to. All ready got a GPS on my wish list.. You will want to get the aux lights.. well worth it.

kpmhspirit · 10-28-2014, 05:43 AM

Thanks, Budman

kpmhspirit · 10-28-2014, 05:48 AM

Thanks Jase. I ordered a 12". Hope it's the right one.

Loafer · 10-28-2014, 06:31 AM

Awesome, if you love Kawi's, the Vaquero is a great choice, I love them.
Ride Happy!

ginger_rider · 10-28-2014, 06:56 AM

I recently bought a Vaquero...awesome bike! I got a 12" from Rifle. Its about perfect for me..I'm 6" and is a good fit. I put the original short black screen over the new smoked screen. it makes the new install look so much more finished.

Dave

**HwyRider** · 10-28-2014, 07:51 AM

Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy.

RACNRAY · 10-28-2014, 09:23 AM

CONGRATS and welcome to the world of the Vaq!!! My 2011 Vaq is just over 3 1/2 yrs old (bought April 2011) and has OVER 61,000 mls on it!

I kinda like this skoot, I am sure you will too!!!

RACNRAY

JTJL · 10-28-2014, 10:31 AM

Congrats and enjoy the ride!

landman · 10-28-2014, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpmhspirit

Thanks Jase. I ordered a 12". Hope it's the right one.

at 5'10" the 12 " worked well for me.

cactusjack · 10-28-2014, 02:09 PM

I've never seen an orange Vaquero in person. Looks nice!

skullbagger · 10-28-2014, 04:36 PM

hey bro I had bought the same color last week end may
AWSOME machine man I love it

**Jared** · 10-28-2014, 04:41 PM

Awesome! Congrats!!!

kpmhspirit · 10-28-2014, 09:44 PM

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to putting some miles on it. Hopefully we won't have a winter like last year.....!

Thanks again,

I'll get a better sig pic soon. Waiting for a sunny day.

10-27-2014, 10:15 PM	#1
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Well, I pulled the Vaquero Trigger.... After 8 almost trouble free (other than self inflicted!) years and almost 60,000 miles with the Nomad, I finally traded it in on a Vaquero. http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.002/...s/DSCN3637.JPG I had my eye on the Vaq as soon as it came out but tried hard not to fall in love. I failed and last week got a 2014 orange one. I haven't posted much recently but have been lurking and always enjoy the comments and appreciate all the help people are willing to give to help a person out with a problem. I know I've received a lot of good advice and help here over the years with my Nomad. Naturally I've got a thousand questions but will do a lot of searches first to see what has been discussed over the years. The first item already ordered is a higher windshield. Man, that shorty just doesn't do much. Looking at Chuckster's risers too though the stock bar placement is not as bad as the Nomad was and a little back and up should make a big difference. Not yet up to a full new bar install with the electrical wiring mods and new lines. There will be a hell of a lot of wires to slice and I thought the Nomad had a lot. Future wishes will be V+H slip ons, maybe a new intake and a PCV. Maybe the running light kit though I still have the running/turn signal combo I had on the Nomad that I may use if I can figure out the wiring under the shield. Anyway, lots of fun to look forward to. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to reintroduce myself. Thanks, Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-27-2014, 10:25 PM	#2
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Congratulations! __________________ 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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10-28-2014, 03:35 AM	#3
jase64 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spencer MA Posts: 98	Congratulations ! I'm 6ft and the 14" shield works great for me. Your going to love the bike. I had to finally stop with the obsession of adding things.. At least I'm trying to. All ready got a GPS on my wish list.. You will want to get the aux lights.. well worth it. __________________ 2011 BLACK VAQUERO FP Combat 2-1 exhaust EJK GEN 3 DRIVING AUX LIGHTS KURYAKYN GRIPS RAY'S THROTTLE MODE CORBIN YOUNG GUNS SEAT CHROME TANK COVER 14" WINDSHEILD INFINITY SPEAKERS KURYAKYN CUP HOLDER IPOD CONNECTOR TORDADO AIR KIT RIDE THE LIGHTNING
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10-28-2014, 05:48 AM	#5
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Thanks Jase. I ordered a 12". Hope it's the right one. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-28-2014, 06:31 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Awesome, if you love Kawi's, the Vaquero is a great choice, I love them. Ride Happy! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-28-2014, 05:43 AM	#4
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Thanks, Budman
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10-28-2014, 06:56 AM	#7
ginger_rider Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 7	wind screen I recently bought a Vaquero...awesome bike! I got a 12" from Rifle. Its about perfect for me..I'm 6" and is a good fit. I put the original short black screen over the new smoked screen. it makes the new install look so much more finished. Dave
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10-28-2014, 07:51 AM	#8
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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10-28-2014, 09:23 AM	#9
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	CONGRATS and welcome to the world of the Vaq!!! My 2011 Vaq is just over 3 1/2 yrs old (bought April 2011) and has OVER 61,000 mls on it! I kinda like this skoot, I am sure you will too!!! RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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10-28-2014, 10:31 AM	#10
JTJL Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 43	Congrats and enjoy the ride! __________________ 2012 Vaquero
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10-28-2014, 02:09 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I've never seen an orange Vaquero in person. Looks nice! __________________ 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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10-28-2014, 04:36 PM	#13
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	hey bro I had bought the same color last week end may AWSOME machine man I love it
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10-28-2014, 04:41 PM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Awesome! Congrats!!! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-28-2014, 09:44 PM	#15
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Thanks everyone. Looking forward to putting some miles on it. Hopefully we won't have a winter like last year.....! Thanks again, I'll get a better sig pic soon. Waiting for a sunny day.
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