Another write up on the Vaquero

**cnc** · 10-08-2010, 07:41 AM

Here is another write up on the Vaquero in English, with a few more pics.

http://usridernews.com/2010/10/05/20...aquero/?ref=nf

mobandy78 · 10-08-2010, 08:07 AM

Thanks for posting that article. I love that bike!!

Dave · 10-08-2010, 10:43 AM

Not sure if I like those 2 vents next to the headlight. I wonder if the highway lights from a Voyager can be installed there?

Other than that, it's a nice looking Street Glide clone.

cactusjack · 10-08-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Not sure if I like those 2 vents next to the headlight. I wonder if the highway lights from a Voyager can be installed there?

Other than that, it's a nice looking Street Glide clone.

Yes, the louvered "vents" (non-functional) can be removed and driving lights installed. That's the first thing I would do if I had one.

I think it's more of a Road Glide clone, due to the frame mounted fairing.

I wish Kawasaki was more like Harley in one respect - when HD announces its new bikes, they are on the floor ready for sale. It will be a month or two before any of these hit the dealers.

Dave · 10-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I think it's more of a Road Glide clone, due to the frame mounted fairing.

You're probably right.

If someone were in the market for either Glide, they'd have to add the Vaguero to the list. I do like the side opening bags and optional CB.

I just wish it came in more colors, I'm not a fan of black or red. Black looks good but it shows dirt too quick after washing.

bobzinger · 10-08-2010, 12:26 PM

I'm drooling again!

mobandy78 · 10-08-2010, 12:41 PM

Although I do love the way it looks (if I was ever to get an HD, the Street Glide would be it), I'm with you guys on the fake air vents. I like the idea of putting some spot lights in that spot. I also wish there were more color options. Of the 2, I'd go with the black, but I'd like to see a silver or orange paint scheme in there. I guess there's always a paint booth somewhere. :)

caper · 10-08-2010, 06:53 PM

I want one ! :):)

wheelie · 10-08-2010, 09:28 PM

Nice, I don't care for the faring but I like the instrument layout. Looks like Kaw has been reading this forum and heard many Nomad owners thought it was a mistake dropping the side load bags.

**Idaho** · 10-08-2010, 09:33 PM

Nice ride for sure. Unless I win the lottery though I'm keeping the Nomad

**trip** · 10-08-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Not sure if I like those 2 vents next to the headlight. I wonder if the highway lights from a Voyager can be installed there?

Other than that, it's a nice looking Street Glide clone.

Yes, they can. It is an option.

ridemslow · 10-08-2010, 10:31 PM

Looks like a sooped up nomad..IE the sideloading bags and all... looks good.

**Idaho** · 10-09-2010, 11:31 AM

I would like to see dresser bars in front of the saddlebags to protect them in a tip over. Also Kawi has reworked the exhaust pipes. Pix on the Kawi website make it look like it would be tougher to cut out the final baffle.

**Jared** · 10-09-2010, 02:31 PM

I love it! Can't wait to see one in person!

timebandit · 10-09-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I love it! Can't wait to see one in person!

Wondering if they got inspired by the smooth bags on yours ::)

10-08-2010, 07:41 AM	#1
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Another write up on the Vaquero Here is another write up on the Vaquero in English, with a few more pics. http://usridernews.com/2010/10/05/20...aquero/?ref=nf __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2010, 08:07 AM	#2
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Another write up on the Vaquero Thanks for posting that article. I love that bike!! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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10-08-2010, 10:43 AM	#3
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Another write up on the Vaquero Not sure if I like those 2 vents next to the headlight. I wonder if the highway lights from a Voyager can be installed there? Other than that, it's a nice looking Street Glide clone.
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10-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#6
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Another write up on the Vaquero I'm drooling again! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-08-2010, 12:41 PM	#7
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Another write up on the Vaquero Although I do love the way it looks (if I was ever to get an HD, the Street Glide would be it), I'm with you guys on the fake air vents. I like the idea of putting some spot lights in that spot. I also wish there were more color options. Of the 2, I'd go with the black, but I'd like to see a silver or orange paint scheme in there. I guess there's always a paint booth somewhere. :) __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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10-08-2010, 06:53 PM	#8
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Another write up on the Vaquero I want one ! :):) __________________ Live in the NOW !
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10-08-2010, 09:28 PM	#9
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	Another write up on the Vaquero Nice, I don't care for the faring but I like the instrument layout. Looks like Kaw has been reading this forum and heard many Nomad owners thought it was a mistake dropping the side load bags. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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10-08-2010, 09:33 PM	#10
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Another write up on the Vaquero Nice ride for sure. Unless I win the lottery though I'm keeping the Nomad __________________ 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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10-08-2010, 10:31 PM	#12
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Another write up on the Vaquero Looks like a sooped up nomad..IE the sideloading bags and all... looks good. __________________
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10-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#13
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Another write up on the Vaquero I would like to see dresser bars in front of the saddlebags to protect them in a tip over. Also Kawi has reworked the exhaust pipes. Pix on the Kawi website make it look like it would be tougher to cut out the final baffle. __________________ 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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10-09-2010, 02:31 PM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Another write up on the Vaquero I love it! Can't wait to see one in person! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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