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Boy this bike has opened up!
And I don't say this because I'm selling it. But like everybody said, after about 8-9,000 miles (and a little trip) this engine has really opened up. Add the flash and a nice little purr after I debaffled and I find myself asking why am I doing this? Oh, that's right I'm 62 years old, can't flat foot it and am an accident waiting to happen. But still enjoying it. If only I had a garage.
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Have you considered getting boots with taller soles for flat footing easier? I'm 65 and only have a 30" inseam so I know what you mean. I just make sure that I'm very careful when I stop with the pavement lower on one side than the other. I'm also very careful not to park down hill if I have to back up to leave. How about a garage in a box? I had the 6' X 10' before I built my garage. https://www.amazon.com/ShelterLogic-Shed-Box-Auger-Anchors/dp/B000RQ3GJO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479157731&sr=8-2&keywords=garage%2Bin%2Ba%2Bbox&th=1&psc=1
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Progressive makes a lowering kit for the front. Scootworks makes one for the rear, there are others for the rear I just can't find them right now. But just lowering the front may be enough for you, and would preserve most of the ground clearance in the rear. But that is a fair amount of money to invest without knowing for sure if it would be comfortable and safe for you. Either way best wishes on your search.
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I hear you on the weight. I am 57, and I can tell the day is coming where a 900 lb bike two up full of gear just isn't going to cut it. Won't matter, you (and I) will still be happy with what we got. All bikes make me smile.
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Luverne Kawasaki makes lowering links for the rear
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So i have an '11 vaquero... Am enjoying the power and ride and everything, but you're saying at 10,000kms it will start running even better? My '11 only has 3500kms on it now. I am going to get the ivan reflash this winter.
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Yes my miles to KM conversion is a little rusty but yes as many have said they really open up after about 8,000 miles and they run much stronger. Add on the flash and it feels like a new bike.
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11-16-2016, 10:30 AM | #11 |
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Will the Ivan flash make a difference before this 8000 mile target then?
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13,700+ miles in my first year (picked it up last November). Bike runs smoother, sounds better (still stock pipes), and has a lot more power (admittedly with the flash) than it did when it was new just a year ago. Happy and safe riding, Dan
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My Voyager ran cooler and got more gas mileage as the miles racked up.
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11-17-2016, 10:57 AM | #15 |
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thanks, guys... gonna get the flash done over the winter :)
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