Bye bye Vaq - Page 2

**glwilson** · 03-26-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by davidhollinger

Are the voyagers the ones that have a heat problem, particularly with the passenger heat? I saw one this weekend at a bike rally and really liked it but all I could remember was some sort of heat issue..? I showed it to the wife and her response was I thought you wanted a Harley...for that price just get a Harley. God I love that woman....

Get that in writing and buy that woman a gift! She apparently is extremely smart!

davidhollinger · 03-26-2014, 05:25 PM

Well since I can't afford either one at the moment I may need a written rain check huh. ??

ndbigfish · 03-26-2014, 05:49 PM

It's a good thing you didn't let her sit on an Ultra because your Nomad will be gone in a New York minute. We rode a lot of bikes with the pillion in mind and to her the H-D was the hands down winner. The Missus has the next one picked out already. Start saving your pennies and don't worry too much about heat because its the humidity that gets ya.

Longshot1587 · 03-26-2014, 10:19 PM

That's too bad Brother. Good luck with the new bike.

Netnorske · 03-27-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

It's a good thing you didn't let her sit on an Ultra because your Nomad will be gone in a New York minute. We rode a lot of bikes with the pillion in mind and to her the H-D was the hands down winner. The Missus has the next one picked out already. Start saving your pennies and don't worry too much about heat because its the humidity that gets ya.

I once rode my 1600 Nomad with the wife on board into an HD dealership, parked, walked over to an Ultra sitting out front and hopped on for a test fit. The Nomad had WAAAYYYY more room for the two of us. On the Ultra, she was right up against me with no driver backrest. On the Nomad, even with the drivers backrest on my Mustang seat....if I didn't see her get on, I would not have even known she was there. No contest on which was more comfy for two up riding....the Nomad....by far! The 1700's are a different story all together....

**Top Cat** · 03-27-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

On the Ultra, she was right up against me with no driver backrest.

I am pretty sure you and I have discussed this so called problem in the past Kris

Netnorske · 03-27-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I am pretty sure you and I have discussed this so called problem in the past Kris

....As I recall indeed we have Tim....

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Snake Ranch · 03-27-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timmer357

My new old stock 12 Vaq is gone. After three months of headaches. Gear position indicAtor number two is worse, cruise is non functioning with gpi malfunctioning, horrible clack in front of engine now, bike stalled and died twice on way home from dealer, new warranty saddlebag is blemished, horrible throttle response, and fuel gauge not functioning. Happy trails Vaq. Glad the stealership helped get you back to them and swap me for a Star Stratoliner. Good luck with the Vaq everyone.

I wonder if there is a bad ground in the electrical system, or lose battery connections, or a bad battery

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caribou · 03-27-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by davidhollinger

Are the voyagers the ones that have a heat problem, particularly with the passenger heat? I saw one this weekend at a bike rally and really liked it but all I could remember was some sort of heat issue..? I showed it to the wife and her response was I thought you wanted a Harley...for that price just get a Harley. God I love that woman....

Same here. We were looking at a Voyager and a HD. Wife seen the HD and said that's the one you want. I always do what she tells me.

davidhollinger · 03-27-2014, 11:00 AM

Now its just a matter of saving those pennies .. any donations??

jesse d · 03-27-2014, 12:40 PM

Im sorry about the vaq, I love the yamaha strato, good bike.........

highwayman2011 · 03-27-2014, 02:44 PM

You better not let her see the Indians.

mrblanche · 03-31-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caribou

Same here. We were looking at a Voyager and a HD. Wife seen the HD and said that's the one you want. I always do what she tells me.

But I HAVE discovered that, "Fine, do whatever you want to! " does not mean what I thought it did.

**glwilson** · 03-31-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by caribou

Same here. We were looking at a Voyager and a HD. Wife seen the HD and said that's the one you want. I always do what she tells me.

I did what my suggested and it ended up costing me new flooring throughout the house!

**schoeney** · 03-31-2014, 03:38 PM

Stratoliner is a good bike with lots of power. Congrats.

Go easy on the throttle at takeoff or you will be eating tires like my neighbor.

03-26-2014, 05:25 PM	#17
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Well since I can't afford either one at the moment I may need a written rain check huh. ?? __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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03-26-2014, 05:49 PM	#18
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	It's a good thing you didn't let her sit on an Ultra because your Nomad will be gone in a New York minute. We rode a lot of bikes with the pillion in mind and to her the H-D was the hands down winner. The Missus has the next one picked out already. Start saving your pennies and don't worry too much about heat because its the humidity that gets ya. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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Longshot1587 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 68	That's too bad Brother. Good luck with the new bike. __________________ 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 (Black) 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero 1700 (Red) VBA # 02628 Blue Knights California VI #75092
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davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Now its just a matter of saving those pennies .. any donations?? __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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highwayman2011 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas, NV Posts: 364	You better not let her see the Indians. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager
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jesse d Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 180	Im sorry about the vaq, I love the yamaha strato, good bike.........
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Stratoliner is a good bike with lots of power. Congrats. Go easy on the throttle at takeoff or you will be eating tires like my neighbor. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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