not happy with my new bike - Page 2

recumbentbob · 04-27-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by markc

does anybody have a vaquero and just do not like it? if so why,i would like your opinions

If you just don't like it get rid of it.

Life's to short to ride a bike you really don't like.

**smokier** · 04-28-2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by markc

does anybody have a vaquero and just do not like it? if so why,i would like your opinions

Greetings,
What is it you do not like regarding the Vaquero?

What is it that you DO like about the Vaquero?

I love mine. 20k miles in 14 months...

Ride safe,
Smokier

duffy · 04-28-2016, 11:19 AM

I am lucky I guess. I'm the "average" male that bikes are designed to fit. 5'10" @ 170 lbs with 35" sleeves and 31" inseam. Most bikes fit me pretty well. I do have to make adjustments for a skinny butt (new seat) and a weak back (backrest and risers). Other than that it's only "looks" that I have to adjust.

Scootergptx · 04-28-2016, 11:54 AM

Granted I didn't get the whiter teeth and six pack abs I was hoping for when I bought mine, but I'm still happy with it.

skullbagger · 04-28-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootergptx

Granted I didn't get the whiter teeth and six pack abs I was hoping for when I bought mine, but I'm still happy with it.

What choo trying to say rufus ya got indian corn for teeth!
LOL, just kidding I'm in a mood

Scootergptx · 04-28-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skullbagger

What choo trying to say rufus ya got indian corn for teeth!
LOL, just kidding I'm in a mood

As a guy who grew up in the Appalachians, I guess I should be happy I'm using the plural when it comes to dental references.

skullbagger · 04-28-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootergptx

As a guy who grew up in the Appalachians, I guess I should be happy I'm using the plural when it comes to dental references.

You are correct my friend LOL

**smokier** · 04-28-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootergptx

Granted I didn't get the whiter teeth and six pack abs I was hoping for when I bought mine, but I'm still happy with it.

ROTFLMAO!

waldowales · 04-28-2016, 09:34 PM

Are the Vaquero and the Voyager near enough alike that if I didn't like the Voyager, I won't like the Vaquero? I have considered looking at a the Vaquero, but if it is a twin of the Voyager except for colors and trunk box, I won't bother.

ponch · 04-29-2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by waldowales

Are the Vaquero and the Voyager near enough alike that if I didn't like the Voyager, I won't like the Vaquero? I have considered looking at a the Vaquero, but if it is a twin of the Voyager except for colors and trunk box, I won't bother.

Different bags, seat, lowers and windscreen. Vaquero is lighter, but neither is light. Different color options too. Voyager always had an ABS option, Vaquero hasn't. I think it was 2013 or 2014 before the Vaquero got ABS in the US.

Erilflynn · 04-29-2016, 07:38 AM

For whatever reason, I found the Vaq a completely different ride than the Voyager (the one time I demoed it). Just was not comfortable on it. To each his own I guess.

RACNRAY · 04-29-2016, 09:23 AM

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Vaq BUT......

It has a way to keep me off my Hayabusa and EVERY time I get on the Busa, well, lets just say I am blessed to have two totally different skoots with personalities that match my Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde.

RACNRAY

Scootergptx · 04-29-2016, 10:01 AM

My Vaquero weighs in at almost 200 pounds more than my old C90. I like the way the Vaquero handles much better. Maybe it's just the ergonomics fit me better.

captj3 · 04-29-2016, 11:03 AM

So what happened to the original poster??? Lots of responses and questions and no answers????????

**JD Hog** · 04-29-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by captj3

So what happened to the original poster??? Lots of responses and questions and no answers????????

He was on here at 2:48 am this morning.

04-28-2016, 11:54 AM	#19
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	Granted I didn't get the whiter teeth and six pack abs I was hoping for when I bought mine, but I'm still happy with it. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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04-29-2016, 07:38 AM	#26
Erilflynn Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 335	For whatever reason, I found the Vaq a completely different ride than the Voyager (the one time I demoed it). Just was not comfortable on it. To each his own I guess. __________________ 2015 1700 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad (gone) 2002 1500 Classic FI (gone) 2002 Honda 750 A.C.E. (gone) SCRC 2nd Officer Central Jersey Chapter
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04-29-2016, 09:23 AM	#27
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Vaq BUT...... It has a way to keep me off my Hayabusa and EVERY time I get on the Busa, well, lets just say I am blessed to have two totally different skoots with personalities that match my Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. 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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04-29-2016, 10:01 AM	#28
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	My Vaquero weighs in at almost 200 pounds more than my old C90. I like the way the Vaquero handles much better. Maybe it's just the ergonomics fit me better. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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04-29-2016, 11:03 AM	#29
captj3 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 309	So what happened to the original poster??? Lots of responses and questions and no answers???????? __________________ 2012 Vaquero 1700 Nomad (Deceased) Cobra Tri-Ovals Racnrays Invention (Throttle Mod) Ivan's flash Thunder Tornado Big Air Kit
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04-28-2016, 11:19 AM	#18
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I am lucky I guess. I'm the "average" male that bikes are designed to fit. 5'10" @ 170 lbs with 35" sleeves and 31" inseam. Most bikes fit me pretty well. I do have to make adjustments for a skinny butt (new seat) and a weak back (backrest and risers). Other than that it's only "looks" that I have to adjust.
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04-28-2016, 09:34 PM	#24
waldowales Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 19	Are the Vaquero and the Voyager near enough alike that if I didn't like the Voyager, I won't like the Vaquero? I have considered looking at a the Vaquero, but if it is a twin of the Voyager except for colors and trunk box, I won't bother.
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