Motorcycle Cruiser article

cactusjack · 07-29-2011, 07:22 PM

In the current issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine they compare three fixed fairing bikes: the Vaquero, Road Glide and Vision 8-ball. The author mentioned squirrelly handling of the Vaquero (especially at speed) more than once.

It's a pretty good comparison, read it if you have access to it.

ponch · 07-30-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

In the current issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine they compare three fixed fairing bikes: the Vaquero, Road Glide and Vision 8-ball. The author mentioned squirrelly handling of the Vaquero (especially at speed) more than once.

It's a pretty good comparison, read it if you have access to it.

Yeah, I read it. I haven't ridden a vaquero, so what do I know, but I thought it would have done better. MC has mixed it up more with different test riders, but it seems most are short. ;) I also thought the Victory would have walked all over the other two in terms of power.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-30-2011, 08:59 AM

I will have to check my issue. I missed that article somehow.

azcruizer · 07-30-2011, 10:00 AM

I just read that article last night....I really didn't understand that statement about quirky handling. I haven't noticed that on my Vaquero. My previous bike was a V2K that was rock solid, and I didn't really notice a difference when I switched to the Vaquero, other than it felt lighter and handled better. Maybe if given the opportunity to ride 3 or 4 different bikes one after the other, one might notice a difference.

**Jared** · 07-30-2011, 10:08 AM

Remember they only ride one Vaquero too. There is a very good chance that theirs had unique issues (unbalanced tires, loose steering stem, etc). I have owned three 1600 Nomads and all three of them ride differently.

ponch · 07-30-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Remember they only ride one Vaquero too. There is a very good chance that theirs had unique issues (unbalanced tires, loose steering stem, etc). I have owned three 1600 Nomads and all three of them ride differently.

There was only one person that had issues with the Vaquero and she was the smallest of the testers, and may be the least experienced. It's one of those, YMMV deals.

**Top Cat** · 07-30-2011, 11:27 AM

YMMV ???

Your M...?... May Vary.

ponch · 07-30-2011, 12:04 PM

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YMMV ???

Your M...?... May Vary.

Mileage. Your Mileage May Vary. It's means it all depends. Some people will like it, others not.

**Top Cat** · 07-30-2011, 12:27 PM

Thank You.

I have heard of YOMV= Your Opinion May Vary
Just couldn't get the mileage thing.
Senior moment I guess :-[

ponch · 07-30-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Thank You.

I have heard of YOMV= Your Opinion May Vary
Just couldn't get the mileage thing.
Senior moment I guess :-[

Same thing really. These young kids and their acronyms. ;)

**ringadingh** · 07-30-2011, 02:47 PM

Im not too good with acronyms.

landman · 07-30-2011, 03:15 PM

i have only ridden about 25 miles on a vaquero at speeds up to about 70mph but i did not notice any quirky handling.i did notice the lighter steering
and much improved low speed handling as compared to the 1600.

Loafer · 07-30-2011, 05:55 PM

I test rode one, and it was great.

ponch · 07-30-2011, 06:06 PM

I've only ridden a Voyager and it was better handling than the 1600. Didn't get it above 70-75 though. I will say it didn't seem as smooth though as the 1600, especially shifting. I will tell you what though, judging from the 1700 garage forum here and the delphi 1700 Voyager forum, there seems to be a lot less problems with them. No cam chain issues, no clutch issues, no ping issues that I have heard of and some guys have already put 100K+ miles on them. I think that is a good thing. The 1700 is a clean slate build, so I imagine ma kaw learned a few things since the 1600.

chucks1911 · 07-30-2011, 06:33 PM

I test rode two of the vaqueros at the national rally. Short shield and the one with the tall shield. I had them both up to brief spurts at 80 mph. I didn't notice any "squirrelishness" on either.

07-29-2011, 07:22 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Motorcycle Cruiser article In the current issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine they compare three fixed fairing bikes: the Vaquero, Road Glide and Vision 8-ball. The author mentioned squirrelly handling of the Vaquero (especially at speed) more than once. It's a pretty good comparison, read it if you have access to it. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-30-2011, 08:59 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Motorcycle Cruiser article I will have to check my issue. I missed that article somehow. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-30-2011, 10:00 AM	#4
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Motorcycle Cruiser article I just read that article last night....I really didn't understand that statement about quirky handling. I haven't noticed that on my Vaquero. My previous bike was a V2K that was rock solid, and I didn't really notice a difference when I switched to the Vaquero, other than it felt lighter and handled better. Maybe if given the opportunity to ride 3 or 4 different bikes one after the other, one might notice a difference. __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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07-30-2011, 10:08 AM	#5
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Motorcycle Cruiser article Remember they only ride one Vaquero too. There is a very good chance that theirs had unique issues (unbalanced tires, loose steering stem, etc). I have owned three 1600 Nomads and all three of them ride differently. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-30-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Motorcycle Cruiser article YMMV ??? Your M...?... May Vary. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-30-2011, 12:27 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Motorcycle Cruiser article Thank You. I have heard of YOMV= Your Opinion May Vary Just couldn't get the mileage thing. Senior moment I guess :-[ __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-30-2011, 02:47 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Motorcycle Cruiser article Im not too good with acronyms. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-30-2011, 03:15 PM	#12
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Motorcycle Cruiser article i have only ridden about 25 miles on a vaquero at speeds up to about 70mph but i did not notice any quirky handling.i did notice the lighter steering and much improved low speed handling as compared to the 1600. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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07-30-2011, 05:55 PM	#13
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Motorcycle Cruiser article I test rode one, and it was great. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-30-2011, 06:06 PM	#14
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Motorcycle Cruiser article I've only ridden a Voyager and it was better handling than the 1600. Didn't get it above 70-75 though. I will say it didn't seem as smooth though as the 1600, especially shifting. I will tell you what though, judging from the 1700 garage forum here and the delphi 1700 Voyager forum, there seems to be a lot less problems with them. No cam chain issues, no clutch issues, no ping issues that I have heard of and some guys have already put 100K+ miles on them. I think that is a good thing. The 1700 is a clean slate build, so I imagine ma kaw learned a few things since the 1600. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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07-30-2011, 06:33 PM	#15
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	Motorcycle Cruiser article I test rode two of the vaqueros at the national rally. Short shield and the one with the tall shield. I had them both up to brief spurts at 80 mph. I didn't notice any "squirrelishness" on either. __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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