Vaquero length

c_law23 · 05-08-2013, 08:31 AM

I know the Vaquero wheelbase is 65.6" but was is the overall length? I ask because I'm picking up the bike this weekend and may not have a trailer. It's 8 hours away and I'd prefer to not have a trailer. The pickup location has a steep hill and I have ramps that allow a person on each side so getting it in the truck would be relatively easy but I don't know that it will fit for sure.

Thanks!

dank · 05-08-2013, 08:47 AM

Overall length of the Vaquero is 98.8 inches. (Thought I'd get the actual length in fast before Brad left you hanging with a reply about his XCT, like: "It's 9.3" shorter than the XCT.")

c_law23 · 05-08-2013, 09:04 AM

hahaha, thank you kindly

Damn that's a good bit more than the wheelbase!

cactusjack · 05-08-2013, 09:55 AM

Why not ride it home?

c_law23 · 05-08-2013, 09:58 AM

Forecast is thunderstorms, havent ridden a lot in the last few years and the bike is significantly bigger than my last one. I'd rather get to know it locally rather than familiarizing myself on an 8 hour ride. AKA my wife would prefer me not to.

RACNRAY · 05-08-2013, 10:03 AM

I measured 100" on my Vaq.

c_law23 · 05-08-2013, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys

Monkeyman · 05-08-2013, 06:35 PM

My Vision is 105". Just sayin'.

haygrrr · 05-08-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by c_law23

Forecast is thunderstorms, havent ridden a lot in the last few years and the bike is significantly bigger than my last one. I'd rather get to know it locally rather than familiarizing myself on an 8 hour ride. AKA my wife would prefer me not to.

Couldn't agree more. Previous to vaquero I went up 200+ lbs with my first cruiser and was real happy just cruising local familiar roads for a while.

I can't remember from rider course but aren't you more likely to have mishap in your first 500 or so miles on a new bike?

c_law23 · 05-08-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

My Vision is 105". Just sayin'.

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Originally Posted by haygrrr

Couldn't agree more. Previous to vaquero I went up 200+ lbs with my first cruiser and was real happy just cruising local familiar roads for a while.

I can't remember from rider course but aren't you more likely to have mishap in your first 500 or so miles on a new bike?

I can't remember either. I've been asked that by a bunch of people...

I can't believe it's so long (that's what she said?). All the trailers that friends own are 8' long. The one's Uhaul have aren't even 8'... What in the hell

Apparently this bike is too long to motorcycle trailers?

Devin W · 05-09-2013, 02:13 PM

Fits in a full size short bed pickup!

c_law23 · 05-10-2013, 11:53 PM

Definitely wish I would have done that instead! I'm back and used a 16'x6' enclosed trailer... now to go to the bmv and deal with that mess tomorrow.

This thing definitely needs a new front tire, any recommendations on cheap and trustworthy?

redjay · 05-11-2013, 08:46 AM

If you have a radial on the rear go with the Michelin Commander II.

cactusjack · 05-11-2013, 09:22 AM

Cheap and trustworthy are mutually exclusive when it comes to motorcycle tires.

haygrrr · 05-12-2013, 01:19 PM

I got my vaquero in the Uhaul open trailer made specifically for bikes. Not much help now huh? It was like $22 bucks for a few hours and has built in wheel chuck.

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c_law23 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 222	Vaquero length I know the Vaquero wheelbase is 65.6" but was is the overall length? I ask because I'm picking up the bike this weekend and may not have a trailer. It's 8 hours away and I'd prefer to not have a trailer. The pickup location has a steep hill and I have ramps that allow a person on each side so getting it in the truck would be relatively easy but I don't know that it will fit for sure. Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Overall length of the Vaquero is 98.8 inches. (Thought I'd get the actual length in fast before Brad left you hanging with a reply about his XCT, like: "It's 9.3" shorter than the XCT.") __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts. Last edited by dank; 05-08-2013 at 08:51 AM.
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c_law23 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 222	hahaha, thank you kindly Damn that's a good bit more than the wheelbase! Last edited by c_law23; 05-08-2013 at 09:36 AM.
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c_law23 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 222	Definitely wish I would have done that instead! I'm back and used a 16'x6' enclosed trailer... now to go to the bmv and deal with that mess tomorrow. This thing definitely needs a new front tire, any recommendations on cheap and trustworthy?
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