Kind of a sad day, today.....

jamiep24 · 03-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Today I trailered my bike 60 miles to the dealership in Vicksburg to get the 500 mile oil change and service (even though I have 693 miles on her already, I've only had her 12 days). They'll keep her a few days, and hopefull, on Monday or Tuesday when the weather is nicer, I can get a ride over there and ride her home. The good thing is that the weather sucks this weekend in Mississippi. Supposed to rain and be cold pretty much all weekend, so this is the perfect weekend to take care of this........
While I was at the dealership they showed me a brand new '09 1700 Vulcan Classic (just got in today). She was a beauty, but nothing compared to my Nad. I was also there long enough for Debbie (salesperson) to tell me that my only addon so far (highway pegs) looked cheap (well, they didn't go with the bike is what she actually said, being nice), and that I needed to take them off. So I guess my next thing will be to get some nicer pegs.. I also went ahead and bought a Vista Cruise throttle lock (last one they had) and they're going to put that on for me. My right arm or hand doesn't get tired, it's just that every once in a while I'd like to stretch it out and rest it on my knee like I do my left. Not both at the same time, mind you.

jamiep24 · 03-13-2009, 07:57 PM

Man, I'm looking forward to that rally in Eureka Springs in May. I've reserved room #7 for that Friday and Saturday night. Hope the weather is decent so I can make that 400 mile trip without having to trailer my bike. Jamie

billz410 · 03-13-2009, 08:06 PM

You realize the different pegs will be just one of many 'improvements'...

jamiep24 · 03-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Yeah, you probably got that right!

Netnorske · 03-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Jamie,
Did I not tell you in a recent post that you be soon going down this road called Mod Blvd...??? For a great set of Hwy pegs....go with the Kuryakyn Longhorn Dually ISO pegs. Shop around, but they aren't cheap anywhere....$130-145.00 I suspect with shipping....more or less. Ah....you are where I was about nine months and $3500 or so ago....

! Have fun and just ask here if you need more info about add-ons.... ;)!

**glwilson** · 03-13-2009, 08:52 PM

Oh my... I've heard of this horror story before... just like the stories of addicts on "crack-cocaine" or "meth"... once hooked, there is no stopping the addiction.

I can see it now... "Hello... my name is Jamiep24... I am a chromoholic.

Have fun and remember... you're helping the economy by purchasing products.

kenb · 03-13-2009, 09:04 PM

That dealer must be busy! Unless the weather was poor to have to trailer your ride to the dealer, I figure you should be able to wait on the 500 mile service. shouldn't take too long to change the oil, filter and final drive oil. (plus whatever else they "inspect and adjust". IMO should take maybe an hour of work time. Just seems strange to keep a bike for a few days for a minor service.

You'll enjoy the cruise control.

If the highway pegs you have work for you, then don't let a salesperson influence you, let alone say they "needed to be taken off". I would have several responses to that line.

**Top Cat** · 03-13-2009, 10:11 PM

I'm with KenBob on the peg deal. I would have told the young lady :-/ the pegs work fine for me and they are staying unless she wanted to spring for an expensive set.
I have $30 highway pegs on my Nomad. They work just as good as $130 pegs.
Don't tell me the over priced Kurys are adjustable so worth the extra 'cause once you get them where you want them you aren't going to move them anyway.

mrfuni · 03-13-2009, 10:31 PM

8000 miles and she's never seen the dealer. Just change the oil and she's good to go!

damark115 · 03-13-2009, 11:18 PM

Good luck with the Nomad. Remember, the only opinion on add-ons that matters is yours. It's amazing how much people want to change your bike their way with your money. If it works for you, screw everyone else. The best thing to save the money for is gas in the tank.

jamiep24 · 03-14-2009, 08:49 AM

Yeah, the weather was horrible yesterday, raining hard and about 45 degrees. And I got there just before closing on Friday and they're only open from 9 to 2 on Saturdays so I figured it'd be Monday or Tuesday before they call me and it supposed to be nice and 75 on those days so I'll get my son to drop me off on his way home and I'll drive it back, can't wait. And yeah, those 30$ pegs look pretty nice to me or I wouldn't have bought them.

**trip** · 03-14-2009, 08:56 AM

If its any consolation Jamie, the weather here in Texas has been cold and rainy all week. This weekend is no exception.

Maybe next week.

watchman · 03-14-2009, 08:57 AM

Don't get in a hurry and check ebay every few days. There is always highway pegs on there.

johnb · 03-14-2009, 09:27 AM

If the pegs work for you, then don't let anyone bother you. I would love to add all kinds of chrome and use the "best"most expensive add-ons. The only problem is that I'm not independently wealthy! I have to be practical and I go for what works and what performs. If somebody doesn't like what you got, let them pay for it.

dogdoc · 03-14-2009, 09:37 AM

My dealeer got me in on a Sat, morning and had all the 600 mile stuff done in couple hrs while I waited. they dont really do that much to be honest. After that I never took her back. Do it all myself. :-)

03-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Kind of a sad day, today..... Today I trailered my bike 60 miles to the dealership in Vicksburg to get the 500 mile oil change and service (even though I have 693 miles on her already, I've only had her 12 days). They'll keep her a few days, and hopefull, on Monday or Tuesday when the weather is nicer, I can get a ride over there and ride her home. The good thing is that the weather sucks this weekend in Mississippi. Supposed to rain and be cold pretty much all weekend, so this is the perfect weekend to take care of this........ While I was at the dealership they showed me a brand new '09 1700 Vulcan Classic (just got in today). She was a beauty, but nothing compared to my Nad. I was also there long enough for Debbie (salesperson) to tell me that my only addon so far (highway pegs) looked cheap (well, they didn't go with the bike is what she actually said, being nice), and that I needed to take them off. So I guess my next thing will be to get some nicer pegs.. I also went ahead and bought a Vista Cruise throttle lock (last one they had) and they're going to put that on for me. My right arm or hand doesn't get tired, it's just that every once in a while I'd like to stretch it out and rest it on my knee like I do my left. Not both at the same time, mind you. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Kind of a sad day, today..... Man, I'm looking forward to that rally in Eureka Springs in May. I've reserved room #7 for that Friday and Saturday night. Hope the weather is decent so I can make that 400 mile trip without having to trailer my bike. Jamie
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03-13-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Kind of a sad day, today..... You realize the different pegs will be just one of many 'improvements'...
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03-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Kind of a sad day, today..... Yeah, you probably got that right!
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03-13-2009, 08:41 PM	#5
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Kind of a sad day, today..... Jamie, Did I not tell you in a recent post that you be soon going down this road called Mod Blvd...??? For a great set of Hwy pegs....go with the Kuryakyn Longhorn Dually ISO pegs. Shop around, but they aren't cheap anywhere....$130-145.00 I suspect with shipping....more or less. Ah....you are where I was about nine months and $3500 or so ago.... ! Have fun and just ask here if you need more info about add-ons.... ;)! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-13-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Kind of a sad day, today..... Oh my... I've heard of this horror story before... just like the stories of addicts on "crack-cocaine" or "meth"... once hooked, there is no stopping the addiction. I can see it now... "Hello... my name is Jamiep24... I am a chromoholic. Have fun and remember... you're helping the economy by purchasing products. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-13-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Kind of a sad day, today..... That dealer must be busy! Unless the weather was poor to have to trailer your ride to the dealer, I figure you should be able to wait on the 500 mile service. shouldn't take too long to change the oil, filter and final drive oil. (plus whatever else they "inspect and adjust". IMO should take maybe an hour of work time. Just seems strange to keep a bike for a few days for a minor service. You'll enjoy the cruise control. If the highway pegs you have work for you, then don't let a salesperson influence you, let alone say they "needed to be taken off". I would have several responses to that line. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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03-13-2009, 10:11 PM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Kind of a sad day, today..... I'm with KenBob on the peg deal. I would have told the young lady :-/ the pegs work fine for me and they are staying unless she wanted to spring for an expensive set. I have $30 highway pegs on my Nomad. They work just as good as $130 pegs. Don't tell me the over priced Kurys are adjustable so worth the extra 'cause once you get them where you want them you aren't going to move them anyway. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#9
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Kind of a sad day, today..... 8000 miles and she's never seen the dealer. Just change the oil and she's good to go!
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03-13-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	Kind of a sad day, today..... Good luck with the Nomad. Remember, the only opinion on add-ons that matters is yours. It's amazing how much people want to change your bike their way with your money. If it works for you, screw everyone else. The best thing to save the money for is gas in the tank.
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03-14-2009, 08:49 AM	#11
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Kind of a sad day, today..... Yeah, the weather was horrible yesterday, raining hard and about 45 degrees. And I got there just before closing on Friday and they're only open from 9 to 2 on Saturdays so I figured it'd be Monday or Tuesday before they call me and it supposed to be nice and 75 on those days so I'll get my son to drop me off on his way home and I'll drive it back, can't wait. And yeah, those 30$ pegs look pretty nice to me or I wouldn't have bought them.
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03-14-2009, 08:56 AM	#12
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Kind of a sad day, today..... If its any consolation Jamie, the weather here in Texas has been cold and rainy all week. This weekend is no exception. Maybe next week. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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03-14-2009, 08:57 AM	#13
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Kind of a sad day, today..... Don't get in a hurry and check ebay every few days. There is always highway pegs on there.
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03-14-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	Kind of a sad day, today..... If the pegs work for you, then don't let anyone bother you. I would love to add all kinds of chrome and use the "best"most expensive add-ons. The only problem is that I'm not independently wealthy! I have to be practical and I go for what works and what performs. If somebody doesn't like what you got, let them pay for it.
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03-14-2009, 09:37 AM	#15
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Kind of a sad day, today..... My dealeer got me in on a Sat, morning and had all the 600 mile stuff done in couple hrs while I waited. they dont really do that much to be honest. After that I never took her back. Do it all myself. :-)
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