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Old 05-09-2009, 10:40 AM   Topic Starter
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Thinking about getting my first bike... looking fairly cheap, not into speed-demon type stuff.



Just some advice about a 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan (left) or a '78 Goldwing (right).
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:48 AM   #2
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I'd go with the 93. They made a lot of improvements in those 15 years. It also looks a lot lighter.

Edit: unless you're going to have somebody on the back of it a lot. The Goldwing obviously looks much more comfortable for passengers.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:50 AM   #3
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The Kawasaki is a 6-speed with 33K miles - is that good for a cycle? Is this a good beginner's bike? I know nothing.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:57 AM   #4
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The Kawasaki is a 6-speed with 33K miles - is that good for a cycle? Is this a good beginner's bike? I know nothing.
33k is not bad, at all. In my experience bikes don't start shaking themselves apart until after 50k miles, which is why I usually sell them when they hit that mark. Well, I say usually- I have only owned 4 motorcycles.
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:11 PM   #5
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The Kawasaki is a 6-speed with 33K miles - is that good for a cycle? Is this a good beginner's bike? I know nothing.
How did I miss this topic?
Anyway, yea that Kawasaki Vulcan 500 is basically the same motor as the EX 500, now I believe they call it the 500 Ninja. It’s a parallel twin that in the EX is a fairly peppy bike. I don’t know how well that translates to a cruiser but overall I’d say that’s not a bad choice for a first bike.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:54 AM   #6
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I've owned two Vulcans, and they were/are great bikes. Mine were the 750, shaft-driven V-twins and I put about 50k miles on each. Smooth acceleration (because they are shaft-driven), easy to balance (because they have a low center of gravity) and the stock seat is very comforable for driver and passenger.

It is difficult to tell from that image- what size is the Vulcan in the photo?
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:56 AM   #7
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The Vulcan is a 500.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:59 AM   #8
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The Vulcan is a 500.
Single cylinder? That is probably a bit small, unless you are very light. I suggest you look around for a 750... you will outgrow that 500 pretty quick.
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:01 AM   #9
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Single cylinder? That is probably a bit small, unless you are very light. I suggest you look around for a 750... you will outgrow that 500 pretty quick.
I'm not real light, but I think I'm done growing.

I'm really not looking for a lot of power or speed. I've been toodling around town on a little 49cc scooter and really enjoy it. And my wife's car is toast, so I was thinking about giving her the Explorer and me getting a bike.

But I'm not looking to take this thing on the interstate - we're talking driving to and from work, the occasional 30-mile ride out of town or something. No touring since my wife has no desire whatsoever.
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:03 AM   #10
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I'm not real light, but I think I'm done growing.

I'm really not looking for a lot of power or speed. I've been toodling around town on a little 49cc scooter and really enjoy it. And my wife's car is toast, so I was thinking about giving her the Explorer and me getting a bike.

But I'm not looking to take this thing on the interstate - we're talking driving to and from work, the occasional 30-mile ride out of town or something. No touring since my wife has no desire whatsoever.

Vespa...
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:04 AM   #11
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Heh... if only! No, it's a $400 POS I bought from a guy on Craigslist.

The thing is fun, but it tops out around 30 mph.

The Goldwing is 1000 cc.
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I'm not real light, but I think I'm done growing.

I'm really not looking for a lot of power or speed. I've been toodling around town on a little 49cc scooter and really enjoy it. And my wife's car is toast, so I was thinking about giving her the Explorer and me getting a bike.

But I'm not looking to take this thing on the interstate - we're talking driving to and from work, the occasional 30-mile ride out of town or something. No touring since my wife has no desire whatsoever.
I'm not advocating more power for vanity's sake. It is important with motorcycles to have enough power to avoid trouble. When you see trouble coming, you want to be able to get out of the way so you don't end up hurt. When some knucklehead decides he wants in your lane and doesn't bother looking, you want to be able to move quickly.
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I'm not advocating more power for vanity's sake. It is important with motorcycles to have enough power to avoid trouble. When you see trouble coming, you want to be able to get out of the way so you don't end up hurt. When some knucklehead decides he wants in your lane and doesn't bother looking, you want to be able to move quickly.
Ah, that makes sense.
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I'm not advocating more power for vanity's sake. It is important with motorcycles to have enough power to avoid trouble. When you see trouble coming, you want to be able to get out of the way so you don't end up hurt. When some knucklehead decides he wants in your lane and doesn't bother looking, you want to be able to move quickly.
Both of those bikes are more than capable of avoiding this trouble.
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I'm not real light, but I think I'm done growing.

I'm really not looking for a lot of power or speed. I've been toodling around town on a little 49cc scooter and really enjoy it. And my wife's car is toast, so I was thinking about giving her the Explorer and me getting a bike.

But I'm not looking to take this thing on the interstate - we're talking driving to and from work, the occasional 30-mile ride out of town or something. No touring since my wife has no desire whatsoever.
I just want to chime in real quick and tell you I think either bike you choose is a great choice for your first bike. I also want to thank you for being smart and deciding to make your first choice for a bike a good one. A lot of guys bite off more than they can chew and hurt themselves or others. Will you grow out of it? Sure. Get a new one after you have got all the noob out of your riding, and are a master of that bike. Which will take longer than you think.
As far as the bike, the goldwing is a little bit heavier. If your strong then you cant go wrong either choice. Personally I lean towards the vulcan. Ride safe sir.
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