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05-09-2009, 10:40 AM | Topic Starter |
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Motorcycle advice...
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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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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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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05-09-2009, 10:57 AM | #4 |
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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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05-11-2009, 02:11 PM | #5 | |
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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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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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05-09-2009, 10:56 AM | #7 |
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The Vulcan is a 500.
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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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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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