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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by kontiki, May 23, 2009.

  1. kontiki

    kontiki Member

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    bought this:
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    Couldn't help myself. Its a 96, only 6K miles from the original owner who is too old to drive it. I told him I'd take good care of it. Its looks new for a 13 yo bike. How could I resist?

    Yes, I still have my Maxim. But this one can be my daily rider so I don't have to wear out my ol' girl, shes' been good to me. Her carbs need some TLC so she'll be off the road for a bit.

    Have a safe memorial day and Crisp Salute to all my fellow vets.
     
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    Thats a good looking bike, I hope you enjoy it and get the time to do the deserved repair to the max!!
    Shaun
     
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    Who could blame you Kon? Nice set of wheels.
    And a snappy salute back at you comrad.
     
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    that looks ALOT like an 85 700, but a v twin versian if possible, so i dont blame ya, though i dont even knwo what it is
     
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    Crisp Salute returned Robert.
     
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    I didn't recognize it either; however, he's apparently hosting the picture offline, and helpfully saved it as "vn750.jpg". Google reveals that the VN750 is a Kawasaki Vulcan.
     
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    The wheels are the givaway, pure Kawa'
     
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    Gotta love the distinctive rims. Wish I had stock XJs rims. Mine are ugly
     
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    it is a Kawasaki Vulcan, my neighbor has the same bike in gray, he loves it and I'm sure you will too.
     
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    Yes, it is a Vulcan 750. I've taken it for a spin or two and it feels nice and torquey with plenty of run. The seat it more comfortable than the Max, weighs about 50 pounds more, but it has a lot more "plastic stuff" than the Max. I guess a lot of "newer" bikes have more plastic than old school bikes.

    Doesn't have self-canceling signals like the Max... which was probably ahead of its time back then... but then so was a lot of stuff about the XJs.
     
    kontiki, May 24, 2009
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