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Kawasaki Vulcan 2009 500 ltd- Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by Metal_Bob, May 23, 2013.

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    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Kawasaki Vulcan 2009 500 ltd- Thoughts? Vulcan 2009 (Custom version). EDIT IT'S A 500 LTD AND RETAILED AROUND 5500.

    Some one is selling locally with less than 60 miles on it for $3750 OBO. It's not my Maxim (which is in pieces) or my Burgman 400 (in need of new tires) but its spiffy looking...

    If we hadn't just gotten our first Home Tax Bill (higher than estimted) I'd probably have more luck actually buying it...
     
    Metal_Bob, May 23, 2013
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    Edited model.
    I probably won't buy it.
    It might be practically new, but I don't want more carbs or another cramped 2up ride...
     
    Metal_Bob, May 23, 2013
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    Really no comments? Odd...
     
    Metal_Bob, May 24, 2013
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    are these belt drive? i know a guy with a 900 who had some headaches with the belt drive not running true and messing up belts. once the pulley wears funny the belt can't run true
     
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    I THINK its chain. It would be a nice CHEAP practically new 2wheeler with a normal handle bar (unlike my maxim). However, I don't think the wife will let me spend 3500 + plates/insurance/etc for a 4th bike.

    Granted 1 is a parts bike.
    Another is in pieces still (main maxim)
    and the 3rd is our scooter I ride as much as possible...

    Stock photo - The one for sale as a backrest installed.

    [​IMG]
     
    Metal_Bob, May 25, 2013
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    I would rather have a bigger bike with more miles on it. $3500 . I have seen a lot of them with miles on them needing top end work. Maybe its from neglect or valve adjustment I don't know. But that is just my opinion
     
    cutlass79500, May 25, 2013
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    Junk
    Best motor theyve had in a bike
    The Ninja 500 and this bike. But its small. Your feet are forward. Overall a terrible design. Ive ridden multiple
    Junk bike.
     
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