Vulcan S 650 or Vulcan 900 Custom? - Page 3

**JerryHawk250** · 10-21-2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelbender6

I'll step out of line and vote for the old V-twin Vulcan 900. Its sounds great and it is well made. My neighbor had one and kept in top condition.
-One of the things I do like about the 650 is the very adjustable seating position. That is pretty valuable when you reach the "arthritic" years, LOL.

Oh, I agree with you on the looks of the 900. That's just it, I've reached the arthritic years. Lol The ability to adjust everything is what sold me. The one I drove was set up perfect for me. On the 900 I found my legs and arms where stretched out a little farther that I liked. The Vulcan S had a little more power and the fun factor was a little higher as well. It's all about the ride and not the look.

2LZ · 10-22-2021, 02:07 PM

That's a good price. I just checked the Kawasaki dealer in Sac and they START at 8199 for the same bike.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-22-2021, 02:12 PM

Well nothing is never simple. About 5 years ago someone had opened a credit card in my name and i didn't know it. About a year later I get a letter form a collection agent. I told them i know nothing about it and disputed the collection. After that i haven't heard anything about it. Come to find out after 4 years it's still on my credit report. I have no problem getting a loan but the interest rate is almost double what it should be. Now I'm working with a finance Co that I've recently used and payed off. Hopefully they can do better. I refuse to pay a high interest rate because of some low life hacking my information.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-22-2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

That's a good price. I just checked the Kawasaki dealer in Sac and they START at 8199 for the same bike.

That's why I'm jumping on it.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-27-2021, 03:10 PM

I got everything straighten out, I think. lol Well almost. I'm supposed to go pick up the bike tomorrow. I had issues with making a mobile deposit to my Credit Union account for the down payment. App updated recently and for whatever reason the deposit gets rejected because it claims it's not endorsed properly even though it is. So after literally hours of setting up a transfer from my bank account to my credit union account, it's telling me the deposit wont go through till Monday. I got a confirmation email that it went through but doesn't show up in either account. I can't get a hold of the loan officer. Keeps going to voice mail. No response to text or email so I don't know if everything is still on go for tomorrow. The dealer hasn't received anything either. And I can't figure out why my nerves are shot.

Nothing ever goes easy.

tknj99 · 10-27-2021, 04:23 PM

Alittle late to this thread, but im sure you'll love the Vulcan.. i'm loving my 03 Vulcan Mean Streak, looks good, rides great and hauls ass.. and still kickin' after 18 years

**JerryHawk250** · 10-27-2021, 04:38 PM

Well i finally got a call back from the finance officer. We have severe weather and under a tornado watch for the area. They had shut the office down and sent everyone home so looks like it will be a Friday pick up.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-27-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Alittle late to this thread, but im sure you'll love the Vulcan.. i'm loving my 03 Vulcan Mean Streak, looks good, rides great and hauls ass.. and still kickin' after 18 years

This should be my last bike for a long time. I also plan on keeping the Hawk for a long time as well.

TxTaoRider · 10-27-2021, 07:40 PM

If you want to wring it out, you're welcome join a few of us up north of Hot Springs the week after next.

2LZ · 10-28-2021, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

This should be my last bike for a long time.

LOL! Yah right! We know you WAY better than that Jerry!

**JerryHawk250** · 10-28-2021, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

LOL! Yah right! We know you WAY better than that Jerry!

Well, that's what my wife tells me any way.

herbie · 10-28-2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Well, that's what my wife tells me any way.

Sounds like my wife has a sister

Just remind her it’s an investment!

**JerryHawk250** · 10-28-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by herbie

Sounds like my wife has a sister

Just remind her it’s an investment!

My wife told me last night that she wants to ride with me on this bike. I can't get her to ride on the Hawk or the Ghost. I didn't tell her it doesn't have a passenger seat.

Oh well, Looks like I'll have to spend some money on accessories already.

tknj99 · 10-28-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

My wife told me last night that she wants to ride with me on this bike. I can't get her to ride on the Hawk or the Ghost. I didn't tell her it doesn't have a passenger seat.

Oh well, Looks like I'll have to spend some money on accessories already.

My wife said the same thing to me in the past as well when i had a Honda Fury chopper.. so i bought a low sissy bar and sadly made holes in the rear fender (a permanent mod) and then she wound up riding with me once or twice

**JerryHawk250** · 10-28-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

My wife said the same thing to me in the past as well when i had a Honda Fury chopper.. so i bought a low sissy bar and sadly made holes in the rear fender (a permanent mod) and then she wound up riding with me once or twice

Oh, I'm sure the same thing will happen to me. At least my daughter will ride with me every once and a while. I want my daughter to learn how drive the Ghost so we can ride together.

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10-22-2021, 02:12 PM	#33
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,533	Well nothing is never simple. About 5 years ago someone had opened a credit card in my name and i didn't know it. About a year later I get a letter form a collection agent. I told them i know nothing about it and disputed the collection. After that i haven't heard anything about it. Come to find out after 4 years it's still on my credit report. I have no problem getting a loan but the interest rate is almost double what it should be. Now I'm working with a finance Co that I've recently used and payed off. Hopefully they can do better. I refuse to pay a high interest rate because of some low life hacking my information. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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10-27-2021, 03:10 PM	#35
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,533	I got everything straighten out, I think. lol Well almost. I'm supposed to go pick up the bike tomorrow. I had issues with making a mobile deposit to my Credit Union account for the down payment. App updated recently and for whatever reason the deposit gets rejected because it claims it's not endorsed properly even though it is. So after literally hours of setting up a transfer from my bank account to my credit union account, it's telling me the deposit wont go through till Monday. I got a confirmation email that it went through but doesn't show up in either account. I can't get a hold of the loan officer. Keeps going to voice mail. No response to text or email so I don't know if everything is still on go for tomorrow. The dealer hasn't received anything either. And I can't figure out why my nerves are shot. Nothing ever goes easy. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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10-27-2021, 04:23 PM	#36
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,244	Alittle late to this thread, but im sure you'll love the Vulcan.. i'm loving my 03 Vulcan Mean Streak, looks good, rides great and hauls ass.. and still kickin' after 18 years __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2017 Honda Fury Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,533	Well i finally got a call back from the finance officer. We have severe weather and under a tornado watch for the area. They had shut the office down and sent everyone home so looks like it will be a Friday pick up. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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