Vulcan S 650 or Vulcan 900 Custom? - Page 14

herbie · 08-11-2022, 12:44 PM

It’s not raining here.

**JerryHawk250** · 08-11-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie

It’s not raining here.

You're lucky I don't give you the one finger salute.

herbie · 08-11-2022, 01:00 PM

**JerryHawk250** · 09-13-2022, 01:04 PM

Little update! The rain has finally stopped here and looks like it will be nice for the next few weeks. I've put some miles on her over the weekend and have taking it to work everyday. The new rear shock has made a big improvement in the ride on rough roads for sure. I don't have to worry about bracing myself on the big bumps. Inexpensive shock was well worth the few dollars that's for sure. I don't know how long it will last but for under $45 it wouldn't bother me if i had to replace it every year. I would still be way ahead vs paying $300-$700 overpriced shock that might not even ride as good. One of the guys on the Vulcan forum has tried those expensive shocks and said this cheap shock rides much better. With all this beautiful cool weather I think I'll be racking up some makeup miles.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-07-2022, 08:08 PM

The Vulcan S has been an awesome bike. Here's a little review and upgrades.

herbie · 10-08-2022, 04:18 PM

The color combo of the bike is really growing on me, I see you made your moniker to match! Awesome

**JerryHawk250** · 10-08-2022, 08:00 PM

Thanks. The Cerakote really makes the colors pop. CERAKOTE Rapid Ceramic Paint... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94G13CN...p_mob_ap_share

I just got back from putting a few hundred miles on her. She really handles the interstate well.

2LZ · 10-09-2022, 01:54 PM

I scrolled down quickly and thought, "Man.....that's a hell of a sissy bar!"

**JerryHawk250** · 10-09-2022, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I scrolled down quickly and thought, "Man.....that's a hell of a sissy bar!"

**JerryHawk250** · 01-16-2023, 01:21 PM

Well I passed the 5000 mile mark on the KVS. Almost time for a new rear tire. I never realize how far over I lean the bike in the curves. This has to be the most fun street bike I ever owned. It may look like a cruise but definitely handles like a sports bike. I've actually had some decent weather over the weekend and was able to take all the bikes of for a ride.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-22-2023, 08:37 AM

Weather was beautiful yesterday. Sunny and warm. I put about 200 miles on the KVS.

**cheesy** · 02-22-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Weather was beautiful yesterday. Sunny and warm. I put about 200 miles on the KVS.

I drove the Jeep 600 miles for a job I'm supposed to be retired from. Your way looks better.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-22-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

I drove the Jeep 600 miles for a job I'm supposed to be retired from. Your way looks better.

Retirement? what's that? I've heard that phrase before but have no clue. lol
Riding anything is better than driving to work. lol I also put about 40 miles on the KPX250 too. We have off for Mardi Gras here. I took advantage of the nice weather while i can.

**cheesy** · 02-22-2023, 09:10 AM

The job was to check a potential safety issue and took about an hour. I opted to drive back home rather than spending the night along the way and driving back home in today's' forecast ice storm.

If retirement ever happens, I'll let you know how it goes.

2LZ · 02-22-2023, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

If retirement ever happens, I'll let you know how it goes.

It goes like this. You still get up every day and work. You just don't get paid for it anymore. At least you'll be doing work that makes Mrs. C happy. If there's a wedge of time in the day after that, you're fortunate enough to spend time on YOUR work you've been wanting to do for decades.

08-11-2022, 12:44 PM	#196
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08-11-2022, 01:00 PM	#198
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	__________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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09-13-2022, 01:04 PM	#199
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	Little update! The rain has finally stopped here and looks like it will be nice for the next few weeks. I've put some miles on her over the weekend and have taking it to work everyday. The new rear shock has made a big improvement in the ride on rough roads for sure. I don't have to worry about bracing myself on the big bumps. Inexpensive shock was well worth the few dollars that's for sure. I don't know how long it will last but for under $45 it wouldn't bother me if i had to replace it every year. I would still be way ahead vs paying $300-$700 overpriced shock that might not even ride as good. One of the guys on the Vulcan forum has tried those expensive shocks and said this cheap shock rides much better. With all this beautiful cool weather I think I'll be racking up some makeup miles. __________________ 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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10-07-2022, 08:08 PM	#200
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	The Vulcan S has been an awesome bike. Here's a little review and upgrades. __________________ 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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10-08-2022, 04:18 PM	#201
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	The color combo of the bike is really growing on me, I see you made your moniker to match! Awesome __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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10-08-2022, 08:00 PM	#202
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	Thanks. The Cerakote really makes the colors pop. CERAKOTE Rapid Ceramic Paint... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94G13CN...p_mob_ap_share I just got back from putting a few hundred miles on her. She really handles the interstate well. __________________ 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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10-09-2022, 01:54 PM	#203
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	I scrolled down quickly and thought, "Man.....that's a hell of a sissy bar!" __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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02-22-2023, 08:37 AM	#206
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	Weather was beautiful yesterday. Sunny and warm. I put about 200 miles on the KVS. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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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02-22-2023, 09:10 AM	#209
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,783	The job was to check a potential safety issue and took about an hour. I opted to drive back home rather than spending the night along the way and driving back home in today's' forecast ice storm. If retirement ever happens, I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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