Got my motorcycle

[TripleDigitRide]

Well, after a long 3 1/2 month wait, I finally got my motorcycle.

My Dad hauled our bikes to Nashville, then we took the bikes for a 500+ mile round-trip to Jemison, AL and back. The bike ran perfect, and I couldn't be happier.

There are a few minor cosmetic imperfections I'll want to take care of, and I'm still debating whether or not I'll want to get a paint job over the winter. It's going to be more of a daily rider instead of a show bike, so I'm not all that concerned about it right now.

Anyway, here is a picture to give a general idea of what it looks like. My bike has Vance & Hines pipes, hypercharger and a few extra accessories, but other than that, it's pretty close to mine. I'll have to take some pictures in a bit.

[Motasyco]

Nice! Looks like a comfortable ride.

[TripleDigitRide]

Thanks!

Yea, I was expecting to have some sore muscles from a long first ride, but all was good. My bike also has highway bars with pegs, so I was able to stretch out a bit if I needed.

[nightrunner]

nice bike!

yea the highway bars really help on long hauls.

what brand is it? what size?

[Guest eyebedam]

Glad you finally got it. Get some pics of it posted up.

[TripleDigitRide]

nice bike!

yea the highway bars really help on long hauls.

what brand is it? what size?

It's a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500

Glad you finally got it. Get some pics of it posted up.

They're coming shortly. I have to run out to get batteries for the camera.

[nightrunner]

those are nice bikes, plenty of power

[Guest beefcakeb0]

nice, blows my base model out of the water lol

[ShaunM]

I like that color.

[TripleDigitRide]

those are nice bikes, plenty of power

Plenty for me. Even with my big ass on it, it will get scoot down the road.

nice, blows my base model out of the water lol

Hey, I've seen some folks really turn the base models into some pretty darn nice scooters.

If you haven't already, check out Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums. Lots of customizing ideas.

I like that color.

I wasn't sure about it at first, but it has grown on me. I actually like it pretty well. It's a little different from most of the bikes on the road.

[VERO1]

Least it ain't that damn Tennessee Orange! Nice bike friend.

[JeffsSig]

NICE TDR!!

Can I take her for a ride?

[TripleDigitRide]

I'm no pro, but here are a couple pics.

[BimmerFreak]

Sweet bike. Congrats!

[Guest Arko]

Damn. Nice bike. Makes my 24 year old Yamaha look even worse!

Enjoy!

[Fallguy]

Congrats...enjoy!

[TripleDigitRide]

Sweet bike. Congrats!

Damn. Nice bike. Makes my 24 year old Yamaha look even worse!

Enjoy!

Congrats...enjoy!

Thanks again, guys. So far, so good.

Not sure the neighbors are gonna be quite so please when I pull out at 6:00am. It is on the loud side, so we'll see what happens.

[strickj]

Thanks again, guys. So far, so good.

Not sure the neighbors are gonna be quite so please when I pull out at 6:00am. It is on the loud side, so we'll see what happens.

Guy next door to me does exactly that about that time every morning.

Tell ya I'd be pissed if I wasn't already up from insomnia

[TripleDigitRide]

Guy next door to me does exactly that about that time every morning.

Tell ya I'd be pissed if I wasn't already up from insomnia

Well, no one is crying about it, YET!

I think I'm going to buy the baffles that are supposed to be in these pipes. They weren't in there when I bought the bike, but it's only $60 for two of them, so I think it may be a good idea to bite the bullet.

I like the current sound, but I'm sure they will sound just fine with the baffles installed. We shall see.

[Guest Arko]

Might be worth it to keep peace with the neighbors...unless you don't like them!

[Guest tnpanscraper]

I had a Vulcan 800 a few years ago. The 1500 is very nice...

[ZZRguy]

Nice bike. Why did you to Jemison, Al.? The reason I ask that is where I was raised.