Picked up the 06 Vulcan 750 at Bucks County Kawasaki, Bristol, PA last night! 20 miles home and 80 for work today. I am really a new rider even though I had an 81 yamaha virago 2 years ago as it died after a month and I just couldnt fix it.
Although I didnt stall out on this bike like I did when I had the last one, my downshifting timing needs a lot of improvement.
100 miles and my gas gauge reads at half. Is this the kind of MPG I should average at or will going above 4k rpm really effect it?
I cant wait till the break in period is over, doing only 60 on 295 is a bit dangerous but I dont want my engine to break down instead of break in.
Almost all my co-workers who ride own Harleys but they all seemed to give the VN750 praises.
Only thing that got to me was the "Good luck" I kept getting, is this a standard response for a new bike/biker or what
I am already looking for accesories like bags, raingear and I really want floorboards as my right foor can't rest comfortable without going too far toward the break. I stick my left under the shifter.
Ohh yeah that reminds me any other new riders get sore thighs holding their legs in?
Ohh big props to Bucks on price and service... I visted several dealerships and called at least 10. They were the only ones to quote me under msrp, split the destination and significally drop on the 3yr extended warranty. They are a little busy but Martin, my salesman really knows his stuff and wasn't the overbearing pushy sales guy that is so often present in dealerships.
Big thanks to Tod, their techie, who went over the bike and refreshed me on basic riding tips before I took off!
I am really happy to be a VN750 owner/rider and thank you all as your discussions pointed me in the right direction and assured a real newbie that I could buy without ever even riding one!
Although I didnt stall out on this bike like I did when I had the last one, my downshifting timing needs a lot of improvement.
100 miles and my gas gauge reads at half. Is this the kind of MPG I should average at or will going above 4k rpm really effect it?
I cant wait till the break in period is over, doing only 60 on 295 is a bit dangerous but I dont want my engine to break down instead of break in.
Almost all my co-workers who ride own Harleys but they all seemed to give the VN750 praises.
Only thing that got to me was the "Good luck" I kept getting, is this a standard response for a new bike/biker or what
I am already looking for accesories like bags, raingear and I really want floorboards as my right foor can't rest comfortable without going too far toward the break. I stick my left under the shifter.
Ohh yeah that reminds me any other new riders get sore thighs holding their legs in?
Ohh big props to Bucks on price and service... I visted several dealerships and called at least 10. They were the only ones to quote me under msrp, split the destination and significally drop on the 3yr extended warranty. They are a little busy but Martin, my salesman really knows his stuff and wasn't the overbearing pushy sales guy that is so often present in dealerships.
Big thanks to Tod, their techie, who went over the bike and refreshed me on basic riding tips before I took off!
I am really happy to be a VN750 owner/rider and thank you all as your discussions pointed me in the right direction and assured a real newbie that I could buy without ever even riding one!
