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RodScher · 05-06-2007, 12:53 PM

Hi, all. Been lurking for a few days; what a great forum! Awesome info, advice, suggestions. Figured I'd make my first post: I'm awaiting delivery of my new bike (a Kawa Vulcan 900 Classic to replace my tired 650 Nighthawk). First time with a cruiser and I'm so jazzed I can hardly stand it! (Like a few others here, my wife said that if I quit smoking I could buy a bigger bike.

) It's killing me to have to wait. I keep cleaning the garage, lining up my tools, arranging stuff; it's like getting the nursery ready for the new baby. It's so pathetic.

Anyway, here's my question: I live in Lincoln, NE -- essentially, the middle of nowhere. Not finding any good Nebraska-area cruise info. Any advice on where to cruise or where to go to find info about cruising in this area?

Thanks again to all of you for the solid advice and for the camaraderie.

blackie1491 · 05-06-2007, 03:19 PM

robertc729 · 05-06-2007, 03:21 PM

RodScher · 05-06-2007, 03:26 PM

Definitely need pix - as soon as I pick up The Silver Beast (on Saturday), I'll post some.

Dave Nadeau · 05-06-2007, 03:26 PM

Welcome...........you'll enjoy the new ride with out a doubt!!!
As for rides check out this Nebraska Motorcycle Roads and Trips

SNAFU · 05-06-2007, 04:07 PM

Mavman is from Omaha, you could ask him.

**Clint** · 05-06-2007, 05:59 PM

Welcome, Rod. Glad to see you so excited!

My standards for this question:
MotorcycleRoads.US - Your One-stop Resource for Great Motorcycle Roads in the US
MotorcycleRoads.com - Best Motorcycle Roads & Trips in the USA
GPS Motorcycle Rides | SundayMorningRides.com

RodScher · 05-06-2007, 06:22 PM

Great! Thanks to all of you for the ideas -- there's some great stuff on those sites! Also, thanks for the friendly welcome.

All I have to do now is make it through another week of work, then I can pick up my ride... How tough could that be?

**Clint** · 05-06-2007, 06:52 PM

Rod Monday:

Rod Tuesday:

Rod Wednesday:

Rod Thursday:

Rod Friday:

Rod Saturday:

robertc729 · 05-06-2007, 07:10 PM

LOL @ Rowdy

Uncle B · 05-06-2007, 08:16 PM

A TEXAS

HOWDY "

" NEIGHBOR

Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado.

RodScher · 05-06-2007, 08:33 PM

LOL - I think Rowdy's pretty much on target. Maybe I should go hang out at the dealer's during my lunch hours during the week... You know, sort of "encourage" 'em to work a little faster, maybe make suggestions about the windshield's not yet quite aligned with the forks, saddlebag mounts not quite square, etc. I'm sure they'd appreciate the help.

**Clint** · 05-06-2007, 09:55 PM

Yeah, and you'll be able to wait another week for it then.

peter-reebok · 05-06-2007, 11:51 PM

We got some great roads down here in Oz - You are welcome to come and ride em anytime you want.

RodScher · 05-07-2007, 09:17 AM

Yeah, I've heard about some of those great roads in Oz and seen some awesome pics. Whatta beautiful place you have there. I'd be there in a heartbeat; maybe someday I can. Of course, the fact that it's home to every poisonous animal known to man wouldn't deter me at all!

Newizuke · 05-12-2007, 04:57 AM

Yea, there's plenty of poisonous animals here ... the worst ones wear blue uniforms and have flashing lights and sirens!

lcotgrave · 05-12-2007, 05:39 AM

Great big welcome from England, sorry i cant give you any cruisin info. ENJOY
ENJOY ENJOY

palanon · 05-12-2007, 07:37 AM

Well, it's Saturday morning. Anyone want to start a pool on how long it will take for Rod to get off the new ride and update us ?

10:30 pm today ?

RodScher · 05-12-2007, 12:03 PM

Ha! Fooled you all by going and picking up the bike yesterday!

So I rode yesterday and last night and a little bit this morning... Very cool! Comfortable, fast, (not as nimble as my Nighthawk, of course), great throaty sound. Backrest & luggage rack are backordered, but the windscreen (which looked short to me, but seems to work fine at speed) and bags are on. Now I can hardly wait to actually ride someplace. We have friends in Kansas, so...

The bags (throwovers) were not adjusted correctly, so once things stretched out a bit the right-hand bag actually rested on the exhaust pipe! Tsk... Lazy techs at the dealership? Anyway, I had to make some adjustments but all seems fine now. I hope. ("What's that smell?! Hmmm.. Smells like . . . yeah, smells like burning fake leather! Luckily, I have a fake fire extinguisher with me.")

Thanks again for the great welcome and for the helpful info.

Cimco · 05-12-2007, 02:13 PM

Really liking the looks of yer new ride!

Kawa's are great bikes...
GO cruisin'!

jim

05-06-2007, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	Newbie with a cruising question... Hi, all. Been lurking for a few days; what a great forum! Awesome info, advice, suggestions. Figured I'd make my first post: I'm awaiting delivery of my new bike (a Kawa Vulcan 900 Classic to replace my tired 650 Nighthawk). First time with a cruiser and I'm so jazzed I can hardly stand it! (Like a few others here, my wife said that if I quit smoking I could buy a bigger bike. ) It's killing me to have to wait. I keep cleaning the garage, lining up my tools, arranging stuff; it's like getting the nursery ready for the new baby. It's so pathetic. Anyway, here's my question: I live in Lincoln, NE -- essentially, the middle of nowhere. Not finding any good Nebraska-area cruise info. Any advice on where to cruise or where to go to find info about cruising in this area? Thanks again to all of you for the solid advice and for the camaraderie.

05-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 579	Welcome...........you'll enjoy the new ride with out a doubt!!! As for rides check out this Nebraska Motorcycle Roads and Trips __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

05-06-2007, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	Mavman is from Omaha, you could ask him. __________________

05-06-2007, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,341	A TEXAS HOWDY " " NEIGHBOR Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

05-12-2007, 04:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
Newizuke Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki C90 '06 model Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 63	Yea, there's plenty of poisonous animals here ... the worst ones wear blue uniforms and have flashing lights and sirens! __________________

05-06-2007, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,247

05-06-2007, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041

05-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	Definitely need pix - as soon as I pick up The Silver Beast (on Saturday), I'll post some.

05-06-2007, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	Great! Thanks to all of you for the ideas -- there's some great stuff on those sites! Also, thanks for the friendly welcome. All I have to do now is make it through another week of work, then I can pick up my ride... How tough could that be?

05-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,041	LOL @ Rowdy

05-06-2007, 08:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	LOL - I think Rowdy's pretty much on target. Maybe I should go hang out at the dealer's during my lunch hours during the week... You know, sort of "encourage" 'em to work a little faster, maybe make suggestions about the windshield's not yet quite aligned with the forks, saddlebag mounts not quite square, etc. I'm sure they'd appreciate the help.

05-06-2007, 11:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	We got some great roads down here in Oz - You are welcome to come and ride em anytime you want.

05-07-2007, 09:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	Yeah, I've heard about some of those great roads in Oz and seen some awesome pics. Whatta beautiful place you have there. I'd be there in a heartbeat; maybe someday I can. Of course, the fact that it's home to every poisonous animal known to man wouldn't deter me at all!

05-12-2007, 05:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
lcotgrave Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 650 V Star Classic Location: Wirral Posts: 14	Great big welcome from England, sorry i cant give you any cruisin info. ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY

05-12-2007, 07:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,314	Well, it's Saturday morning. Anyone want to start a pool on how long it will take for Rod to get off the new ride and update us ? 10:30 pm today ?

05-12-2007, 12:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
RodScher Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 26	Woo-Hoo! :) Ha! Fooled you all by going and picking up the bike yesterday! So I rode yesterday and last night and a little bit this morning... Very cool! Comfortable, fast, (not as nimble as my Nighthawk, of course), great throaty sound. Backrest & luggage rack are backordered, but the windscreen (which looked short to me, but seems to work fine at speed) and bags are on. Now I can hardly wait to actually ride someplace. We have friends in Kansas, so... The bags (throwovers) were not adjusted correctly, so once things stretched out a bit the right-hand bag actually rested on the exhaust pipe! Tsk... Lazy techs at the dealership? Anyway, I had to make some adjustments but all seems fine now. I hope. ("What's that smell?! Hmmm.. Smells like . . . yeah, smells like burning fake leather! Luckily, I have a fake fire extinguisher with me.") Thanks again for the great welcome and for the helpful info. Attached Thumbnails

05-12-2007, 02:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cimco Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50T Location: Roseville CA Posts: 408	Niiiiiice! Really liking the looks of yer new ride! Kawa's are great bikes... GO cruisin'! jim __________________ Older maybe not wiser...

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