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Denmark1 · 03-17-2007, 04:07 PM

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum. I've been a biker since I was about 11 or 12 and was riding my dad's 1965 Honda 90 around the dirt paths in Scottdale, Pa. What fun. then is was on to a 71 SL100 and then a 73 Kaw 350 Bighorn (awesome bike!). Then a Yamaha 650 and then on to my last bike
which I have for many years ... a 73 Kawasaki 900 Z1. What a machine!
Sold that is 95 and have not a bike till recently when we got my wife a Vulcan 500 LTD. Now it's my turn and ....

I am getting ready to buy a Vulcan 900 and thought I'd get a little insight into what everyone who has recently bought that bike got it out the door for $. And also if you have any websites related to the topic of what the "real" cost of the bike is and what we should be paying, I'd appreciate a reference to them.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Ride hard and ride safe !!

**Clint** · 03-17-2007, 04:09 PM

Welcome. Glad to have your experience on board.

omegajim · 03-17-2007, 10:23 PM

Welcome aboard.

The Suzuki C50 has been the flavor of the month, but that's not to say the Vulcan 900 isn't a very nice bike. I'm looking around at one myself.

Just pulled this up, read and learn.

Motorcycle Daily

SNAFU · 03-17-2007, 11:39 PM

Mark!

Atlas68 · 03-18-2007, 03:10 AM

Welcome to MJ Mark.
Mechanical Engineer huh...like we need another biker with a pinky ring.

All the best in aquiring the 900. Ride safe and post often.

Denmark1 · 03-18-2007, 10:04 AM

Hey, no pinky rings on this guy, Atlas68!! I'm involved in the Aerospace and heavy equipment industries ... you know ... manly stuff

GregR1 · 03-18-2007, 10:28 AM

pinky rings are a canada-only thing, though, so we're special! ha!

robertc729 · 03-18-2007, 05:01 PM

Atlas68 · 03-18-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregR1

pinky rings are a canada-only thing, though, so we're special! ha!

I'm thinking I should qualify my statement...
I work with Engineers every day I hang my hat at work. The pinky rings I'm referring to are the ones that come in little brown envelopes that are a rite of passage for enginneers. They tell said individuals that they are now qualified and available to solve all the worlds problems. They are not a Canada only thing.

And Mark, I'm sure your 'cahones' are still intact. I wasn't implying anything else.

For those who have worked with engineers, I'm sure you'll catch my drift.

Again Mark...Welcome aboard.

GregR1 · 03-18-2007, 06:41 PM

um, i know which ones they are - i wear one. pinky finger of the hand with which an engineer signs documents (so it could be left hand or right hand, depending on whether said engineer is left-handed or right-handed). they started off as a canadian engineering 'thing', though i've now learned that the yanks have stolen our idea!

ah well, at least OUR rings are still nicely shaped / chamfered / faceted. so yeah, we're STILL special. muahaha!!!

Iron Ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

03-17-2007, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Denmark1 Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Kawa Vulcan 900 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Buying a new bike Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum. I've been a biker since I was about 11 or 12 and was riding my dad's 1965 Honda 90 around the dirt paths in Scottdale, Pa. What fun. then is was on to a 71 SL100 and then a 73 Kaw 350 Bighorn (awesome bike!). Then a Yamaha 650 and then on to my last bike which I have for many years ... a 73 Kawasaki 900 Z1. What a machine! Sold that is 95 and have not a bike till recently when we got my wife a Vulcan 500 LTD. Now it's my turn and .... I am getting ready to buy a Vulcan 900 and thought I'd get a little insight into what everyone who has recently bought that bike got it out the door for $. And also if you have any websites related to the topic of what the "real" cost of the bike is and what we should be paying, I'd appreciate a reference to them. Thanks in advance for your feedback. Ride hard and ride safe !!

03-17-2007, 11:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Mark! __________________

03-18-2007, 03:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	Welcome to MJ Mark. Mechanical Engineer huh...like we need another biker with a pinky ring. All the best in aquiring the 900. Ride safe and post often. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

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GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	um, i know which ones they are - i wear one. pinky finger of the hand with which an engineer signs documents (so it could be left hand or right hand, depending on whether said engineer is left-handed or right-handed). they started off as a canadian engineering 'thing', though i've now learned that the yanks have stolen our idea! ah well, at least OUR rings are still nicely shaped / chamfered / faceted. so yeah, we're STILL special. muahaha!!! Iron Ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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