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(05-05-2014, 08:20 PM)Blockhead_imp Wrote: DBuster, I have never ridden the 900 Custom, only the Classic. I am told the custom is a little more nimble in handling than the classic. If you're looking for a mid size cruiser the Vulcan is well worth the money if you compare it to some others. The riding position is pretty comfortable but I swear to you the first thing you will notice is that the stock seat is like a torture device, the most uncomfortable thing you ever sat on.....
That said, it felt like a definite upgrade in every aspect when I bought the CB....the reliability, handling and brakes are fantastic, plus it's a beautiful bike.
How would you rate the classic? Was it like driving a bus? I know it won't stand up against the cb1100.
Any stock seat can be a torture device. We are all unique and stock seats cater to not one individual so to some it might be torture. My stock 1100 seat is fine for rides of an hour anything more it is torture IMHO. Especially with my artificial hip something else is needed for those long runs... A Corbin I believe is in the future for my 1100!
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I agree 1 to 1.5 hrs on stock CB seat is my limit, after that discomfort grows.
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(05-05-2014, 10:01 PM)dBuster_imp Wrote: (05-05-2014, 08:20 PM)Blockhead_imp Wrote: DBuster, I have never ridden the 900 Custom, only the Classic. I am told the custom is a little more nimble in handling than the classic. If you're looking for a mid size cruiser the Vulcan is well worth the money if you compare it to some others. The riding position is pretty comfortable but I swear to you the first thing you will notice is that the stock seat is like a torture device, the most uncomfortable thing you ever sat on.....
That said, it felt like a definite upgrade in every aspect when I bought the CB....the reliability, handling and brakes are fantastic, plus it's a beautiful bike.
How would you rate the classic? Was it like driving a bus? I know it won't stand up against the cb1100.
Any stock seat can be a torture device. We are all unique and stock seats cater to not one individual so to some it might be torture. My stock 1100 seat is fine for rides of an hour anything more it is torture IMHO. Especially with my artificial hip something else is needed for those long runs... A Corbin I believe is in the future for my 1100!
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How would you rate the classic? Was it like driving a bus? I know it won't stand up against the cb1100.
Any stock seat can be a torture device. We are all unique and stock seats cater to not one individual so to some it might be torture. My stock 1100 seat is fine for rides of an hour anything more it is torture IMHO. Especially with my artificial hip something else is needed for those long runs... A Corbin I believe is in the future for my 1100!
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Sorry so late getting back to you...
As I said, the classic is a nice bike but different from our CBs but it has it's good qualities. The riding position is very comfortable along with a heel-toe shifter which I really liked. It doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as nice as the CB but that's understandable. The price was right for me when I got mine. I paid $7100 (for the 900) out the door for a brand new leftover 2011 in early 2012. The bike stickered for $8200 plus fees...
There are usually tons of 900 models with low miles available for around $4000 or less in my area, I'm thinking of picking one up myself. Be careful with the 2006 model they are known for having stator problems but that seems to have been fixed from '07 on...
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(05-09-2014, 01:07 AM)Blockhead_imp Wrote: (05-05-2014, 10:01 PM)dBuster_imp Wrote: (05-05-2014, 08:20 PM)Blockhead_imp Wrote: DBuster, I have never ridden the 900 Custom, only the Classic. I am told the custom is a little more nimble in handling than the classic. If you're looking for a mid size cruiser the Vulcan is well worth the money if you compare it to some others. The riding position is pretty comfortable but I swear to you the first thing you will notice is that the stock seat is like a torture device, the most uncomfortable thing you ever sat on.....
That said, it felt like a definite upgrade in every aspect when I bought the CB....the reliability, handling and brakes are fantastic, plus it's a beautiful bike.
How would you rate the classic? Was it like driving a bus? I know it won't stand up against the cb1100.
Any stock seat can be a torture device. We are all unique and stock seats cater to not one individual so to some it might be torture. My stock 1100 seat is fine for rides of an hour anything more it is torture IMHO. Especially with my artificial hip something else is needed for those long runs... A Corbin I believe is in the future for my 1100!
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How would you rate the classic? Was it like driving a bus? I know it won't stand up against the cb1100.
Any stock seat can be a torture device. We are all unique and stock seats cater to not one individual so to some it might be torture. My stock 1100 seat is fine for rides of an hour anything more it is torture IMHO. Especially with my artificial hip something else is needed for those long runs... A Corbin I believe is in the future for my 1100!
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Sorry so late getting back to you...
As I said, the classic is a nice bike but different from our CBs but it has it's good qualities. The riding position is very comfortable along with a heel-toe shifter which I really liked. It doesn't handle the twisties anywhere near as nice as the CB but that's understandable. The price was right for me when I got mine. I paid $7100 (for the 900) out the door for a brand new leftover 2011 in early 2012. The bike stickered for $8200 plus fees...
There are usually tons of 900 models with low miles available for around $4000 or less in my area, I'm thinking of picking one up myself. Be careful with the 2006 model they are known for having stator problems but that seems to have been fixed from '07 on...
This dealership has at least one left over from 2011 and 2012! Zero miles and the full warranty still would apply... I believe they have them priced in the $6999 range. If I pull the trigger I would definitely be negotiating that down for sure. What would you recommend a good starting price point since they are technically 2 and 3 years old... since you have ridden them...
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I would say that price that they quoted you is pretty good but you could probably get them to knock off a few hundred bucks. I would maybe start at $6500 and no prep fees and go from there. Every market area is different but that's what I would try to do.
Also as I said before be prepared to shell out a few hundred dollars for a new seat. You won't last 30 minutes on that stock seat, trust me. I actually had two different aftermarket seats that I used. I had a Mustang touring seat and a Saddleman solo seat. There's tons of options out there... Good luck with it...
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So I took the wife today to look at the Vulcan... She likes the custom better than the classic as do I with how the bars are. Setting up a test ride on maybe the 21st if I get done with my dental appointment in a timely manner... Will try to get them to come down on the price or throw in a set of bags!
Of course everyone likes the 2014 with the green paint job but there are no deals on that bike...
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Saw a black one in Italy this week. Looked pretty mean. It was the non chromed variant.
I thought of you and was going to take a picture but my phone was running out of memory..
Good luck with the negotiations.
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Thanks for the well wishes on the negotiations!
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My son has an '09 Vulcan Custom that I have the opportunity of riding from time to time. Last week we had such great weather and I had taken the CB1100 in for it's 600 mile service so the Vulcan was the commuter. Have to admit it is such a nice ride. Love the drag bars and the seating position is very comfortable. If you're looking at riding it solo it's a great bike but if you plan on riding 2 up I would look more towards the Star Stryker. The bikes are identical in riding style since they are the same style but the 1300cc engine makes the Stryker the one to have. In any case the Custom would be a very nice stable mate to your CB1100.
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In the 900 cc cruiser class, don't rule out the Triumph America and Speedmaster. Good handling, for what they are, and lots of character. On a side note, isn't it interesting that the Japanese makers have subjugated their main brands for cruiser-only ones. Vulcan, Star, Shadow. In the case of Star, it doesn't even say Yamaha anywhere on the bike, and Vulcan (like Ninja on the sport bikes) is on the damn gas tank, while Kawasaki is buried on the side panel (or fairing). Are American cruiser buyers THAT prejudiced (or foolish) to require a different name on the bike? These bikes are sold worldwide with their proper brand names on the tanks.
