Gary_in_NJ wrote on 11/01/16 at 05:06:15:Oldfeller--FSO wrote on 10/31/16 at 19:46:03:
This is what the feature list came from.
So I guessed correctly. Do I win the bike?
Nope, I do.Buying this bike is sorta like a whimsical statement that I can keep an old bike running well.
I can, but I can't ride two bikes at the same time. One is always getting neglected.
I will fix it up a bit and ride it for some longer mileage rides with MM, then sell it at a mild loss or mebbe even break even, who knows?
For about the same 500+ pounds wet, I pick up 10 extra hp compared to a brand new Vulcan S, pick up much better brakes and a gas gauge and a center stand etc etc. I also pick up quirks and old carbs and electrical problems and LIKELY sign up for a engine out of the frame event sometimes on down the road.
I also invest a lot less $$$.
This afternoon I do a quick charge voltage test (looking for stator and RR issues) and go pay for the bike and ride it on home.
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I will plumb both my bikes to use the little gallon and a half adder tank, as I can take it off, swap it around from bike to bike or leave it off completely for local riding.