Hey guys, my name is Scott, and just bought a bike this past weekend. This is the 2nd bike I have ever owned. About 12-13 years ago I bought a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 sport bike and I had that for a year or so until it was stolen. Havent rode a bike since, but kept telling myself one day I'd get another one.
Well here i am 37 years old now, and too old for a crotch rocket. Wanted a cruiser I could build out and customize a little into a bobber style, and just cruise around town on pretty days.
So this past weekend I finally bit the bullet and bought a 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Custom. The previous owner had already started to do a little bobber conversation on it (removed front and rear fenders, single leather seat). It needs a little work, but in overall great shape for 17 years old. Other than paint and bolt ons and a standard tune up, I dont think it needs much of anything. It is missing things like turn signals, tail light and i have found a few things wobbly and missing a bolt here and there. But for the most part, its the perfect project for me. as I didnt really want something that would be a full build from the frame up.
Here is a pic of my bike and a pic of my motivation. With the help of a friend and hopefully some of you guys, I plan to build my bike to look very close to the green bike. (smaller front wheel, white wall tires, drag bars, front and rear fenders, lights, powder coat rims, paint green and black parts all around, leather bags, etc)
Well here i am 37 years old now, and too old for a crotch rocket. Wanted a cruiser I could build out and customize a little into a bobber style, and just cruise around town on pretty days.
So this past weekend I finally bit the bullet and bought a 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Custom. The previous owner had already started to do a little bobber conversation on it (removed front and rear fenders, single leather seat). It needs a little work, but in overall great shape for 17 years old. Other than paint and bolt ons and a standard tune up, I dont think it needs much of anything. It is missing things like turn signals, tail light and i have found a few things wobbly and missing a bolt here and there. But for the most part, its the perfect project for me. as I didnt really want something that would be a full build from the frame up.
Here is a pic of my bike and a pic of my motivation. With the help of a friend and hopefully some of you guys, I plan to build my bike to look very close to the green bike. (smaller front wheel, white wall tires, drag bars, front and rear fenders, lights, powder coat rims, paint green and black parts all around, leather bags, etc)