I finally broke down and bought a left over 2012 blue Vaquero. I picked it up last night with 0 miles on it. I've been looking at them for almost a year now. They are running some pretty good deals trying to blow out the left over 2012's. I know what you guys are going to say, the black ones are the fastest but I figure the blue one will get all the chicks, LOL.
I rode it home last night and holy crap it's been a long time and I almost don't remember how to ride one any more. I'm not too proud to tell you guys it scared the crap out of me.
I think I'm gonna just take it easy for a few weeks and just practice riding around the neighborhood. Slow speeds and lots of stop and go's to try and shake off the rust a little. Then in 2 or 3 weeks I'm going to take the MSF course and get my licence.
From what I can tell so far it really rides nice. I thought for sure with the weight of the Vaquero it wouldn't handle that good but it seams pretty balanced to my untrained butt. I was really impressed how smooth it rides.
However there a few issues I will need to resolve pretty soon. First off since i'm short and fat I really need those mirror extensions I've seen you guys talking about. If I remember correctly you guys said the Vaquero needs them both threaded in the same direction which I guess is different then most other motorcycles. Next is I can't quite get the heals of my feet on the ground so I'll be looking into an after market seat real soon. I was thinking about the Ultimate Young guns since it says it moves you back and down about an inch. I'm thinking about maybe letting a little air out of the rear suspension. What is the range 0-15 psi or something like that. What are you guys running for pressure?
Sorry I didn't mean to make my first post so long but I'm pretty excited and have a lot of questions. Thanks in advance for any advice you guys may have.
I rode it home last night and holy crap it's been a long time and I almost don't remember how to ride one any more. I'm not too proud to tell you guys it scared the crap out of me.
I think I'm gonna just take it easy for a few weeks and just practice riding around the neighborhood. Slow speeds and lots of stop and go's to try and shake off the rust a little. Then in 2 or 3 weeks I'm going to take the MSF course and get my licence.
From what I can tell so far it really rides nice. I thought for sure with the weight of the Vaquero it wouldn't handle that good but it seams pretty balanced to my untrained butt. I was really impressed how smooth it rides.
However there a few issues I will need to resolve pretty soon. First off since i'm short and fat I really need those mirror extensions I've seen you guys talking about. If I remember correctly you guys said the Vaquero needs them both threaded in the same direction which I guess is different then most other motorcycles. Next is I can't quite get the heals of my feet on the ground so I'll be looking into an after market seat real soon. I was thinking about the Ultimate Young guns since it says it moves you back and down about an inch. I'm thinking about maybe letting a little air out of the rear suspension. What is the range 0-15 psi or something like that. What are you guys running for pressure?
Sorry I didn't mean to make my first post so long but I'm pretty excited and have a lot of questions. Thanks in advance for any advice you guys may have.