V2K "Features" {Good Things}

[Jammin'John]

Some of the good points and pics of the inside of the motor.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new...can_2000_tech/

Forged pistons are the best.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new.../photo_12.html
HyVo chains are very strong and long lasting.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new.../photo_18.html
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new.../photo_21.html
Nickel-silicon liners are also in bmw's & Stratoliners & airplanes.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new.../photo_03.html
I don't know if THREE oil pumps is a "feature".
Maybe if they last a long time and are easy to get to.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/new.../photo_20.html

JJ

[C00lCountry]

What made them stop producing this bike?

[Jammin'John]

It's too heavy.

JJ

[ophidia]

JJ, that's just a value-added benefit.

[C00lCountry]

Was it motor weight or just over all motorcycle weight?
It seems to have enough power to handle weight.
Just make a tour bike with the motor.

[big worm]

Originally Posted by C00lCountry

What made them stop producing this bike?

low sales numbers

[whoaru99]

Originally Posted by big worm

low sales numbers

That's essentially the bottom line.

No make money...no make motorcycle.

[Dadinator]

Originally Posted by whoaru99

That's essentially the bottom line.

No make money...no make motorcycle.

Bingo!

However, I don't think they marketed it very well either.

I also feel that the Mean Streak and Voyager should have been made off this platform.

I was worried about the size and weight when I was looking at it and nearly didn't buy it because of it. Then I found out how little difference there is in weight between the V2K and the Nomad which I was considering and the choice was made.

[Jammin'John]

Originally Posted by C00lCountry

Was it motor weight or just over all motorcycle weight?
It seems to have enough power to handle weight.
Just make a tour bike with the motor.

They should have made it a tourer.
They could have put it in an aluminum frame.
They could always re introduce it.
Lot's of times a maker will drop a bike for a season or three.{suzuki bandit comes to mind}.

JJ

[MotorMojo]

'09 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT, brand new leftover, at a dealer, when I was on a trip and had a few hours free to go look. Wanted 13K for it taxes and all out the door. I have no trade.

My, my was it super fantastic. This could be the one. No engine guards. I have some questions:

1. Is this a realistic price? What do you think would be rock bottom (... even though I will let them have a reasonable profit)?
2. Do I get them to put on Kawa engine guards or go buy aftermarkets?
3. Same question for rear guards?
4. Does one need to adjust the rear shock for 2-Up riding and, if so, is it easily accomplished?
5. Is there anything you would advise me to ask for like add-ons to the bike in the negotiation?