Hi all Might be come a Vulcan owner

[amsiegel]

Hello everyone.

I am not a Vulcan owner yet but I might be trading my 97 Honda CBR1100xx Blackbird for a friends older Vulcan I thinks he said it was an 87. My Honda has 100K and I do not want to ride spoert bikes any more. I do love my Honda. I do know when I ride his Vulcan I do not want to get off of it. I am sure if we do the trade I will asking lots of questions.

I did restore the blackbird when I got it so I do have some (very little ) no how.

Will let you know what happens

[MN-Rider]

Welcome! Keep us updated.

[Bear2123]

Hello & welcome! Let us know if the deal works out!

[pcarrell]

Welcome to the forum!

And if it all works out for ya, you know we're gong to need a pic or two, right?

[amsiegel]

Ok here is the update for now. We hung out last night and BSd for hours. It was midnight when I left and a litle vold out. Told him I would come back today so I can see it in the day light. The bike was painted blue with lots (I mean lots) of metallic flakes. Thin 1960 motorcycle helemt. Just want to see what it looks like in the sun. Not a big deal and will probably do trade today. Title is in my pocket. Good thing is I am friends with owner and he has been riding the bike everyday for the last 8 months. So I am trust him enough to believe him that there are only a few small things wrong. Slight leak in the carbs once in awhile, rear break needs a little work becasue it sticks once in awhile and the shiny blue paint.

[C50T-VN800B]

Brake shoes are cheap and the carb would probably have to be re-jetted if it leaks.

[amsiegel]

Ok I got it home it is an 1987. I will take photos later. The 12 mile ride home was fun. Time to clean it up, inspect and make lists. I need to remove skulls and lots of old live to ride add on accessorys. The paint and crome are in very good shape. Some small things have rust (springy things on cables and a some bolt heads.
My friend replaced the seat and forks, the rear shocks are lower than stock and the tires are new.

Time to bust out tools and cleaning stuff.

[amsiegel]

Ok think I figured photos

Bye bye 98 Blackbird with 100K miles


Hello big blue sparkly Vulcan



Need to get use to riding a cruiser again.

[Comanche]

Originally Posted by amsiegel

Ok think I figured photos

Bye bye 98 Blackbird with 100K miles


Hello big blue sparkly Vulcan



Need to get use to riding a cruiser again.

You got the makings of a thoroughbred there. Good trade.

[pcarrell]

I think you got the better end of the deal there! Great lookin' ride!