http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/clarinetcat1/XL%20Forum%20Pics/VulcanFirstDayHome.jpg


… and it’s called a Vulcan!!!

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with only 2,000 miles on it… Just delivered yesterday.
Dad got his motorcycle license and MSF Certification this past summer at the tender age of 63. He’s been shopping for a bike for several months now, and finally found something he was happy with.

Now I really can’t wait until next spring! http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb223/tablesarecool/thsmileysCA0VH8EQ.gif

I think it all started Labor Day Weekend last year, you can read about it here:

Parents as Passengers (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=38044)

Big Deal....

Ole's sister was bitten by a MOOSE.... :laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

On an unrelated note...the Vulcan is a FINE bike...

Hope he enjoys it!

Nice ride!!!!! Just make sure to ride a little behind him so you don't make that new Vulcan look bad with that customized chopper thing that you built...:roflblack:roflblack:roflblack

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/clarinetcat1/XL%20Forum%20Pics/VulcanFirstDayHome.jpg


… and it’s called a Vulcan!!!

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with only 2,000 miles on it… Just delivered yesterday.
Dad got his motorcycle license and MSF Certification this past summer at the tender age of 63. He’s been shopping for a bike for several months now, and finally found something he was happy with.

Now I really can’t wait until next spring! http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb223/tablesarecool/thsmileysCA0VH8EQ.gif

I think it all started Labor Day Weekend last year, you can read about it here:

Parents as Passengers (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=38044)


I like your avatar Clarinetcat,

That's a nice looking bike. Looks real clean. Ya'll won't make it until Spring. I see you both riding together even in sub zero temperature, as long as there's no snow or ice.

Nice ride!!!!! Just make sure to ride a little behind him so you don't make that new Vulcan look bad with that customized chopper thing that you built...:roflblack:roflblack:roflblack

Yeah it does look like a nice ride, I'm happy for him... over the phone he sounds like a little kid on Christmas morning!

When we finally ride together, I'll try not to upstage him too much with my custom chopper bobber. :D

Vulcan is a really great bike! Wishing your Dad tons o'fun. And no speeding tickets!
:)

That's a nice looking bike. Looks real clean. Ya'll won't make it until Spring. I see you both riding together even in sub zero temperature, as long as there's no snow or ice.

I'd be all for that, except for the 300 miles between us...

It'd be challenging to get our bikes together until early spring. :o

when I bought my 1st XL, several years ago, my Dad bought one too, at the same time. It was fun!
(he didn't keep it long tho)

Not my cup o' tea - but glad for him and it looks like a damn clean ride...

At least it's got cast wheels and dual disc brakes!!!!!! excellent.

K

damn, that's an '06? it looks like something outta the 80's...

diggin the king & queen :)

does the centerstand come stock? that's cool!

congrats!

Not my cup o' tea - but glad for him and it looks like a damn clean ride...

At least it's got cast wheels and dual disc brakes!!!!!! excellent.

K

Yup... very clean and well kept.

The cast wheels are probably be easier to maintain (and somewhat safer) than spokes, and he really wanted shaft drive for low maintenence. Dual front discs are also a plus in my book. Thanks, Kev. ;)

damn, that's an '06? it looks like something outta the 80's...

diggin the king & queen :)

does the centerstand come stock? that's cool!

congrats!

Yup, 2006 was the last year for this model if I'm not mistaken, and it really hadn't changed much since...
Ummm... since probably the 80's. :laugh

Yup, shaft is cool too... ought to be a great ride for him!

Nice bike. My bro had a new one in '03(?) but it wasn't big enough for him and his wife so they went to a bigger Vulcan.

Yup, 2006 was the last year for this model if I'm not mistaken, and it really hadn't changed much since...
Ummm... since probably the 80's. :laugh

man, i hate companies that basically put out the same product year after year...

:laugh

My eighteen year old Daughter got her first bike this Summer, an 883L. We have been closer this year than since she was a little girl. I know you will enjoy time spent with the "Old Man" more than ever. That's great.

Ok, so what kinda' "accessories" you gonna get him for Christmas to customize this bad boy???????? :banana:banana:banana

Nice ride, glad to hear your Dad got bitten by that dang big bike bug.

Ok, so what kinda' "accessories" you gonna get him for Christmas to customize this bad boy???????? :banana:banana:banana

Probably just money and a JPCycles Catalog... :D

That way, he can order the parts he likes to create his own custom.

… and it’s called a Vulcan!!!

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with only 2,000 miles on it… Just delivered yesterday.
Dad got his motorcycle license and MSF Certification this past summer at the tender age of 63. He’s been shopping for a bike for several months now, and finally found something he was happy with.

Now I really can’t wait until next spring! http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb223/tablesarecool/thsmileysCA0VH8EQ.gif

I think it all started Labor Day Weekend last year, you can read about it here:

Parents as Passengers (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=38044)

Excellent!!! :clap :clap :clap Good for your dad (and you). I went through a similar experience last year myself. I am a couple years senior to your dad, and I'd ridden before (in the 70s and 80s), but it was about in August of 2006, I made up my mind to get another bike and this time it would be a Harley.

I got my bike a year ago today, and a few minutes ago, I just came in from a little "anniversary" ride. It was only 50 deg. out today, but sunny, so I warmed it up a little with some miles around town and a few miles just outside of town. I've been having a blast with this bike ever since getting it, and I know your dad will to.

Neither of my two daughters will be riding with me, but I think it is great that you will be riding with your dad. Tell him for me (as one old geezer to another).... it's never too late to get out on the open road and do a little riding. He will have a blast. :tour

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A logical choice ~ at least according to this guy!
That's great. Can't wait until spring!

It looks... dated.

I looked at it and thought it was a well taken care of 80's bike.


Still, it ought to be fun :)

Congrats to your Dad. I owned a '94 Vulcan 750 and it was a decent enough bike.

Cool looking engines if your into water pumps, lol.

John

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/clarinetcat1/XL%20Forum%20Pics/VulcanFirstDayHome.jpg


It looks... dated.

I looked at it and thought it was a well taken care of 80's bike.



Yeah, Kawasaki got their moneys worth out of that design.....here's a pic of my '94.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Kawasaki_002.jpg

Yeah, Kawasaki got their moneys worth out of that design.....here's a pic of my '94.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Kawasaki_002.jpg

Interesting to see the longevity of that design, eh?

The pipes both went to the right side back then?

Interesting to see the longevity of that design, eh?

The pipes both went to the right side back then?

No, those are aftermarket pipes that were on the bike when I bought it used.

John

What's that thing beside the front head that looks like a sandwich toaster?

It looks... dated.

I looked at it and thought it was a well taken care of 80's bike.


Still, it ought to be fun :)Same here. Well, nineties, anyway.

They were introduced in 1984.

What's that thing beside the front head that looks like a sandwich toaster?

I woulda guessed an airbox :dunno

I woulda guessed an airbox :dunnoThat's the only thing I could think of, but I wasn't sure.

It could be covering a horn too...

Whatever it is, there appears to be one on both sides:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/clarinetcat1/XL%20Forum%20Pics/VulcanFirstDayHome.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Kawasaki_002.jpg

Whatever it is, there appears to be one on both sides:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m96/clarinetcat1/XL%20Forum%20Pics/VulcanFirstDayHome.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/Kawasaki_002.jpg

Perhaps it's a 4 slice Toaster?:laugh

Perhaps it's a 4 slice Toaster?:laugh:roflblack

Perhaps it's a 4 slice Toaster?:laugh

Stereo Speakers... :rolleyes: