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ehhh…..yet again I guess I am the odd man out.. I have tried three different types of earplugs. the Depot Cheapo’s, the more expensive “Ipod compatible types” and the firing range ear plugs. Absolutely hate it and will not ride with em. There again I have stated before. I have to hear air guns, air chisels, high rev engines, bitchy customers etc for 10 to 12 hours a day. The wind rushing past me and the grunt of my 9 is a serenity I beg for.

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For me it was a $100+ difference. Dont really understand why there is a breaking point there. I think as far as cruisers go insurance companies see under 1000cc’s as leisure and anything over as touring type…..which to them means more time on the road and more risk to their wallets…..like they actually spend anything out of their pockets.

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….or the..”I don’t really smoke and it’s burning my eyes”..look

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I would be dead last…. had no clue where the heck he was going each turn.

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Welcome……good luck,relax, and enjoy!

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My take..the Blast really didn’t have a chance. Here in my locale it got shoved to the side as the “Festiva” of bikes. Buell as a whole is still very unknown period, again in my area South East US. So if they are truly trying to step things up they got a lot of money to dump into advertising.
Being around lady riders and reading articles one thing I have learned. QUIT LABELING THEM AS WOMEN BIKES. Sorry for the caps but I hear it at every turn. It hurts the bikes reputation and kills the manu’s reputation with lady riders and new male rider alike.
If HD really wants to get back in the market they need to start understanding the new generation of riders. They are more conscious of quality in comparison to price. HD has gotten way over priced for what they offer. I can get 2 of my 900’s fully bagged for the price of 1 street bob w/out accessories. I sincerely hate to say it but if they don’t do something soon they will revisit their problem in the 80’s when AMF bought ’em out.

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Hmmm…. Well I’ll give my experience. I started on the V500…..no lack at power at all. When you lay into her, after getting comfortable with her, she will hit triple digits easily and quickly. The VStar 650 will likely so the same. After several thousand miles on her I stepped up to my V900. Yes both Vulcans. For me I couldn’t deal with the sway back look of the VStars. I absolutely love my 9. More power then I will ever need and enough bolt ons and creature comforts to keep my interest in her for a looong time. Another perk is that here in the states anything under 1000 cc’s keeps the insurance low. Before you discount power and umph for your progression look to see what can be done. For my 900 I can add things like a Big Sucker Ram intake kit, power commander etc. To squeeze more power out of her.
The 1100 IMO would be a huge jump for a first. Weight, power, and not to mention expensive fix should you end up dropping her in the early stages.
I would definitely push you to the 650. Again, if your fear of losing interest is one thing shying you away. Check Vstar forums and look at what other riders are doing for enhancements for down the road improvements. After you get some experience under your belt. Then Once you out gorw that the Star’s usually do really good at retaining most of their value and you can get alot of it back so you can step up to that 1100.

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tire wear yes….cuts and small gouges in tire…generally no

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soooo many things wrong with that pic, then add the fact that your a sporty guy…. oooh boy. As far as putting the sword on the bike…. Take a couple leather straps and mount it along side of the seat, let your leg cover over the scabbard and hilt facing forward, leaves the back edge of the blade running the long side of your forearm when you draw it and adds strength and support when you do a 30 mph arcing swing at the previously headed victim.

ermmm…. guess that came out a little to easily and detailed huh.

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D.C . your a brave one! Let us know how your travels find ya!

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That depends on how jagged the gravel is and how aggressive you are on it.

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nice…..even some of the sport bike crowd acknowledges the comfort of a cruiser!

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Sad thing is now days it may be a “Gairage” door opener but the more compact models are known as “Bootyblockers”

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naw it’s more for just show, let’s you know who the more active members are. Ben had something in mind for them but thus far life has other things in mind for him.
You get 2 I think for an original topic an 1 for replying.

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Shop around…try the majors like progressive etc. , Geico usually is expensive then work you way through the ranks. Check out even moto mag websites as their adverts usually have motorcycle specific insurance co. in them.

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