Sometimes I can't help myself!

[madmikeb]

I did take my MSF course in order to get my license, that and I've watched so many hours of youtube videos that my wife is sick to death of them!

Part of the reason that I bought the cruiser is I don't need to go fast, torque was more important to me then horsepower. I just want to putt around.

 

[Fishinfool]

I expect next you will be asking for recommendations for a good motorcycle saddle scabbard....

Congrats on a sweet looking bike. And I'll give you one simple tip as a long time bike rider - Always ride like those around you are trying to kill you, because they are...

Larry

 

[llowry61]

Here is a pic of the KLX. Keep it mind that I am a novice rider, I have only had my bike license since 9/22 and the 600 miles I've put on the KLX is the extent of my riding experience but I am quite pleased with it. I have a few dirt roads around my house that I've ridden quite a bit on and the rest has been secondary roads with speed limits of 45mph or less. I really enjoy the bike and it seems very happy on the tar at these speeds. I have done a little trail riding including one mudhole where I sank right to the axles. It did pull itself through just fine. I've only had it on a main road once where I got it up to 55+ and the bike seemed to handle it just fine. Me being a novice though I was a little intimidated.

I did a lot of research before I bought the KLX and everything I saw said it was an outstanding beginners bike. The reviews I read said that the KLX had the best suspension of the 300 dual sports. I would say that for me the biggest negative is the seat. I did a couple 40+ mile rides without stopping and I was kind of lame afterward.

I have read quite a bit about them as well. I read that the Honda suspension was way to soft especially on the trails. My wife is totally opposed to me getting one. I have some experience in the dirt. I owned several dirt bikes in my mid 20's early 30's. I am not looking to ride hard enduro like we did then. Just ride logging roads for fun. I have a Grizzly 550, but trailering it down there etc is always a big job, so being able to just suit up ride down hit the trails then ride home seems attractive.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Wow! That’s a lot of power between your legs; please be careful. Besides that, I’m happy for you with a nice looking bike! And, truth be told, I may be just a tad jealous! I thought about a bike after I retired, but I sold my Superglide many years ago and haven’t ridden since. I’m too far out of practice. Good roads ahead to you! Ride easy and watch out for June bugs.

 

[Oldengineer]

Good taste in cars as well!

 

[madmikeb]

I have read quite a bit about them as well. I read that the Honda suspension was way to soft especially on the trails. My wife is totally opposed to me getting one. I have some experience in the dirt. I owned several dirt bikes in my mid 20's early 30's. I am not looking to ride hard enduro like we did then. Just ride logging roads for fun. I have a Grizzly 550, but trailering it down there etc is always a big job, so being able to just suit up ride down hit the trails then ride home seems attractive.

These are my reasons exactly! I want to be able to play on the dirt roads and trails in the desert without having to trailer it or put it in the back of my truck.

 

[oink]

The Vulcan should be a great around own bike. Does it have ABS?

 

[madmikeb]

No ABS, traction control or any electronic assists. The only tech is liquid cooling and EFI. Doesn't even have a tach. 50hp and 58 lbs of torque. Just a basic cruiser. It'll spend most of it's life cruising the secondary roads.