Funny today....was just another day of riding. Went out this morning because the forecast is calling for a hurricane in the area for the next few days (the main part of it will miss us) and I thought it would be fun to get out. Always is and once again got on my trusty Kawasaki Vulcan. Has been my ride for the last 11 years and a great ride it has been. No complaints at all...perhaps the finest motorcycle I have ever owned.
I was going up Broad Street and stopped in the Honda dealer there. Saw some good bikes (there is also a Yamaha dealer next door) and then went on to Carolina Ale House.
Headed back decided to stop into Scoot Richmond. Did not expect to do this, nor did it seem like the plan, but ended up getting a 2016 Triumph Speedmaster. Found prices are good in the fall, and this was no exception.
Here they are for the first and the last time. Traded the Vulcan in on the bike and it was a bittersweet thing. On the one hand excited about the Triumph and the adventures to come, while at the same time sure enjoyed riding the Vulcan. However, the age of the bike and the miles are starting to take a toll on the motorcycle. Just felt like it was time for a change. Plus to be honest the age of me and the miles on me are starting to take a toll as well.
What I have is a bike with a lower weight but plunty of room still. Love the power of it, for it has better horsepower than the 1500 with a lot less weight. It is also very smooth and much easier to back up. I also like cornering with it much better. Missed over the years rolling though the turns. Floorboards don't give much clearance, but footpegs give more and the Speedmaster is much more agile than the Vulcan. Bring on the twisties and the adventures to come.
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