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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Smile Got my first bike

Just picked it up today. 1992 Kawasaki Vulcan 750.





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Only has 7,500 miles on it. Liquid cooled, shaft drive, twin disc front brakes. Bone stock except for the mirrors. Has awesome torque for a 750. I got my motorcycle license two years ago (just a couple months before I bought the Formula) and had been dragging my feet on getting a bike ever since. I really got the itch a few weeks ago and found this after a lot of hunting on Craigslist and elsewhere.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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sweet what did you pay for it?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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$2,200

Book value I believe was $2,400 or so. When I went to check it out another guy showed up and was ready to buy, so I couldn't really haggle on the price. I think I got a pretty good deal.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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thats the first bike i rode a few years back. nice comfy ride. just watch out for all the ******** on the road.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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matches the car
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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What part of Western Mass are you from?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SSmokedya1320
What part of Western Mass are you from?
Easthampton

P.S. - My dad was born in Arlington.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Ha I had one exaclty like that 2 years ago.
Same color, year and everything.

they're nice riding bikes for sure.

mine had 9,000 miles on it and I sold it for $2600, so I think you got a pretty descent deal.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Sweet bike unfortunately a kid I knew from around North Adams just passed away a few weeks ago out there on his bike. Just be careful, the roads out there are perfect for riding. Ever go up the Mohawk Trail or RT2 all the way into NY?
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Welcome to the Rider's club. Enjoy and ride safe!
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