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quzik
03-13-2008, 01:21 PM
When checking the up coming gas price future I decided it was time to buy my first bike. I searched for 8 months or so and had basically decided on a Shadow Spirit 750 or the Kawasaki 900 Custom (since I hadn't ridden since I was a kid, I didn't want "too big" of bike)...UNTIL...I saw a new grey '06 Honda VTX1300C. WHOA! That was all it took. However the sticker price of $9699 was more than the other two bikes. I searched and looked up everything on that I could and ran across this site. I'm impressed by the willingness of all of the owners to help out us that are "mechanically challenged" (However calling me mechanically challenged is like calling the Grand Canyon a pothole...kinda an understatement).
So I decided to jump in and buy the bike. No where near the sticker price either. Walked out under $8000...tag, taxes, fees...everything. (That's less than $7500 for the bike)

No mods yet, but I'm sure that's gonna change! Gotta find a butt catcher for the kids. Any suggestions? I don't want a tall sissy bar to take away from the "street bike" look as opposed to the bagger or touring look. Haven't really found anything though that is SHORT.

I know Cassady is supposed to be a good ride. Any others around here? (Wichita area)

Glad to be a part of the VTX NATION! Great site. Great people. Great bikes.

sassage
03-13-2008, 03:45 PM
welcome to the neighborhood!

check out the 'Breakfasts' thread a few down for a few more suggestions of local rides and get-togethers (for a start).

I'm sure some of the Wichita guys will chime in too with some local rides and bike nights.

I think Honda & Cobra both have a low/sport sissy bar that should be what you're looking for.

Got any pics of the bike yet? 8)

TorqueLover
03-13-2008, 07:37 PM
Welcome.
You should have posted here before buying, we could have saved you some money...

http://www.hondaofchanute.com/

sassage
03-13-2008, 08:50 PM
also keep an eye out for the Big Brutus run in early June

LocknLoad
03-13-2008, 08:59 PM
Welcome, If you think the bike cost hold on to your wallet when you start doing mods..... There are short sissy bars out there, I think the 'Sport Model" Has a short version. Good luck.

Seawolf
03-14-2008, 08:25 AM
Welcome to the forum quzik.
Check your pm's.

rclute
03-15-2008, 05:42 PM
this I think is what you're looking for..........
http://members.cox.net/eclemence/photos/VTX/DSCN9029-sig.JPG
Special thanks to edc1800 from the VTXOA board(his picture).
Honda brand backrest....

quzik
03-15-2008, 08:53 PM
You may be right rclute that might be the backrest and might be the windshield too! That is a sweet pict. Thanks for the input!
Q

rclute
03-15-2008, 11:01 PM
Welcome, enjoy the rides!

roundabout
03-15-2008, 11:35 PM
Welcome to the family X! Hope to see you soon.