Mean Streak VN1600b

[Jackrat]

Well Igeuss I can talk with some knowledge considering I hav ridin all my life[25 y] and owned some 15 bikes, of just about every make and 2 harleys, so I sort of hav some comparasin, what about you. Also none of my mods did anything to alter the power or handling, yet it still blows away all my mates harleys excluding the V.Rod and out corners and brakes them. Now are we comparing this with a zx12r, its a cruzzer ,look around what else do you get for this price

35 years on two wheels, an two HDs as well.Although I hav'nt ridden ALL my life like you,the first 15 years I had to wait for a licence.
I'm simply quoting whats written on the largest cruiser site in the world,if you don't like it bleat to them,,,,
BTW YOU TOO.

[murhf3]

35 years on two wheels, an two HDs as well.Although I hav'nt ridden ALL my life like you,the first 15 years I had to wait for a licence.
I'm simply quoting whats written on the largest cruiser site in the world,if you don't like it bleat to them,,,,
BTW YOU TOO.

Each to there own

[Waylander]

Road and Sport had one out today. Older than yours though and not nearly as clean but sure sounded nice.

[stevedee]

Hey guys remember all bikes are good bikes and cruisers are cool, lighten up, enjoy the difference.

[Moko Potaka]

anyone out there tested or bought the new LTD yet,looks nice.

[Waylander]

anyone out there tested or bought the new LTD yet,looks nice.

BayCity has one if you want to ride up here(unless they sold it). Don't think it's a demo model yet

No different to the standard one other than the paintjob though.

[Bonez]

Do bits keep falling off yours like they do Meanies 1500?

[MotoGirl]

If I had to ride a cruiser - a meanie would be right up there. The brakes are damn good for a bike that size and weight You certainly notice the difference between the meanie and a non-handling cruiser such as the VN1500 Classic.

Good choice of bike!

[Macktheknife]

anyone out there tested or bought the new LTD yet,looks nice.

Go see Mike at Mt Eden Motorcycles, he has a test model, very pretty.

[Meanie]

Do bits keep falling off yours like they do Meanies 1500?

How did i know you would ask that question bonez
I lost a part of my exhaust (just a short heat shield) on a back country ride scraping it on a hard right hander with a dip in the road, succesfully keeping up with the sports bikes on the ride and good ol bonez lays that one on every chance he gets
Anywho murhf3 i love the meanstreak, cant get enough of riding her and she looks bloody awesome especialy with a few mods (i am just starting mine) How much did you V&H pipes set you back i am considering getting some, how do you get on with a wof and noise levels

[Bonez]

How did i know you would ask that question bonez
I lost a part of my exhaust (just a short heat shield) on a back country ride scraping it on a hard right hander with a dip in the road, succesfully keeping up with the sports bikes on the ride

Never heard a GB400 called that before ol chap, very sporting indeed.

(Oh you mean THAT sports bike )

[Moko Potaka]

i took that piece off before it fell off,it developed a crack in it around 29k.had it welded but started cracking again at 34k.just need to remind the pillion not to rest their boot on the exaust while riding otherwise it burns the heel. the numbar plate has developed the same crack along the top where the nuts hold it on.still ok for now but needs attending to very soon

How did i know you would ask that question bonez
I lost a part of my exhaust (just a short heat shield) on a back country ride scraping it on a hard right hander with a dip in the road, succesfully keeping up with the sports bikes on the ride and good ol bonez lays that one on every chance he gets
Anywho murhf3 i love the meanstreak, cant get enough of riding her and she looks bloody awesome especialy with a few mods (i am just starting mine) How much did you V&H pipes set you back i am considering getting some, how do you get on with a wof and noise levels

[Meanie]

i took that piece off before it fell off,it developed a crack in it around 29k.had it welded but started cracking again at 34k.just need to remind the pillion not to rest their boot on the exaust while riding otherwise it burns the heel. the numbar plate has developed the same crack along the top where the nuts hold it on.still ok for now but needs attending to very soon

Yea the joys of them V twins eh plenty of tourqe but just as much shakin

[Cajun]

father in law lost 3 numberplate on his vn1500 in 2 years

[heyjoe]

....Anywho murhf3 i love the meanstreak, cant get enough of riding her and she looks bloody awesome especialy with a few mods (i am just starting mine) How much did you V&H pipes set you back i am considering getting some, how do you get on with a wof and noise levels

Gday Meanie,

I am not sure if murhf3 still frequents the kb site. I think he may have sold his bike a while ago. It was one beautiful bike with lots of top notch aftermarket accessories. I think it was black or near black colour. I think I saw his bike on T/me quite some time ago but not sure whether it sold there or not.

I have only just begun what you are talking about (mods). Just got Cobra Slashdowns for the meanie just before Xmas. F**king awesome sound! Beautiful deep thump. May even be a bit loud for some. Need to ride it quietly in town. Have not had to go for wof yet and I am a little bit worried they may not like it. I have been looking into options to address this
though. The Cobras cost US$521.95 plus US$290 freight. Then NZ put NZ$161 GST onto it. No customs duty charges due to being a motorcycle exhaust part. I got my pipes direct from Westend Motorsports in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, USA. Excellent service from them! website: http://www.westendmotorsports.com/

Do you still have stock exhaust on your meanie? What other mods do you have in mind?