I've been into bikes since my dad was driving me to pre-school on the back of his soft-tail. This '97 Vulcan was actually my 1st bike and I bought it from my dad(He's gone back to an Electra-glide). Most people don't go for a scooter as big as a 1500cc for a starter bike but the price was right and i'm a big kid, so it ended up a good fit. Two years after I got it, there was a mis-hap, and my neighbor backed over it w/ a utility truck!  The handle bars, all accessories included, front fender, gas tank, and front fork cowlings dented, bent or scratched to hell. No frame damage though, luckily. Just around the time I received the check from his ins. co., I broke my leg skiing in CO. So the $ pretty much paid  for me to sit on my ass for two months out of work. I've slowly been remodeling my bike w a new look. I regret not taking pictures before I replaced the handle bars, mirrors, grips, and levers, but just imagine the stock bars cock-eyed about an inch and a half, and all the fixtures scratched to sh*t. I've decided to change the over-all look a bit.(being the i have to replace so much anyhow) I'd like some feedback if you have any. I'm hoping to replace both fenders, gas tank, and repaint this summer.