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Thread Number: 35951
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
What’s your favorite kirby |
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| Post# 385531 2/6/2018 at 15:33 (2,267 days old) by Kirby27 (United States ) | ||
I would like to know what everybody’s favorite Kirby or the one you think performs the best is.
Mine is the tradition. I love the way the blue shines with the shiny cast aluminum. I also love the way it performs. Below is my Kirby tradition. And my Sentria. I like my Sentria but I think the color is ugly. | ||
| Post# 385541 , Reply# 3 2/6/2018 at 19:43 (2,267 days old) by Seijun (Portland, OR) | ||
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Post# 385542 , Reply# 4 2/6/2018 at 19:49 (2,267 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 385544 , Reply# 5 2/6/2018 at 20:03 (2,267 days old) by Kirby27 (United States ) | ||
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ben- yes, my tradition has the original metal fan and locking head with the speed switch. The whole thing is original. The people I bought it from never really used it cause it was too heavy. It has the shampoo system that was never taken out of the box! I got it on CL for 40 bucks. Most of the attachments were also never used. Below are pictures of the original fan other features.
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| Post# 385545 , Reply# 6 2/6/2018 at 20:04 (2,267 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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D 50 BEAUTIFUL! | ||
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Post# 385547 , Reply# 7 2/6/2018 at 20:08 (2,267 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 385548 , Reply# 8 2/6/2018 at 20:36 (2,267 days old) by Kirby27 (United States ) | ||
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| Post# 385549 , Reply# 9 2/6/2018 at 20:41 (2,267 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Kirby 
Mine is 505 I have. Then d80 the polished aluminum wider handle and sound of 2 speed motor. D50 and d80 have probably most suction of any kirbys. The reason being only 13 inch nozzle compared to 16 inch brush roll. The heritage 84 with 13inch head might be as powerful. The nozzle height can suck to floor better power.
That tradition is sweet I've never knew about locking head I knew metal fan I had one. But it's very classic vacuum. | ||
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Post# 385550 , Reply# 10 2/6/2018 at 20:43 (2,267 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Lesinutah
Les,
My 1987 Kirby Heritage II with the 13" head installed! ~Ben | ||
| Post# 385552 , Reply# 11 2/6/2018 at 20:54 (2,267 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Ben | ||
| Post# 385553 , Reply# 12 2/6/2018 at 20:57 (2,267 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Ben | ||
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Post# 385556 , Reply# 13 2/6/2018 at 21:07 (2,267 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Lesinutah
Les,
That 500505 brush roll... don't forget it will also fit models 513 and 514. My Heritage II has the shake out bag on it. When I first got it, it had a Heritage I Emtor that was modified so that it could fit snugly even against the original rear axle... the aluminum Emtor you see is from a Classic 1CR. I'd heard lots of Heritage/Legend owners say the 13" nozzle draws suction more evenly than the standard 16" nozzle. ~Ben | ||
| Post# 385560 , Reply# 14 2/6/2018 at 21:43 (2,267 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I can't say that I have that much experience with different Kirby models. I've only had my hands on four--a Heritage I, a G5 and two G6's. The latter three are essentially the same machine. All that said, I like my G machines a bit better than the Heritage, which is no longer in my possession, mainly because of the Tech Drive. Of the three G's I own, there isn't one that I like appreciably better than the others, although my G5 has a special place in my heart since I've done more work on it than the others and have thus arguably put more of myself into it.
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| Post# 385562 , Reply# 15 2/6/2018 at 22:11 (2,267 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
 The Kirby Classic was my first Kirby. It caught my eye in a Kirby window, in Hamilton Ohio, when they first came out. It is one of my favorites, but I also like the Sentria II, which I use regularly today. In fact I have the complete set. I just used the carpet fluffer the other day to brush the nap of my carpet up. I have in my collection a factory rebuilt 505, D80, Gsix, Ultimate G, and the Sentria II. Oops, forgot my Kirby G5 rebuilt by Kirby as well.
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| Post# 385563 , Reply# 16 2/6/2018 at 22:46 (2,267 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
Ultimate G Diamond Edition
I have owned:
Sanitronic VII Classic Classic Omega Heritage Heritage II/Legend (still own) Legend II Generation 3 2x G5 (still own one) GSix 2000 GSix 2001 (still own) Ultimate G Diamond Edition (still own) ...so I've had a semi-decent spread of Kirbys. All of them are second-hand. Of all of them, my favorite has been the Ultimate G Diamond Edition. My preference lies with the G-series machines, and I think the DE looks the best. | ||
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Post# 385569 , Reply# 17 2/7/2018 at 00:25 (2,267 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Its too hard for me to narrow it down to one Kirby vacuum that is my favorite-Like 'em ALL! | ||
| Post# 385570 , Reply# 18 2/7/2018 at 05:40 (2,266 days old) by Kirby27 (United States ) | ||
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Question | ||
| Post# 385572 , Reply# 19 2/7/2018 at 08:09 (2,266 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
My favorite, which I can't push on my carpets anymore :( and my current, works fine, just a bit large for my space
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| Post# 385574 , Reply# 20 2/7/2018 at 09:43 (2,266 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
I have lots of Kirbys, but the only one I'm really excited about is the model C with hedlite. Here's mine, being modeled by Adam Mercer (Adambomb). Adam is a huge Kirby fan and always wants to run my vintage Kirbys when he visits the Vacuum Cleaner Museum.
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| Post# 385586 , Reply# 21 2/7/2018 at 13:10 (2,266 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
I have two! | ||
| Post# 385589 , Reply# 22 2/7/2018 at 13:31 (2,266 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
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| Post# 385590 , Reply# 23 2/7/2018 at 13:36 (2,266 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 My favorite Kirby is my Classic III. I love the red colors. I have both the Red shake out bag and Heritage II Legend disposable bag system for my Classic III.
Here are a few pictures:
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| Post# 385599 , Reply# 24 2/7/2018 at 17:35 (2,266 days old) by Seijun (Portland, OR) | ||
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| Post# 385619 , Reply# 25 2/8/2018 at 10:13 (2,265 days old) by thegen5gal (Alabama) | ||
As my user name suggests I LOVE the Gen 5 ❤️ I’m attaching a pic of mine!
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| Post# 385621 , Reply# 26 2/8/2018 at 10:54 (2,265 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Welcome | ||
| Post# 385622 , Reply# 27 2/8/2018 at 10:59 (2,265 days old) by Vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.) | ||
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Favorite? Not that I can choose a favorite, but this one is very high on my list! Completely rebuilt, new 4 row brush roll, all new Plastics and cord, it is truly like new!
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| Post# 385630 , Reply# 30 2/8/2018 at 14:26 (2,265 days old) by thegen5gal (Alabama) | ||
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Hi human-
(I’m not sure if I’m replying to your message the correct way. I tried to find where I could reply to your question and couldnt find it. I’m on my mobile right now if that makes any difference. No, this isn’t my only machine. I’m a bit of a sucker for a Sanitaire and own several of those. I do plan on sticking around! | ||
| Post# 385631 , Reply# 31 2/8/2018 at 14:30 (2,265 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Gsix...
Oldskoolguy wrote: 7. GSix (Not sure which one, I don't know the difference between the original and the 2000 and 2001 limited editions, but I love the black)
I reply: There is absolutely no difference between the various 'editions' of the Gsix except the decals on the handles. It was all just marketing. I have one that's the original 'Gsix Performance' edition and another that's a '2001 Limited Edition' and they're identical to one another and to my G5; in fact, Kirby's conservative design approach has allowed me to give my G5 most of the technical benefits of the next few models, such as they are, by retrofitting it with an Ultimate G bag assembly and the newer style brush roll. Really, except for color schemes, the Kirby remained fundamentally unchanged from the G5 through the original Ultimate G (aka G7). The Gsix introduced the lower profile rounded emptor and micron filter bags, the latter of which wasn't really a change to the machine itself and can easily be added to any G-series machine. The original Ultimate G saw a redesigned outer bag with a curved zipper and the later Ultimate G Diamond Edition introduced the short-lived two-speed switch. The updated brush roll came, I believe, with the Sentria. | ||
| Post# 385633 , Reply# 32 2/8/2018 at 16:09 (2,265 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado) | ||
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| Post# 385642 , Reply# 33 2/8/2018 at 19:47 (2,265 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX) | ||
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That beautiful G5 reminded me that it is my only favorite machine of the self propelled variety, mainly because I adore that color - classy, elegant, and colorful! | ||
| Post# 385672 , Reply# 34 2/9/2018 at 12:13 (2,264 days old) by thegen5gal (Alabama) | ||
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I love the look of the classic machines as well. The G5 is my first Kirby but I am hoping it wont be my last. It is a powerful machine and is made so well!
Over 20 years old and still performs flawlessly. I do take care of it though. I also have the shampoo system which I will be needing to use before long. Do any of you use the shampoo system on yours? Do you prefer hot water extraction? | ||
| Post# 386394 , Reply# 36 2/19/2018 at 17:59 (2,254 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 386420 , Reply# 37 2/19/2018 at 23:02 (2,254 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Since getting a beautiful, shiny Sentria last week, I'm considering amending my earlier post. I still love my G5 and all, but I find the aesthetics of the Sentria very appealing. I really like the gray and orange color scheme and the shape of the handle. I don't know why, but the Tech Drive seems to work better than on any other Kirby I own. The brightness of the LED headlight is a nice bonus as well. I may have to consider retrofitting my others with LED bulbs when they need replacing.
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Post# 394431 , Reply# 38 7/6/2018 at 02:13 (2,117 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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late comer for favorite
I now have 6 Kirby's and ALL from this year!wow . my favorite one I own is tough to pick....a tie I suppose, with my Heritage II and Legend models....just feel the best, but I like the look of my Classic III the most....that red is so striking.
own: -Classic cr-1, Classic III, Heritage I, Herritage II, Legend,and Sentria. I"d like the most, to own a TRadition due to the blue and larger power nozzle compared to later models. I don't like the color scheme at all with my Sentria, would prefer the Avalir. I Like all the old 500 series models and Sanitronics....so I hope to get one as well. If I found a uber cheap G5 I'd get it as I love the purple color scheme the most on G models. | ||
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