Quick questions about 800 classic !!

agnelo · 06-06-2005

Hi Everyone

I have a few quick questions.

1) What is the highest speed which is comfortable for the Vtwin ?

2) Im getting a slight low noise coming from the gas tank cap which looks as if the air is trying to rush out. Any solutions ? Im using premium gas

3) Do the windshield lowers of a vulcan 2000 fit the 800 classic ?

Thanks in advance
Agnelo

woodchucks800 · 06-06-2005

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Originally Posted by agnelo

Hi Everyone

I have a few quick questions.

1) What is the highest speed which is comfortable for the Vtwin ?

2) Im getting a slight low noise coming from the gas tank cap which looks as if the air is trying to rush out. Any solutions ? Im using premium gas

3) Do the windshield lowers of a vulcan 2000 fit the 800 classic ?

Thanks in advance
Agnelo

If I haven't said it already welcome. now for the answers to your questions. (1)since your ride is an 800 the top cruising speed that your looking for is around 65 to 70 with the stock gearing., If you change it out to an 18/40 set up you'll drop the rpms by 450 an you'll pick up another 10 mph so you'll feel better at cruising around 70 to 80. Your 800 is a little differnt tnat the bigger cruisers in the sincew that its power band is above 4000 rpms don't worry it can handle it all day long an then some. (2) the whistle you hear coming from the cap is normal ,don't worry about it. theres a way to adjust the spring in your cap to eliminate the whistle if you want. Burning premium in your 800 is a waste of money ,not to mention that your probably gonna carbon up the inside big time if you keep burning it. 800's are probably the worst of the vulcan line up for carbon buildup. Can't help with the lower's question.

agnelo · 06-06-2005

Thanks for the reply. Well Im lost now

What is the stock gearing & what does it mean to change to an 18/40 set up & I'll drop the rpms by 450 ??? Sorry for my less knowledge about this.

About the whistle from the cap, can I adjust the spring easily ? Can I directly change to the Regular gas next time I visit a gas station or is there a procedure to do so ? I've been hearing about seafoam but not sure where to get it from & how to use it. help pls

Agnelo

eglass64 · 06-06-2005

Get Sea Foam at NAPA Auto Supply or what ever major auto supply is around your hood. Go to www.gadgetjq.com to fix the whistle. Cant help about the lowers.

rwrighter · 06-06-2005

The 18/40 set up Woody was talking about is the front and rear sprockets. The 800's come stock with front sprocket-17 tooth, rear sprocket-42 tooth. Going bigger on the front lowers the RPM's and going smaller on the rear will lower RPM's also.
I have changed just the front to the 18 tooth and could tell a difference at cruising speeds, now i'm considering changing the rear to the 40 tooth too.
Just start using regular the next time you fill up. I have seen seafoam at local auto parts stores, and have heard that NAPA carries it too. You can just add some to the gas tank.

BRlawman · 06-06-2005

Welcome to the forum Agnelo. Just as the other guys stated, changing the gearing of the bike helps alot. I also have just changed the front sprocket and am considering changing the rear. You can order the sprockets through Sprocket Specialist. All I can tell you is that the front 18 tooth sprocket is about $20 and it helps alot. Also, just run the 87 octane fuel. Theres no change in performance and it will save you some cash for other goodies. Hope you enjoy the forum.

**2WheelFun** · 06-06-2005

Hi Angelo and welcome!

Did someone say SeaFoam?

Good stuff Maynard. Get it at Napa Auto Parts stores around here.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUp.htm

xepathfinder · 06-07-2005

I have cruised 80-85 on the highway with the stock gearing it will run all day at that speed. But it is smoother with the stock gearing changed, I run a 38 tooth rear sprocket that helped lower the rpms and it doesn't rev as much at highway speeds. A must do modification in my opinion.
I run 87 octane no sense to run anything higher the motor was designed to run on 87.
As for the lowers they seem to be made bike specific, usually all add-ons are bike specific in they way they mount to the bike. I would say that the 2000 lowers would not go on the 800.

agnelo · 06-07-2005

I really appreciate everyone's help & thanks a lot to everyone for explaining stuff so well. Im grasping stuff pretty well now...

Any recommendations from where to get the sprokets ?

Agnelo

woodchucks800 · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by agnelo

I really appreciate everyone's help & thanks a lot to everyone for explaining stuff so well. Im grasping stuff pretty well now...

Any recommendations from where to get the sprokets ?

Agnelo

As far as the 18 th. so far the only place to get one of these is www.sprocketspecialists.com . the 38 or 40 th. you can get at a few aftermarket supply stores like dennis kirk or JP cycles. look under the FAQ. forum an you'll see the different rpm ranges with the different sprocket changes.

rwrighter · 06-07-2005

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

As far as the 18 th. so far the only place to get one of these is www.sprocketspecialists.com . the 38 or 40 th. you can get at a few aftermarket supply stores like dennis kirk or JP cycles. look under the FAQ. forum an you'll see the different rpm ranges with the different sprocket changes.

Woody did a great job of getting the different RPM vs speed ranges with the different gearing. He has been an asset to this forum especially for a good laugh and info on the 800's.

Don't get the big head Woody....LOL.. I don't brown nose often.

agnelo · 06-07-2005

Woody is indeed an asset to this forum & this I can say despite of my very less time I have spend in this forum, He has not only replied to most of my questions but it has been very prompt..
Thanks Woody & not forgetting all the others who help so much at the same time.

Agnelo

TBVulcan · 06-07-2005

You're talking to the right people about the 800's!

I have not done the sprocket change on mine, but I can tell by the way the bike feels at 65+, I'll probably do it.

Whereabouts in Michigan are you located?

agnelo · 06-08-2005

Im at Farmington

agnelo · 06-09-2005

Hi Woody
Im sorry but Im not able to find the different rpm ranges with the different sprocket changes under the FAQ forum,I assuming you are talking about the FAQ of this forum.

Agnelo

woodchucks800 · 06-09-2005

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Originally Posted by agnelo

Hi Woody
Im sorry but Im not able to find the different rpm ranges with the different sprocket changes under the FAQ forum,I assuming you are talking about the FAQ of this forum.

Agnelo

Here you go.http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...ead.php?t=4267

1400pilot · 06-09-2005

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Originally Posted by agnelo

Woody is indeed an asset to this forum & this I can say despite of my very less time I have spend in this forum, He has not only replied to most of my questions but it has been very prompt..
Thanks Woody & not forgetting all the others who help so much at the same time.

Agnelo

Welcome to the forum agnelo, but a word of warning, dont do this to woody, because now we wont even be able to live with him on our Montana trip!!!

agnelo · 06-09-2005

BTW, are there any long rides planned anywhere ? The other day I saw 107 ( I counted maybe incorrect ) Harleys motorcade passing through Farmington Hills in Michigan, a lot of noise for around 2-3 mins

Where is the Montana trip starting from & when, I do want to visit Montana sometime this year to meet a family.

Agnelo

06-06-2005	#1 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	Quick questions about 800 classic !! Hi Everyone I have a few quick questions. 1) What is the highest speed which is comfortable for the Vtwin ? 2) Im getting a slight low noise coming from the gas tank cap which looks as if the air is trying to rush out. Any solutions ? Im using premium gas 3) Do the windshield lowers of a vulcan 2000 fit the 800 classic ? Thanks in advance Agnelo

06-06-2005	#5 (permalink)
rwrighter Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 686	The 18/40 set up Woody was talking about is the front and rear sprockets. The 800's come stock with front sprocket-17 tooth, rear sprocket-42 tooth. Going bigger on the front lowers the RPM's and going smaller on the rear will lower RPM's also. I have changed just the front to the 18 tooth and could tell a difference at cruising speeds, now i'm considering changing the rear to the 40 tooth too. Just start using regular the next time you fill up. I have seen seafoam at local auto parts stores, and have heard that NAPA carries it too. You can just add some to the gas tank. Last edited by rwrighter : 06-06-2005 at 11:51 PM.

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BRlawman Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Oklahoma Posts: 392	Welcome to the forum Agnelo. Just as the other guys stated, changing the gearing of the bike helps alot. I also have just changed the front sprocket and am considering changing the rear. You can order the sprockets through Sprocket Specialist. All I can tell you is that the front 18 tooth sprocket is about $20 and it helps alot. Also, just run the 87 octane fuel. Theres no change in performance and it will save you some cash for other goodies. Hope you enjoy the forum. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A Vance & Hines Straight Shots K&N Filter Saddle Bags Passenger backrest

06-06-2005	#7 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,384	Hi Angelo and welcome! Did someone say SeaFoam? Good stuff Maynard. Get it at Napa Auto Parts stores around here. http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUp.htm __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-07-2005	#8 (permalink)
xepathfinder Top Gear Full Throttle BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 308	I have cruised 80-85 on the highway with the stock gearing it will run all day at that speed. But it is smoother with the stock gearing changed, I run a 38 tooth rear sprocket that helped lower the rpms and it doesn't rev as much at highway speeds. A must do modification in my opinion. I run 87 octane no sense to run anything higher the motor was designed to run on 87. As for the lowers they seem to be made bike specific, usually all add-ons are bike specific in they way they mount to the bike. I would say that the 2000 lowers would not go on the 800. __________________ 2004 800 Vulcan Classic Cobra backrest Cobra floorboards Mustang Daytripper seat

06-06-2005	#3 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	Thanks for the reply. Well Im lost now What is the stock gearing & what does it mean to change to an 18/40 set up & I'll drop the rpms by 450 ??? Sorry for my less knowledge about this. About the whistle from the cap, can I adjust the spring easily ? Can I directly change to the Regular gas next time I visit a gas station or is there a procedure to do so ? I've been hearing about seafoam but not sure where to get it from & how to use it. help pls Agnelo

06-06-2005	#4 (permalink)
eglass64 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Villa IIlinois Posts: 557	Get Sea Foam at NAPA Auto Supply or what ever major auto supply is around your hood. Go to www.gadgetjq.com to fix the whistle. Cant help about the lowers.

06-07-2005	#9 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	I really appreciate everyone's help & thanks a lot to everyone for explaining stuff so well. Im grasping stuff pretty well now... Any recommendations from where to get the sprokets ? Agnelo

06-07-2005	#12 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	Woody is indeed an asset to this forum & this I can say despite of my very less time I have spend in this forum, He has not only replied to most of my questions but it has been very prompt.. Thanks Woody & not forgetting all the others who help so much at the same time. Agnelo

06-07-2005	#13 (permalink)
TBVulcan Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 211	You're talking to the right people about the 800's! I have not done the sprocket change on mine, but I can tell by the way the bike feels at 65+, I'll probably do it. Whereabouts in Michigan are you located? __________________ 05 Brute Force 650 Warn 2.5 Winch Warn plow Moose racing receiver hitch

06-08-2005	#14 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	Im at Farmington

06-09-2005	#15 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	Hi Woody Im sorry but Im not able to find the different rpm ranges with the different sprocket changes under the FAQ forum,I assuming you are talking about the FAQ of this forum. Agnelo

06-09-2005	#18 (permalink)
agnelo Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 103	BTW, are there any long rides planned anywhere ? The other day I saw 107 ( I counted maybe incorrect ) Harleys motorcade passing through Farmington Hills in Michigan, a lot of noise for around 2-3 mins Where is the Montana trip starting from & when, I do want to visit Montana sometime this year to meet a family. Agnelo

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