Just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI

kveloso · 07-23-2006

Hello everyone, I just made s purchased of a 2001 Vulcan 1500 FI classic with the exact accessories that I would have purchased. It just turned 6K miles today. It also got an oil change and new plugs since the prior owner only changed the oil three times prior and still had original plugs. It's got a Mustang seat with driver's backrest, hard bags, engine guard, PCIII and floor boards for the passenger along with a sissy bar and luggage rack. Love the way this bike handles. I've ridden several V65 Magnas over the past 20+ years and love the performance and handling but the replacements parts were extremely difficult to find and/or replace. I've been monitoring this board for the last couple of weeks and decided that a 1500 would suit my needs quite nicely. Debated on spending the $ on a 2 Litre Vulcan but once I saw and rode this 1500 with all of the optional accessories, I bought it on the spot. I couldn't be happier with my purchase (especially after a basic service).

The prior owner had provided me with an extra kawasaki oil filter and oil so that's what I used to change the oil but I think I'm going with the Mobile 1 Synthetic with my next oil change. I've had very good results with Mobile 1 even on my 1984 V65 Magna.

I live on the coast in southern Oregon with lots of twisting roads and hardly any traffic.

I also consider purchasing a Harley but couldn't justify the dollars spent vs. performance and handling. I gave the owner his full asking price of 7K but it was worth it for me to obtain a bike with all the chrome accessories already installed as well as a few other options.

Anyway, just wanted to pop in say Hi and hope to contribute to this forum.

johnnydee · 07-23-2006

We need pics!!!!!!

John

Redbeard · 07-23-2006

welcome aboard I know that you will like this place. Seems as if any question that gets asked will get an answer. somtimes you might have to read between the lines. j/k Have a great time riding your new bike and oh yea we like pictures and lots of them.

BikerBeagle · 07-23-2006

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you got a heck of a deal on that ride. Keep the shiney side up and be careful out there.

*jukief* · 07-23-2006

Congratulations! Sounds like you found the perfect bike. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures.

kveloso · 07-24-2006

How does one go about posting pics at this website? I've got pics and want to share but not sure how to go about sharing the pics. Any advice would be greatly apprecited. Thanks.

chef001_2005 · 07-24-2006

The easiest way is to upload to an online service(i.e. potobucket, imagedump, etc.). They should then have a direct link that will insert the image.

Nice choice on the bike.

Wicked96SS · 07-24-2006

Welcome! Great bike!

Must see pictures...

Scubat · 07-25-2006

Welcome aboard! Love the 1500!

BIG D · 03-05-2007

I just bought a 2004 nomad with 8000 km on it, loaded. I've been looking at the nomad for a while. Just could'nt see me spending that much on a new bike. I found mine at a harley dealership. Hope you enjoy your ride.

stevebtx12 · 03-05-2007

Welcome to the group and congrats on the new ride!

*Tod* · 03-05-2007

This thread is from last year guys.

07-23-2006	#1 (permalink)
kveloso 2001 Vulcan 1500 FI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gold Beach, Oregon Posts: 14	Just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI Hello everyone, I just made s purchased of a 2001 Vulcan 1500 FI classic with the exact accessories that I would have purchased. It just turned 6K miles today. It also got an oil change and new plugs since the prior owner only changed the oil three times prior and still had original plugs. It's got a Mustang seat with driver's backrest, hard bags, engine guard, PCIII and floor boards for the passenger along with a sissy bar and luggage rack. Love the way this bike handles. I've ridden several V65 Magnas over the past 20+ years and love the performance and handling but the replacements parts were extremely difficult to find and/or replace. I've been monitoring this board for the last couple of weeks and decided that a 1500 would suit my needs quite nicely. Debated on spending the $ on a 2 Litre Vulcan but once I saw and rode this 1500 with all of the optional accessories, I bought it on the spot. I couldn't be happier with my purchase (especially after a basic service). The prior owner had provided me with an extra kawasaki oil filter and oil so that's what I used to change the oil but I think I'm going with the Mobile 1 Synthetic with my next oil change. I've had very good results with Mobile 1 even on my 1984 V65 Magna. I live on the coast in southern Oregon with lots of twisting roads and hardly any traffic. I also consider purchasing a Harley but couldn't justify the dollars spent vs. performance and handling. I gave the owner his full asking price of 7K but it was worth it for me to obtain a bike with all the chrome accessories already installed as well as a few other options. Anyway, just wanted to pop in say Hi and hope to contribute to this forum.

07-23-2006	#2 (permalink)
johnnydee Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	We need pics!!!!!! John __________________ 06 Kawi VN900 02 BMW F650cs

07-23-2006	#3 (permalink)
Redbeard Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flint Mi. Posts: 2,135	welcome aboard I know that you will like this place. Seems as if any question that gets asked will get an answer. somtimes you might have to read between the lines. j/k Have a great time riding your new bike and oh yea we like pictures and lots of them. __________________ Redbeard 2006 1600 classic Patriot Guard Rider #5776 Life ain't easy when your Fat and Greasy

07-23-2006	#4 (permalink)
BikerBeagle Giggidy-Giggidy-Goo! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,613	Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you got a heck of a deal on that ride. Keep the shiney side up and be careful out there. __________________ BikerBeagle 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 A biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

07-23-2006	#5 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	Congratulations! Sounds like you found the perfect bike. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

07-24-2006	#6 (permalink)
kveloso 2001 Vulcan 1500 FI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gold Beach, Oregon Posts: 14	How does one go about posting pics at this website? I've got pics and want to share but not sure how to go about sharing the pics. Any advice would be greatly apprecited. Thanks.

07-24-2006	#7 (permalink)
chef001_2005 Found First Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: omaha, Nebraska Posts: 166	The easiest way is to upload to an online service(i.e. potobucket, imagedump, etc.). They should then have a direct link that will insert the image. Nice choice on the bike. __________________ 01 Vulcan 1500 Classic (Vintage Red/Metallic Cremona Olive) PCIII, Big Bore Kit, V&H classics

07-24-2006	#8 (permalink)
Wicked96SS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,226	Welcome! Great bike! Must see pictures... __________________ Wicked96SS 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic Hail to the REDSKINS

07-25-2006	#9 (permalink)
Scubat Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 154	Welcome aboard! Love the 1500! __________________ 2005 ZX6-R RAW TITANIUM Yoshi RS-5 Carbon Fiber slip on Power Commander PCIII Bike Litez LED fender eliminator kit

03-05-2007	#10 (permalink)
BIG D BIGGAR IS BETTER! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 121	Congrat's on the new bike! I just bought a 2004 nomad with 8000 km on it, loaded. I've been looking at the nomad for a while. Just could'nt see me spending that much on a new bike. I found mine at a harley dealership. Hope you enjoy your ride. Attached Thumbnails

03-05-2007	#11 (permalink)
stevebtx12 I ride a Vulcan :)~ Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bedford, TX USA Posts: 2,384	Welcome to the group and congrats on the new ride! __________________ Steve 2006 VN1600 Classic VROC #22372 http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/stevebtx12/

03-05-2007	#12 (permalink)
Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,830	This thread is from last year guys. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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