500/750/800/900cc - Page 14

**2WheelFun** · 04-07-2006

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Originally Posted by jerammie

I am concidering purchasing the new 900 vulcan. does anyone have advice on weather or not it is a good buy. and the local dealers say they are about a month out any one know how I can get one sooner

Some like to wait a year until any bugs are worked out... being it's a new model this year.

Caric · 04-08-2006

I seem to find many things available ofr the 800 & up vulcans, but is there anyhting available for the 500's (preferably the same style as mine, 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD). I want to get a new seat, move the controls forward about 2" and highway/crash bars. Also looking for a good set of pipes.

**2WheelFun** · 04-09-2006

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Originally Posted by Caric

I seem to find many things available ofr the 800 & up vulcans, but is there anyhting available for the 500's (preferably the same style as mine, 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD). I want to get a new seat, move the controls forward about 2" and highway/crash bars. Also looking for a good set of pipes.

Unfortunately there is little for both the 500 and 750. I have a 750 and it's tuff to find much of any aftermarket parts for it. I'm still looking into getting a cruise bar for it. I think I'll have to make my own.

lk2veg · 04-11-2006

I am a first time motorcycle buyer and was thinking about getting a vulcan 500 Ltd. What are the pro's and con's of this bike (I'm fairly inexperienced at motorcycle-riding in general and completely inexperienced on the road.)

Caric · 04-11-2006

I recently bought one after a several year hiatus. The bike, I feel, is a good "starter" bike. Good power for merging/passing people, handles rather well and has a good "feel" while riding. The only cons I have noticed so far is that my lower back sometimes hurts after 50-60 miles of riding due to the backrest built into the seat. Others do not have this problem as I do though. I also noticed that for me, the foot controls need to be about 2 inches more forward for my riding style (laidback with my legs stretched out). I have had a few friend try my bike out and only the one other person taler than me ( he was 6'1", I am 6') noticed a slight "crampiness" while riding it without stretching your legs out some.
Do not get me wrong, I love the bike. It is a very good bike to own, and I will keep it for several years. My minor upgrades are going to be different seat, highway/crash bar, new pipes (purely for aesthetic reasons, I would like the sound of the bike to be a bit more aggressive and louder, but not HD loud) and a tachometer (I feel like I am forgetting something without seeing the tach), although I noticed only the higher-end cruisers (Suzuki M109R, etc) come with a tach. My first two bikes (1978 400 handa Hawk and a 1982 750 Honda NightHawk) both had tachs.

For the price, size, and ride quality, I would defintly recommend this bike. I have two newb friends also getting permits and 500's to begin riding on. Anyhting smaller i think would have a hard time getting out into traffic.

bluestringer · 04-11-2006

The 500 is a great bike. Very fast and nimble. The downside is aftermarket parts, they are almost none. Some stuff for the 800 can be made to work. Handlebars and risers that fit the 800 will fit the 500. No seats are available that I know of, but you could maybe have the stock one reworked. No forward controls that I know of. A crash bar is available from Kawasaki. I would advise to leave the pipes alone. The inline twin will not sound like a V-twin, no matter what you try. No one makes complete exhausts for it, but if you must, JC Whitney has generic mufflers that will bolt right onto the headpipes with the included adpaters. Be warned, they are loud and irritating, especially at highway speeds. The best sound is with the stock pipes. The 500 revs high, redline is about 10,000, and it has a rev limiter. One thing you can do to help highway buzziness is to change the front sprocket to a 17t.

hja1960 · 04-12-2006

what is seafoam??

*Tod* · 04-12-2006

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Originally Posted by hja1960

what is seafoam??

Hoo-boy...

*waits*

**2WheelFun** · 04-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Spam

Hoo-boy...

*waits*

LMAO!!!

**2WheelFun** · 04-12-2006

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Originally Posted by hja1960

what is seafoam??

It's a great fuel additive. You can buy it at Napa Auto Parts stores. Here's some info about it.

Common Reasons Service Technicians Use SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT

When your vehicle has a rough idle, hesitates, stalls, pings or has an after run problem – this is often due to carbon buildup.

Your service technician can offer a reasonably priced fuel systems cleaning with the use of SEA FOAM products to solve these carbon problems.

When your vehicle’s fuel injectors need cleaning – this is often due to residue left on injectors from poor burning fuels and contaminants.

Your service technician can offer an inline fuel injection cleaning with the use of an injector cleaning machine and SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT. SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT is also added to the fuel to disperse moisture, clean fuel lines and injectors while driving.

When moisture needs to be removed from fuels or an anti gel or de-icer is needed – these conditions are due to condensation in the fuel tank and extreme cold weather creating gas line freeze or diesel fuel gelling.

Your service technician can recommend the use of SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT in the fuel tanks to dry moisture and cure these problems.

When there is moisture detected in the oil – this problem is due mostly to poor ventilation and condensation. Sometimes, however, there is a bad head gasket, cracked head or block that must be replaced.

Your service technician will diagnose the problem and recommend the repairs. As part of the diagnostics, a SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT can be used in the oil crankcase to cure the moisture problems. A SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT can also be used in the oil crankcase after repairs to make sure moisture is eliminated.

When valve lifter noise is apparent or piston rings seem to be sticking – this is often due to dirty and gummed up oil passages, varnished lifters and buildup of gum, varnish and carbon in the piston ring areas.

Your service technician can offer a SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT that will clean sticky lifters and free sticky rings. By doing this treatment you will be able to determine if there is a varnish problem or a mechanical problem.

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Your service technician can provide a pre-emission test service that includes SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT as a cleaning agent to help pass emissions tests.

When fuel stabilization and engine fogging is needed – fuels of today become stale in less than thirty days. Therefore, stabilization and engine fogging are needed when vehicles, lawnmowers, snow blowers, outboard motors, chainsaws, motorcycles, gas in cans and engines are put into storage.

Your service technician can provide fuel stabilization and engine fogging services with SEA FOAM MOTOR TREATMENT.

The Vol-can · 04-13-2006

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Originally Posted by hja1960

what is seafoam??

'Nuff said

P.S. Who couldn't see this coming from MILES away, I tell ya, MILES...

**2WheelFun** · 04-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Penguin

'Nuff said

P.S. Who couldn't see this coming from MILES away, I tell ya, MILES...

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys gotta get faster at jumping all over these posts!

The Vol-can · 04-14-2006

But we prefer to leave posts like this to the experts!

**2WheelFun** · 04-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Penguin

But we prefer to leave posts like this to the experts!

Can you please show me one? LOL

dgenx66 · 04-19-2006

One definate aftermarket part I would add rather quickly is the 17 tooth front sprocket. I changed mine out last week and have noticed a dramatic change in the RPM's especially not having to hit 6th gear around 50-55mph and not one bit of loss in the lower gears.

The Vol-can · 04-20-2006

Can someone tell me what sorts of changes were made to the 800 Classic in between model years 2001 and 2005? For example, the front forks were inverted. I've got a 2001 service manual and need to know what sections to round up before I do something silly to the bike...

woodchucks800 · 04-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Can someone tell me what sorts of changes were made to the 800 Classic in between model years 2001 and 2005? For example, the front forks were inverted. I've got a 2001 service manual and need to know what sections to round up before I do something silly to the bike...

The color of paint was changed a few times,that was it.

yenkoz28 · 04-23-2006

I have a 2005 vulcan 800 classic and am looking at buying a set of vance and hines cruziers. Only problem is they say they only work up to 2004. Can anyone verify if they will work on my 2005? Has anyone installed a set of these pipes on a 2005? Thanks

woodchucks800 · 04-23-2006

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Originally Posted by yenkoz28

I have a 2005 vulcan 800 classic and am looking at buying a set of vance and hines cruziers. Only problem is they say they only work up to 2004. Can anyone verify if they will work on my 2005? Has anyone installed a set of these pipes on a 2005? Thanks

They'll fit on the 05 . You may have to grind a bit on the rear mounting flange but thats been the case with the earlier models as well.

lcseds · 04-24-2006

My wife installed them on our '05. As stated, a wee bit of grinding is all.

04-11-2006	#264 (permalink)
lk2veg Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: utah Posts: 1	newB I am a first time motorcycle buyer and was thinking about getting a vulcan 500 Ltd. What are the pro's and con's of this bike (I'm fairly inexperienced at motorcycle-riding in general and completely inexperienced on the road.)

04-11-2006	#266 (permalink)
bluestringer Rebel Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, Georgia Posts: 3,445	The 500 is a great bike. Very fast and nimble. The downside is aftermarket parts, they are almost none. Some stuff for the 800 can be made to work. Handlebars and risers that fit the 800 will fit the 500. No seats are available that I know of, but you could maybe have the stock one reworked. No forward controls that I know of. A crash bar is available from Kawasaki. I would advise to leave the pipes alone. The inline twin will not sound like a V-twin, no matter what you try. No one makes complete exhausts for it, but if you must, JC Whitney has generic mufflers that will bolt right onto the headpipes with the included adpaters. Be warned, they are loud and irritating, especially at highway speeds. The best sound is with the stock pipes. The 500 revs high, redline is about 10,000, and it has a rev limiter. One thing you can do to help highway buzziness is to change the front sprocket to a 17t. __________________ ..... bluestringer 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI V&H Longshots VROC #13910 GAVROC #159

04-14-2006	#273 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	But we prefer to leave posts like this to the experts! __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

04-20-2006	#276 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Changes to 800 since 2001 Can someone tell me what sorts of changes were made to the 800 Classic in between model years 2001 and 2005? For example, the front forks were inverted. I've got a 2001 service manual and need to know what sections to round up before I do something silly to the bike... __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

04-08-2006	#262 (permalink)
Caric Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 20	I seem to find many things available ofr the 800 & up vulcans, but is there anyhting available for the 500's (preferably the same style as mine, 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD). I want to get a new seat, move the controls forward about 2" and highway/crash bars. Also looking for a good set of pipes.

04-11-2006	#265 (permalink)
Caric Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 20	I recently bought one after a several year hiatus. The bike, I feel, is a good "starter" bike. Good power for merging/passing people, handles rather well and has a good "feel" while riding. The only cons I have noticed so far is that my lower back sometimes hurts after 50-60 miles of riding due to the backrest built into the seat. Others do not have this problem as I do though. I also noticed that for me, the foot controls need to be about 2 inches more forward for my riding style (laidback with my legs stretched out). I have had a few friend try my bike out and only the one other person taler than me ( he was 6'1", I am 6') noticed a slight "crampiness" while riding it without stretching your legs out some. Do not get me wrong, I love the bike. It is a very good bike to own, and I will keep it for several years. My minor upgrades are going to be different seat, highway/crash bar, new pipes (purely for aesthetic reasons, I would like the sound of the bike to be a bit more aggressive and louder, but not HD loud) and a tachometer (I feel like I am forgetting something without seeing the tach), although I noticed only the higher-end cruisers (Suzuki M109R, etc) come with a tach. My first two bikes (1978 400 handa Hawk and a 1982 750 Honda NightHawk) both had tachs. For the price, size, and ride quality, I would defintly recommend this bike. I have two newb friends also getting permits and 500's to begin riding on. Anyhting smaller i think would have a hard time getting out into traffic.

04-12-2006	#267 (permalink)
hja1960 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9	what is seafoam??

04-19-2006	#275 (permalink)
dgenx66 Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 105	One definate aftermarket part I would add rather quickly is the 17 tooth front sprocket. I changed mine out last week and have noticed a dramatic change in the RPM's especially not having to hit 6th gear around 50-55mph and not one bit of loss in the lower gears.

04-23-2006	#278 (permalink)
yenkoz28 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 5	I have a 2005 vulcan 800 classic and am looking at buying a set of vance and hines cruziers. Only problem is they say they only work up to 2004. Can anyone verify if they will work on my 2005? Has anyone installed a set of these pipes on a 2005? Thanks

04-24-2006	#280 (permalink)
lcseds Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 137	My wife installed them on our '05. As stated, a wee bit of grinding is all.

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