500/750/800/900cc

[DarphBobo]

Originally Posted by WrenchTwister

I run only premium in my 750. The sticker located in the trunk I'm pretty sure says to run 91 octane, so in the absence of this, I run 93. I have an '05.

Might it be saying 91 RON?

Octane ratings are a fun thing; there are three (ok, two, and a third based on those.) RON and MON are the actual measurements, while in the US the (R+M)/2 method is used, which is the average of the two. If memory serves, 91 RON is generally 87 in US method.

[boudro]

New to the forums and riding. I have a 2001 VN800A.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by boudro

New to the forums and riding. I have a 2001 VN800A.

welcome to the forums... see ya im going for a ride

Kenny

[Speedracr]

Hi all, I’m new to the forums. I picked up a ’96 Vulcan 500EN about 3 months ago for a great price and now I’m starting to look at add-ons. I was wondering if anyone could point me to a page or pages for taillights/turnsignals, Handlebars, Pipes and Saddlebags. Also, from what I have seen, there don’t seem to be any highway pegs for this model around… or the ones that were around are flimsy? Am I better off fabricating some stuff for the bike myself?

Any help would be MUCH appreciated, thanks!

- Austin

[2WheelFun]

Originally Posted by Speedracr

Hi all, I’m new to the forums. I picked up a ’96 Vulcan 500EN about 3 months ago for a great price and now I’m starting to look at add-ons. I was wondering if anyone could point me to a page or pages for taillights/turnsignals, Handlebars, Pipes and Saddlebags. Also, from what I have seen, there don’t seem to be any highway pegs for this model around… or the ones that were around are flimsy? Am I better off fabricating some stuff for the bike myself?

Any help would be MUCH appreciated, thanks!

- Austin

Welcome Austin!

I don't think there are alot of aftermarket items for the 500. Maybe others can offer some direction here.

[Speedracr]

Originally Posted by whistle clean

Welcome Austin!

I don't think there are alot of aftermarket items for the 500. Maybe others can offer some direction here.

Yeah, unfortunately that's what I'm finding as well. I'm only looking for the most basic mods, because I love the bike as is (How could I not? I paid $1300 for a '96 with 7300 miles on it in MINT condition... the previous owner might as well have been a little old lady) and I'll probably keep it around after I get other bikes so I have a spare for friends to ride.

Appreciate the words though!

[fender316]

I live in Ottawa, Canada. I've had my Vulcan 500 '01 since 2001. I've logged over 53000km, too many road trips to count, Miami, Everglades, New Orleans, Texas, the entire Atlantic coast, Nova Scotia in snow......all solo you get the point. This is my first bike, its payed for, and it's high off the ground unlike any other cruiser which bottoms out as soon as you corner. I know cause i've driven most new ones having worked at a bike shop. My problem is the 2nd year the ehaust started to rattle on one sire, it got replaced under warranty, the next year the other side did it, i think it happened 3 times already, the extended warranty paid off i guess. Now its doing it again, it seems to just breakup inside theres loose stuff rattling around in it that i can shake out. What is this garbage, i like the bike but why does it come with disposible exhaust and you cant even get any aftermarket.....

[whynot]

I'm new to the Vulcan. So thanks for the tips.

[voiceman]

What about the 900? Will it use unleaded regular without problems (the manual sez use premium)?

[Lee79]

i have a 900. my manual does not say to use premium. i use regular and havent had any problems, knocks, pings etc....

[Mercury]

question - this is driving me nuts! - I could have sworn i heard somebody telling me about automatic wheels that come out of a bike when they come to a stop, this way the driver does not need to put the feet down. Am I going crazy or is this out there?

[shallnot]

I created a group for 900 owners to gather and share info. Just spreading the word.


http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vulcan900Classic/

[Bucket Head]

Originally Posted by Mercury

question - this is driving me nuts! - I could have sworn i heard somebody telling me about automatic wheels that come out of a bike when they come to a stop, this way the driver does not need to put the feet down. Am I going crazy or is this out there?

It's so tempting to tell you you're crazy but I won't. There's an outfit in Louisiana that makes a product called "Landing Gear." As far as I know, they're only made for 1500 Gold Wings. At under 15 mph, the rider pushes a button and the wheels come down. When you take off the wheels will automatically retract at 15 mph (I think it's 15, hard to remember). I have a friend who had a Wing with the Landing Gear and it was the neatest thing. He just parked and stepped off the bike. So put the Prozac away, you don't need it.

BH

[Streakker]

Hello all....I'm new here and I have a 96 800 classic. 7700 miles...perfect condition. The sight bowl for the oil stays at 2/3 full no matter if it is running or off??? I thought that when it is running that it should empty. thanks for any help in advance, Karl

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by Streakker

I thought that when it is running that it should empty.

Why would you think that?

[Streakker]

I read on a post here that when it is running on the kick stand that it is empty???

[vulcan_mojo_man]

Hey everyone- The August issue of Motorcycle Cruiser Mag has a 900LT on front cover and a lengthy road test starting on p.29.

[2cool]

Well the other day my father took off on his goldwing and got up to 50?... real quick and I took off too and got my bike up to 70 in 4th gear. And passed him. Boy that was alot of fun.
2cool

[Mercury]

Hi all... I convienced my father to buy a 800 classic 2005.

Now he wants the stuff that my drifter has

Such as floor boards, and a light bar to start.

Kawasaki wants a whole heck of alot for their accessories, i like kawasaki stuff is there anyplace cheap to buy genuine kawasaki accessories?

There used to be a guy on ebay but he seemed to have dissappered

While im buying him stuff im going to bite the bullet and get myself some maverick saddle bags and mounting brakets

thanks in advance, Kenny

[rmeller]

Originally Posted by Mercury

Hi all... I convienced my father to buy a 800 classic 2005.

Now he wants the stuff that my drifter has

Such as floor boards, and a light bar to start.

Kawasaki wants a whole heck of alot for their accessories, i like kawasaki stuff is there anyplace cheap to buy genuine kawasaki accessories?

There used to be a guy on ebay but he seemed to have dissappered

While im buying him stuff im going to bite the bullet and get myself some maverick saddle bags and mounting brakets

thanks in advance, Kenny

Check Ebay. You can get some things real reasonable.