500/750/800/900cc

[Buzzardbane]

I have a suggestion for engine heat. I use Amsoil 20w50 Vtwin. It really cools off the engine on my Vulcan 800a.

[jetman4u]

Thank's Jim for the heads up on the scooterizing...sorry i didn't get back to you sooner but i haven't been on here in a while...but i love this sight

[bikerdave]

Originally Posted by JimFitz

Jetman,

I am now running a 175 main with 55 pilot and 1/32" spacer under the needle, K&N filter and have removed the rear baffles from the stock pipes.
Jim

Jim, you mentioned in an earlier post that you scooterized, but it appears that you have only gutted the stock pipes.
I have read a few posts that advise that gutted stock pipes are not as free flowing as say a set of V&H pipes... which would be the best option.

So my question is - how much of a difference in power did you feel doing the scooterising with the gutted stock pipes? Was it significantly noticable?

[jayrep]

Hey guys and gals, I'm new here, just stumbled upon the forum looking for some advice on some '06 EN 500 exhaust.

I read somewhere on the forum that some people are using the Dunstall Style Megaphone Muffler's from JC Whitney. Anyone give me some advice on this? I figure this way if I don't like the sound at least I can go back to my stock exhaust and am only out $102.00

The Dunstall Pipes can be found at this link:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...p?Ntt=dunstall


Can anyone suggest any other mods or after market upgrades? Thanks in advance.

[JimFitz]

Dave
in a word "Significant". Yup, I just gutted the stock pipes, but I left the internal baffle inside the pipes. Even with that, they are pretty loud. The scooterize mod didn't require that I change the pipes but the instructions did say I needed to open up the exhaust, either by gutting or new pipes. New pipes may be preferred, but I really liked the looks of the stock ones and I'm basically cheap.

I had to get the bike inspected recently and the local shop wouldn't do it with the gutted pipes. I refabricated a set of removable baffles that looked suprizingly like the originals. I drove it to town, got it inspected and promply removed the baffles when I got home. There was a marked difference in the power available between the homemade baffles installed and them removed. By the way My friend, with an 800 Classic, has Cobras (nearly straight pipes) and his bike is much louder than mine, but he can get his inspected, go figure.

As I said, I'm basically a cheap mechanic. I couldn't see spending the money for the V&H if I really liked the looks of the stock pipes. They just needed to be set free. With the opened up airbox, biger jets and opened pipes I was able to keep up with and in some cases blow away several bigger bikes (HD's, Hondas, Suzys, etc.) all > 1100cc. all for the cost of the main jet and the pilot jet. Plus several hours of elbow grease.

Hope this helps.
Gotta go.

Jim

[Mercury]

Hi all... I have not popped in here in a little while so here I am

I never got to do those dyno runs, but I found a place near me that I plan to take the bike when the weather gets warmer.

I miss riding, and I want some warmer days to come out - today its raining like crazy.

During the winter I have not been totally comatose though - I bought new wheels and tires for my ATV mudlite ITP XTR's

Trying them out tomorrow at paragonap

Cant wait!

Kenny

[JimFitz]

Dave,

Go to this site. This is exactly what I did to my pipes.

http://www.ipass.net/dmvinson/pipemods.html

I don't have any real comparison between aftermarket and gutted pipes. I do have a friend who has an 800 Clasic with Cobras, but he has not done any other mods. Not even a jet kit. Just the pipes, so it really isn't fair. But, even with the (18/40) sprockets on my bike, my 'A will out accelerate his. The Scooterization is fantastic.

Hope this helps

Jim

[hoopdogg]

has anyone with a 900 messed with the inner baffle. my bro-in-law has cobra dragsters which are pretty much straight pipes. our stock pipes are pretty much a 2-1 system. i teach at a small school and am very good friends with the ag teacher. my bro-in-law has given me his old stock pipes, so in the next few months i may get the ag teacher to see what he can to to make custom straight pipes. if i don't like them, i won't be out any money, and i can just put the other stock pipes on.

[jjhotrods]

Good synthetic for the bike? From what I remember reading before either 15-50 or 20-50 seems to be the weight everyone uses. Just want to double check on the specific brands. One of the next weekends need to change the oil, thanks guys.

[Mercury]

I use amsoil 10-40

kenny

[brianyealland]

fender316, do you still have the 500?

[sthrnrider]

im looking to put on new grips i have 900 custom does anyone know what diameter i need to get 7/8 or 1 in
thanks

[paul_sak]

I have a Vulcan 500 that I am pretty happy with. From time-to-time I've thought of upgrading to something a little bigger. I have two questions:

1. Is a Vulcan 750 or 800 "enough" of an upgrade to make it worthwhile or should I looking to upgrade to something bigger.

2. What are the pros and cons of the 750 vs. the 800. I realize this may be like a Ford vs. Chevy argument but I'd like to hear folks opinions. (I am drawn to the 750 because it is more like my 500 than the 800 but am open to what others think.)

[moparman]

Originally Posted by paul_sak

I have a Vulcan 500 that I am pretty happy with. From time-to-time I've thought of upgrading to something a little bigger. I have two questions:

1. Is a Vulcan 750 or 800 "enough" of an upgrade to make it worthwhile or should I looking to upgrade to something bigger.

2. What are the pros and cons of the 750 vs. the 800. I realize this may be like a Ford vs. Chevy argument but I'd like to hear folks opinions. (I am drawn to the 750 because it is more like my 500 than the 800 but am open to what others think.)

Depending on your size and riding ability, an 800 is a lot of bike. A tweaked and tuned 800 will be lots more torque/power than a 500. My '02 800 would really git after I did an air and jetting mod, along with the pipes it had on it when I got it. I also added the 18tooth front sprocket and that made a big difference too. I don't think an '883 Harley' would stand a chance against it, but that is just my opinion of course....

[JimFitz]

I am totally biased, but the 800A Kawasaki is the best for me. Good size, very fast (now that the air box, exhaust and sprockets have been tweeked. Easy to handle around town and out on the Hwy. Hard to keep it below 70 most of the time. And, even if you two-up, the bike can handle it. Much better than the 500. The power is noticeable on over-passes and hills. The 800 has more of a "V-Twin feel" It says "Potato-Potato-Potato" when it idles. I have ridden a 750. It's a great bike, but is smoother and somewhat more refined. I'm not sure, but I think it does not have a single pin crank. Therefore the exhaust note would sound more like your 500. Both are great bikes, but I prefer the 800. This is mainly because it is a starting point that can be "hot-rodded". There are lots of good web sites that can help with the fun of "revising" the original bike to make one heck of a ride.

Find a couple of people who have one of each. Bribe them into letting you ride them and choose for yourself.

Heck, My first bike was a "Trail 70" I still kinda think it was the best!!

[darkwalker]

I have to agree about the 800. I came within an inch of buying a new 750, but then I found a great deal on a used '01 800A. After I bought the bike I would tell friends, "Yeah, this will be my starter until I get something bigger". But then after riding her a while I decided she was perfect. My wife and I take her all over the place. She does great through town, but really loves the highway. Lots of power with just the stock system.

I've only done small tweaks so far. I put on new footpegs and some chrome stuff. I plan on getting a Mustang seat before summer hits. My butt hates the ride after an hour. In the fall I hope to put some new pipes on just to make her sound mean. Any suggestions (nothing annoyingly loud, just beefy)?

If you're looking for a bike, you can't miss with the 800. Of course I've read really good stuff about the new 900s since they've cut out the 800.

[pandp]

2 questions:

Anyone have the oddyssey air kit installed on their 900? Can you tell a difference in performance?

Anyone have or heard cobra speedster longs on a 900? Performance improvement? Thanks.

[Mercury]

I have the 800 drifter - a litle different look

I installed roadhouse brand pipes... AWESOME!!!!!

not too loud and has a removable baffle - sounds perfect after bolt on...

Its a two into 1 though - but they may have 2 single pipes..

www.roadhousebrand.com

as for power - my 2000 800 drifter is good stock, however I jetted it and installed an "OKIE" air system on it (a lot like the hi - five) and it rocks...

I would like more top end - no more go after 110 mph

but other then that the bike is great! aganist the stock 2005 800 my father has, with mine jetted and all in 2nd gear i pull away from him with ease from 30 to 70 mph in 2nd only

Kenny

Kenny

[91smgt]

I have a 91 Vulcan VN750.
I'm looking for a stock exhaust and rear passenger pegs both sides.
Thanks

[Woody61]

Try E-bay and swing over to VN750.com and ask over there. Lots of nice helpful folks on that site.