500/750/800/900cc

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by dgmp259

Hello everybody this is my first post so please go easy on me. I have an 05 800-A . i took it on the interstate last week for the first time and noticed a vibration in the footpegs at about 70-75 mph. just wondering is this normal. The vibration wasn't bad, it wasn't in the handlebars or the seat just in the pegs. any input would be helpful.

Like Doc said, Nothing I'd worry about.

[dgmp259]

Thanks for the info. I'm a mechanic by trade but the stuff i work on don't have wheels. I'm sure i will have many service questions for some of you in the future. right now i'm going to get a service manual and just ride.

[fireman57]

I recently bought a Vulcan 800 Classic, and I want to add a set of saddlbags. Any recommendations?

I want something with plain leather, no fringes, etc. I had ordered a Saddlemens Cruisin Jumbo slant set, but they were too big to fit properly.

This is my first bike after a 20+ year layoff from riding. Don't understand why I waited so long!

[vanb]

Originally Posted by fireman57

I recently bought a Vulcan 800 Classic, and I want to add a set of saddlbags. Any recommendations?

I want something with plain leather, no fringes, etc. I had ordered a Saddlemens Cruisin Jumbo slant set, but they were too big to fit properly.

This is my first bike after a 20+ year layoff from riding. Don't understand why I waited so long!

I would look at some Willie & Max bags.I think I have what you are looking for on my 800.Don't remember what there are called since I have had them for three years.But really like them,except it would be nice if the straps were quick release.

[CtNinjaNut]

Hi, i just bought a 1990 454 LTD and i was wondering if anyone knew common problems with them, that i can fix before i start riding???
Edit: There is a problem with the carbs leaking gas.... So me and my friend are getting them off today, see what we can do, if nothing, take it down to the local bike mechanic. If, in the crappy case, that i have to buy new carbs, is there any place i can get them used?? my friend seems to think that the ninja 500 carbs will work, any thoughts?

[TBVulcan]

Originally Posted by fireman57

I recently bought a Vulcan 800 Classic, and I want to add a set of saddlbags. Any recommendations?

I want something with plain leather, no fringes, etc. I had ordered a Saddlemens Cruisin Jumbo slant set, but they were too big to fit properly.

This is my first bike after a 20+ year layoff from riding. Don't understand why I waited so long!

I have Saddleman Rigid Mount bags with the turn signal relocation kit. They work well, aren't to small nor too big. They are plain leather with two traditional buckles and a single goncho. They look pretty clean, didn't want the studded look on this bike. I'll try and post some pics in the next day or so. It's an 800a but uses the fender strut for mounting.

[1400pilot]

Fireman sent you a PM about bags!!

[moparman]

My 2001 800A had set of Vance and Hines pipes on it (very loud and not conducive to marital bliss ) when I got it last year. I really want to get the stock exhaust to put back on it before riding any trips (especially with possible marital bliss involved). I even corresponded with someone that I found on this forum last summer who had a set of stockers for just shipping or I could come pick them up since he didn't live too far away from me (in western terms anyway) but I had a dirty rotten rippin frassin rassin harddrive crash and lost all archives plus my address book with his email address, so that is not likely to happen now unless he happens to read this. (All I remember is that he lives in Bozeman Montana. )
Anyway, I am thinking that the Vance and Hines pipes may be the cause of some carb problems that are making me frustrated. It starts just fine using the choke but I have to keep it choked a long time or it backfires,etc. On some days, even after a long warm-up, I need to keep it a little choked all the time so it will run right. (Depends on temp and humidity I am thinking.)

So my question is this: Did someone put these pipes on with no other mods and now the carb needs rejetted,etc. so it will run decent?
Should I just try to get the pipes changed back before doing any carb adjusting?
OR are there any other possibilities that it could be?

[vanb]

Hey moparman,the 800 are known for the problems you describe with or without stock pipes.The factory setting on the carbs are too lean.If you search around you can find several methods to fix this and the 800 will run great.Won't even need the choke.I don't know what you want to do with your pipes,airbox and stuff,but a place to start would be http;//ww.vroc.org/

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by moparman

My 2001 800A had set of Vance and Hines pipes on it (very loud and not conducive to marital bliss ) when I got it last year. I really want to get the stock exhaust to put back on it before riding any trips (especially with possible marital bliss involved). I even corresponded with someone that I found on this forum last summer who had a set of stockers for just shipping or I could come pick them up since he didn't live too far away from me (in western terms anyway) but I had a dirty rotten rippin frassin rassin harddrive crash and lost all archives plus my address book with his email address, so that is not likely to happen now unless he happens to read this. (All I remember is that he lives in Bozeman Montana. )
Anyway, I am thinking that the Vance and Hines pipes may be the cause of some carb problems that are making me frustrated. It starts just fine using the choke but I have to keep it choked a long time or it backfires,etc. On some days, even after a long warm-up, I need to keep it a little choked all the time so it will run right. (Depends on temp and humidity I am thinking.)

So my question is this: Did someone put these pipes on with no other mods and now the carb needs rejetted,etc. so it will run decent?
Should I just try to get the pipes changed back before doing any carb adjusting?
OR are there any other possibilities that it could be?

i've still got the pipes if your interested.

[bluestringer]

Originally Posted by dgmp259

Hello everybody this is my first post so please go easy on me. I have an 05 800-A . i took it on the interstate last week for the first time and noticed a vibration in the footpegs at about 70-75 mph. just wondering is this normal. The vibration wasn't bad, it wasn't in the handlebars or the seat just in the pegs. any input would be helpful.

It's just a little engine vibration at high rpms, nothing to worry about. Switch to a 18t front sprocket and it will help.

[moparman]

Great to hear that, woodchucks800! As soon as I get my DSL working again, I'll contact you somehow. I am on a friend's PC at the moment but it should be fixed tomorrow.
Thanks for the info vanb.

[JoeLansing]

So where is this handlebar mounted choke at? I've got a 2005 and I don't see one. Even on the link from the homepage here it mentions one:

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/vulcan-500-ltd.php

My manual doesn't mention one, but if you google for vulcan 500 handlebar mounted choke you'll get tons of pages that mention it??

Oh, and will Vulcan 800 Engine Guard/Highway bars really fit the 500?? I've seen the Vulcan 500 engine guard and it's a joke. Tiny little worthless thing. Thanks for any replies. I've got about 170 miles on my 2005 500 in the week I've had it... - Joe

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by JoeLansing

So where is this handlebar mounted choke at? I've got a 2005 and I don't see one. Even on the link from the homepage here it mentions one:

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/vulcan-500-ltd.php

My manual doesn't mention one, but if you google for vulcan 500 handlebar mounted choke you'll get tons of pages that mention it??

Oh, and will Vulcan 800 Engine Guard/Highway bars really fit the 500?? I've seen the Vulcan 500 engine guard and it's a joke. Tiny little worthless thing. Thanks for any replies. I've got about 170 miles on my 2005 500 in the week I've had it... - Joe

Must be a typo because there no such thing for the 500. as far as the 800 guard fitting, no it won't an who said it would? Also welcome to the forum Joe.

[blk90s13]

anyone got pipes on the 750 ? what do u have how do they sound ? where and how much did u pay for them ?


i had this site i found that let u hear pipe sounds but i cant find it anymore errrrrr

thanks

[02vn8a]

I just bought an '02 Vulcan 800A with Hard Chrome exhaust. The seller said that a jet kit was installed with the exhaust. If I add an aftermarket intake, will I need to rejet, or only adjust my mix a bit? Does anyone know what size jets are good to use with the aftermarket intake and exhaust, if I need to rejet?
Also, I'm looking at putting some drag bars on it. Does anyone know what dimensions are good for it. (ie. pullback, width, rise)
I'm loving the bike so far. I have been a sportbike and dirt guy only before this. My wife hated my bikes and wouldn't ride them. I got the Vulcan because I need to settle down a bit and also so we could ride together because she really loves it on this bike.
Thanks for your input!

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by 02vn8a

I just bought an '02 Vulcan 800A with Hard Chrome exhaust. The seller said that a jet kit was installed with the exhaust. If I add an aftermarket intake, will I need to rejet, or only adjust my mix a bit? Does anyone know what size jets are good to use with the aftermarket intake and exhaust, if I need to rejet?
Also, I'm looking at putting some drag bars on it. Does anyone know what dimensions are good for it. (ie. pullback, width, rise)
I'm loving the bike so far. I have been a sportbike and dirt guy only before this. My wife hated my bikes and wouldn't ride them. I got the Vulcan because I need to settle down a bit and also so we could ride together because she really loves it on this bike.
Thanks for your input!

Welcome O2, Your gonna need to see what kind of jetting the dealer put in I guarantee it's done wrong. first you don't need to rejet if your just installing pipes, Just back out the A/F mixture screw about a 1/2 a turn. If your planning on a new intake this is what you'll need to do it right. For the 800 you'll use a 165 or 170 main jet an a 50 primary (this one doesn't come in any aftermarket jet kits for the 800) When you use the 50 primary you'll need to lower the needle a bit with the A/F screw out about 2 turns . I'm assuming that the dealer replaced the stock needle with an adjustable one( I hope). There's to different type of adjustable needles in the aftermarket kits . One's a dynojet needle an the other is a factory pro needle. The only way your gonna be able to tell the difference is by measuring the needle you have in the carb now (unless you know which jet kit the dealer used to rejet it with) Either needle will work ,they just have different settings with the clip. an you might need a needle shim or two.

[02vn8a]

Wood: What do you mean by a 50 primary? I've jetted my sportbikes, so I can do it myself, but I'm not sure what you're talking about here.
Can I just buy a new main jet without buying a whole kit, assuming there are adjustable needles in there already? I know that a lot of intakes come with kits. Are these good enough to use? If not, what kit is best?
Thanks for the good info!

[woodchucks800]

Originally Posted by 02vn8a

Wood: What do you mean by a 50 primary? I've jetted my sportbikes, so I can do it myself, but I'm not sure what you're talking about here.
Can I just buy a new main jet without buying a whole kit, assuming there are adjustable needles in there already? I know that a lot of intakes come with kits. Are these good enough to use? If not, what kit is best?
Thanks for the good info!

O2 , the 50 primary is also like your idle jet, Then the mid range(needle) go down inside of it. as you accellerate the needle raises(due to the slider that the needle rides in) these vulcans are know for being jetted lean from the factory an just changing the main jet won't do any thing for your Idle an lower midrange. Once you change the primary you'll notice a big difference in the way the bike statrs (hardly ever need the choke) an it fires right up ont top of not needing much time to warm up (maybe a min.) You can buy just the needlee of just the jets. Places like sherms , dennis kirk, an JP cycles seels them. The jet kits you get with most aftermarket intakes will have one of the above mentioned needles that will work(but you might have that in the bike already). Some of the kits have a few different main jets that will have the rigfght size jet (165,170) an some don't you can get a main jet from any of the mentioned sources for around $4 or $5. You can even get a main jet from HD, but for it to work in the 800 you'll have to replace the ilmullsion tube (thats a pain) here's the part # for the 50 primary that HD sells an you won't have to change anything for it to work. (I know this is the one i used ) #27302-84. Just call ahead an see if they have one.(my HD dealer had 3 in stock) cost is about $3 or $4 I don't remember. If you've rejetted your bike before then this won't be much different. You won't have to remove the carb to check the needle. Remove the tank an the top of the carb then pull out the diaghram an slide. the needle will come out with it as well. If you have any problems or questions Bro, just ask I'm here to help. If you want pm me your phone # an I'll give you a call. You will have to remove the carb to change the primary though,So you might wait until you get the new intake an then tear in to it. You'll also want to remove the epa cr*ap as well. It will make the bike run a little cooler plus stop any of the decelleration popping you might have.

[02vn8a]

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice. I might get back with you when I go to install everything.