500/750/800/900cc - Page 59

ohsoloco · 01-28-2009

Risers sound like a nice addition, at 6'2" I sometimes feel a little cramped...still wanna get pegs for my crash bar so I can stretch out my legs on rides.

Jeff, that's why I wish I knew other people in the area that had 800's, so I could give some of these things a try before committing to them. Still working on paying off a skidsteer, so major purchases are out of the question right now anyway, so maybe it's a good thing I don't know what I'm missing.

jeffs99vulcan · 01-28-2009

The forum comes in handy for that, if you can't ride it and try it, at least you can get an honest opinion about how it looks, how it feels, how it lasts, what it's really like... and I mean that for the seat, the highway pegs (got 'em), how things work for guys of different heights (I'm 6'1"), how the risers make a difference (got 'em, but never rode this bike with the stock risers)...

I can send pics of the risers if you like, but I can tell you that one of the FIRST THINGS that sold me on this bike was the comfort of the bar placement!

And I will say it again, until I'm blue in the face (because I did it, I've been there, and I know now)... don't spend a TON on trying to find any other way around the seat comfort before you seriously consider the Mustang seat!

I did floorboards, highway pegs, considered forward controls, trying to find the elusive butt comfort... and found a local deal on the Mustang... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!

ohsoloco · 01-28-2009

Do the risers require longer control cables?

Just looked at the mustang seats. Didn't think the price was too bad until I saw the ones with the backrests. Ouch!

jeffs99vulcan · 01-28-2009

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Originally Posted by ohsoloco

Do the risers require longer control cables?

Not with something as subtle as 4x1... Here's a couple of shots to give you an idea... and YES, the bike was filthy that day! Sign of being well ridden, I like to say! Compare this to what you have... if you have stock, you should just have about a 2" straight stub...

jeffs99vulcan · 01-28-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohsoloco

Just looked at the mustang seats. Didn't think the price was too bad until I saw the ones with the backrests. Ouch!

Well, I didn't want to say this...

I found a guy in Ottawa (that was a gift, much smaller market here!) selling a used seat off his wife's old bike, a match to mine:

Because of sore @ss syndrome, I wanted the Wide Touring but at the right price would have considered just that... I got lucky enough that this was the two-piece (Bonus! Removable passenger seat was something that I REALLY wanted), driver backrest (REALLY wanted that too)... in MINT condition, not a blemish.

$250. Local, so no shipping, no tax.

Sorry!

And the backrest is SO awesome, it's virtually a requirement... you can wedge yourself in against it using the highway pegs... ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Best pic I have handy... changes the look without the passenger seat, and I like that!

Joram · 01-28-2009

When I get home tonight, I will post some links to "cheap" risers. There is a thread on this forum that tells you what to buy from Sears to make a set of risers for your bike and will cost less than $30.00. I did it on my bike.

Mustang seats can be exspensive, but I found a deal on eBay (not as good as Jeff's deal

) but then after winning a super deal shows up

Check it out Super Deal on Mustang Seat

You might look into forward controls for the 800, guy on eBay sells a set for $119.00 name rockcotton. I also bought these as I am 6' 3". Bad thing is no one makes a crash bar that will fit after installing the forward controls. I plan on welding up my own. (may have to paten it aftwards

)

Jeff was right on about the risers. Depending if the cables were ever changed in the past you might have to relocate the cable runs on the fork tree to keep them from binding after installing risers. Not a big issues and there are lots of threads on it.

PS... Please OH PLEASE keep us posted on the custom hard bags and we will need lot of pictures.

mcwrath · 01-28-2009

Sorry ohsoloco, but I have been looking at the mustangs for a long time too. I Just couldn't convince myself to pay the $460, but I nabbed that ebay deal as soon as I saw it. Thanks for the great find Joram!

jeffs99vulcan · 01-28-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcwrath

Sorry ohsoloco, but I have been looking at the mustangs for a long time too. I Just couldn't convince myself to pay the $460, but I nabbed that ebay deal as soon as I saw it. Thanks for the great find Joram!

Make sure you let us know what you think! Glad to see SOMEONE get it!!!

rustygunner · 01-29-2009

Good find on the seat Joram.
Been away for a few days... chopped the end of my finger off. Kinda stinged a little

ohsoloco, you shouldn't need longer cables with risers up to and sometimes beyond 4", but you MAY have to re-route the clutch cable behind the triple tree clamp (like Jeff's in the picture).

+1 for the Kawasaki backrest; probably cost a bit more, but well worth it IMHO. Kawi had a textured as well as smooth cover for the seat/backrest.

twindallas · 01-29-2009

I think I asked the question the wrong way. I am wanting to convert my 800 from the stock seat to a solo spring type seat, and when I remove the stock seat I need something to cover the wiring and to mount the solo seat to. Does anyone know of a source who will sell me the pan to cover this area? Thanks!

jeffs99vulcan · 01-29-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by twindallas

I think I asked the question the wrong way. I am wanting to convert my 800 from the stock seat to a solo spring type seat, and when I remove the stock seat I need something to cover the wiring and to mount the solo seat to. Does anyone know of a source who will sell me the pan to cover this area? Thanks!

Ah... no, that's a different story! I thought you were looking for a stock seat so you could cut it apart and use the seat pan to make your own seat.

There are a bunch of guys who did what you are talking about, but I don't think any of them covered that area.

Check the 800 bobber thread, or guys like alley rat, killyourchopper, skizo, IMB4U... they've all done it...

rustygunner · 01-29-2009

I'm gonna do it (bobber) whenever I get myself a second bike. My wife still rides on the back of my 800 sometimes, so can't go chopping it up just yet.

jeffs99vulcan · 01-29-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustygunner

I'm gonna do it (bobber) whenever I get myself a second bike. My wife still rides on the back of my 800 sometimes, so can't go chopping it up just yet.

DITTO!!! I've got every bobber thread subscribed, every bobber builder saved as a "friend", and all the pictures bookmarked!

In the mean time, big fat chrome bagger it is... that's part of the reason I went with the Mustang solo, at least I get a BIT of a stripped down feeling once in a while!

Joram · 01-29-2009

Jeff, you never said what you thought about my Avitar..

I think the little guy is kinda cute.

ohsoloco · 01-29-2009

Speaking of hard bags, what about mounting them? Just bolt them to the fender rail, possibly with some spacers? That was my plan anyway...

Joram · 01-30-2009

I would look into a better mounting option than that. I personal would recommend Easybrackets (Beartooth sells them and you get 15% off) or Ghostbrackets. Both allow you to lock the bags to the bike and easily remove them with a key incase you get a flat or something.

Don't want to get stuck in the rain trying to change a tire tube and have not have the correct wrench to remove the bags.

jeffs99vulcan · 01-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joram

Jeff, you never said what you thought about my Avitar..

I think the little guy is kinda cute.

He IS!!! He's AWESOME! The "ROFL" in my post after that was meant for your avatar, but looking back, it looks like it's for you cubicle sign... sorry about that!

Glad I know what he says now, you KNOW how I obsess over things I can't figure out!!!

drumrnj · 02-04-2009

Sorry, Havent been on in a bit. My computer was down. Things have been well with me..hope all is well with all of you.
So far, So Good with the Vulcan. It is still bitterly cold outside by me and I ran the bike earlier today. It was a bit shaky with no choke but I figured that has to do with the cold and I cant ride it because of the ice and snow around here. I have not yet found the Sea Foam. Do you still suggest putting that in ? I did find a website that had it.
Take Care and have a good night.

rustygunner · 02-04-2009

Yea, I would run some SeaFoam through it. Good to keep in there when it's cold and not ridden much because it disperses water in the tank.
Good news is it's supposed to be much warmer this weekend for most all of us. Roads are extremely sloppy with sand and salt here, so I'll have to wash it

jeffs99vulcan · 02-04-2009

Hey George! Rusty's got it... it will help clean out any crap that was in there and giving you problems last time, as well as condition the fuel that might be sitting in there longer than you expected...

Geez... our thread has been quiet!!! No riding, or no problems?!

01-28-2009	#1162 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	The forum comes in handy for that, if you can't ride it and try it, at least you can get an honest opinion about how it looks, how it feels, how it lasts, what it's really like... and I mean that for the seat, the highway pegs (got 'em), how things work for guys of different heights (I'm 6'1"), how the risers make a difference (got 'em, but never rode this bike with the stock risers)... I can send pics of the risers if you like, but I can tell you that one of the FIRST THINGS that sold me on this bike was the comfort of the bar placement! And I will say it again, until I'm blue in the face (because I did it, I've been there, and I know now)... don't spend a TON on trying to find any other way around the seat comfort before you seriously consider the Mustang seat! I did floorboards, highway pegs, considered forward controls, trying to find the elusive butt comfort... and found a local deal on the Mustang... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

01-28-2009	#1163 (permalink)
ohsoloco Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 75	Do the risers require longer control cables? Just looked at the mustang seats. Didn't think the price was too bad until I saw the ones with the backrests. Ouch! Last edited by ohsoloco : 01-28-2009 at 11:40 AM.

01-28-2009	#1166 (permalink)
Joram Kimberly Dawn 1966 - 2009 BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 996	When I get home tonight, I will post some links to "cheap" risers. There is a thread on this forum that tells you what to buy from Sears to make a set of risers for your bike and will cost less than $30.00. I did it on my bike. Mustang seats can be exspensive, but I found a deal on eBay (not as good as Jeff's deal ) but then after winning a super deal shows up Check it out Super Deal on Mustang Seat You might look into forward controls for the 800, guy on eBay sells a set for $119.00 name rockcotton. I also bought these as I am 6' 3". Bad thing is no one makes a crash bar that will fit after installing the forward controls. I plan on welding up my own. (may have to paten it aftwards ) Jeff was right on about the risers. Depending if the cables were ever changed in the past you might have to relocate the cable runs on the fork tree to keep them from binding after installing risers. Not a big issues and there are lots of threads on it. PS... Please OH PLEASE keep us posted on the custom hard bags and we will need lot of pictures. __________________ 1995 VN800A Just Get a Bigger Hammer !! National Vulcan Riders Forum

01-28-2009	#1167 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 701	Sorry ohsoloco, but I have been looking at the mustangs for a long time too. I Just couldn't convince myself to pay the $460, but I nabbed that ebay deal as soon as I saw it. Thanks for the great find Joram! __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

01-29-2009	#1169 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Good find on the seat Joram. Been away for a few days... chopped the end of my finger off. Kinda stinged a little ohsoloco, you shouldn't need longer cables with risers up to and sometimes beyond 4", but you MAY have to re-route the clutch cable behind the triple tree clamp (like Jeff's in the picture). +1 for the Kawasaki backrest; probably cost a bit more, but well worth it IMHO. Kawi had a textured as well as smooth cover for the seat/backrest. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

01-28-2009	#1161 (permalink)
ohsoloco Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 75	Risers sound like a nice addition, at 6'2" I sometimes feel a little cramped...still wanna get pegs for my crash bar so I can stretch out my legs on rides. Jeff, that's why I wish I knew other people in the area that had 800's, so I could give some of these things a try before committing to them. Still working on paying off a skidsteer, so major purchases are out of the question right now anyway, so maybe it's a good thing I don't know what I'm missing.

01-29-2009	#1170 (permalink)
twindallas Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14	Solo Seat I think I asked the question the wrong way. I am wanting to convert my 800 from the stock seat to a solo spring type seat, and when I remove the stock seat I need something to cover the wiring and to mount the solo seat to. Does anyone know of a source who will sell me the pan to cover this area? Thanks!

01-29-2009	#1172 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	I'm gonna do it (bobber) whenever I get myself a second bike. My wife still rides on the back of my 800 sometimes, so can't go chopping it up just yet. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

01-29-2009	#1174 (permalink)
Joram Kimberly Dawn 1966 - 2009 BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 996	OFF Topic Jeff, you never said what you thought about my Avitar.. I think the little guy is kinda cute. __________________ 1995 VN800A Just Get a Bigger Hammer !! National Vulcan Riders Forum

01-29-2009	#1175 (permalink)
ohsoloco Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 75	Speaking of hard bags, what about mounting them? Just bolt them to the fender rail, possibly with some spacers? That was my plan anyway...

01-30-2009	#1176 (permalink)
Joram Kimberly Dawn 1966 - 2009 BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 996	I would look into a better mounting option than that. I personal would recommend Easybrackets (Beartooth sells them and you get 15% off) or Ghostbrackets. Both allow you to lock the bags to the bike and easily remove them with a key incase you get a flat or something. Don't want to get stuck in the rain trying to change a tire tube and have not have the correct wrench to remove the bags. __________________ 1995 VN800A Just Get a Bigger Hammer !! National Vulcan Riders Forum

02-04-2009	#1178 (permalink)
drumrnj Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 55	Sorry, Havent been on in a bit. My computer was down. Things have been well with me..hope all is well with all of you. So far, So Good with the Vulcan. It is still bitterly cold outside by me and I ran the bike earlier today. It was a bit shaky with no choke but I figured that has to do with the cold and I cant ride it because of the ice and snow around here. I have not yet found the Sea Foam. Do you still suggest putting that in ? I did find a website that had it. Take Care and have a good night.

02-04-2009	#1179 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Yea, I would run some SeaFoam through it. Good to keep in there when it's cold and not ridden much because it disperses water in the tank. Good news is it's supposed to be much warmer this weekend for most all of us. Roads are extremely sloppy with sand and salt here, so I'll have to wash it __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

02-04-2009	#1180 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Hey George! Rusty's got it... it will help clean out any crap that was in there and giving you problems last time, as well as condition the fuel that might be sitting in there longer than you expected... Geez... our thread has been quiet!!! No riding, or no problems?! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

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