1500/1600/2000cc - Page 24

Gofer007 · 08-08-2009

Oops good point, cheers.

Pro-1 · 08-26-2009

I have a 2008 VN1500N. I purchased a Barons Reed Valve Block off kit, commonly known as "coasters" The instructions say that "on EFI model you may have to leave the solenoid in place and plugged in to avoid FI error lights." Does anyone have experience with this on a FI Vulcan? If there is an FI error light, is there a way to cancel it and still remove the solenoid? It seems a waste to install the kit and have to leave the solenoid in.

Duffy · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Pro-1

I have a 2008 VN1500N. I purchased a Barons Reed Valve Block off kit, commonly known as "coasters" The instructions say that "on EFI model you may have to leave the solenoid in place and plugged in to avoid FI error lights." Does anyone have experience with this on a FI Vulcan? If there is an FI error light, is there a way to cancel it and still remove the solenoid? It seems a waste to install the kit and have to leave the solenoid in.

That sounds like the instructions for doing the mod to a C50 Suzuki. They have a solenoid to run the air injection valve. I haven't done my Classic yet but you should check out "Gadgets" web site for detailed instructions.

rustygunner · 08-31-2009

Ronmac1118 · 09-08-2009

Anyone know if a 2006 nomad rear end will fit a 2000 nomad, they look alike and was wondering before I buy it off webpage, Thanks in advance, dealer want tell anything, they want to do the work and sell the parts, noway, lol

Ronmac1118 · 09-08-2009

Sharp bikes Rustygunner

rustygunner · 09-09-2009

The final drive assemblies are the same kawi part# for the 2000 and the 2006.

*ispeed77* · 09-09-2009

yeah, i was going to say to visit the Kaw site and compare the part numbers. looks like rustygunner did that for ya.

Ronmac1118 · 09-09-2009

Thanks Guys, I knew I could count on your help,

pdtechguy · 09-11-2009

Hi I just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500. What kind of gas should I put in it?
Is 87 Unleaded OK? Or should I use premium?

Duffy · 09-12-2009

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Originally Posted by pdtechguy

Hi I just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500. What kind of gas should I put in it?
Is 87 Unleaded OK? Or should I use premium?

I have an 05 FI 1500 and my manual calls for 91 or better. Not sure about the older ones.

rustygunner · 09-14-2009

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Originally Posted by pdtechguy

Hi I just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500. What kind of gas should I put in it?
Is 87 Unleaded OK? Or should I use premium?

Manual says use 91 or higher for my 2001 F.I. but many have run lower grade fuel without issue. Listen carefully for signs of detonation; engine damage will follow shortly.

SvenGoulie · 09-14-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

The final drive assemblies are the same kawi part# for the 2000 and the 2006.

is that differential geared different

*ispeed77* · 09-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdtechguy

Hi I just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500. What kind of gas should I put in it?
Is 87 Unleaded OK? Or should I use premium?

i have always run 87 in my Mean Streak and did in my Nomad with no problems. up to you, but i recommend trying the lower octane and if the bike runs fine stick with that.

redleg3312 · 09-15-2009

Ok, here is the situation. ok, situations. First, i have a 08 Vulcan Nomad with Vance and Hines Baggers. Oh and I ride LOUD!. I love the sound of it with no baffles, but am losing to much back pressure, backfiring and running to rich. So i have put the baffels back in. To quiet. Happy medium anyone? Any suggestions on cutting the baffles or a wrap that wont burn up but will give me a good loud deep thump.

Second Issue. My wifes bike is an 05 Vulcan 800A. Have put a lot of work into it. Classic back fender, scootworks lowering kit, belt drive, etc...I am changing out the front wheel and replacing it with the wider Vulcan 500 19" front wheel. Easier to ride and better in the rain. I have a custom Dragster Fender on the front now that wont go around the new wheel. I dont want a slip fender. any ideas?

rustygunner · 09-15-2009

I have the baffles in mine with the wrap removed. Plenty of backpressure and just the right volume level for a touring bike IMHO.

*ispeed77* · 09-15-2009

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Originally Posted by redleg3312

Ok, here is the situation. ok, situations. First, i have a 08 Vulcan Nomad with Vance and Hines Baggers. Oh and I ride LOUD!. I love the sound of it with no baffles, but am losing to much back pressure, backfiring and running to rich. So i have put the baffels back in. To quiet. Happy medium anyone? Any suggestions on cutting the baffles or a wrap that wont burn up but will give me a good loud deep thump.

Second Issue. My wifes bike is an 05 Vulcan 800A. Have put a lot of work into it. Classic back fender, scootworks lowering kit, belt drive, etc...I am changing out the front wheel and replacing it with the wider Vulcan 500 19" front wheel. Easier to ride and better in the rain. I have a custom Dragster Fender on the front now that wont go around the new wheel. I dont want a slip fender. any ideas?

can't help you with the 800, but i can tell you what i did with my Bagger's when i had my Nomad. i took the baffle and cut out the middle. then i had a friend weld the two ends back together. this produced a sound that i loved, was about the perfect sound level, and i had no backfiring.

rustygunner · 09-16-2009

No ideas about the 800 fender. Maybe the fender from the 500 would work?

redleg3312 · 09-17-2009

well i solved the baffle issue. Ispeed i used your idea. just cut the middle completely out. Just a tad quieter than baffless and still has the backpressure. Also a lot deeper. Still no luck on the 800 fender. The problem i am having is, every fender i have found that is made for a 19" wheel is to thin. The vulcans 19" wheel is wider than the Harleys. I have to have at least 4 7/8" of clearance inside the fender. I could use the 500 fender but that is just the little slip fender and i dont think it would look right with the classic back fender. So, i search on!

redleg3312 · 09-17-2009

give you an idea of the fender i have now...this is the kind i would hope to stick with.

08-26-2009	#462 (permalink)
Pro-1 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Coaster install question I have a 2008 VN1500N. I purchased a Barons Reed Valve Block off kit, commonly known as "coasters" The instructions say that "on EFI model you may have to leave the solenoid in place and plugged in to avoid FI error lights." Does anyone have experience with this on a FI Vulcan? If there is an FI error light, is there a way to cancel it and still remove the solenoid? It seems a waste to install the kit and have to leave the solenoid in.

08-31-2009	#464 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	__________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-08-2009	#465 (permalink)
Ronmac1118 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NW GA Posts: 173	Anyone know if a 2006 nomad rear end will fit a 2000 nomad, they look alike and was wondering before I buy it off webpage, Thanks in advance, dealer want tell anything, they want to do the work and sell the parts, noway, lol Last edited by Ronmac1118 : 09-08-2009 at 09:57 PM. Reason: spelling, lol

09-09-2009	#467 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	The final drive assemblies are the same kawi part# for the 2000 and the 2006. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-09-2009	#468 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	yeah, i was going to say to visit the Kaw site and compare the part numbers. looks like rustygunner did that for ya. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

08-08-2009	#461 (permalink)
Gofer007 Gofer007 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 14	Oops good point, cheers.

09-08-2009	#466 (permalink)
Ronmac1118 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NW GA Posts: 173	Sharp bikes Rustygunner

09-09-2009	#469 (permalink)
Ronmac1118 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NW GA Posts: 173	Thanks Guys, I knew I could count on your help,

09-11-2009	#470 (permalink)
pdtechguy Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Hi I just bought a 2001 Vulcan 1500. What kind of gas should I put in it? Is 87 Unleaded OK? Or should I use premium? Last edited by pdtechguy : 09-11-2009 at 09:38 PM.

09-15-2009	#475 (permalink)
redleg3312 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 Ok, here is the situation. ok, situations. First, i have a 08 Vulcan Nomad with Vance and Hines Baggers. Oh and I ride LOUD!. I love the sound of it with no baffles, but am losing to much back pressure, backfiring and running to rich. So i have put the baffels back in. To quiet. Happy medium anyone? Any suggestions on cutting the baffles or a wrap that wont burn up but will give me a good loud deep thump. Second Issue. My wifes bike is an 05 Vulcan 800A. Have put a lot of work into it. Classic back fender, scootworks lowering kit, belt drive, etc...I am changing out the front wheel and replacing it with the wider Vulcan 500 19" front wheel. Easier to ride and better in the rain. I have a custom Dragster Fender on the front now that wont go around the new wheel. I dont want a slip fender. any ideas?

09-15-2009	#476 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	I have the baffles in mine with the wrap removed. Plenty of backpressure and just the right volume level for a touring bike IMHO. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-16-2009	#478 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	No ideas about the 800 fender. Maybe the fender from the 500 would work? __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-17-2009	#479 (permalink)
redleg3312 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	well i solved the baffle issue. Ispeed i used your idea. just cut the middle completely out. Just a tad quieter than baffless and still has the backpressure. Also a lot deeper. Still no luck on the 800 fender. The problem i am having is, every fender i have found that is made for a 19" wheel is to thin. The vulcans 19" wheel is wider than the Harleys. I have to have at least 4 7/8" of clearance inside the fender. I could use the 500 fender but that is just the little slip fender and i dont think it would look right with the classic back fender. So, i search on! __________________ 08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad/ 05 Vulcan 800A Redleg WBVMC

09-17-2009	#480 (permalink)
redleg3312 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	give you an idea of the fender i have now...this is the kind i would hope to stick with. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad/ 05 Vulcan 800A Redleg WBVMC

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