1500/1600/2000cc

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by spok

you got it. its to keep the passengers foot out

Yup, I took mine off....don't carry no stinkin' passengers.

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by Donald Branscom

I had a 04 classic and it would have wierd harmonic noises too but then I built my bike into a chopper and I havn't heard any wierd noises. I just think the stock exhaust was too quiet. cars would pull out in front of me often.
http://i7.tinypic.com/2jb2szd.jpg

1500 converted to chain drive and rigid frame.
42degrees rake 6up 4 out radiator behind engine
Handmade bars, gas tank and self designed seat.

got any other pics of that thing ? looks pretty sick, would love to see if from other angles.

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by trikebubble

Yup, I took mine off....don't carry no stinkin' passengers.

that's right, cause the b!tch rides ! at least that's what the saying is, right ? don't hurt me T........

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by ispeed77

that's right, cause the b!tch rides ! at least that's what the saying is, right ? don't hurt me T........

i always thought "the b!tch" (well, any b!tch) wore tightie spandex pants.......'eh Dave, buddy, friend?????

[LOWFLYER]

Took mine off and added floor boards for whenver I'm 2 up with the wife.

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by trikebubble

i always thought "the b!tch" (well, any b!tch) wore tightie spandex pants.......'eh Dave, buddy, friend?????

whatcha talkin about ????

[trikebubble]

Originally Posted by ispeed77

whatcha talkin about ????

hee-hee

[moparman]

Originally Posted by spok

you got it. its to keep the passengers foot out

I wonder why it's called a muffler guard then.

[Neo Vulcan]

Originally Posted by kwikbolt

Hello> Just joined. Have a 04 1500 Clasic with 6k miles on it. Experiencing lowd humming noise when banking to left or right, more so when banking to the left. Dealer says it's a characteristic of the bike. Is that so? I find it very anoying. Would appreciate any input.
Thanks

I am buying a 97 1500 classic next week. On the test drive I heard the exact same thing. Concerned me at first but it must be in the tires. I was coasting down hill on switchbacks in neutral so had no engine noise to drown out the "hum". I must of looked like a fool banking right and left for a mile but I was trying to identify where the sound was coming from. I'm convinced it is in the tires and the side treads, depending on what kind of tires they are. If anyone knows of a different reason, would love to hear it...

[millerman]

I have a 2006 Vulcan 2000 Classic and I would like to install Vance & Hines powershots on my bike and some say that I will need a Power Comander to remap the fuel mixture and air. I have had a Kawasaki dealership tell me that some of the same models will do just fine with out them. But some models either will have to have a power comander on them or I will need to take about a 60 mile trip for the computer to reprogram it self. Could any one help please? Millerman!!!!!!!!!!!

[jukief]

Originally Posted by Neo Vulcan

I am buying a 97 1500 classic next week. On the test drive I heard the exact same thing. Concerned me at first but it must be in the tires. I was coasting down hill on switchbacks in neutral so had no engine noise to drown out the "hum". I must of looked like a fool banking right and left for a mile but I was trying to identify where the sound was coming from. I'm convinced it is in the tires and the side treads, depending on what kind of tires they are. If anyone knows of a different reason, would love to hear it...

Hmmm. I've never noticed that on my 1500 Classic.

[millerman]

Yes I truely believe that you are right. My tires on my Vulcan 2000 on some types of roads make unusual sounds don't worry I really do not think that you have any thing to worrry about. If you know any one with a Vulcan 2000 and has installed Vance & Hines powershots please find out if they had to remap the feul and air with a power comander or was it just fine aftier installing the exhaust. Exhaust is around $600.00 dollars but the powercomander is another $400.00 dollars which total a grand and at Christmas time well it just won't happen. Thanks Millerman

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by millerman

I have a 2006 Vulcan 2000 Classic and I would like to install Vance & Hines powershots on my bike and some say that I will need a Power Comander to remap the fuel mixture and air. I have had a Kawasaki dealership tell me that some of the same models will do just fine with out them. But some models either will have to have a power comander on them or I will need to take about a 60 mile trip for the computer to reprogram it self. Could any one help please? Millerman!!!!!!!!!!!

ok, here's what i understand to be true. with just an exhaust upgrade, you are fine without a power commander. you will not see the true power gains without the PC, but you will not hurt the bike without it. once you add an intake though, that is when you need to compensate for the greater flow of air. so, if money is the issue, go with pipes first. then, pick up a power commander and intake down the road. for the best results, have the bike dyno tuned once you have all three. how's that ?

[millerman]

Thanks alot ispeed77, really like the Vance & Hines Powershots, at least now I know where I stand and I really thank you for this. I hope to buy the Powershots in about a month and may be get the pc in another month. I really did not want to do something wrong and cause my bike alot of problems and have the dealership say that this would be my fault and waranty does not cover. millerman

[ispeed77]

glad i could offer some help bud !
oh, and welcome to the forum.
david

[LOWFLYER]

I think personally, you should go with an intake and PC first as the exhaust system on our beloved V2K's already flows very well. Some good R&D there by Kawi. Most exhaust systems for our bike hurt performance more than they actually help and I'm speaking from dyno experience. If you got any questions, let me know.

Originally Posted by millerman

I have a 2006 Vulcan 2000 Classic and I would like to install Vance & Hines powershots on my bike and some say that I will need a Power Comander to remap the fuel mixture and air. I have had a Kawasaki dealership tell me that some of the same models will do just fine with out them. But some models either will have to have a power comander on them or I will need to take about a 60 mile trip for the computer to reprogram it self. Could any one help please? Millerman!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cruising]

has anyone removed or modified the baffles on the stock 1600 classic exhaust? I like the looks of the stock pipes, but need a little more rumble!

Please get back to me.....

Jim

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by Cruising

has anyone removed or modified the baffles on the stock 1600 classic exhaust? I like the looks of the stock pipes, but need a little more rumble!

Please get back to me.....

Jim

if he doesn't asnwer, send a Private Message to Deron, 1600Pilot. he has punched out his baffles and his bike sounds good and still maintains the stock look.

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by LOWFLYER

I think personally, you should go with an intake and PC first as the exhaust system on our beloved V2K's already flows very well. Some good R&D there by Kawi. Most exhaust systems for our bike hurt performance more than they actually help and I'm speaking from dyno experience. If you got any questions, let me know.

there you go, a little more informed info. good to know, thanks for posting that.

[topcatflyer]

Kwikbolt ........ it's the front tire. Mine never did it until I put a dunlop on the front. I hate it.