My new Vulcan Classic 1500

Dudester · 11-28-2007

I just sold my 1997 Vulcan Classic 800, and have purchased a 2003 Vulcan Classic 1500 with 5400 miles on it. Here is a pic of the actual bike I will be picking up probably over the weekend.

NCDave · 11-28-2007

Looks great! Welcome to the 1500 club!

Dudester · 11-28-2007

Thanks Dave. The only thing now is that I have to wait until April of 08 to get to ride it. It's going to be a long winter lol

traderjaxx · 11-28-2007

Nice 1500 dudester.. I'd like to get a pair of those floorboards for mine once I reinstall the pax seat. Think about finishing off that tank seam with some black or chrome trim. I did it to mine and looks much better.

Dudester · 11-28-2007

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Originally Posted by traderjaxx

Nice 1500 dudester.. I'd like to get a pair of those floorboards for mine once I reinstall the pax seat. Think about finishing off that tank seam with some black or chrome trim. I did it to mine and looks much better.

Thanks, and you read my mind traderjaxx, I had added the chrome trim to my old 97 Vulcan 800, and did both fenders as well. It'll be the first thing I do to the 1500 in the Spring. Other than maybe getting a light bar, it doesn't need much as far as accessories, at least not right away. If I'm not mistaken, the engine guard seems to be the same as a Nomad's engine guard. The tube size is definitely bigger than the standard, and if you look closely, there is no bottom horizontal bar going to the other side, which the regular 1500 engine guards are like. Don't know if it's a plus or a minus, but if it's good enough for a Nomad, I guess it'll be just as good on a Classic.

*trikebubble* · 11-28-2007

Cool beans, nice looking ride you have there.
Too bad about the 4 month hibernation. I'm tired of the "winter" already, and it's only snowed once here so far.

Dudester · 11-28-2007

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

Cool beans, nice looking ride you have there.
Too bad about the 4 month hibernation. I'm tired of the "winter" already, and it's only snowed once here so far.

Thanks neighbor, here too we only had one dumping of the white stuff. I am so looking forward to going to Port Dover this June for the Friday the 13th ride

traderjaxx · 11-28-2007

I do see that on the engine guard, probably either or, no difference.
Being in the low 70's here, I'll ride for a month longer at least. I'll put a few miles on for ya'll...........

Dudester · 11-28-2007

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Originally Posted by traderjaxx

I do see that on the engine guard, probably either or, no difference.
Being in the low 70's here, I'll ride for a month longer at least. I'll put a few miles on for ya'll...........

Now that ain't nice dude, rubbing it in like that lol. Can't say I blame you though, cause if I were where you are, I'd probably rub it in to the northener's too.

*Tod* · 11-28-2007

Congratulations!

Nice trade-up, she's a beauty, and pre-blinged a bit too.

CycleDude · 11-28-2007

Congrats!

Greg in ND · 11-29-2007

I feel for ya, I just bought a 1500 04' Vulcan, and I won't be riding it for a few months or so either

Heck, it's 20* below w/ the windchill right now! We also have the white stuf on the ground too.
Congrats again, looks very nice!

Dudester · 11-29-2007

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Originally Posted by traderjaxx

Nice 1500 dudester.. I'd like to get a pair of those floorboards for mine once I reinstall the pax seat. Think about finishing off that tank seam with some black or chrome trim. I did it to mine and looks much better.

What exactly is a "pax" seat ?

Thanks Greg, Isn't the 04 FI ? If so, ya gotta love that. Any pics of your beast ?

Thanks CycleDude

traderjaxx · 11-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Dudester

Now that ain't nice dude, rubbing it in like that lol. Can't say I blame you though, cause if I were where you are, I'd probably rub it in to the northener's too.

Sorry Dudster, didn't mean to "winterize" the conversation... I have my bike in solo config at the moment, I'll switch to the "1 up" next spring. ( in my line of work we call passengers "pax"(s).

Dudester · 11-29-2007

Yah I'll be able to ride solo as well as the separates for solo or with the pilon.
I couldn't do that with my Mustang Touring seat that I had on my 800, although I know Mustang do make such a seat.

traderjaxx · 11-29-2007

The only thing I miss is the backrest... I'm in the process of trying to mod a bracket for it. It normally slides into the front of the other seat.

Greg in ND · 11-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Dudester

What exactly is a "pax" seat ?

Thanks Greg, Isn't the 04 FI ? If so, ya gotta love that. Any pics of your beast ?

Thanks CycleDude

Hi Dudester!
No, it's carbed'
Yes, here is a pic. I recently did all the studding myself, and I bought some leather yesterday, and am putting together fringe runners/ for my floorboards> Here;s some pics....
Your new ride is really sharp!

ervins · 11-29-2007

Congrats man! Looking good!

Classic · 11-29-2007

Got the same bike in the same colors with a few more miles on it. Been a great bike and one that will do anything you ask of it.

*pitchinguy* · 11-29-2007

Gratz Dudester!! She's a fine lookin scoot for sure!!

Rid'er safe.......next spring that is!!

11-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
Dudester Does fuzzy logic tickle ? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 2,110	My new Vulcan Classic 1500 I just sold my 1997 Vulcan Classic 800, and have purchased a 2003 Vulcan Classic 1500 with 5400 miles on it. Here is a pic of the actual bike I will be picking up probably over the weekend. __________________ 03 Vulcan Classic 1500 Christmas, What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree Last edited by Dudester : 12-04-2007 at 09:27 AM.

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NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Looks great! Welcome to the 1500 club! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

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Dudester Does fuzzy logic tickle ? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 2,110	Thanks Dave. The only thing now is that I have to wait until April of 08 to get to ride it. It's going to be a long winter lol __________________ 03 Vulcan Classic 1500 Christmas, What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree

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traderjaxx "Low Country" BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 98	Nice 1500 dudester.. I'd like to get a pair of those floorboards for mine once I reinstall the pax seat. Think about finishing off that tank seam with some black or chrome trim. I did it to mine and looks much better. __________________ What Me Worry. '04 1500 Classic Last edited by traderjaxx : 11-28-2007 at 05:02 PM.

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trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,628	Cool beans, nice looking ride you have there. Too bad about the 4 month hibernation. I'm tired of the "winter" already, and it's only snowed once here so far. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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traderjaxx "Low Country" BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 98	I do see that on the engine guard, probably either or, no difference. Being in the low 70's here, I'll ride for a month longer at least. I'll put a few miles on for ya'll........... __________________ What Me Worry. '04 1500 Classic

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Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	Congratulations! Nice trade-up, she's a beauty, and pre-blinged a bit too. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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CycleDude Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12,816	Congrats!

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Greg in ND Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MINOT, ND Posts: 1,320	Sweet ride Dudester! I feel for ya, I just bought a 1500 04' Vulcan, and I won't be riding it for a few months or so either Heck, it's 20* below w/ the windchill right now! We also have the white stuf on the ground too. Congrats again, looks very nice!

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Dudester Does fuzzy logic tickle ? BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 2,110	Yah I'll be able to ride solo as well as the separates for solo or with the pilon. I couldn't do that with my Mustang Touring seat that I had on my 800, although I know Mustang do make such a seat. __________________ 03 Vulcan Classic 1500 Christmas, What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree

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traderjaxx "Low Country" BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 98	The only thing I miss is the backrest... I'm in the process of trying to mod a bracket for it. It normally slides into the front of the other seat. __________________ What Me Worry. '04 1500 Classic

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ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,825	Congrats man! Looking good! __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

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Classic Ahhh Crap BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest PA Posts: 2,054	Got the same bike in the same colors with a few more miles on it. Been a great bike and one that will do anything you ask of it. __________________ Steve 2003 1500 Classic VROC 11660 RB 139

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pitchinguy I miss Deron. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,747	*Gratz Dudester!! She's a fine lookin scoot for sure!!* *Rid'er safe.......next spring that is!!* __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes* aka Scooter

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