Seeing new comments pop up made me watch this video for the first time in years. Man i loved this bike! Sold it to a good dude who absolutely loves it.
Thank god you showed up on my YT front page. I’ve had my VN1700 since release in 2011. And I couldn’t find anyone online who changed the back lights. And you did showing me it’s possible to get rid of those HORRID back lights.
Hell yeah, you've got a nice ride in this video. I'm looking into buying this bike as an upgrade and your video has helped me see the potential it has. You did a great job Thanks for the video, love your bike.
I did the big 3 on my Mean Streak years ago, uploaded the map, got it dyno tested and found 20% gains in hp and torque. Ive seen alot of guys get the Ivan Flash job done to correct power issues. I like the air ride and front wheel mods as well. Nice bike.
Buying a new Vaquero late next year (2025) will most likely be a 2023 model as I'm not too fond of the blue colour of the 2024. May even go with a 2025 model if there are significant upgrades and the colour is nice? I used to ride the 2005 Honda VTX 1800n so I need another monster so the 'Big 3' mods are going to be the first priority. I LIKE ALL your mods except I'm going to go with a daymaker main light and running lights ! It is guys like you that make videos like this that get the word out about how good this bike really is (after mods). Thank You. Ride safe.
Absolutely gorgeous bike man. I'm glad you stuck with the duals, I personally am not a fan of 2 into 1 but that's just me. You literally have my dream bike, only thing I'd add is the passenger backrest and luggage rack. Take care and ride safe bro ✌😎🍻
Such a sick bike 😎 Ive got a '21 & im slowly working my way through the mods. "Big 3" was the first. Should ALWAYS be the first. Looking at 11" JSR Apes soon & Corbin seat maybe on the latter half of the '23 season. Really like their options to customize upholstery
I been trying to find info on where to get license plate cover like your.. can u hook me up with info on where u got yours from, as well as your speakers and adapters!! I have the same bike, but mine is a 2015!! Thanx for any info I can send my way!!
@@unclerobb9941 I would suggest looking into it. Maybe call Ivan and ask, but i think you would get more out of Ivan Flash. It is not too bad in terms of $$.
@@unclerobb9941 .....Please keep Ivan in mind, Your debaffle and Big Air kit will SHINE with his flash.....ALL his future "re-flash" are free to customers, just pay shipping. Don't know if your on any of the Forums (3-4 good ones) 8 years of discussions....everyone ended up with Ivan
The bike ran so much better after the tune. I had no complaints other then a lack of performance parts for it. I'm sure Ivan's deal is a good one. But as I stated before I already had the PCV before ivan did anything with the kawi and the benefits weren't worth the cost to me. The bike ran great with the tune I got from the owner of Thunder mfg.
Were you able to change the bars without changing or extending the wires and cables/hoses? Bike looks great, what is the metal hoop infront of the bags?
I trimmed off the tab on the master cylinder that stops the banjo bolt from facing down if that makes sense. I needed a little extra for that. But all the cables amd lines are stock. And those are just the stock crash bars on the rear.
Honestly I have no idea. I've had around 40 bikes and I don't think that I have ever done the math to check fuel mileage. I just really don't care all that much. I wouldn't buy a 1700cc bike to save money on gas.
Thanks for the review. Have a Vulcan 900 and upgrading next month to the Vaquero. I just really trust Kawasaki quality. My Vulcan has never given me a drop of trouble. I just need more comfort, and less RPM at highway speed. Getting vibrated to death, but I'm asking it to do, something it was not intended to do. Look forward to my bigger bike. I do have one question, I didn't see you address the strip stop lights on the back. Really like those, easy to install? Product info? Take care, sweet bike man.
Hi Uncle Robb, I see you sold your bike. I just got a vaquero and I wonder why many end up selling them after making it look awesome, improving performance and being happy with them. Any particular reason as to why you may have gotten tired of it?
I loved the bike. Mileage was getting up there and I ride a lot. Honestly the resale would have been shit if I kept it for a couple more years. Also the lack of engine upgrades sucks.
From my experience drone is something that happens in a vehicle with loud exhaust. So I'm not exactly sure what you mean... the pipes sound nice and are far from being annoyingly loud.
You get a lot of bike for cheap that’s why I’m seriously considering this bike. Cause HD sheeeesh some of those baggers are worth as much as my truck and this is coming from a guy who rides a dyna
I built that little box. Bought the plugs off amazon and mounted them in the box. For power I grabbed a battery tender plug and cut the terminals off it. That way I can plug it right into the plug on the bike for my tender. You can unplug it easily when removing the saddle bag. Hope that all makes sense. I should have made a video about that alone.
The cables were fine. But on the bottom of the right side control I had to take a dremel tool and cut the "stop" for the banjo bolt on the master cylinder and rotate the banjo bolt a little bit. The brake line is just long enough. Also in did not run the wires inside the bars I didn't like the looks of the sharp cuts. It looked like they would chafe. Hope this helps with your decision. I did like the bars a lot better then stock.
@@unclerobb9941 ah ok. I see what you mean about the dremmel. They don’t make many options for this bike but yours look great. The stock bars just aren’t right, especially riding and doing low speed maneuvers. I rotated them up best I could but still too low. Thanks for the reply !!!!
I don't remember to be honest. 35-40 if I remember correctly. Honestly I never really gave a shit about mpg on a bike. I don't ride to save money on gas.
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Seeing new comments pop up made me watch this video for the first time in years. Man i loved this bike! Sold it to a good dude who absolutely loves it.
Thank god you showed up on my YT front page. I’ve had my VN1700 since release in 2011. And I couldn’t find anyone online who changed the back lights. And you did showing me it’s possible to get rid of those HORRID back lights.
Hell yeah, you've got a nice ride in this video. I'm looking into buying this bike as an upgrade and your video has helped me see the potential it has. You did a great job
Thanks for the video, love your bike.
I did the big 3 on my Mean Streak years ago, uploaded the map, got it dyno tested and found 20% gains in hp and torque.
Ive seen alot of guys get the Ivan Flash job done to correct power issues. I like the air ride and front wheel mods as well. Nice bike.
Getting my 3rd bike. Want to do some cross country. I think this is the one I will get. Thanks for the information about this bike. Great stuff!
Sweet bike, lots of good little mods...thanks for sharing.
I like that you can remove the key(s) after starting. Nice little feature.
I think these are way more sexier than the road glide this definitely being considered for next purchase
I put a Corbin seat on my 1991 Harley Davidson Low Rider Custom and it's a very comfortable seat. The best! Nice bike!
Buying a new Vaquero late next year (2025) will most likely be a 2023 model as I'm not too fond of the blue colour of the 2024. May even go with a 2025 model if there are significant upgrades and the colour is nice? I used to ride the 2005 Honda VTX 1800n so I need another monster so the 'Big 3' mods are going to be the first priority. I LIKE ALL your mods except I'm going to go with a daymaker main light and running lights ! It is guys like you that make videos like this that get the word out about how good this bike really is (after mods). Thank You. Ride safe.
Absolutely gorgeous bike man. I'm glad you stuck with the duals, I personally am not a fan of 2 into 1 but that's just me. You literally have my dream bike, only thing I'd add is the passenger backrest and luggage rack. Take care and ride safe bro ✌😎🍻
Thanks. I was thinking of adding a low rack and do a slim removable tour pack.
@@unclerobb9941 I think that would look good and the fact that you can easily remove the tour pack to have the sporty look again is a nice feature
Sweet setup! I run an 07 vulcan 2000 classic!
Man, I'm a harley guy, but that exhaust got one mean rumble! Nice bike man!
Thanks. I liked it a lot. I'm on a road king presently.
@@unclerobb9941 Milwaukee 8?
@@rodericksaunders5887 nope. Twincam
@@unclerobb9941 nothing can sound better than well tuned twin cam
Love the bike bro...just bought a 22 vaquero...I just put on sharkroad slip ons...are you near bangor? That's where I am...
Hey dude, where you at in Maine? I’m out on the coast, love to meet up and ride this summer!
Man do you have the model and/or additional pics of your cup holder? Great bike btw.
What cup holder did you put on?
Beautiful Ride!!
Such a sick bike 😎 Ive got a '21 & im slowly working my way through the mods. "Big 3" was the first. Should ALWAYS be the first. Looking at 11" JSR Apes soon & Corbin seat maybe on the latter half of the '23 season. Really like their options to customize upholstery
Not usually a fan of black bikes, but that’s one wicked ride, Rob
Thanks. She was a great bike! I just sold it this weekend. Time for something different.
@@unclerobb9941 where did you get the coffee holder I'm looking to find one just like the one you have. Love your bike!!!
Nice bike I have the 1700 nomad
Beautiful bike mine is candy orange where did you get the led fog lights
they are tuff lites and I made the brackets.
Ivans Flash is a good way to go.... cant beat a Corbin seat... they are actually doing heated and cooled seats now..
Love the plate. Sweet bike too!
Bro.. great set up... 21 inch rim will completely set it off.
Hey! Deadly bike man, you have a link for the company who made your speaker brackets? Thanks!
engineeredadapters.com/
BUT....You HAVE to add a bigger Amp. (need to !)
That’s a great looking bike.,This is the bike I’d get if I ever get into the big cruiser scene. Granted I’m bias AF because I’m a die hard Kwaka Head,
That plate is hilarious 😂🤣😆
My question is what is the top speed in mph
I been trying to find info on where to get license plate cover like your.. can u hook me up with info on where u got yours from, as well as your speakers and adapters!! I have the same bike, but mine is a 2015!! Thanx for any info I can send my way!!
And did you have to change your cables
The only biker with a gun so far.
Duals rule the road 💪
Where in Maine are ya? I see you got rid of your bike, but would love to ask you some questions!!
Bangor area.
Hows that corbin seat on long distant rides sir?
You should try to ivanize your ECM. Much beter than any fuel controller.
Ehh... the Bike is dyno tuned with the pc5. I honestly don't think it's worth the money at this point.
@@unclerobb9941 I would suggest looking into it. Maybe call Ivan and ask, but i think you would get more out of Ivan Flash. It is not too bad in terms of $$.
If I was to do it again I would go that route. But at this point the benefits aren't worth spending the money for me after already buying the PCV.
@@unclerobb9941 .....Please keep Ivan in mind, Your debaffle and Big Air kit will SHINE with his flash.....ALL his future "re-flash" are free to customers, just pay shipping. Don't know if your on any of the Forums (3-4 good ones) 8 years of discussions....everyone ended up with Ivan
The bike ran so much better after the tune. I had no complaints other then a lack of performance parts for it. I'm sure Ivan's deal is a good one. But as I stated before I already had the PCV before ivan did anything with the kawi and the benefits weren't worth the cost to me. The bike ran great with the tune I got from the owner of Thunder mfg.
Were you able to change the bars without changing or extending the wires and cables/hoses? Bike looks great, what is the metal hoop infront of the bags?
I trimmed off the tab on the master cylinder that stops the banjo bolt from facing down if that makes sense. I needed a little extra for that. But all the cables amd lines are stock. And those are just the stock crash bars on the rear.
i have a 2013 vulcan 900 classic. Great bike but i would love to have something like yours. So nice man.
Thanks. The 800/900 classics are great bikes.
I had a 900 custom and traded it in for a vaquero
absolute beauty.
Nice mods....But how is the fuel consumption after tuning?
Honestly I have no idea. I've had around 40 bikes and I don't think that I have ever done the math to check fuel mileage. I just really don't care all that much. I wouldn't buy a 1700cc bike to save money on gas.
That is wicked. Well done bud
Thanks for the review. Have a Vulcan 900 and upgrading next month to the Vaquero. I just really trust Kawasaki quality. My Vulcan has never given me a drop of trouble. I just need more comfort, and less RPM at highway speed. Getting vibrated to death, but I'm asking it to do, something it was not intended to do. Look forward to my bigger bike. I do have one question, I didn't see you address the strip stop lights on the back. Really like those, easy to install? Product info? Take care, sweet bike man.
Beautiful bike. I’m jealous
They are a good looking bike.
Typo....what bars are those
What did you use to black out the front signal bar ??
Plasti dip on all the chrome. Spray tint on the lenses.
Very nice bike u have!
When I saw the gun, I was smiling from ear-to-ear. Merica!
What bats are those, and where can I get them from???
Hi Uncle Robb, I see you sold your bike. I just got a vaquero and I wonder why many end up selling them after making it look awesome, improving performance and being happy with them. Any particular reason as to why you may have gotten tired of it?
I loved the bike. Mileage was getting up there and I ride a lot. Honestly the resale would have been shit if I kept it for a couple more years. Also the lack of engine upgrades sucks.
Yeah they are dogs out of the factory. Ivan tune and slips ons make them good to go.
Any drone with the Vance & Hines pipes?
From my experience drone is something that happens in a vehicle with loud exhaust. So I'm not exactly sure what you mean... the pipes sound nice and are far from being annoyingly loud.
Sweet upgrades! What phone mount is that?
Ram mount. Thanks. Loved the bike.
Nice looking bike!!! I have the 2016 model, how the wife feels about the seat is she pretty confy on long rides??? 😎😎😎
With the Corbin? Absolutely. She has done almost 500 miles on the back one day.
That's a nice machine man
cracking bike cheers for sharing
You get a lot of bike for cheap that’s why I’m seriously considering this bike. Cause HD sheeeesh some of those baggers are worth as much as my truck and this is coming from a guy who rides a dyna
How did you do your AUX set up, just got one need some help.🍻
I built that little box. Bought the plugs off amazon and mounted them in the box. For power I grabbed a battery tender plug and cut the terminals off it. That way I can plug it right into the plug on the bike for my tender. You can unplug it easily when removing the saddle bag. Hope that all makes sense. I should have made a video about that alone.
@@unclerobb9941 battery tender plug = SAE connector.
Great review.
Thanks!
Beautiful bike, how hard was it to black stuff out?
I just used plastic dip on all of the plastic parts.
What about the chrome?
Same man. Plastidip is great shit.
Did ya take it all apart? Dunno if i have the patience for that, lol also how is the dip holding up?
@@danvesa1182 the dip holds up great. 4 or 5 coats is enough. And yeah definitely have to take all the parts off to do it.
did those bars fit with the stock cables? any mods needed to fit the bars when you full lock turn them, do they hit the fairing?
The cables were fine. But on the bottom of the right side control I had to take a dremel tool and cut the "stop" for the banjo bolt on the master cylinder and rotate the banjo bolt a little bit. The brake line is just long enough. Also in did not run the wires inside the bars I didn't like the looks of the sharp cuts. It looked like they would chafe. Hope this helps with your decision. I did like the bars a lot better then stock.
@@unclerobb9941 ah ok. I see what you mean about the dremmel. They don’t make many options for this bike but yours look great. The stock bars just aren’t right, especially riding and doing low speed maneuvers. I rotated them up best I could but still too low. Thanks for the reply !!!!
Nice bike!
Love the license plate! 😆
I like duals also.
what bars are on that thing?
They were called "menacing monkeys" or something like that.
@@unclerobb9941 going with 11inch bars were they bolt ons or did you have to lengthen cables?
They were a direct bolt on. If i remember right i had to loosen up the banjo bolt and rotate it to get a little more length out of the brake line
Thinking back on it. It may have been this bike i had to grind off a little tab on the master cylinder so I could rotate that banjo bolt down.
@@unclerobb9941 ive heard other people say the same thing i think.
what is yhe M P G on your bike ? thank you.
I don't remember to be honest. 35-40 if I remember correctly. Honestly I never really gave a shit about mpg on a bike. I don't ride to save money on gas.
Good looking bike bro!
Did you have to extend the cables for the bars?
no. I did cut off the tab that stops the banjo bolt from rotating and rotated the banjo bolt down on the master though.
You can do up to 12 inch bars without extending your cables
I have a 2012. Does yours overheat around town ?
It would get pretty warm before tuning.
Nice ride
I would black those speaker covers out
I did end up painting them black. Looked way better.
Did you paint your turn signals?
Its tint that comes in an aerosol can.
@@unclerobb9941 Did you remove your stock speaker pods? I got those adapters with some 6.5" Polk DB652's.
@@MrSuperpat the cones in the fairing you mean? If so, yes I removed them I was told to let the new bigger speakers breath.
Awesome bike!
Sweet Ride !!
a gun ?!? wow - ok
What's wrong Dennis?
Ivan
Nice bike!