Great review, I just got my first bike and it was a 2001 Vulcan 800 classic. The decision was made with your review in mind along with a lot of other factors, don’t get me wrong. But I am very glad of the decision !!!
+Alpha Angler The V800 is still my favorite bike out of all that I've owned or ridden. Perfect choice for a first bike and still absolutely fun for seasoned riders. Have fun with it Alpha Angler! And thanks for watching!
Very nice review, different from so many, "hey what's up guys" videos. Very similar thoughts to me regarding the motorcycle, brakes, what brakes? However I'm old and grey and like to take my time. Lovely to work on, very simple and well made. I grew up with old Nortons, Triumphs and BSAs and this motorcycle gives me the same, "old school" feeling.
Goodday All.Thanks for posting this video Ann.i'm looking to pickup a 2004 Vulcan 800.Are these bikes carb or efi?I havent seen the bike up close yet so that's my reason for asking.so far the reviews on this bike has been awesome.i as well have been riding for just over 10 yrs.
I have this exact bike and I am 5'10 ish! Little small for me but whatever its fun. Your review is spot on..........and an honest review I might add! I left the stock pipes on cause my wife didn't like the noise from aftermarket pipes. I think these bikes are a bargain and there are plenty of them. $1500-$4000 and you get a pretty nice bike. Mine has many aftermarket add on's. I like the bike and its fun to ride. My wife likes it to because its nimble and not frightening. Great review! Peace.
Mizzuz Moto......my wife and I live in a place that has 5 huge lakes that all can be driven to in less than 2 hours.....and an amazing ride to each of them. We often ride to each of them and have a swim, we call it puddle jumping. I had sport bikes, enduro's, and several cruisers but at this point I really like the Vulcan its been good to me and one day I may go to the 1500 but for now it's just a lot of fun. Peace.
@@kevinsmith8328 Hi Kevin, I still have my Vulcan and a BMW 700 GS. I don't ride as much a I used to since I'm splitting time between kayaking and backpacking. Thanks for checking in :-)
I don't know if you still have her but the lowers will stop the buffeting with the windshield. I am 6 feet tall and I am fine on it. She is a good girl and has been a fine machine . Great review I know this is old but I felt like commenting because I am still riding mine.
Hi Jeff, I replaced her with a 2005 with lower miles and yes, I still have it. It's in mint condition and my Sunday ride :-). Glad to know you still have yours - these are getting harder to find in good condition. Happy Holidays@
How long do bikes last. Like I probably wont try to race with them but as a daily commuter how many miles or years do they last. I seen bikes for sale but miles are always low so I was wondering if perhaps the motors are not build to threat them the same as you would a commuter car. Please explain, thanks
+Jonathan Villalba Hi Jonathan, bike motors will last a very long time as long as the owner takes good care of them. With regular maintenance and proper storing in the winter, it's not unheard of for engines to get over 100,000 miles. But since most bikes are only used on the weekends and primarily in the warmer months, you don't see many high mileage bikes. Bikes will last decades and will run just fine as long as they are taken care of...just like anything else really. Hope that helps.
I had 01 800 Vulcan for 5 years, now 6 years later I tried to buy it back. He wont budge. Anyway, 6' tall 250 lbs and I used handle bar 3 inch rise and forward controls. Enjoyed the bike. Might go look at a 2004 800 listed locally. Looks like belt drive verses chain. I believe you said chain drive in your review?!? Now its 6 years later whats the update?
I actually sold the one in the video, missed it so much that I bought another stock one and rebuilt it back to look like this one :-). When I sold the one in the video, she had over 50,000 miles on her. This new one has 6,000 miles and is only ridden on sunny days. My other bike is a BMW GS which is my all-rounder :-).
@@MizzuzMoto In the works to pick up a 2004 800 classic, blue like my other one, cobra pipes, mustang seat, windshield, bags, crash bar plus the original pipes and seat. Right at KBB value. I'll just have to swap crash bar and get the forward controls and some handle bar risers (Im 6' tall), KN air filter then Grampsize the bike as I did before..... Crossing fingers I can work this out in the next few days....
@@MizzuzMoto Well I thought I had a deal worked out with the young guy giving me a few days to get some $ together. I called him about 3 days ago and he backed out. So I went a few miles further and put my money on a 99 Vulcan Nomad 1500, with corbin seat, and under 27K miles on it....I'll get the rest of the $ together Wed and go pick it up. And he is throwing in a bike lift as well.....I'll be the 3rd owner...........
Hey good for you girl! Great review, I k ow what you mean, I saw a black and red 2006 Vulcan classic with all the dressed in dress and I was like ........"whoa". I also like the Honda Fury in electric blue but it doesn't look comfy at all.
+Joe Barone Fury is cool looking for sure. I have a friend that rides one and we had to stop every hour so she could get off the bike for a bit :-). Thanks for watching Joe!
I'm having a lot of fun with my 2006 800 Indian Drifter Kawasaki I really love the old school look and feel
I have a 2004 Vulcan 800 and I'm 6' 3'' 210 pounds and he 800 is NOT too small for me.
Great review, I just got my first bike and it was a 2001 Vulcan 800 classic.
The decision was made with your review in mind along with a lot of other factors, don’t get me wrong.
But I am very glad of the decision !!!
I really love this review.
It is a pleasure to watch the landscape and listen to your beautiful voice...
Travel safe!
Gangleri, Bavaria
Thank you! Very sweet of you to say.
Hoping to take a 96 Vulcan 800 home as my first bike for some exploring around nearby cities.
+Alpha Angler The V800 is still my favorite bike out of all that I've owned or ridden. Perfect choice for a first bike and still absolutely fun for seasoned riders. Have fun with it Alpha Angler! And thanks for watching!
great bike, I have the same one
There are fewer and fewer of us as the years go by.
Very nice review, different from so many, "hey what's up guys" videos.
Very similar thoughts to me regarding the motorcycle, brakes, what brakes?
However I'm old and grey and like to take my time.
Lovely to work on, very simple and well made.
I grew up with old Nortons, Triumphs and BSAs and this motorcycle gives me the same, "old school" feeling.
I agree. I've had many opportunities to buy a fancy Harley but for the size, simplicity, weight, I'll stick with the 800.
Very nice to find a female rider on UA-cam! Great honest review. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks Craig! Appreciate the comment :-)
Thanks for the review. Real good info. But, next video, it yould help if you speak a bit louder.
Thanks - I noticed that too after I was done publishing - definitely lesson learned. Thanks for watching mmmaaawww.
Goodday All.Thanks for posting this video Ann.i'm looking to pickup a 2004 Vulcan 800.Are these bikes carb or efi?I havent seen the bike up close yet so that's my reason for asking.so far the reviews on this bike has been awesome.i as well have been riding for just over 10 yrs.
Carbureted. It's still one of my favorite bikes.🙂
@@MizzuzMoto Thankyou.
I have this exact bike and I am 5'10 ish! Little small for me but whatever its fun. Your review is spot on..........and an honest review I might add! I left the stock pipes on cause my wife didn't like the noise from aftermarket pipes. I think these bikes are a bargain and there are plenty of them. $1500-$4000 and you get a pretty nice bike. Mine has many aftermarket add on's. I like the bike and its fun to ride. My wife likes it to because its nimble and not frightening. Great review! Peace.
+sir I sold my Vulcan last year and have regretted it ever since :-( I have a different bike now but it isn't as much fun to ride.
Mizzuz Moto......my wife and I live in a place that has 5 huge lakes that all can be driven to in less than 2 hours.....and an amazing ride to each of them. We often ride to each of them and have a swim, we call it puddle jumping. I had sport bikes, enduro's, and several cruisers but at this point I really like the Vulcan its been good to me and one day I may go to the 1500 but for now it's just a lot of fun. Peace.
+sir Sounds like a wonderful place! And keep the Vulcan for as long as you can :-)
@@MizzuzMoto What do you ride now, M.M. ?
@@kevinsmith8328 Hi Kevin, I still have my Vulcan and a BMW 700 GS. I don't ride as much a I used to since I'm splitting time between kayaking and backpacking. Thanks for checking in :-)
I don't know if you still have her but the lowers will stop the buffeting with the windshield. I am 6 feet tall and I am fine on it. She is a good girl and has been a fine machine . Great review I know this is old but I felt like commenting because I am still riding mine.
Hi Jeff, I replaced her with a 2005 with lower miles and yes, I still have it. It's in mint condition and my Sunday ride :-). Glad to know you still have yours - these are getting harder to find in good condition. Happy Holidays@
How long do bikes last. Like I probably wont try to race with them but as a daily commuter how many miles or years do they last. I seen bikes for sale but miles are always low so I was wondering if perhaps the motors are not build to threat them the same as you would a commuter car. Please explain, thanks
+Jonathan Villalba Hi Jonathan, bike motors will last a very long time as long as the owner takes good care of them. With regular maintenance and proper storing in the winter, it's not unheard of for engines to get over 100,000 miles. But since most bikes are only used on the weekends and primarily in the warmer months, you don't see many high mileage bikes. Bikes will last decades and will run just fine as long as they are taken care of...just like anything else really. Hope that helps.
I had 01 800 Vulcan for 5 years, now 6 years later I tried to buy it back. He wont budge. Anyway, 6' tall 250 lbs and I used handle bar 3 inch rise and forward controls. Enjoyed the bike. Might go look at a 2004 800 listed locally. Looks like belt drive verses chain. I believe you said chain drive in your review?!? Now its 6 years later whats the update?
I actually sold the one in the video, missed it so much that I bought another stock one and rebuilt it back to look like this one :-). When I sold the one in the video, she had over 50,000 miles on her. This new one has 6,000 miles and is only ridden on sunny days. My other bike is a BMW GS which is my all-rounder :-).
@@MizzuzMoto In the works to pick up a 2004 800 classic, blue like my other one, cobra pipes, mustang seat, windshield, bags, crash bar plus the original pipes and seat. Right at KBB value. I'll just have to swap crash bar and get the forward controls and some handle bar risers (Im 6' tall), KN air filter then Grampsize the bike as I did before..... Crossing fingers I can work this out in the next few days....
@@guyduke9821 How'd it turn out? Did you get the bike?
@@MizzuzMoto Well I thought I had a deal worked out with the young guy giving me a few days to get some $ together. I called him about 3 days ago and he backed out. So I went a few miles further and put my money on a 99 Vulcan Nomad 1500, with corbin seat, and under 27K miles on it....I'll get the rest of the $ together Wed and go pick it up. And he is throwing in a bike lift as well.....I'll be the 3rd owner...........
@@guyduke9821 Congratulations!! Bummer about the 800 but looks like you found a great deal!
Where are you riding at? Looks almost like the Rockies!
Rode from Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Washington to a little town called Greenwater. It does look like a miniature Rockies :-).
Haha, it honestly does, really nice riding through there though!
where are you riding here? Its beautiful.
It's in the Mt St Helens area in Washington. Thanks for watching :-)
My frist bike was a 2002. Vulcan 800 its a nice bike
josh lindhorst Totally agree! Thanks for watching!
Hey good for you girl! Great review, I k ow what you mean, I saw a black and red 2006 Vulcan classic with all the dressed in dress and I was like ........"whoa". I also like the Honda Fury in electric blue but it doesn't look comfy at all.
+Joe Barone Fury is cool looking for sure. I have a friend that rides one and we had to stop every hour so she could get off the bike for a bit :-). Thanks for watching Joe!
It was a 2006 Vulcan 900 classic
What about pictures of ur bike???? Lol