Oh yeah definitely biggest bang for the buck!!! You could do even so many more upgrades than what I did and still not even come close to a Road Glide. Thanks for watching and your feedback
Thanks for watching! I work in King of Prussia and if you haven’t been there in a while things have changed. That area has blown up. Ride safe too bro!!
Sharp looking bike I like the extra added on lites that Kenwood stereo was a great way to fix the factory audio system them handle bars this is the best bag for the buck I'm fixing to up grade as I can afford to this kawasaki going be my pick I've got a 900 2017 Vulcan classic if this bike you got is half as good a bike I'm going be satisfied with it the sixth gear is all this 900 needs I would just keep it but on interstate roads or 4 lane s that 1700 with one more taller gear I'm sure it have the get up to stay up with the 75 85 mph traffic more comfortable for longer trips any way thanks a bunch for sharing you videos with the bike it looks awesome
The. Vaquero is definitely a great bike. It truly is the best bang for the buck!! You do have to upgrade some things to make the bike even better. Upgrading the audio is definitely something that was needed..even though there are ways around not having to change it out. The Vulcan 900 is a great bike…but I think you will really enjoy the Vaquero once you get the opportunity to pick one up. Thanks so much for watching and commenting
I love the way they sound. My gas mileage has gone down ever since I put them on....cause I can’t stay off the throttle!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@GoofyBastard question for you. once you upgraded your stereo i assume you are no longer using the bovee 1000 you were using for bluetooth connectivity previously. how do you connect to your phone's bluetooth now? is it just a bluetooth capable deck? if so, what was the deck model again?
@@donkeyears4704 I used the Kenwood M325BT head unit. And yes it is a Bluetooth radio so that’s how it connected. They have an upgraded version of the radio but I’m not sure what the model number is. Thanks for watching
If you find illuminated hand controls i would appreciate it. I thought my 2023 kawasaki vulcan vaquero had them. I was wrong. I have a larger windshield windvest 8inch. Had to trim to keep the same handle bars from hitting. Thanks for the video.
@@theodoremorgan5826 I have never seen illuminated controls for a Vaquero, unless something has come out since I traded mine in. I had to trim down the hand guards that I installed cause they were hitting the windshield. Thanks for watching!! The Vaquero is a great bike!! Good luck with it!
Excellent build! Just picked up a 2021 Vaquero (151km on the odo). Looking at the Tri-Flo's. They seem to be right in the sweet spot for sound. Deep throaty rumble without being obnoxiously loud. Your bike is basically what I'm looking to build. Get an air cleaner kit on it yet? Got my eye on Roaring Toyz Straight Eight. Anyways, stay safe out there, brother!
Congratulations on the 2021!!! Love the Tri-Flos. I haven’t gotten an air kit yet and not sure if I’m gonna do it. I want to get the ECU flashed and then a few more smaller things. Thanks for watching and stay safe
@@GoofyBastard I've heard Ivan Tune is a must. A friend had it done on his Yamaha Bolt. Says its great. Will do the same in the not so distant future. Looking forward to making it my own, as you have with yours
@@desmondmcneil496 Suzuki makes a solid bike. When I got back into riding I bought a Suzuki Marauder….before the Boulevard days. Loved the bike but went to something bigger!!
Looking amazing! I was looking into the same stereo upgrade as well, but I was wondering what amp did you install to get those 6.5" speakers to work? There's no way the Kenwood head unit can support those speakers right?
I actually never put an amp in. I had planned on doing it at some point after initial install, but I just never got around to it. That Kenwood radio worked well with those speakers. Was it the loudest or cleanest, no but it worked. Thanks for watching
As far as I know, they do not make a different color gauge cluster. As for the Kenwood it’s the KMR-M325BT. They did upgrade that model Kenwood, but that number I don’t know. Thanks for watching!!!
How does the vaquero compare to a street or road glide? I ride 24/7 and have a Harley now but looking into something more reliable that I can actually take cross country
One of the main differences I know of is the Vaquero has a lot less tech that either Harley. The Harley I would probably say has more power...especially with the bigger engines they are putting in their bikes. But for the ride...Vaquero is comfortable and handles well for a bike it’s size. It does have more than enough power to get the job done. Thanks for watching and commenting.....hope this gamble you some insight!!
Walt In PA yes sir, I used a scotch-brite pad to scuff them up. Used a paint with primer and then some clear coat. It’s by no means professional or show quality, but works for me.
I don’t have the part number, but my understanding is that Kawasaki discontinued this part. There is someone on one of the Vaquero groups on FB that makes and sells em. Thanks for watching and stay safe
The only thing I have trouble with is full lock to the right. The very bottom corner of the bars push the faceplate eject button on the radio. If the stock one was in there....it would be no problem. I have heard more problems with the bars hitting the windshields though. But I have the stock shorty on mine so no issues with that. Thanks for watching and stay safe
Looks like some good upgrades.
Always been a fan of the Vaquero.
Alot of bike for not much money.
Oh yeah definitely biggest bang for the buck!!! You could do even so many more upgrades than what I did and still not even come close to a Road Glide. Thanks for watching and your feedback
King of Prussia brings back memories. I use to have to fly there on weekends for work. Looks like you added some nice upgrades! Ride safe 🤙
Thanks for watching! I work in King of Prussia and if you haven’t been there in a while things have changed. That area has blown up. Ride safe too bro!!
Sharp looking bike I like the extra added on lites that Kenwood stereo was a great way to fix the factory audio system them handle bars this is the best bag for the buck I'm fixing to up grade as I can afford to this kawasaki going be my pick I've got a 900 2017 Vulcan classic if this bike you got is half as good a bike I'm going be satisfied with it the sixth gear is all this 900 needs I would just keep it but on interstate roads or 4 lane s that 1700 with one more taller gear I'm sure it have the get up to stay up with the 75 85 mph traffic more comfortable for longer trips any way thanks a bunch for sharing you videos with the bike it looks awesome
The. Vaquero is definitely a great bike. It truly is the best bang for the buck!! You do have to upgrade some things to make the bike even better. Upgrading the audio is definitely something that was needed..even though there are ways around not having to change it out. The Vulcan 900 is a great bike…but I think you will really enjoy the Vaquero once you get the opportunity to pick one up. Thanks so much for watching and commenting
Nice upgrades thanks for posting
Thanks and thanks so much for watching!!!
Tri-flows was the best upgrade I did to my Vaquero, the deep sound of it is just amazing...
I love the way they sound. My gas mileage has gone down ever since I put them on....cause I can’t stay off the throttle!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@WHITIE021 slip-ons bud...
@@WHITIE021 Cobra doesn't make full on the tri oval. Just ordered mine a minute ago. Check DennisKirk.com was 578$ otd
@@GoofyBastard question for you. once you upgraded your stereo i assume you are no longer using the bovee 1000 you were using for bluetooth connectivity previously. how do you connect to your phone's bluetooth now? is it just a bluetooth capable deck? if so, what was the deck model again?
@@donkeyears4704 I used the Kenwood M325BT head unit. And yes it is a Bluetooth radio so that’s how it connected. They have an upgraded version of the radio but I’m not sure what the model number is. Thanks for watching
Very nice looking ride...
Thank you and thanks for watching!!! I appreciate it
Great looking bike.!
The Vaquero is definitely an awesome motorcycle. Definitely best bang for the buck in my book! Thanks for watching
Love your bike man.. Love one another! ☮️
Thank you and thanks for watching!!!!
I think the white looks amazing .
I never thought I would like the white….but I really do love it. Thanks for watching and stay safe
Sharp bike !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks!!! Thanks for watching
Looking good sir
Thank you!!! And thanks for watching!!
Great stuff
Thanks man…I appreciate it
If you find illuminated hand controls i would appreciate it. I thought my 2023 kawasaki vulcan vaquero had them. I was wrong. I have a larger windshield windvest 8inch. Had to trim to keep the same handle bars from hitting. Thanks for the video.
@@theodoremorgan5826 I have never seen illuminated controls for a Vaquero, unless something has come out since I traded mine in. I had to trim down the hand guards that I installed cause they were hitting the windshield. Thanks for watching!! The Vaquero is a great bike!! Good luck with it!
Excellent build! Just picked up a 2021 Vaquero (151km on the odo). Looking at the Tri-Flo's. They seem to be right in the sweet spot for sound. Deep throaty rumble without being obnoxiously loud.
Your bike is basically what I'm looking to build. Get an air cleaner kit on it yet? Got my eye on Roaring Toyz Straight Eight.
Anyways, stay safe out there, brother!
Congratulations on the 2021!!! Love the Tri-Flos. I haven’t gotten an air kit yet and not sure if I’m gonna do it. I want to get the ECU flashed and then a few more smaller things. Thanks for watching and stay safe
@@GoofyBastard I've heard Ivan Tune is a must. A friend had it done on his Yamaha Bolt. Says its great. Will do the same in the not so distant future. Looking forward to making it my own, as you have with yours
@@alexm604 I don’t know why I haven’t done it yet but I want to get it done. Hit me up on IG and keep me posted on the progress of the bike!!!
Looks and sounds awesome
Thank you and thanks for watching!!!
Love that color scheme
I was surprised at just how much I like that color! Thanks for watching and stay safe
Okay you close to me .I am in Philly love the bike.
Love the bike too!!! It’s cool you close. Maybe we can ride someday!! Thanks for watching and stay safe
@@GoofyBastard Yeah man I just starting out myself.I have a 2007Suzuki boulevard C90T.
@@desmondmcneil496 Suzuki makes a solid bike. When I got back into riding I bought a Suzuki Marauder….before the Boulevard days. Loved the bike but went to something bigger!!
got the same bike! and I'm in PA also.... 2016 ....
Nice!!! What part of Pa are you from??
nice!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and stay safe
Seen your at kop mall I work down the road from there at a club. I'm looking at possibly picking up a vaquero as we speak.
They are great bikes!! I hope that if you get one you love it as much as I do. I work in the area as well. Stay safe
Sounds smoooooooth
Thanks I appreciate it!!!
Looking amazing! I was looking into the same stereo upgrade as well, but I was wondering what amp did you install to get those 6.5" speakers to work? There's no way the Kenwood head unit can support those speakers right?
I actually never put an amp in. I had planned on doing it at some point after initial install, but I just never got around to it. That Kenwood radio worked well with those speakers. Was it the loudest or cleanest, no but it worked. Thanks for watching
Badass bike
Than you very much!!!!
I like this bike, white really fits it. What model year is it?
The white is a 2016 model!! It looks a lot better in person!! Thanks for watching
@@GoofyBastard I can only imagie, that is something I'd go for.
What is the exact brand/ part number of your Kenwood head unit? And do you know if they make a different color gauge cluster/ I hate the red.
As far as I know, they do not make a different color gauge cluster. As for the Kenwood it’s the KMR-M325BT. They did upgrade that model Kenwood, but that number I don’t know. Thanks for watching!!!
So i gave ya a thumbs up but,its just a small thumbs up,i couldn't figure out how to give a
BIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGG thumbs up.
Doodlyscott thanks for any thumbs up you can give!!! It wasn’t as loud on the video as I was hoping it would be!
How does the vaquero compare to a street or road glide? I ride 24/7 and have a Harley now but looking into something more reliable that I can actually take cross country
One of the main differences I know of is the Vaquero has a lot less tech that either Harley. The Harley I would probably say has more power...especially with the bigger engines they are putting in their bikes. But for the ride...Vaquero is comfortable and handles well for a bike it’s size. It does have more than enough power to get the job done. Thanks for watching and commenting.....hope this gamble you some insight!!
Are those turn signals auto cancelling? Love your rig. Really thinking about getting one myself
Yes, the turn signals are self canceling. They are great bikes. You definitely get bang for the buck. Thanks for watching!!!
Nice looking bike.
Did you have to do anythingl to prep the chrome parts to hold the paint?
Walt In PA yes sir, I used a scotch-brite pad to scuff them up. Used a paint with primer and then some clear coat. It’s by no means professional or show quality, but works for me.
Yessir buddy! I have a 2011 custom! Did you get the Ivans Flash? If not get it now lol.
I haven’t gotten it yet, it is on my list to do once the weather turns bad to where I can’t ride. Thanks for watching!!
@@GoofyBastard yessir it wakes the bike up! Feels like a true 1700cc after
@@rocket3man371 I know there are some mixed reviews on some of the groups I belong to...but screw it, just gonna get er done!!!
Do you have a part number for the connectors for the glove box?
I don’t have the part number, but my understanding is that Kawasaki discontinued this part. There is someone on one of the Vaquero groups on FB that makes and sells em. Thanks for watching and stay safe
looks good man, can you make full you turns with those bars? or do they hit the fairing?
The only thing I have trouble with is full lock to the right. The very bottom corner of the bars push the faceplate eject button on the radio. If the stock one was in there....it would be no problem. I have heard more problems with the bars hitting the windshields though. But I have the stock shorty on mine so no issues with that. Thanks for watching and stay safe
Did you upgrade to LED headlights?
No I haven’t yet....thinking about doing that
what kind of exhaust did you put on it? and did you have to do any tuning after?
I put on Cobra Tri-Flo slip ons on it. If you only do the exhaust you don’t have to tune it. You will get some decel pop. Thanks for watching
@@GoofyBastard cool. i was hoping to avoid having to get the bike tuned and avoid the actual slip over exhaust's. thanks.
Do you get any vibration in your hands with those handle bars ?
No they actually are very comfortable! Thanks for watching
Did you send the ecu to Ivan?
@@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr no unfortunately that was one thing I never did. Not exactly sure why I didn’t though. Thanks for watching
Did you have to extend the cables for the 11” bars?
No I didn’t, all the cables and lines were stick. Thanks for watching
Perfect, thanks for the reply and great looking bike. Just picked up a ‘13 yesterday. Looking at my upgrade options.
@@mikev6754 congratulations on the bike!! They are great bikes!!!
Did you have to buy extended clutch and or brake cables for the bar install?
No I didn’t. Everything is still stock. The brake line is snug but works fine. Thanks for watching!!!
How do those handlebars feel with that setup? I’m 5’8”? Thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Now I am just about 5’9” tall and the setup I have is just about perfect.
Thanks brother. Appreciate you getting back to me. Just got a 21 vaquero and looking to do those bars. Stock cables right?
@@coreylarochelle4610 congratulations on the new bike!!! Yes all cables are stock.
@@GoofyBastard thank you 🙏!
@@coreylarochelle4610 you’re welcome!!
Did you say the bars are 11 inch?
Yes…the are the HSR 11” Fat bars. Thanks for watching!
@@GoofyBastard 11 is a good height for the stock lines.
@@rcafmaintainer3723 they say you can go to 12” before you gotta change out lines
What paint did you use on the chrome bezels of the aux lights?
Honestly it was Krylon rattle can spray paint plus a clear coat. Thanks for watching and stay safe
@@GoofyBastard Good to know. Thanks. Be safe out in King of Prussia area.
@@paulmolinari5784 thank you sir!!! Be safe as well!!