Another highly regarded Seat modification sight is Mean City Cycles. I am sending them my seat and I hope they can make it more comfortable for longer than 30 minute rides ;-) www.meancitycycles.com/
Here is the Horn I got for now. Again, it's not as loud as the Denali Sound Bomb Compact but it is a quick fix and a cheap one. I may still go Denali Soundbomb Compact later down the line but for now this one did the trick. www.ebay.com/itm/SICKSPEED-SINGLE-BLACK-SUPER-LOUD-COMPACT-ELECTRIC-BLAST-TONE-HORN-CAR-12V-P1/371867578411?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Nice! I just looked at their site. I will do a little browsing and see if I want to send my seat to them or to Spencer's Seat Mods. I will add their site to my list in the description though. Thanks for the info!
I just called them and scheduled a date for March 27. They are pretty busy already and that was the first available date they had available. They can't work with the extended reach seat but they can move you either forward or back an inch with the Standard Reach Seat that came standard on the bike. The only mod for that Vulcan S seat is the Double Layer Memory Foam. Which depending on your height and weight they will use different density of memory foam. Since I am 260 lbs and 6'1" they will use two layers of a stiffer foam than lets say a person that weighs 150 lbs. They customize it to your size and weight. Again, the only mod for our seat pan is the Double Decker Memory foam mod for $175. Once your seat is scheduled it will be done on that day and shipped the very next. I have the extended reach seat to ride on until the Standard Reach seat comes back to me. Hopefully it will be a worthwhile mod. Some guys on the Vulcan S forum had it done and love it. So I guess I am taking the plunge. I will let you know in April how the seat is after breaking it in a bit.
The seat! I totally found that out the hard way. I'm a new Vulcan S owner this year and I commuted on it for a few weeks before putting 600 miles on it over two days riding Virginia's "Claw of the Dragon". OMG...The pain, red marks, etc. I couldn't ride again for days.
Totally agree! The seat is the most uncomfortable part of the Vulcan S. Sending mine to Mean City Cycle to get modified. I personally don't mind the Catalytic Converter underneath the bike. You can't really see it. I am going to modify the stock exhaust for better but not obnoxious sound level. I don't believe that Loud Pipes save lives. They just annoy people and over very little time cause hearing loss. Since the exhaust is pointed back the only people that really are going to hear you are the people behind you, The guy 200 feet in front texting in his cage won't even notice you. That said, I do think the Vulcan S sounds like a Singer Sewing Machine so I am totally for modifying the exhaust to get some respect on the road. It is extremely easy to mod your stock exhaust without upsetting the fine balance of the air fuel mixture which goes to hell after installing any aftermarket exhaust. Plus if you drill and tap the holes the modification is reversible and to an extend tuneable for sound and loudness. Let's see doing a $20 Dollar mod that doesn't make my bike run lean and possibly overheat and cause detonation and pre-ignition or a $300-700 Dollar obnoxiously loud aftermarket exhaust that you need to throw at another $300 dollars in form of a power commander just to balance the fuel mixture. Okay, the younger crowd will choose the later since the louder your exhaust the faster the bike feels ;-). Totally agree on the crappy horn. Switched mine to a SickSpeed Single Blaster 118db disk horn. Still a Beep Beep horn but a heck of a lot louder than the tiny meep meep stock horn. Also it literally took 5 minutes to install. Easy one bolt swap in the stock location. Plug and play with the stock connections. Not as loud as the Denali Soundbomb compact but for 16 bucks it was a worth while upgrade. You forgot Number 4 which for me was the Number 1 or first Modification I did to my Vulcan S. And that is adding mirror extenders to the most awful mirrors of any bike I have ever ridden. All I could see is shoulders. It's a gripe that 99.9% of all Vulcan S riders have. The other 0.01% are Stick Figures which can see just fine. But since I am not Mario or Luigi, the first thing I did to my Vulcan S is add nice looking Mirror extenders which solved a HUGE safety issue with this bike. Now I can finally see what's going on behind and to the side of me. Thanks for posting your very informable videos. I enjoy them immensely. Keep up the good work! ;-)
Thanks for the info Thomas! I should have mentioned the mirrors, totally forgot! I actually got mine adjusted so that I can see really well, and I'm a pretty stocky guy. Eventually I would like to get even better mirrors though. I will look into modifying the exhaust, as I would rather do it myself than waste money on a whole new setup with a $400 power commander, but I do like the sound of the Danmoto 2-1.
Very well put together sir! As far as the seat goes, the extended reach seat is SO much better then the mid reach. It can be hard to find, as the extended reach are usually out of stock, but they are well worth the $ if you can find one. I didn't need the extended in terms of fit but after 2 years of mid reach I found a extended and swapped them out. There's an extra gel pad in the extended seat that makes it much more tolerable on the long rides. Nice video!
Moto, to be seen is a good thing, BUT, when you've got "zombie's" behind the wheel of their auto's, it's the for an extra measure of safety! You've touched all 3 points in this presentation, great work! I know these are the points I will do BEFORE I ride a MC from the dealerships lot! 🏍️👍😁Doug
Kawasaki windshield, Kawasaki LED driving lights, 2x bright LED headlight bulb, LED signals, louder 510mhz horn, grip puppies, DC adapter, RAM phone mount, GIVI backrest and 33L panniers. I just added the Arrow Rebel exhaust and love it! No Power Commander installed yet. Running exceptionally well!
Great Review! Thanks! As far as loud pipes go, they will not make up for the right riding skills, defensive riding and high visibility clothing . They will also cause hearing damage and fatigue. Cheers I've put tens of thousands of miles without issues.
I agree, louder pipes are no substitute for safer and smarter riding. However, the Vulcan S is just wayyyyy to quiet in my opinion. I don't need it to be super loud, but I think it should be a bit louder than it currently is.
Motoblade, 1). The stock seat is an insult to the motorcycle seat world! MUST replace it! 2). The exhaust underneath is a catalytic converter-weighs 24lbs replace it and you get rid of 12lbs of worthless weight! Definitely get it remapped afterwards to make it run fuel efficiently! 3). That-joke of a-horn MUST be replaced! Yes, Denali makes a 124 decible sound bomb horn-GET IT! Outside of these 3 jokes on this motorcycle, it's a great ride! For a "starter", or a first bike. It'ss a smart investment that will pay for itself nicely! You hit the bullseye with your observational picks Motoblade, good call and very relavent! Doug🏍️👍🤓
I agree with all 3 points. Was thinking of buying softer seat and louder horn even before watching this video. I'd love to have louder exhaust too but unfortunately all the aftermarket exhausts seem to be illegal in my country (Finland) :S Maybe I just drill holes into the OG exhaust
I checked one of these bikes out recently & was very impressed with the versatility. I didn't get to ride one but would like to. All reviews I've seen have been good. These are nice bikes for the $.
It is worth mentioning that Vulcan S has a parallel-twin engine instead of a V-twin design, and therefore, it has very different control riding characteristics. When I go to very light throttle, it gets a slight vibration/shudder. Not really lugging motor and it will accelerate fine. The Vulcan S simply doesn’t like “light throttle “. It likes to be wound out and shifted around 5000 rpm. I wanted to shift at 2000 rpm and ride at 2500 to 3000 rpm and Vulcan S engine doesn’t like that (shudder and vibrate). I now shift at 4500 to 5000 rpm and cruise around 5000 rpm. It just takes some getting used to (for those who used to ride a V-twin bike).
I also agree with all 3. I'm looking at the Danmoto as well. I think it has the best sound profile then all the others I've heard and the price is soo good too. I would have been getting the Danmoto this season but have to get a set of tires first.
I like the sound profile of the Danmoto as well. And yes, that price is amazing. I have enough money left over to get a power commander and have it Dyno tuned then!
I have to disagree with you on the Danmoto. It is by far the loudest exhaust for the Vulcan S. Plus you can't quiet it down either since you can't put in a aftermarket baffle. At least the Two brothers has a Baffle that you can put in at an extra cost. I knew a guy that got the Danmoto and took it off after 3 days of riding since it was so damn loud even for him. But I am sure you are young and will have plenty of opportunity to learn from your mistakes. However, please if you do get the Danmoto or any Aftermarket exhaust do yourself a favor and wear earplugs while riding. It will save your hearing. Ask me how I know. Long time rider here that always thought the louder the exhaust the better. Well, you won't think that 10 years down the road. Good Luck on what ever you decide. Just don't ignore the warnings and be smart about it. Even partial hearing loss can never be recovered.
You don't really need a dyno tune. If you get any aftermarket exhaust and the $300 dollar Power Commander just use the Two Brothers map which works with most of the aftermarket exhausts. You can fine tune it from there if you like. A dyno tune will give you the best fuel mix ratio but isn't 100% needed. Keep in mind that adding any aftermarket exhaust will cost you some low end torque in exchange for a couple of ponies on the top end. Top speed is limited to 115mph regardless what you do to the bike.
I plan on wearing ear plugs when I get the new exhaust. I am very careful about my hearing protection as I am an firearm collector and range nut :) The Vulcan S is just so insanely quiet as it is, I can't even hear it myself sometimes and I sitting on the darn thing! Thanks for the heads up, I thought I saw a baffle for the Danmoto, but perhaps I was mistaken. I will look into it.
Fm the Philippines, I like the Vulcan S 650cc the fastest so far, but the company shud revised the foot rest at the center to make the sitting position comfortable.
As a Brit, you scared the life out of me for a second when I saw you picking up the black fuel nozzle, thinking to myself "WTF is he doing putting diesel in a bike!" then saw you press the unleaded, PHEW.
LOL, they mark our diesel nozzles over here either green or yellow. Unleaded is always black. That's interesting though, what is your unleaded marked with over there?
@@MOTOBLADE Our petrol (Gas) is always green and will say if it is regular or premium either on the nozzle or on the pump, whereas Diesel is always black, although I believe BP have a blue nozzle for their premium Diesel, or it might be mostly black with blue highlights. It is strange I can happily go into any garage and pick up the right nozzle for either my car or bike without really looking, but now I'm thinking about it I'm not even sure LOL.
Love my Vulcan... totally agree with your opinion. My first mod was the Two Brothers exhaust w/Power Command. Had It Dyno Tuned cause Power Command’s mapping still on the lean side. Also, just cause I want to keep the bike healthy and at upmost peak performance and avoid check engine light that may occur. It’s ironic you mentioned horn and seat. Cause those are two of my next must do mods.
Jaime Zaragoza I forgot to mention the Dyno tuning in the video! I'm going to take mine to the Harley dealer actually so they can Dyno tune it for me after I get the new exhaust. How do you like the 2 brothers setup?
MOTOBLADE Got a lot of good compliments from all types of riders. Some noticed and complimented the sound immediately without me telling them. It was costly and it will probably be the only most expensive and most important thing that I’m going to do. My horsepower had increased 54 to almost 60 HP. Bike sounds good and runs great. Fuel mileage is up from 47-49 mpg, depending on how hard you ride. It actually increased after the tune. It was well worth the expense for my baby. I’ve become to appreciate the bike more as I ride. The sound really made me feel like I’m riding a bike and also knowing that the bike is in good health at it’s at full peak. I’m a new rider and I had difficulties switching gears while riding on the noisy highway cause I couldn’t hear the bike’s motor........Just got the bike new and I was over revving in some gears. I recommend doing this mod after your first one thousand mile. This is what I was told by many mechanics I spoke with.
That's awesome! Pipes are definitely my next upgrade to the bike! I'm actually getting about 60+ mpg out of the bike right now stock. But I also don't ride it too hard...
I agree on the seat, and I'll be looking to improve it. I'll be changing the horn also. Unfortunately I don't think I can change the exhaust in California. Or I need a California approved one, which most likely will be about the same as the stock one.
Basically the 3 things you wana change are the same things you change on any new bike you buy.. i put a disc type car horn on my vulcan cus it was a direct swap out. The size was about 3 times larger tho so i had to swing it a bit to fit with the factory bracket.. as far as the seat, i bought the extended reach seat which is pretty damn nice compared to the other seat which just baffles me why they wouldnt be the same quality with different lip positions.. pipes i went with IXIL and dear lord ive never been happier. The tbr is expensive, loud and kinda ugly cus i hate 2 into 1, but its short and gives you a good sound and more clearance underneath. i still sold it and got the ixil and been in love ever since..
That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear someone did all three of these to their bike and loved how it turned out. I'm on a Chieftain Dark Horse now, but I've got an itch to get a Vulcan S again. If I do, I will definitely look into the pipes you mentioned! Thanks for watching!
@@MOTOBLADE yea you can get a 15 or 16 model for cheap used, a buddy of mine bought one after my recommendation and he paid like 3400 for a 2016 with 10k miles.. i want another bike as well but i wont get rid of the vulcan, its a long term keeper
Spencer is not a fan of working on the Vulcan S seats. Wanted him to do some work on mine, and he passed. Ordered a Corbin instead, and waiting for that to come in!
Jessee Michael I contacted him and he said he could work on my seat if it was the mid fit "standard" seat. So I plan on sending it to him soon here. I think it will be more to get me by until a Corbin seat is within my budget. He even suggested an aftermarket solution like that for the Vulcan S as well. Very helpful guy, he knew the Vulcan S seats suck :)
I was going to do the same, and even ordered a mid seat on eBay for him to use, but I'm so used to being on the extended seat (even though I'm kinda short) that I was asking him to do too much to the mid seat. That's why I ordered the Corbin, and have a mid seat I'll be looking to sell!
I really do like the looks of that bike, besides being a new-ish rider and someone who has no brand allegiance. The seat does look very comfortable, but all I know from other guys I ride with is get a H-D, and prepare to spend on repairs and have it in the shop. True or not, it's a gorgeous bike!
The Danmoto and Two Brothers exhausts are absurdly loud... Almost obscenely loud. Put the 2 Bros on my friend's bike and he immediately went to buy earplugs. He's already trying to figure out how to quiet it down some. He refuses to ride any time between 10pm and 10am because he doesn't want to disturb his neighbors. Can hear it clearly over heavy traffic at least 1/2 mile away and I can hear him a couple miles away on a quiet night near my house. Not good since he lives less than 1/2 mile from a police station.... And the Danmoto is louder. Keep in mind, I've played in metal bands off and on for nearly 2 decades (my amp is a 1200 watt Ampeg SVT4) and he's a drummer in his early 20s; so neither of us are strangers to loud things. For exhausts, the most sane aftermarket one is the Arrow Rebel, but it's stupid expensive ($900+). The Delkevic 21" (550mm) is probably the cheapest ($400) that is quieter than the Danmoto and 2Bros, but it's still pretty damn loud. Some people drill holes in their muffler for more noise. I cut open a muffler, removed half the cat, redirected the exhaust flow, and replaced the 1" tailpipe with a 1.75" tip. It made the exhaust's deeper tones a bit louder while still muffling the higher pitches. Overall, it's a little bit louder than stock, but nowhere near as loud as the aftermarket ones I've heard. Cheapest way to add more fuel is with a Booster Plug. I got mine off Ebay from the manufacturer in Denmark. $160 and it adds roughly 6% more fuel across the board. It helps even with the stock exhaust since the factory tune is quite lean.
Martin Carter I don't need something insanely loud, I just think others should hear you to know you're there since your visibility on a bike is not good. I wanted to put a train horn on this thing, but the compressor would've taken up an entire saddlebag :)
Good vid MBlade. I have the white one and love it. I think what need to be changed is the turn signal unit. The non self cancelling sucks. My first few rides of owning it were terrible, cos I kept forgetting to hit the switch. Also, I've put Delkevic exhaust on mine and it's loud ( baffle's in ). The whole set up was under $600 at my dealer. No power commander needed w/ any Delkevic exhaust unless one wants it. Ride safe Bro.
canwe02 I assume it will be cheaper. It's actually very easy to do on this bike. It's made for you to adjust yourself. Very accessible. Just turn a bolt until the tension is correct and you're good to go.
Sadly, Vulcan is available in India only in Matte Black (which is too dull and boring) and Orange (too bright and colorful).., So the 4th thing (first in my priority list) that has to change for me is the Color !!
MOTOBLADE Having watched tons of UA-cam videos on Vulcan which are loaded with positive reviews, I know that it is a great bike.., but I’m not sure if It’s worth spending $10000 (that’s how much a Vulcan costs in India) on a dull, Matte black Motorcycle ! I’m hoping against hope that 2019 will see new colors in India (which hasn’t seen too many Vulcans on road so far)
Speaking of safety have you given any thought to upgrading headlight to an LED headlight? I think that will be my next upgrade, but I got to say I do like the Viking bags you got. Not sure which to do first or maybe both at once.I have the blue & black Vulcan S like on the photos on the Viking bags website.
Kelly Zabriskie I have thought about the headlight. It's plenty bright for the little bit of rare night riding I do. I will upgrade it eventually, but I have not found anything I like as a replacement yet. I love my Viking bags. Check out my review and install videos on those bags for a closer look. They are super handy to have!
tonichi Uy I know the driver seat isn't comfy, but I've heard the passenger pillion has more padding, so it may be more comfortable for longer rides. I'd definitely get a sissy bar with a back rest for longer passenger rides.
I've owned 18 motorcycles and my back side gets tired after an hour and a half to two hours on any of them. On my current ride I took my seat to a Upolstry shop in my home town and had gel pads installed on the driver's and passenger's seat and it only costs me $250. It was money well spent because now I can go three to four hours without stopping. As far as the loud pipes save lives. I believe this is nonsense. I've heard many motocycles go by and can't hardly hear them until they have passed me. And then they just about broke my ear drums because they were running straight pipes. My point is the noise is mainly behind the motorcycle. I guess these loud pipes might save lives if you were to be traveling backwards about 60 mph. But going foward I don't think loud pipes will help you much and I've ran two wheelers almost 400,000 miles and trikes 36,000 miles.
I change the horn and the pipes after a crash, when some girl in a city car don't see and don't Hear me, and hit me by my left side, Now i put some estrobe brake light, for safety reasons
First thing to do is get rid of the horn and install a loud car horn on it, that will get you noticed. Then tear off that big ugly exhaust system and install some after market pipes on it so it doesn't sound like a sewing machine!
hi this is the first time iv watched your vids and I like. to add my humble opinion I agree with all you have said, I live in uk and even on the relatively short 70 mile trip to the coast I get numb bum. just to add another brand to the list of exhaust pipes available I fitted delkavic full system for £450 (which do not require any remap as they have been developed with the assistance of kawasaki) which initially I thought a lot of money but now I think it was well worth the money but they do a few styles of end can that are more suited to the style of a cruiser- check them out
Like #441 due to my LMAO at 4:09 if nothing more. That's just d@mn disturbing. BTW what is the color of that Vulcan. After two vids, that metallic is growing on me.
@@barrykelly2722 Check out my new videos (I sold the Vulcan S) with my new Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. It's matte black. has a little chrome, but it's not overdone - you might like it! Thanks for watching!
cris rose Apparently the extendes reach seat is more comfortable, but I do not have that seat installed on my bike. Plenty of inexpensive options though. Seat would not keep me from buying this bike :)
I have had my eye on the vulcan since it came out. I still have a couple of years though before I can get the licence to ride one (i live in the uk). I'm going to be able to ride my Honda Varadero XL125 next week though instead of a moped which im looking forward too :D
Loud pipes means more safety is total bullshit that defies logic and evidence. Riding yesterday I was overtaken by a Harley, no clue he was there until AFTER he passed me. All the sound from loud pipes goes backwards, so yeah if you want to be noticed once you are gone, great get loud pips.
Most bikes have shitty sounding horns. That "beep beep" crap is just not very effective. I always replace my bike horns with car horns, so I sound like a car and people notice it more because of that. There are also many after market horns that are better/louder and do much better than the stock horn.
Victor Hawkins Sarcasm? If you owned them and liked them, hey, good for you. I'm all for whatever people like to ride. I actually owned a Chinese scooter back in the day, so I pick on scooters a little bit now and then :)
You’re the first person I’ve ever heard say that. It gets great mileage but I’m all for bigger tanks and fewer stops. I’ve got a Harley Iron in my garage now with my other bike and I have to stop every 100 miles to fill that darn thing. So annoying 😂
Cringed when I saw you not put premium gas in..but I digress..I have the danmoto exhaust and it’s 110% worth it. However watch your legal decibel limit! Dan moto sits at 109 at idle..most legal limits are 90-96
Dealership told me to use 87 in it. Didn't know any better at the time. I do now :) Now I have a Chieftain Dark horse and all of my wishes came true with that bike stock 😎
► Seat Changes
Spencer's Seat Mods: www.greatdaytoride.com/
Corbin Seats: www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kvs15g.shtml
Mean City Cycle Seat Mods: www.meancitycycles.com/
► Pipe Changes
Dan-Moto Highwayman 2-1: goo.gl/VWdwyF
Two Brothers Racing Exhaust: goo.gl/SCVe3N
Power Commander V: goo.gl/NKXBpM
►Horn Changes
Denali Sound Bomb: www.denalielectronics.com/horns
Another highly regarded Seat modification sight is Mean City Cycles. I am sending them my seat and I hope they can make it more comfortable for longer than 30 minute rides ;-) www.meancitycycles.com/
Here is the Horn I got for now. Again, it's not as loud as the Denali Sound Bomb Compact but it is a quick fix and a cheap one. I may still go Denali Soundbomb Compact later down the line but for now this one did the trick. www.ebay.com/itm/SICKSPEED-SINGLE-BLACK-SUPER-LOUD-COMPACT-ELECTRIC-BLAST-TONE-HORN-CAR-12V-P1/371867578411?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Nice! I just looked at their site. I will do a little browsing and see if I want to send my seat to them or to Spencer's Seat Mods. I will add their site to my list in the description though. Thanks for the info!
I just called them and scheduled a date for March 27. They are pretty busy already and that was the first available date they had available. They can't work with the extended reach seat but they can move you either forward or back an inch with the Standard Reach Seat that came standard on the bike. The only mod for that Vulcan S seat is the Double Layer Memory Foam. Which depending on your height and weight they will use different density of memory foam. Since I am 260 lbs and 6'1" they will use two layers of a stiffer foam than lets say a person that weighs 150 lbs. They customize it to your size and weight. Again, the only mod for our seat pan is the Double Decker Memory foam mod for $175. Once your seat is scheduled it will be done on that day and shipped the very next. I have the extended reach seat to ride on until the Standard Reach seat comes back to me. Hopefully it will be a worthwhile mod. Some guys on the Vulcan S forum had it done and love it. So I guess I am taking the plunge. I will let you know in April how the seat is after breaking it in a bit.
Hey, which seat did you decide to go with?
The seat! I totally found that out the hard way. I'm a new Vulcan S owner this year and I commuted on it for a few weeks before putting 600 miles on it over two days riding Virginia's "Claw of the Dragon". OMG...The pain, red marks, etc. I couldn't ride again for days.
Great bike. BAADDDD SEAT
#4 It should come with a radiator guard as standard
XDarkPhoenixX That would be nice as well. I'm going to get one soon. Tired of cleaning my radiator to keep my bike looking nice. Good point bro!
I have a Vulcan S and I ended up putting a Corbin seat on it, made a huge difference and I feel it was worth the cost.
Horn definitely something economical that can be charged. Great vid
Totally agree! The seat is the most uncomfortable part of the Vulcan S. Sending mine to Mean City Cycle to get modified. I personally don't mind the Catalytic Converter underneath the bike. You can't really see it. I am going to modify the stock exhaust for better but not obnoxious sound level. I don't believe that Loud Pipes save lives. They just annoy people and over very little time cause hearing loss. Since the exhaust is pointed back the only people that really are going to hear you are the people behind you, The guy 200 feet in front texting in his cage won't even notice you. That said, I do think the Vulcan S sounds like a Singer Sewing Machine so I am totally for modifying the exhaust to get some respect on the road. It is extremely easy to mod your stock exhaust without upsetting the fine balance of the air fuel mixture which goes to hell after installing any aftermarket exhaust. Plus if you drill and tap the holes the modification is reversible and to an extend tuneable for sound and loudness. Let's see doing a $20 Dollar mod that doesn't make my bike run lean and possibly overheat and cause detonation and pre-ignition or a $300-700 Dollar obnoxiously loud aftermarket exhaust that you need to throw at another $300 dollars in form of a power commander just to balance the fuel mixture. Okay, the younger crowd will choose the later since the louder your exhaust the faster the bike feels ;-). Totally agree on the crappy horn. Switched mine to a SickSpeed Single Blaster 118db disk horn. Still a Beep Beep horn but a heck of a lot louder than the tiny meep meep stock horn. Also it literally took 5 minutes to install. Easy one bolt swap in the stock location. Plug and play with the stock connections. Not as loud as the Denali Soundbomb compact but for 16 bucks it was a worth while upgrade. You forgot Number 4 which for me was the Number 1 or first Modification I did to my Vulcan S. And that is adding mirror extenders to the most awful mirrors of any bike I have ever ridden. All I could see is shoulders. It's a gripe that 99.9% of all Vulcan S riders have. The other 0.01% are Stick Figures which can see just fine. But since I am not Mario or Luigi, the first thing I did to my Vulcan S is add nice looking Mirror extenders which solved a HUGE safety issue with this bike. Now I can finally see what's going on behind and to the side of me. Thanks for posting your very informable videos. I enjoy them immensely. Keep up the good work! ;-)
Thanks for the info Thomas! I should have mentioned the mirrors, totally forgot! I actually got mine adjusted so that I can see really well, and I'm a pretty stocky guy. Eventually I would like to get even better mirrors though. I will look into modifying the exhaust, as I would rather do it myself than waste money on a whole new setup with a $400 power commander, but I do like the sound of the Danmoto 2-1.
I'm kinda with you t, regardless every cycler should ride with the mentality that NO-ONE KNOWS THEY'RE THERE.. but a loud pipe.. mmm..
Danmoto rocks on this bike. Really wakes it up and sounds fantastic. Beware, it is loud.
I agree with you about the horn and seats. I’m also planning on changing those too
Did he put 87 gas? I always use premium on my motorcycles
Yeah, the Vulcan S does just great on 87.
@@MOTOBLADE I checked the manual, it does state 87 or more octane. I guess that is great news to my pocket!
Very well put together sir! As far as the seat goes, the extended reach seat is SO much better then the mid reach. It can be hard to find, as the extended reach are usually out of stock, but they are well worth the $ if you can find one. I didn't need the extended in terms of fit but after 2 years of mid reach I found a extended and swapped them out. There's an extra gel pad in the extended seat that makes it much more tolerable on the long rides.
Nice video!
Keep Ridin That's awesome! I had no idea. I will have to look into that! Thanks so much :)
Moto, to be seen is a good thing, BUT, when you've got "zombie's" behind the wheel of their auto's, it's the for an extra measure of safety! You've touched all 3 points in this presentation, great work! I know these are the points I will do BEFORE I ride a MC from the dealerships lot! 🏍️👍😁Doug
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Kawasaki windshield, Kawasaki LED driving lights, 2x bright LED headlight bulb, LED signals, louder 510mhz horn, grip puppies, DC adapter, RAM phone mount, GIVI backrest and 33L panniers. I just added the Arrow Rebel exhaust and love it! No Power Commander installed yet. Running exceptionally well!
AWESOME!! Has your mileage dropped with the new exhaust without the power commander?
Great Review! Thanks! As far as loud pipes go, they will not make up for the right riding skills, defensive riding and high visibility clothing . They will also cause hearing damage and fatigue. Cheers I've put tens of thousands of miles without issues.
I agree, louder pipes are no substitute for safer and smarter riding. However, the Vulcan S is just wayyyyy to quiet in my opinion. I don't need it to be super loud, but I think it should be a bit louder than it currently is.
Point well taken. Regards!
@@MOTOBLADE 5 holes drilled in the pipe behind that shield guard and your bike doesn't need any $1000 exhaust.
Motoblade, 1). The stock seat is an insult to the motorcycle seat world! MUST replace it!
2). The exhaust underneath is a catalytic converter-weighs 24lbs replace it and you get rid of 12lbs of worthless weight! Definitely get it remapped afterwards to make it run fuel efficiently!
3). That-joke of a-horn MUST be replaced! Yes, Denali makes a 124 decible sound bomb horn-GET IT!
Outside of these 3 jokes on this motorcycle, it's a great ride! For a "starter", or a first bike. It'ss a smart investment that will pay for itself nicely! You hit the bullseye with your observational picks Motoblade, good call and very relavent! Doug🏍️👍🤓
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching ✌🏻
I agree with all 3 points. Was thinking of buying softer seat and louder horn even before watching this video. I'd love to have louder exhaust too but unfortunately all the aftermarket exhausts seem to be illegal in my country (Finland) :S Maybe I just drill holes into the OG exhaust
@@Hengaanvaan drilling holes is cheap and effective 😀 Corbin makes good aftermarket seats for it as well. Have fun customizing it!
i fitted a Firetong exhaust to my Vulcan s, top exhaust top company to deal with.
I will check them out! Thanks for watching!
I checked one of these bikes out recently & was very impressed with the versatility. I didn't get to ride one but would like to. All reviews I've seen have been good. These are nice bikes for the $.
They really are great bikes. I love mine. Got it used in excellent condition for $4500. Look around and you can score a great deal!
It is worth mentioning that Vulcan S has a parallel-twin engine instead of a V-twin design, and therefore, it has very different control riding characteristics. When I go to very light throttle, it gets a slight vibration/shudder. Not really lugging motor and it will accelerate fine. The Vulcan S simply doesn’t like “light throttle “. It likes to be wound out and shifted around 5000 rpm. I wanted to shift at 2000 rpm and ride at 2500 to 3000 rpm and Vulcan S engine doesn’t like that (shudder and vibrate). I now shift at 4500 to 5000 rpm and cruise around 5000 rpm. It just takes some getting used to (for those who used to ride a V-twin bike).
Thanks for those information. I think they really make sense.
I also agree with all 3. I'm looking at the Danmoto as well. I think it has the best sound profile then all the others I've heard and the price is soo good too. I would have been getting the Danmoto this season but have to get a set of tires first.
I like the sound profile of the Danmoto as well. And yes, that price is amazing. I have enough money left over to get a power commander and have it Dyno tuned then!
Wish I did. How much do you think it will be for the dyno tune? I don't think I have any place around me that does a dyno though.
I have to disagree with you on the Danmoto. It is by far the loudest exhaust for the Vulcan S. Plus you can't quiet it down either since you can't put in a aftermarket baffle. At least the Two brothers has a Baffle that you can put in at an extra cost. I knew a guy that got the Danmoto and took it off after 3 days of riding since it was so damn loud even for him. But I am sure you are young and will have plenty of opportunity to learn from your mistakes. However, please if you do get the Danmoto or any Aftermarket exhaust do yourself a favor and wear earplugs while riding. It will save your hearing. Ask me how I know. Long time rider here that always thought the louder the exhaust the better. Well, you won't think that 10 years down the road. Good Luck on what ever you decide. Just don't ignore the warnings and be smart about it. Even partial hearing loss can never be recovered.
You don't really need a dyno tune. If you get any aftermarket exhaust and the $300 dollar Power Commander just use the Two Brothers map which works with most of the aftermarket exhausts. You can fine tune it from there if you like. A dyno tune will give you the best fuel mix ratio but isn't 100% needed. Keep in mind that adding any aftermarket exhaust will cost you some low end torque in exchange for a couple of ponies on the top end. Top speed is limited to 115mph regardless what you do to the bike.
I plan on wearing ear plugs when I get the new exhaust. I am very careful about my hearing protection as I am an firearm collector and range nut :) The Vulcan S is just so insanely quiet as it is, I can't even hear it myself sometimes and I sitting on the darn thing! Thanks for the heads up, I thought I saw a baffle for the Danmoto, but perhaps I was mistaken. I will look into it.
Fm the Philippines, I like the Vulcan S 650cc the fastest so far, but the company shud revised the foot rest at the center to make the sitting position comfortable.
Hey dude, from the ph as well, thinking of getting a Vulcan S myself but decidong if a Vulcan S or a Ninja 650.
As a Brit, you scared the life out of me for a second when I saw you picking up the black fuel nozzle, thinking to myself "WTF is he doing putting diesel in a bike!" then saw you press the unleaded, PHEW.
LOL, they mark our diesel nozzles over here either green or yellow. Unleaded is always black. That's interesting though, what is your unleaded marked with over there?
@@MOTOBLADE Our petrol (Gas) is always green and will say if it is regular or premium either on the nozzle or on the pump, whereas Diesel is always black, although I believe BP have a blue nozzle for their premium Diesel, or it might be mostly black with blue highlights. It is strange I can happily go into any garage and pick up the right nozzle for either my car or bike without really looking, but now I'm thinking about it I'm not even sure LOL.
Denali sound bomb seems like a very good thing to use often, at intersections, that really could save your life. Put three or four of them on.
Agreed. I would love to get a train horn for my new Indian bike.
Love my Vulcan... totally agree with your opinion. My first mod was the Two Brothers exhaust w/Power Command. Had It Dyno Tuned cause Power Command’s mapping still on the lean side. Also, just cause I want to keep the bike healthy and at upmost peak performance and avoid check engine light that may occur. It’s ironic you mentioned horn and seat. Cause those are two of my next must do mods.
Jaime Zaragoza I forgot to mention the Dyno tuning in the video! I'm going to take mine to the Harley dealer actually so they can Dyno tune it for me after I get the new exhaust. How do you like the 2 brothers setup?
MOTOBLADE
Got a lot of good compliments from all types of riders. Some noticed and complimented the sound immediately without me telling them. It was costly and it will probably be the only most expensive and most important thing that I’m going to do. My horsepower had increased 54 to almost 60 HP.
Bike sounds good and runs great.
Fuel mileage is up from 47-49 mpg, depending on how hard you ride. It actually increased after the tune.
It was well worth the expense for my baby. I’ve become to appreciate the bike more as I ride. The sound really made me feel like I’m riding a bike and also knowing that the bike is in good health at it’s at full peak.
I’m a new rider and I had difficulties switching gears while riding on the noisy highway cause I couldn’t hear the bike’s motor........Just got the bike new and I was over revving in some gears. I recommend doing this mod after your first one thousand mile. This is what I was told by many mechanics I spoke with.
That's awesome! Pipes are definitely my next upgrade to the bike! I'm actually getting about 60+ mpg out of the bike right now stock. But I also don't ride it too hard...
I agree on the seat, and I'll be looking to improve it. I'll be changing the horn also. Unfortunately I don't think I can change the exhaust in California. Or I need a California approved one, which most likely will be about the same as the stock one.
My sympathies go out to anyone living in California. So many regulations on freaking everything...
How do you like your windshield and what kind is it?
Basically the 3 things you wana change are the same things you change on any new bike you buy.. i put a disc type car horn on my vulcan cus it was a direct swap out. The size was about 3 times larger tho so i had to swing it a bit to fit with the factory bracket.. as far as the seat, i bought the extended reach seat which is pretty damn nice compared to the other seat which just baffles me why they wouldnt be the same quality with different lip positions.. pipes i went with IXIL and dear lord ive never been happier. The tbr is expensive, loud and kinda ugly cus i hate 2 into 1, but its short and gives you a good sound and more clearance underneath. i still sold it and got the ixil and been in love ever since..
That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear someone did all three of these to their bike and loved how it turned out. I'm on a Chieftain Dark Horse now, but I've got an itch to get a Vulcan S again. If I do, I will definitely look into the pipes you mentioned! Thanks for watching!
@@MOTOBLADE yea you can get a 15 or 16 model for cheap used, a buddy of mine bought one after my recommendation and he paid like 3400 for a 2016 with 10k miles.. i want another bike as well but i wont get rid of the vulcan, its a long term keeper
Thanks for the video dude.. I am gonna but this bike soon, in a week or two..
NightCrawler1000 Awesome! You'll have so much fun. Ride safe!
Great Bike, I ride the Classic LT version. Can’t go wrong with a Vulcan
what i want from the factory. more adjustablility shocks. cruise control.
Yes! I am 100% with you on the cruise control. Need to give your wrist a break after a while!
Spencer is not a fan of working on the Vulcan S seats. Wanted him to do some work on mine, and he passed. Ordered a Corbin instead, and waiting for that to come in!
Jessee Michael I contacted him and he said he could work on my seat if it was the mid fit "standard" seat. So I plan on sending it to him soon here. I think it will be more to get me by until a Corbin seat is within my budget. He even suggested an aftermarket solution like that for the Vulcan S as well. Very helpful guy, he knew the Vulcan S seats suck :)
I was going to do the same, and even ordered a mid seat on eBay for him to use, but I'm so used to being on the extended seat (even though I'm kinda short) that I was asking him to do too much to the mid seat. That's why I ordered the Corbin, and have a mid seat I'll be looking to sell!
Jessee Michael I sat on a 2018 Harley Fat Bob yesterday. Most comfortable seat I've tried yet. It just cradled me it was awesome.
I really do like the looks of that bike, besides being a new-ish rider and someone who has no brand allegiance. The seat does look very comfortable, but all I know from other guys I ride with is get a H-D, and prepare to spend on repairs and have it in the shop. True or not, it's a gorgeous bike!
The Denali sound bomb clip was worth the watch all by itself lol
I know right! Such a great clip.
The Danmoto and Two Brothers exhausts are absurdly loud... Almost obscenely loud. Put the 2 Bros on my friend's bike and he immediately went to buy earplugs. He's already trying to figure out how to quiet it down some. He refuses to ride any time between 10pm and 10am because he doesn't want to disturb his neighbors. Can hear it clearly over heavy traffic at least 1/2 mile away and I can hear him a couple miles away on a quiet night near my house. Not good since he lives less than 1/2 mile from a police station.... And the Danmoto is louder.
Keep in mind, I've played in metal bands off and on for nearly 2 decades (my amp is a 1200 watt Ampeg SVT4) and he's a drummer in his early 20s; so neither of us are strangers to loud things.
For exhausts, the most sane aftermarket one is the Arrow Rebel, but it's stupid expensive ($900+). The Delkevic 21" (550mm) is probably the cheapest ($400) that is quieter than the Danmoto and 2Bros, but it's still pretty damn loud. Some people drill holes in their muffler for more noise. I cut open a muffler, removed half the cat, redirected the exhaust flow, and replaced the 1" tailpipe with a 1.75" tip. It made the exhaust's deeper tones a bit louder while still muffling the higher pitches. Overall, it's a little bit louder than stock, but nowhere near as loud as the aftermarket ones I've heard.
Cheapest way to add more fuel is with a Booster Plug. I got mine off Ebay from the manufacturer in Denmark. $160 and it adds roughly 6% more fuel across the board. It helps even with the stock exhaust since the factory tune is quite lean.
Great info on the options available! Thanks for watching and for the info! Ride safe brother 😎
I like quiet bikes & they enable me to hear cars coming up behind . The horn needs an upgrade to a loud air horn
Martin Carter I don't need something insanely loud, I just think others should hear you to know you're there since your visibility on a bike is not good. I wanted to put a train horn on this thing, but the compressor would've taken up an entire saddlebag :)
Good vid MBlade. I have the white one and love it. I think what need to be changed is the turn signal unit. The non self cancelling sucks. My first few rides of owning it were terrible, cos I kept forgetting to hit the switch. Also, I've put Delkevic exhaust on mine and it's loud ( baffle's in ). The whole set up was under $600 at my dealer. No power commander needed w/ any Delkevic exhaust unless one wants it. Ride safe Bro.
kingemerald1 Thanks for the info, I thought a power commander was required. I agree, it needs self canceling turn signals.
no prob. yehh buddy, that's why I chose the Dels over 2Bros. If you want to, go to my channel, you can hear the Dels.
I love the cluseau intermissions 😁
Thank you 😁
Yes, just bought this today and road for an hour from dealership to my house and my ass was not happy. Love the bike though.
From what I hear from other KVs riders, a Corbin after market seat is the way to go! Glad you like the bike though - thanks for watching!
Will the charge be the same for adjustment of the chain as for sport bikes?
canwe02 I assume it will be cheaper. It's actually very easy to do on this bike. It's made for you to adjust yourself. Very accessible. Just turn a bolt until the tension is correct and you're good to go.
Two brothers clams you don’t need a commander for there pipes. What do you think.
Rayvick A from everyone I've talked to, they all upgraded to a commander. Don't absolutely need it, but it will increase your hp and mpg.
seats and bars and bags shields and other mods are where the dealer makes their money
Sadly, Vulcan is available in India only in Matte Black (which is too dull and boring) and Orange (too bright and colorful).., So the 4th thing (first in my priority list) that has to change for me is the Color !!
I personally love the orange, but I see how it can look like a safety vest going down the road 😂 They are great bikes though! Thanks for watching!
MOTOBLADE Having watched tons of UA-cam videos on Vulcan which are loaded with positive reviews, I know that it is a great bike.., but I’m not sure if It’s worth spending $10000 (that’s how much a Vulcan costs in India) on a dull, Matte black Motorcycle ! I’m hoping against hope that 2019 will see new colors in India (which hasn’t seen too many Vulcans on road so far)
Speaking of safety have you given any thought to upgrading headlight to an LED headlight? I think that will be my next upgrade, but I got to say I do like the Viking bags you got. Not sure which to do first or maybe both at once.I have the blue & black Vulcan S like on the photos on the Viking bags website.
Kelly Zabriskie I have thought about the headlight. It's plenty bright for the little bit of rare night riding I do. I will upgrade it eventually, but I have not found anything I like as a replacement yet. I love my Viking bags. Check out my review and install videos on those bags for a closer look. They are super handy to have!
any words of comfort about the back seat ride?
tonichi Uy I know the driver seat isn't comfy, but I've heard the passenger pillion has more padding, so it may be more comfortable for longer rides. I'd definitely get a sissy bar with a back rest for longer passenger rides.
Yep my butt hurts after an hour or two of riding. The seat definitely could be better.
Sinbad683 Yup. I'm a sissy when it comes to riding :P I like to be super comfy and this seat has to go!
Yea comfort is definitely a must, otherwise you wouldn't enjoy it lol.
You know what other experienced riders say if you complain about the seat..They say you must ride more so you can break in your ass :-)
I've owned 18 motorcycles and my back side gets tired after an hour and a half to two hours on any of them. On my current ride I took my seat to a Upolstry shop in my home town and had gel pads installed on the driver's and passenger's seat and it only costs me $250. It was money well spent because now I can go three to four hours without stopping.
As far as the loud pipes save lives. I believe this is nonsense. I've heard many motocycles go by and can't hardly hear them until they have passed me. And then they just about broke my ear drums because they were running straight pipes. My point is the noise is mainly behind the motorcycle. I guess these loud pipes might save lives if you were to be traveling backwards about 60 mph. But going foward I don't think loud pipes will help you much and I've ran two wheelers almost 400,000 miles and trikes 36,000 miles.
Yeah I don't really understand why some of the exhaust systems cost a fortune. great ride.
I change the horn and the pipes after a crash, when some girl in a city car don't see and don't Hear me, and hit me by my left side, Now i put some estrobe brake light, for safety reasons
Gotta make yourself visible! Drivers are so f-ing stupid.
Is it possible to change the peg position of the pegs on the 2019 Vulcan s
I know it was on my 2015, so I am going to assume that yes, it can be done on the 2019 as well.
MOTOBLADE ok cool thanks
Center stand, center stand , center stand !
That would be nice to have on every bike. Makes service so much easier!
First thing to do is get rid of the horn and install a loud car horn on it, that will get you noticed. Then tear off that big ugly exhaust system and install some after market pipes on it so it doesn't sound like a sewing machine!
hi this is the first time iv watched your vids and I like. to add my humble opinion I agree with all you have said, I live in uk and even on the relatively short 70 mile trip to the coast I get numb bum. just to add another brand to the list of exhaust pipes available I fitted delkavic full system for £450 (which do not require any remap as they have been developed with the assistance of kawasaki) which initially I thought a lot of money but now I think it was well worth the money but they do a few styles of end can that are more suited to the style of a cruiser- check them out
Andrew Bundy Awesome! Thanks for the info and thanks for watching! Greetings from the colonies 🇺🇸😁
The thing that really needs to change is the fact that it physically to small for us guys that are over 6'3".
Arthur Schamne That I agree with. At 5' 7" it's ok for me, but it could be cramped if you're over 6 feet.
Check out The Cokney Biker video for how to and link to the headlight you need. ua-cam.com/video/sAvSsfd_AN0/v-deo.html
Thanks for the link, I will check it out!
What is the mileage of this beauty ?? I'm planning to buy it in India.
It is around 60 miles per gallon
MOTOBLADE Thanks Man
Like #441 due to my LMAO at 4:09 if nothing more. That's just d@mn disturbing.
BTW what is the color of that Vulcan. After two vids, that metallic is growing on me.
LMAO, I'm glad somebody commented on that clip. That's Kawasaki green. They haven't done it for a few years now.
I am still laughing. Anyway sorry that the color is gone per say. Just that gloss black and chrome is over and that color pops. Thanks.
@@barrykelly2722 Check out my new videos (I sold the Vulcan S) with my new Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. It's matte black. has a little chrome, but it's not overdone - you might like it! Thanks for watching!
Just watching some Vulcan S videos....#805
give your bike some beans man! ..
Has anyone tried aDelkevic (delkevic.co.uk) aftermarket exhaust on Vulcan S? Please share your experiences
anybody has a review/ comment on the rear/seat of this bike?
Rear seat is more comfy than rider seat because it has better padding. Paired with a sissy bar and back rest it should be a great setup!
ok, thank you , that will sum up.
Noise is not a replacement for skills
i thought kawasaki made a comfort seat?
cris rose Apparently the extendes reach seat is more comfortable, but I do not have that seat installed on my bike. Plenty of inexpensive options though. Seat would not keep me from buying this bike :)
I have had my eye on the vulcan since it came out. I still have a couple of years though before I can get the licence to ride one (i live in the uk). I'm going to be able to ride my Honda Varadero XL125 next week though instead of a moped which im looking forward too :D
two brother not legal in italy
Loud pipes means more safety is total bullshit that defies logic and evidence.
Riding yesterday I was overtaken by a Harley, no clue he was there until AFTER he passed me.
All the sound from loud pipes goes backwards, so yeah if you want to be noticed once you are gone, great get loud pips.
test ride test ride test ride
Truth. Truth. Truth.
Most bikes have shitty sounding horns. That "beep beep" crap is just not very effective. I always replace my bike horns with car horns, so I sound like a car and people notice it more because of that. There are also many after market horns that are better/louder and do much better than the stock horn.
Had not thought about getting a car horn. That's an excellent idea! Ride safe!
90 mins max. Butt hurts
90? I must have a sensitive ass, I can't go that long at a shot :D
C'mon, dude...gimme a break dissin' on Vespas! My two Vespas were two of the most fun, reliable rides I've owned...
Victor Hawkins Sarcasm? If you owned them and liked them, hey, good for you. I'm all for whatever people like to ride. I actually owned a Chinese scooter back in the day, so I pick on scooters a little bit now and then :)
I think the Vulcan S needs a bigger gas tank
You’re the first person I’ve ever heard say that. It gets great mileage but I’m all for bigger tanks and fewer stops. I’ve got a Harley Iron in my garage now with my other bike and I have to stop every 100 miles to fill that darn thing. So annoying 😂
Cringed when I saw you not put premium gas in..but I digress..I have the danmoto exhaust and it’s 110% worth it. However watch your legal decibel limit! Dan moto sits at 109 at idle..most legal limits are 90-96
Dealership told me to use 87 in it. Didn't know any better at the time. I do now :) Now I have a Chieftain Dark horse and all of my wishes came true with that bike stock 😎
What about viberation? One guy want on and on about the vibes. I suggested he was hanging on to tite?
No vibration issues with mine! Very smooth and enjoyable to ride.
Hey, none of the things you mentioned you would link to are actually in the comments. great video otherwise.
They're in the top comment I pinned. Not sure where you're looking... Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
5 gears instead of 6 would be enough
I like 6th for highway, but that's the only time I used it.
87??????????? no 93???
Vulcan S takes good ole 87. Cheap bike to fill up and the MPG is 50+. My new Dark Horse takes 93 dead dinosaurs though...
MOTOBLADE it really takes 87? I've been putting 93 in mine
CAPTAIN KIXX Don't think there's anything wrong with 93, and maybe it depends on the year, but my 2015 takes good ole 87 :)
MOTOBLADE ah I guess I'll have to look it up I have a 2016
I really want to get the danmoto highwayman pc and dna filter and cafe deflector on mine they have plenty of power but mainly because why not haha