I just purchased a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, this is my first motorcycle in over 30 years. and I love it. I cannot believe that it looks exactly like yours being 10 years newer.
My ride since 2012. Mine is registered 95 but made 94 so more or less the same bike than this tested one. When I bought it I was in a bit of a hurry and only had limited choice, this was the best one on offer. Thought that I´d ride it for that season and then trade it in for something more exciting. And here I am, 10 years later still with the same bike. And I´m still happy with it so it looks like it has become a keeper. Great allround bike!
Yeah nice story Robert. Something you hit the hammer on the nail correctly from the start. Great bikes should never be sold, tends to lead to regret later on! =) Thanks for watching
I've just brought a 1990 vn 750 with 15000 miles on the clock..what a great bike..I've had several Harley's and I personally prefer it over all of them. It would outrun and handle better than any of the sportsters I've owned..I think they're pretty cool looking too. Nice bike! 🙂✌️
Jap bikes are one of the most reliable you can get so yeah…. 😎 Harley is just expensive and not that much more fun to ride than other bikes. Thanks for watching
I own an 86 but busted it about 3-4 years ago. Its my first bike, and i love it. Havent had the time to work on it though. Making the time now and looking forward to getting back on two wheels.
The things I love about the Vulcan 750: the sound is beautiful, the bike is very pleasing to the eye, and the low seat is way comfortable. Shifting is calm, collected and fun. So far I haven't had any mechanical problems with the bike. I added a wind screen and switched to an LED head light bulb.
I personally dont like their looks too much, but.... to each own! =) The older asian bikes really has good quality and will last very long if taken care of. (honda, yamaha, kawasaki....) Thanks for watching
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 was their first cruiser in the American market. It was made 1985-2006, basically unchanged, except the early models were 700cc, due to the “Harley Tariff.” From 1986-2006, the motor was 749cc. It’s hard to find a clean example these days, because owners either hold onto them, or they get wrecked by a newer rider. An under appreciated motorcycle in its day, that was packed with features usually found on larger, more expensive bikes.
I've had a 2005 VN750A for about 2 years now and I love it overall. I added saddle bags, trunk bag, and a slipstream windshield. The windshield makes highway travel SO, SO much better! The only real negative is dealing with the "coffee grinder" issue which you can search the internet and find lots of info on for more details, but to boil it down, once in a blue moon and usually before the engine has heated up good, there is a delay in releasing the clutch for first gear along with a sort of grinding noise before it grabs and lurches the bike forward. Replaced clutch and cable that made the issue go away for a little while but it returned after about 500 miles. Other than that, it's a fantastic bike!!
you've got a drive shaft coupling that is failing...It's splines are shearing off...Slowly but surely and it will strand you...This is a 95 dollar part and with a little bit of work, can be replaced easily....
i recently got one for free from a friend of mine, it was his first bike, but he bought a 2000cc Vulcan. I fixed it up, now busy with my license. but damn i love this bike! one of my favourite designs ever
Woah free bike. Nice. Good luck on your license. It sure is an awesome bike. thanks for watching my video. Please consider helping me out further by pressing the subscribe button. Thanks. Have an awesome day and feel to comment more in the future :)
Excellent review. I have no experience of this 750 but do of the 800 that replaced it in 2006 I think in the UK. Makes a Harley 883 feel like a tank and corners without drama or touching down and feels much quicker / more nimble than the HD. The brakes however were not much better. Bullet proof engines and reliability HD can only dream of in my experience. Shame buyers buy the HD badge rather than a proper motorcycle, my opinion again. The good news is these bikes are very affordable. That popping from one cylinder can only mean that the fuelling needs correcting, or there is an air leak in one exhaust pipe. Needs sorting.
My first motorcycle was a new 2004 Vulcan 750. Loved it. Wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon on it. Replaced it with a 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600, which I still have and ride. Both are great bikes.
I have a 97 750 for a couple years now. Havent got to ride it yet tho. I worked all the time but retired now and plan on cleaning the carbs and inside of the tank and start and new chapter in line live with the bike.
Ohio, USA In 2010, bought the exact bike. A 1994 VN750, same color. In 2016, bought a 1998 HD Heritage Classic Softail and basically garaged the Kaw for several years. Recently, we've rekindled our 'romance'. At 75mph, the Harley can be registered on the Richter Scale. At 75mph, the Kaw is smooth and demanding more throttle. The nimble 750cc Kaw absolutely embarrasses the 1340cc HD. Nice vid, thanks!
just bought an '02 VN750, new rider. I love the bike and want to ride it more but our highs are around freezing lately, so hard to find good days to practice! i'm jealous of the scenery on your ride, but not jealous of some of the narrow roads you share with other motorists!
Yeah as a Swede I can agree with you on the weather. When I got my license, it was late fall so I couldn't buy a motorcycle until the spring. That winter was the longest winter of my life heheh knowing I could ride....but... still couldn't =P The VN 750 sure is a great bike and ride safe. Takes time and a lot of riding to get your skills up. Thanks for watching Scott
I have a 1990 Vulcan 750 incredibly fun for my first bike, I had the stator replaced since it wouldn’t hold a charge and now it’s just the best, my bike does the popping thing too lol there’s videos on why that happens with these bikes and how to fix it, that bike handles like a boss and revs past 6k, it’s got plenty of power for me! I love gunnin it at the green light
Love the review. Saw this bike yesterday for sale. (customized) I am preparing for the A license practical exam in a few weeks. I'm convinced now that this bike will be a good fit for me! Again, thank you for this video! :)
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. It sure is a great bike and good luck with getting your license. Feel free to help me out by subscribing to my channel. :) Thanks for watching
That was a nice review of the motorcycle. I just passed for my motorcycle license today, and I am looking to buy this beautiful motor. Next week I have a test ride.
@@Xavier0219 I’m happy for you. Ride safe and enjoy. Experience takes time. Ride like no one sees you and expect the unexpected. Don’t expect people to know or follow traffic rules. Never ride more than 80% of your skill.
@@Darkvisor during driving lessons I was already cut off. Because of good anticipation, and a weird gut feeling I guess, I slowed down and he just cut me off. Had to apply the break a lot, but did go well. I did not fall or anything, but a good lesson. Thanks for your words. Now to do some good experiences on the road. The vulcan is a beautiful motorcycle to ride on. I was riding on a Honda CBR600. Fine motorcycle, but not something I wanted evantually. The vulcan is comfortable to ride on.
@@Xavier0219 When I ride, I keep track of everyone around me at all times. My own riding is basically automaticly so I don't think of what I'm doing, it sort of thinks/does the riding by it self, from the spine. So I focus on everyone else: Where is that car going? will they merge? what if they dont see me? can I pass him safely? is a car behind me, what if they don't see me so how can I position myself if they dont ? What if there is a tractor hidden behind that curve, what if a moose runs out in front of the car in front of me, am I ready to hit the brakes etc etc. Keeping track of them all, keeps me alive. try to think the same. maybe not straight away since you are super fresh, but once you've been riding a bit, try to think like I do =) Yeah cruiser bikes are much more comfortable to ride. Some bikes are meant for comfort and not speed. Personally I prefer a nice comfortable bike rather a fast one. I used to have a Honda Shadow 750 and it wasn't too strong or fast. Perfect to ride around 70-90 km/h and just relax on some nice roads. I miss it tbh.... =)
I've owned a couple of Shadows, and ridden others. The early ones were somewhat comparable to the Vulcan VN750's. Actually, the 500 Shadow was a great little bike with the 6 speed transmission and nimble handling. But in a side by side the VN750 was better than the Shadows, and more so compared to the newer Harleyesque Shadows. My 2006 Shadow 750 couldn't hold a candle to the VN750. The way they fit, perform and handle has to be experienced. The VN750 and the Nighthawk 750's are two do all well (except off road) bikes that can be beat in most any category but not in every category. I have a running VN750, an almost ready one, another will be ready in the Spring, and two basically complete parts bikes without titles. I'm a fan, although I do have a couple of dozen other bikes...
@@papatorr3669 i own an 07 shadow 750 and an 01 vulcan 750 and i love them both for different reasons, i do think i prefer the shadow overall to my vn though. to each their own.
don't know how many miles sorry. the full odometer is on the top whilst the bottom is the one you usually can change/reset when fueling up. Thanks for watching
What year is the Vulcan you're riding in this video? I am buying a 2004 tomorrow for only $1,800 with 7.3k miles and from the three pictures I seen it looks really clean and he said he got a new battery recently and an oil change. I'm thinking I might be getting a great deal!?!!! Anyways thanks for the video!!!
@@Darkvisor yup, I got it although I don't know if it's going to be a bit before I work up the courage to ride it but I definitely won't outgrow it anytime soon
Had this bike (2005) for 6 seasons now... Great ride, classic look, sounds nice , Reliable. It's a 1 1/2 - 2 hr max ride bike b4 you want a break tho....true cruiser. Love it!
2 hours with any bike and I would want a break hehe yeah, great bike and very fun to ride. I'm happy to hear that you enjoy yours. Thanks for watching my video Gary
The only thing during this entire video that drove me nuts is that guy never let that 750 breathe!!! He kept shifting at WAY to low of RPM for that engine!! It’s not a Harley, but a DOHC, V-Twin that likes to scream!!! If he would have shifted at 6,000-7000 RPM or more, he would have really felt the power of that engine. It redlines at 8,500RPM! Now granted the stock exhaust as well as the air cleaners are garbage. With a little modification that bike screams! It almost seemed like it was only running on one cylinder compared to the power of my 2000 VN750!!
Well it wasn’t my bike, I just borrowed it for a ride so I ride carefully not to break or push the bikes too hard. (Not saying 6K is pushing too hard though). It’s not polite to borrow someone else’s bike and not respecting it. With my own bikes I can ride them however I feel like. Also not everyone has the need to ride fast or getting those revs up. Some of us just wants to chill and cruise around. Thanks for watching my video
@@clarkstoller6459 just look up some brands on youtube and see which sound you like the best basically. It all comes down to cost and person preference =) air filters I know little about but i'm sure those who sells you pipes can guide you with that. thanks for watching Clark
The bike has nice lines, but I’m not a fan of the seat. It’s a great bike for a solo rider, but not 2up for where I live. People here with 750cc cruisers struggle 2 up here near the Rocky Mountains. I got the t-shirt and will take a pic soon bro.
Poprzednik mojego VN 800 :) typowy stary Japończyk o sylwetce banana - ale trzeba przyznać że nie oszczędzali wtedy na konstrukcji tej maszyny, następna wersja dostała tylko jedną tarcze z przodu i napęd łańcuchem
Iam about to get one from my brother,btw i dont really know how to ride a motorcicle but ifeel like i will learn fast on this one so me and my brother can go and ride a weekend
The popping is due to the air/gas ratio. If you change the exhaust pipes and don’t remap they can pop. My old Honda shadow popped like crazy 😝 Thanks for watching
Kawasaki Stated 66 bhp, dynoes @ 10% more add K & N's pushes up into the 70 bhp plus territory. Exhaust change adds power too. However, figures are less important than where power is delivered on the road. People forget the Japanese big bikes, from 1968, such as 750s were all initially targeted round the 66 bhp of the big Harley Davidson twins! First generation Honda CB 750, 67 bhp!
It’s definitely a function over form kind of bike. The Vulcan 800 looks way better but lost the shaft drive, fuel gauge, cast wheels, rpm gauge and the center stand among some other things. That’s a lot of function to lose for looks. (I’d probably still pick the 800)
I'm not as impressed. I bought a used winner 750 from 1993 5 months ago and there has only been concerns with it. It is submitted for the second time to a motorcycle workshop, for sealing of an oil leakage under the engine, where the clutch is located. There are still problems with they turning too high. Most recently, it hooked up at 5,000 rpm and has stayed there. It is also impossible to find another exhaust system on the market.
Oh... I'm sad to heat that. These older asian bikes usually last "forever" and have few problems. I'm guessing you were unlucky and got one of the few ones that wasn't good. =/ Thanks for watching my video and good luck with your bike. you can always scrap it and get something else with less problems =)
My mother-in-law has one. A friend of hers left it at her house and its been sitting there for i want to say 6months. Is it worth fixing?? She saids it just needs a jump but its been sitting in the rain and my mother in law lives out in the country side.
Hello. SOrry for late response, been at home sick... sitting for 6 months? that's nothing hehe, In sweden where I live we can't ride during the winter so we have our bikes in the garage for 6+ months. Just fill her up with some fresh gasoline and make sure to charge the battery up. A simple CTEK charger is perfect for that. and off you go. Have fun with it and ride safe! Thanks for watching
Someone has seriously butchered the exhaust system on that bike. I have a 2002 model that I bought new. It now has 129,000 miles on it. It is my second Vulcan 750. The first was a bought new 1993. I have over 200,000 miles on Vulcan 750s. Despite the high mileage, they are not the most reliable bikes out there. In fact they are probably less reliable than an EVO Sportster. There are things you have to know about to keep these bikes going. First, when you buy a new one, you have to immediately disassemble the final drive and lube the splines with moly grease. This has to be done every 10,000 miles. But on most of them they never got lubed at the factory, so by the time they hit 10,000 miles, they will already have significant damage to the final drive splines. Second, the automatic cam chain tensioners are a defective design, and fail around the 10,000-15,000 mile point, and when they do, it won't be long before the cam chains break and destroy the engine. You can get manual tensioners that will solve that problem permanently. They seem to be more prone to stator failure than most bikes, and to replace the stator you first have to remove the engine, and to get the engine out you have to practically disassemble the whole bike. And then there is the rubber dampers in the counterbalancer. By about 10 years/50,000 miles they start to deteriorate, and when they do, it allows the balancer to wobble, and eventually grind right through the cases. Replacing those rubber dampers also requires removing the engine, they are under the same cover as the stator. I had to pull the engine on both mine. If you do all that, then they will last a very long time, if left stock. Unfortunately many people chop up the intake and exhaust systems, and that not only decreases performance, it also decreases engine life. These bikes have seriously complicated engines. 4 overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, 2 jackshafts, 4 separate cam chains, 2 carburetors, a counterbalancer, dual plug heads, liquid cooling, hydraulic valves, shaft drive, which includes a separate bevel drive gearcase bolted to the engine to rotate the output shaft 90 degrees. They also have very complicated intake and exhaust systems. They make 66hp at 7500 rpm, and have an 8500 rpm redline. They will easily blow away an 883 Sportster, and out accelerate a 1200 Sportster up till about 90 mph, they are pretty much the same from there. They will also outrun an 80ci H-D Superglide. It's too bad about their problems, Kawasaki had 21 years to fix those problems, and never did.
@@papatorr3669 Thanks. I'm happy to hear that. I'm not on any forums however so you won't find me there. But you can always link and share my video over there =)
@@Darkvisor Hey Dark Visor, thanks for the video. Not a lot on the lowly VN750 with a 21 year run (1985-2006) unchanged! I was responding, as you were, to the long detailed post above from the guy with over 200,000 miles on two VN750's.
Hey Gerald Scott, best and most authoritative post I've ever seen on the VN750. Keep them coming. Are you on one of the Vulcan and/or VN750 Forums? I have accumulated two VN750's with titles and two parts bikes without titles. They are ridiculously cheap and won my side by side comparisons with other cruisers.
Hola tengo una igual no pude andar mucho se rompió el bendix hace 2 meses y no hay nada acá en Sudamérica URUGUAY y ya no se ven por acá bueno ya la arreglaré me gusta esa moto
De har hänt att folk känner igen städer i mina filmer och även att folk sett SINA hojar blivit provkörda (innan de köpte hojen dvs) men detta är första gången någon ser sig själva / sin bil på min kanal =P Kul att du gjorde det och tack för att du hörde av dig =) Å tack för titten såklart!
@@johnnyhall7065 I have a dark visor lol hence my name: Dark Visor however, it's dark but not completely black so my face can still be seen sometimes when the sun shines the right way etc.
4.7 litters per 100km, hmmm it is not very efficient huh? anyway that's a really nice looking bike, then again I'm biased towards the classic cruiser designs.
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I just purchased a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, this is my first motorcycle in over 30 years. and I love it. I cannot believe that it looks exactly like yours being 10 years newer.
@@jamessnellenberger7503 It's not my bike in the video.
Thanks for watching and ride safe James! =)
I got 87. Very nice, pretty and comfortable bike. But few tech solutions are bizarre.
@@jago3860 Thanks for watching
@@Darkvisor got my license 2 weeks ago if everithing goes right il pick up a 94 vulcan 750
My ride since 2012. Mine is registered 95 but made 94 so more or less the same bike than this tested one. When I bought it I was in a bit of a hurry and only had limited choice, this was the best one on offer. Thought that I´d ride it for that season and then trade it in for something more exciting. And here I am, 10 years later still with the same bike. And I´m still happy with it so it looks like it has become a keeper. Great allround bike!
Yeah nice story Robert. Something you hit the hammer on the nail correctly from the start.
Great bikes should never be sold, tends to lead to regret later on! =)
Thanks for watching
Bought a used one a couple days ago haven’t ridden it yet watching this I’m excited now
Its a great bike and I'm sure you will have loads of fun when you will be able to ride =)
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I've just brought a 1990 vn 750 with 15000 miles on the clock..what a great bike..I've had several Harley's and I personally prefer it over all of them. It would outrun and handle better than any of the sportsters I've owned..I think they're pretty cool looking too. Nice bike! 🙂✌️
Jap bikes are one of the most reliable you can get so yeah…. 😎
Harley is just expensive and not that much more fun to ride than other bikes. Thanks for watching
Where did you bring it from?
It has abs?
I own an 86 but busted it about 3-4 years ago. Its my first bike, and i love it. Havent had the time to work on it though. Making the time now and looking forward to getting back on two wheels.
Sounds good Mike. Good luck with your bike and ride safe.
Thanks for watching
The things I love about the Vulcan 750: the sound is beautiful, the bike is very pleasing to the eye, and the low seat is way comfortable. Shifting is calm, collected and fun. So far I haven't had any mechanical problems with the bike. I added a wind screen and switched to an LED head light bulb.
I personally dont like their looks too much, but.... to each own! =)
The older asian bikes really has good quality and will last very long if taken care of. (honda, yamaha, kawasaki....)
Thanks for watching
What year did you get on your Vulcan as I've recently got a 2004 750 cc with a little under 7400 miles
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 was their first cruiser in the American market. It was made 1985-2006, basically unchanged, except the early models were 700cc, due to the “Harley Tariff.” From 1986-2006, the motor was 749cc. It’s hard to find a clean example these days, because owners either hold onto them, or they get wrecked by a newer rider. An under appreciated motorcycle in its day, that was packed with features usually found on larger, more expensive bikes.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your detailed knowledge about the bike! =)
I've had a 2005 VN750A for about 2 years now and I love it overall. I added saddle bags, trunk bag, and a slipstream windshield. The windshield makes highway travel SO, SO much better! The only real negative is dealing with the "coffee grinder" issue which you can search the internet and find lots of info on for more details, but to boil it down, once in a blue moon and usually before the engine has heated up good, there is a delay in releasing the clutch for first gear along with a sort of grinding noise before it grabs and lurches the bike forward. Replaced clutch and cable that made the issue go away for a little while but it returned after about 500 miles. Other than that, it's a fantastic bike!!
I’m happy to hear how you enjoyed yours. Sure is a great bike. Thanks for watching Michael
you've got a drive shaft coupling that is failing...It's splines are shearing off...Slowly but surely and it will strand you...This is a 95 dollar part and with a little bit of work, can be replaced easily....
@@davidwright873 Great response
Just bought a project 95 Vulcan 750, can’t wait to get her running and riding. These look so comfortable to ride
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i recently got one for free from a friend of mine, it was his first bike, but he bought a 2000cc Vulcan. I fixed it up, now busy with my license. but damn i love this bike! one of my favourite designs ever
Woah free bike. Nice. Good luck on your license. It sure is an awesome bike. thanks for watching my video. Please consider helping me out further by pressing the subscribe button. Thanks.
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Baught vulcan 750 myself few months ago. Enjoy every minute ! Really nice ride with superb model history and long years of production
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The wife and I just rode two up from SF to SAC on my 750....what a joy!! smooth as butter...not the fastest but ok....smooth!!!
Yeah very smooth.
Wow sounds like an awesome trip. 👍
Thanks for watching and ride safe
Excellent review. I have no experience of this 750 but do of the 800 that replaced it in 2006 I think in the UK. Makes a Harley 883 feel like a tank and corners without drama or touching down and feels much quicker / more nimble than the HD. The brakes however were not much better. Bullet proof engines and reliability HD can only dream of in my experience. Shame buyers buy the HD badge rather than a proper motorcycle, my opinion again. The good news is these bikes are very affordable. That popping from one cylinder can only mean that the fuelling needs correcting, or there is an air leak in one exhaust pipe. Needs sorting.
Thanks for watching and for your detailed comment =)
My first motorcycle was a new 2004 Vulcan 750. Loved it. Wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon on it. Replaced it with a 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600, which I still have and ride. Both are great bikes.
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I have a 97 750 for a couple years now. Havent got to ride it yet tho. I worked all the time but retired now and plan on cleaning the carbs and inside of the tank and start and new chapter in line live with the bike.
Sounds good Gregory 👍👍
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Ohio, USA
In 2010, bought the exact bike.
A 1994 VN750, same color.
In 2016, bought a 1998 HD Heritage
Classic Softail and basically garaged the Kaw for several years.
Recently, we've rekindled our 'romance'.
At 75mph, the Harley can be registered on the Richter Scale.
At 75mph, the Kaw is smooth and demanding more throttle.
The nimble 750cc Kaw absolutely embarrasses the 1340cc HD.
Nice vid, thanks!
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just bought an '02 VN750, new rider. I love the bike and want to ride it more but our highs are around freezing lately, so hard to find good days to practice! i'm jealous of the scenery on your ride, but not jealous of some of the narrow roads you share with other motorists!
Yeah as a Swede I can agree with you on the weather. When I got my license, it was late fall so I couldn't buy a motorcycle until the spring. That winter was the longest winter of my life heheh
knowing I could ride....but... still couldn't =P
The VN 750 sure is a great bike and ride safe. Takes time and a lot of riding to get your skills up.
Thanks for watching Scott
I have a 1990 Vulcan 750 incredibly fun for my first bike, I had the stator replaced since it wouldn’t hold a charge and now it’s just the best, my bike does the popping thing too lol there’s videos on why that happens with these bikes and how to fix it, that bike handles like a boss and revs past 6k, it’s got plenty of power for me! I love gunnin it at the green light
Thanks for your comment. I love to get comments like these - from people being happy with their bikes.
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Iv ridden the 800 and the 900 cool bikes torque and comfort👌 nice vid man
Thanks for watching man
Love the review. Saw this bike yesterday for sale. (customized) I am preparing for the A license practical exam in a few weeks. I'm convinced now that this bike will be a good fit for me! Again, thank you for this video! :)
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@@Darkvisor subscribed!! :)
@@wilgeorgeleenders9041 Thanks!
It has taken me anywhere I want to go. nEnjoy your bike and drive defensibly.
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I had one and loved it. I want to get another one.
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Great test ride video again 👌 I like the sound of this bike
Thanks for watching bro
I ride a few bikes but one of my favs is a 1986 Vulcan 750 !! Be safe out there guys it’s crazy
sure is a great bike! thanks for watching mu video joey and ride safe! =)
Thanks for the video/show, Had one decades ago , Gettin the itch again. Later from Texas ,usa.
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Get one and ride safe :)
That was a nice review of the motorcycle. I just passed for my motorcycle license today, and I am looking to buy this beautiful motor. Next week I have a test ride.
Congrats on your license buddy!
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@@Darkvisor bought it yesterday. Drives like a charm.
@@Xavier0219 I’m happy for you. Ride safe and enjoy. Experience takes time. Ride like no one sees you and expect the unexpected. Don’t expect people to know or follow traffic rules. Never ride more than 80% of your skill.
@@Darkvisor during driving lessons I was already cut off. Because of good anticipation, and a weird gut feeling I guess, I slowed down and he just cut me off. Had to apply the break a lot, but did go well. I did not fall or anything, but a good lesson.
Thanks for your words. Now to do some good experiences on the road.
The vulcan is a beautiful motorcycle to ride on. I was riding on a Honda CBR600. Fine motorcycle, but not something I wanted evantually. The vulcan is comfortable to ride on.
@@Xavier0219 When I ride, I keep track of everyone around me at all times. My own riding is basically automaticly so I don't think of what I'm doing, it sort of thinks/does the riding by it self, from the spine.
So I focus on everyone else:
Where is that car going? will they merge? what if they dont see me? can I pass him safely? is a car behind me, what if they don't see me so how can I position myself if they dont ? What if there is a tractor hidden behind that curve, what if a moose runs out in front of the car in front of me, am I ready to hit the brakes etc etc.
Keeping track of them all, keeps me alive.
try to think the same. maybe not straight away since you are super fresh, but once you've been riding a bit, try to think like I do =)
Yeah cruiser bikes are much more comfortable to ride. Some bikes are meant for comfort and not speed.
Personally I prefer a nice comfortable bike rather a fast one.
I used to have a Honda Shadow 750 and it wasn't too strong or fast. Perfect to ride around 70-90 km/h and just relax on some nice roads. I miss it tbh.... =)
I think that's an amazing motorcycle, is perfect for a first motorcycle
So true!
Thanks for watching Pedro
Great video DV!
Much love!
Thanks bro!
I JUST BUY A 750 KAWASAKI VULCANO.....I NEVER RIDE A MOTORCYCLE IN MY LIFE. I SPEND ALL MY MONEY AND MAYBE ON THURSDAY NEXT WEEK I HAVE IT.
Awesome. Just ride carefully and don’t go too fast when you’re a new rider. Experience takes time. Ride safe and thanks for watching
This was good I never knew much about these bikes
Thanks for watching Roland
I've always liked the Vulcans. Those and the Shadows are pretty comparable. Reliable, comfy and handle very nicely.
True that. Thanks for watching randy
I've owned a couple of Shadows, and ridden others. The early ones were somewhat comparable to the Vulcan VN750's. Actually, the 500 Shadow was a great little bike with the 6 speed transmission and nimble handling. But in a side by side the VN750 was better than the Shadows, and more so compared to the newer Harleyesque Shadows. My 2006 Shadow 750 couldn't hold a candle to the VN750. The way they fit, perform and handle has to be experienced. The VN750 and the Nighthawk 750's are two do all well (except off road) bikes that can be beat in most any category but not in every category. I have a running VN750, an almost ready one, another will be ready in the Spring, and two basically complete parts bikes without titles. I'm a fan, although I do have a couple of dozen other bikes...
@@papatorr3669 i own an 07 shadow 750 and an 01 vulcan 750 and i love them both for different reasons, i do think i prefer the shadow overall to my vn though. to each their own.
Kawasaki should have never stopped building this bike.
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How many miles does it have currently
And is the mile counter located on the top or the bottom?
don't know how many miles sorry.
the full odometer is on the top whilst the bottom is the one you usually can change/reset when fueling up.
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What year is the Vulcan you're riding in this video? I am buying a 2004 tomorrow for only $1,800 with 7.3k miles and from the three pictures I seen it looks really clean and he said he got a new battery recently and an oil change. I'm thinking I might be getting a great deal!?!!! Anyways thanks for the video!!!
the year is in the description of my videos.
this one is a '94 =)
1800 sounds like a great deal. did you get it?
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@@Darkvisor yup, I got it although I don't know if it's going to be a bit before I work up the courage to ride it but I definitely won't outgrow it anytime soon
That is a nice looking bike. That sounds great it looks like it handles very well. Big thumbs up catch you later brother
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Had this bike (2005) for 6 seasons now... Great ride, classic look, sounds nice , Reliable. It's a 1 1/2 - 2 hr max ride bike b4 you want a break tho....true cruiser. Love it!
2 hours with any bike and I would want a break hehe
yeah, great bike and very fun to ride. I'm happy to hear that you enjoy yours. Thanks for watching my video Gary
I like it. It would be a starter ride to learn on then move up the line.
So true!
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The only thing during this entire video that drove me nuts is that guy never let that 750 breathe!!! He kept shifting at WAY to low of RPM for that engine!! It’s not a Harley, but a DOHC, V-Twin that likes to scream!!! If he would have shifted at 6,000-7000 RPM or more, he would have really felt the power of that engine. It redlines at 8,500RPM! Now granted the stock exhaust as well as the air cleaners are garbage. With a little modification that bike screams! It almost seemed like it was only running on one cylinder compared to the power of my 2000 VN750!!
Well it wasn’t my bike, I just borrowed it for a ride so I ride carefully not to break or push the bikes too hard. (Not saying 6K is pushing too hard though).
It’s not polite to borrow someone else’s bike and not respecting it. With my own bikes I can ride them however I feel like.
Also not everyone has the need to ride fast or getting those revs up. Some of us just wants to chill and cruise around.
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I have a 750 and love it what pipes and air filter to you recommended
@@clarkstoller6459 just look up some brands on youtube and see which sound you like the best basically. It all comes down to cost and person preference =)
air filters I know little about but i'm sure those who sells you pipes can guide you with that. thanks for watching Clark
What's the calibration in the spark plugs you're using please?
It’s not my bike in this video so I don’t know.
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Im buying one today been sitting for close to a year engine needs oiling carbs cleaned new plugs and battery
Nice, good luck on your restoration and enjoy riding once it's done. =)
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Does it have abs?
No
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question: how long ago might the Vulcan 750 have had a kickstart (if ever)?
ooooh great question... I honestly doesn't know. sorry.
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As I know, never.
Never
The bike has nice lines, but I’m not a fan of the seat. It’s a great bike for a solo rider, but not 2up for where I live. People here with 750cc cruisers struggle 2 up here near the Rocky Mountains. I got the t-shirt and will take a pic soon bro.
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my dad has a 1986 kawsaki vulcan 750, do you know how to clean rust off of it?
Nice!
Uhm... not sure about the rust, I think he can search for some videos of that on youtube =)
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Elbow grease + rust remover chrome polish...get that baby shined and on the rd! You'll be happy you did.
Poprzednik mojego VN 800 :) typowy stary Japończyk o sylwetce banana - ale trzeba przyznać że nie oszczędzali wtedy na konstrukcji tej maszyny, następna wersja dostała tylko jedną tarcze z przodu i napęd łańcuchem
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Ride Safe DarkVisor
Thanks Mr and Mrs
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Iam about to get one from my brother,btw i dont really know how to ride a motorcicle but ifeel like i will learn fast on this one so me and my brother can go and ride a weekend
Sounds great, good luck getting your license and ride safe!
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Was the popping exhaust valves on one cylinder on the way out?
The popping is due to the air/gas ratio. If you change the exhaust pipes and don’t remap they can pop. My old Honda shadow popped like crazy 😝
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@@Darkvisor Re map a VN 750? There is no ECU on a VN 750!
@@johnnyhall7065 well not remap as in remap. you know what I mean, adjust airfilters, carburetor for an optimal air-fuel mix ratio etc etc
@@Darkvisor Tuning, setting up, pre ECU stuff!
I have owned one for 4 years and I do think it is a good balanced ride. Just wish it was a little quicker off the line.
I'm happy to hear that. Sure is a nice bike.
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5,1sec 100km/h
@@docasab not mine. I’ve sold it since.
What year was it?
I like the bike. But it's not for me.
1994 Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
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Pops really nicely on the over rev! Cool bike but a bit low on power. I guess cruisers dont really need high power though..
Yeah 750 aint that strong really. especially on cruisers because they weigh more.
but still nice =)
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Kawasaki Stated 66 bhp, dynoes @ 10% more add K & N's pushes up into the 70 bhp plus territory. Exhaust change adds power too. However, figures are less important than where power is delivered on the road. People forget the Japanese big bikes, from 1968, such as 750s were all initially targeted round the 66 bhp of the big Harley Davidson twins! First generation Honda CB 750, 67 bhp!
why you censor the speedo ??? i wanna see acceleration specs
Noted
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It’s definitely a function over form kind of bike. The Vulcan 800 looks way better but lost the shaft drive, fuel gauge, cast wheels, rpm gauge and the center stand among some other things. That’s a lot of function to lose for looks. (I’d probably still pick the 800)
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I'm not as impressed. I bought a used winner 750 from 1993 5 months ago and there has only been concerns with it. It is submitted for the second time to a motorcycle workshop, for sealing of an oil leakage under the engine, where the clutch is located. There are still problems with they turning too high. Most recently, it hooked up at 5,000 rpm and has stayed there. It is also impossible to find another exhaust system on the market.
Oh... I'm sad to heat that. These older asian bikes usually last "forever" and have few problems. I'm guessing you were unlucky and got one of the few ones that wasn't good. =/
Thanks for watching my video and good luck with your bike. you can always scrap it and get something else with less problems =)
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verkar va en trevlig hoj att glida med...var dom fotpinnarna något o ha???? har sett dom på E-bay
Jag har inget minne av att jag störde mig på fotpinnarna så jag antar att de funkar fint =)
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My mother-in-law has one. A friend of hers left it at her house and its been sitting there for i want to say 6months. Is it worth fixing?? She saids it just needs a jump but its been sitting in the rain and my mother in law lives out in the country side.
Hello. SOrry for late response, been at home sick...
sitting for 6 months? that's nothing hehe, In sweden where I live we can't ride during the winter so we have our bikes in the garage for 6+ months.
Just fill her up with some fresh gasoline and make sure to charge the battery up. A simple CTEK charger is perfect for that. and off you go. Have fun with it and ride safe!
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Someone has seriously butchered the exhaust system on that bike. I have a 2002 model that I bought new. It now has 129,000 miles on it. It is my second Vulcan 750. The first was a bought new 1993. I have over 200,000 miles on Vulcan 750s. Despite the high mileage, they are not the most reliable bikes out there. In fact they are probably less reliable than an EVO Sportster. There are things you have to know about to keep these bikes going. First, when you buy a new one, you have to immediately disassemble the final drive and lube the splines with moly grease. This has to be done every 10,000 miles. But on most of them they never got lubed at the factory, so by the time they hit 10,000 miles, they will already have significant damage to the final drive splines. Second, the automatic cam chain tensioners are a defective design, and fail around the 10,000-15,000 mile point, and when they do, it won't be long before the cam chains break and destroy the engine. You can get manual tensioners that will solve that problem permanently. They seem to be more prone to stator failure than most bikes, and to replace the stator you first have to remove the engine, and to get the engine out you have to practically disassemble the whole bike. And then there is the rubber dampers in the counterbalancer. By about 10 years/50,000 miles they start to deteriorate, and when they do, it allows the balancer to wobble, and eventually grind right through the cases. Replacing those rubber dampers also requires removing the engine, they are under the same cover as the stator. I had to pull the engine on both mine. If you do all that, then they will last a very long time, if left stock. Unfortunately many people chop up the intake and exhaust systems, and that not only decreases performance, it also decreases engine life. These bikes have seriously complicated engines. 4 overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, 2 jackshafts, 4 separate cam chains, 2 carburetors, a counterbalancer, dual plug heads, liquid cooling, hydraulic valves, shaft drive, which includes a separate bevel drive gearcase bolted to the engine to rotate the output shaft 90 degrees. They also have very complicated intake and exhaust systems. They make 66hp at 7500 rpm, and have an 8500 rpm redline. They will easily blow away an 883 Sportster, and out accelerate a 1200 Sportster up till about 90 mph, they are pretty much the same from there. They will also outrun an 80ci H-D Superglide. It's too bad about their problems, Kawasaki had 21 years to fix those problems, and never did.
Thanks for all the detailed info. I think your comment will be helpful for many riders/owners. =)
Also thanks for watching my video
That's the most authoritative information I've seen on the VN750 on UA-cam. I hope to see your comments when I join a Vulcan forum.
@@papatorr3669 Thanks. I'm happy to hear that.
I'm not on any forums however so you won't find me there. But you can always link and share my video over there =)
@@Darkvisor Hey Dark Visor, thanks for the video. Not a lot on the lowly VN750 with a 21 year run (1985-2006) unchanged! I was responding, as you were, to the long detailed post above from the guy with over 200,000 miles on two VN750's.
Hey Gerald Scott, best and most authoritative post I've ever seen on the VN750. Keep them coming. Are you on one of the Vulcan and/or VN750 Forums? I have accumulated two VN750's with titles and two parts bikes without titles. They are ridiculously cheap and won my side by side comparisons with other cruisers.
Nice bike but what's up with the popping?
Incorrect fuel/air ratio. Happens when you switch exhausts and doesn’t adjust them.
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Hola tengo una igual no pude andar mucho se rompió el bendix hace 2 meses y no hay nada acá en Sudamérica URUGUAY y ya no se ven por acá bueno ya la arreglaré me gusta esa moto
Lamento escuchar eso. =(
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I had this bike i regret selling it 😂
Yeah old bikes are awesome. You don’t know what you’re missing until you don’t have it anymore hehe
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Va förvånad man blev när man märkte att de va i Skene och sen såg sin egen bil åka förbi 😂
De har hänt att folk känner igen städer i mina filmer och även att folk sett SINA hojar blivit provkörda (innan de köpte hojen dvs) men detta är första gången någon ser sig själva / sin bil på min kanal =P
Kul att du gjorde det och tack för att du hörde av dig =)
Å tack för titten såklart!
The mirrors looked @ the wrong angle all through the video!
It’s like that so it doesn’t show myself ;)
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@@Darkvisor Phantom of the Opera? Wear a dark visor!
@@johnnyhall7065 I have a dark visor lol hence my name: Dark Visor
however, it's dark but not completely black so my face can still be seen sometimes when the sun shines the right way etc.
749 cc👍🏻
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4.7 litters per 100km, hmmm it is not very efficient huh? anyway that's a really nice looking bike, then again I'm biased towards the classic cruiser designs.
That’s kinda standard for most bikes in that category. Most bikes have that fuel consumption :)
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Mejor compra una bicicleta seguramente ahorra combustible
You will ho though stators like you would with batteries.
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Don't he talk
I find text better. So people can hear the bike instead of my voice :)
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He talks to much 😂
Sorry. I will try to talk less!
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I know it's an old video but it says disk brake in back?
My 98's drum.
Some models may differ between model years and from where they are from. (USA/Europe)
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@@Darkvisor Now I gotta start looking to see if I can switch mine over.