Is it the camera lens or are those bars more "long and swoopy" than stock? Or are those stock? I really like that mini tach too.. Any idea what brand/model it is?
as far as I know the bars are stock on the classic LT model. As for the tach its an aftermarket that seems to be offered by Kawasaki in their online store. It came on the bike when I bought it so I'm fairly sure but not 100%
I have kawasaki klx300 dual sport and wanted a cruiser. Got a 2009 kawasaki vulcan 900 8k miles for onky $2k . Its ridiculous how cheap these used bikes are and are reliable. I think the kawasaki vulcan beats the honda shadow and yamaha v star all daylong .
I'm a rider of 38yrs and owned several bikes over the years,triumph,harleys, Suzuki intruders and now my 2nd vulcan classic 04 and now a 2014 classic 900 and let me tell you my experience these vulcans are well worth buying,, affordable and great running bike and styling and sound is great,, lots of compliments from many lookers,, this bike is very enjoyable to ride. Plenty of power even with 2 up no issues at all.
I'm thinking of buying a 2016 900 LT as a second bike (to my MT-09) for the purpose of slow cruising canyons with my wife. My only concern is whether it has sufficient power to go 2up in some fairly step canyons. We are probably 330lbs combined. Your thoughts?
Definetively.... My next bike, thank you for so honest revision of this 900 Classic Vulcan, many People telling me these are not good ones, everithing failin so o so far... This cleared my visión. Thums UP friend!!!
Man, you just bought back so much memories of me riding her home from the dealer that very first day. I was so excited and felt mostly the same way you felt. I was surprised in everyway in a good sense.
I just purchased my second Vulcan Classic LT. I had to sell my first Vulcan because the wife got too scared after a few close calls to ride anymore, so I sold it. I really missed riding my bike so when we parted ways, I decided to get a Vulcan as close to my first one as I could find. I searched for one just like my first 900 and found exactly what I was looking for. Same year and same color as my first 2009, and with only 5,500 miles. Damn, it's good to be riding again!
Joey - Glad you like it, I LOVE my 2012 midnight blue Vulcan LT. ive owned 5 bikes even a Heritage HD - that the Vulcan LT is designed after. compared? less maintenance, water cooled, belt driven, BETTER than HD-Owned the Vulcan 3 years now and MY FAVORITE! I tricked mine out with 3 headlights, highway bar and pegs, - the LT has heal/toe shifter - windshield. louder horn 130db, mustang seat with driver back-rest, loud cobra pipes, 2 inch risers that bring the steering closer so I can "kick back" and CRUISE! - and they go over 100k miles! - YEAH I wish it was an 1100cc, but would get heavier. So take care, God bless and keep the rubber on the road while your enjoying your - Cruising Therapy!
I had a Vulcan 900 for about a year. One of my favorite bikes ever. Loved it and miss it. I got rid of it only because at 80mph the buzzing was a bit much for me. Had to get something bigger. Now I have a Vulcan 1600 mean streak and Yamaha Stryker 1300. I’m seriously considering getting another 900 just because it’s such a nice bike. 😊
@@martinandersen4003 so the Vulcan 900 much more maneuverable than Stryker and I know it’s cuz of the rake on the Stryker. The only other thing about Vulcan 900 is the buzzing at 80mph. I ride fast on road trips. I’ve been riding for over 30yrs and rode and owned many bikes. Vulcan 900 is one of my top 2 favorite bikes. 😊👍🏾
I have had a 900 classic LT for years. I got it so that my wife and I could take week end trips together. "Chill" is a good description of it. I have been riding since the 1970s, but the Vulcan is my cruiser. My other bikes were sports or standard bikes. To me, the Vulcan is kind of like a trucki: slow, heavy, and stable. That doesn't mean it isn't fun, because it is. It is just a slower more relaxed sort fun. The stock seat is awful after an hour, so we replaced it with a mustang seat. The windshield is huge. because it is mounted on the bars it blows the bike around until you get used to it. The bags are kind of small, but they're fine for a two-up weekend. Cruiser riders think it revs too high and vibrates. I am used to bikes revving up to 12,000 rpm, so the motor seems slow to me, and I don't really notice any vibrations. A 6th gears would be nice, but the bike doesn't really need one. The riding position is good, and Joni loves the leg room. I wish it wasn't so heavy. Loaded up with both of us on it with our gear it weighs well over 1000 pounds. For a guy over 65 like m that can be a hassle. The stock exhaust is relatively quiet. I hate the after market Cobras that were on it when I bought it. Too loud for early morning exits from campgrounds. The bike has been totally reliable. Parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive. If you want to impress people, get another bike. If you want to go fast, get another bike. If you want to carve corners, get another bike. The 900 doesn't excel at any of those things. But if you want to get on a bike and actually ride someplace a few hundred miles away on something that isn't the size of a whale, especially two up, at a reasonably moderate pace, then the Vulcan 900 is really good choice.
I have a 06 Vulcan 900 classic lt and is a grate bike smooth easy ride after you get used to the ticking noice from the hydraulic valves but grate bike ride mine everyday honestly more then I ride my 2019 road king
Hahaha ..... He's Hooked, lol..... Welcome to Cruiser land. Just as a forethought seeing as you like to try other rides, try the Yamaha XVS950 Bolt. 65Hp, 5 spd, a bit longer in the legs than the Vulcan and about 100 lbs lighter, (547 lbs wet) and a 29 degree rake.... 27 inch seat height and a 38 degree lean. ( depending on preload and rider weight...) .... I digress. Glad to see you are liking the cruiser style of life..... And your girl will be glad for it too, once you set up your ride for her to join you on your journeys. Stay Safe.
@@MotorcycleTimeTV Hey man ! Well, with my bad left knee the Vulcan 900 was too heavy for me, so I got a Honda Shadow 750 that's perfect size for me, and in the future I'll get a Vulcan S650 because I love it. I am SUPER SUPER disappointed I can't ride a Vulcan 900 with my knee problem because it's my DREAM bike.
@@michaelb.42112 I'm glad you found a bike that worked. Major bummer about the Vulcan 900 but its a good call not to get something too heavy. That Shadow should be a great bike. I love my Hondas
@michaelb.42112 I own a Honda Shadow Phantom 750, and I love that bike... Shadows are rock solid machines... You won't regret, they are great bikes...😁
I own a 2019 bought it new, the stock seat is crap, had mine fully redone, now can do 300mile easy, great bike but not as planted as my 2011 roadking, but easier to reverse park, iam 138lb, so parking is better on vulcan, I only do 60mph plus every where as I live on a hwy, they like 55 to 60mph the best,
Kaw makes a very reliable product for the most part. A friend has a 900 Kaw with 150 K. on it. Starter, stator, voltage regulator are usually the parts that let you down. And it isn't a "Canyon Carver". It scrapes the pavement even at a conservative pace. A very good value for the price.
I bought an 2009 vulcan 900 this spring because my 02 harley roadking has 50,000 on it. I haven't rode the harley all year because i'm enjoying the Kaw so much.
I own a 2020 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 and I like it very much, although I've been looking at this bike a lot recently, but the Classic LT... Don't know if to switch to this bike from my Honda would be a good decision 🤔🤔
The perfect bike for the perfect road on a perfect day. Thank you very much for bringing us along on the ride my friend. I own this same bike and yes, it's all that and a bag of chips.
Your resident asshat, Jeremy Clarkson, said that the blue ridge parkway was one of the prettiest roads in the world. The speed limit is comically low though.
Do your self a favor cut off the heel shifter and change gear like a motorcycle I got my motorcycle license in 1968 I had trouble riding home I have had 2 Vulcan 900 Classics still have one I cut the heel shifter off both, the transformation is great. Frees up room to move your feet around on floor boards as well.
I have heard of people cutting it off, but I like it for the simple fact that I only use the bottom of my foot to shift either way. Now, it has never gotten in my way. If my boots hit it or anything I would hack it off in a second. I've had 15 or so dirt bikes and probably 10 street bikes and this is the only one with the heel/toe shifter. I do miss the old center kick stands that some 70s and 80s bike that I've had. Lol. Reflecting just now, I have had well over 10 street bikes. lol. Just old and forgetful. Not as old as you pops. lol, but 60 is very close.
@@TheTriplelman I think everyone knows how to use them it's more the heal limiting your foot placement a larger foot board like a Harley would help some, like others I like to move my feet around on longer rides.
If you are going 50 to 55 mph you should be in 5th gear. It's not a sport bike or a mustang, stay out of the high rpm keep it around 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
I'm restoring this bike for my girlfriend to learn on and I'm still learning the platform I can agree this bike is a hoot! One question! Is that A RPM gauge for the bike on the handle bar clamp? Is it OE? or aftermarket? I'm coming from a Suzuki M109r and love the RPM gauge and ive never seen on on a Vulcan 900.
I fairly sure its an aftermarket part offered by Kawasaki.... BUT... it was on the bike when I bought it so I can't actually speak to how it got there.
Welcome to world of cruisers, there are wonderful and practical. My main cruiser is a Victory Cross Country, however I always have 2 or 3 bikes. I just sold one as I do every year and this Vulcan is on my search list as is the Yamaha Vstar 950 tourer, or a Yamaha Vstar 1300 tourer. I want a lighter bike as I get closer to 70. I tested a Vulcan 900 classic lt 2 months ago and did like it, and had a great price, but backed out due to spoke wheels and if they go flat I can not plug and get home. However I would only ride this in my area of SW Ohio on state hwy's and good back roads. Love your area, it looks be somewhere around Sonoma County, maybe Napa and some great roads.
except mucho mullah for maintenance on HD - NO maintenance needed on the Vulcan- and Kawasaki dint go Woke - so enjoy your money bucket Harley Gayvidson - I had a Heritage and GLAD I got rid of it for a Vulcan
@@TheTriplelman wow guess I keep my Vulcan 800 Classic and Concours 14, because all I do is change oil, filters, and tires, with periodic valve checks.
Its fine up to about 75-80mph. I've never taken it for a long ride like that though. It feels stable and planted. You still have a bit of passing power on tap but you are at the top end of its cruising speed for sure.
I have a 2016 & 2018 Vulcan 900 classic LT (one for my fl & 1 gor my ny homes) and have to disagree on their comfortable for bike & rider cruise speed on interstate open high situations. They are geared very short from the factory turning approx 3,200 rpm at 60mph & 4,200 & 70mph which is a fair amount of rpm for hrs at a traveling for bike & rider/s. The bike could definitely use a 6th gear but I did install a 2 tooth larger drive pulley in both Vulcans which reduced cruise rpm by approx 250-300rpm which helped reduce cruise rpm a tad on open road. You can also install a 2 tooth smaller rear pulley to bring rpm down a bit too but problem there is if you often ride 2up (like me) in mountainous areas with steep 3-4-5 mile inclines to traverse going 2 tooth smaller on rear pulley would cause you to have be either wot in 5th on those inclines or maybe even down shift to 4th at close to wot with only 900ccs and load it’s carrying. But with just the 2 tooth larger drive pulley the back can hold in 5th gear &hakf throttle) at 60-62mph riding 2up & bags loaded up those steep 3-4-5 mile long mountain inclines np with a little to spare. But in general on the interstate for any length of time 65-70mph is the max I find the motor & me to be comfortable at(it’s turning 4K ish rpm at 70mph) for any length of time. But as suggested here that cruising a Vulcan 900 with stock gearing at 75-80 is just fine for the motor/bike & rider is not good imho! Motors turning approx 4,800-4,900rpm at 78-80mph on its (if I’m not mistaken) 5,500-5,600ish rpm redline isn’t good for the motor & rider long distance though many Vulcan900 owners post here in UA-cam as doing that quite often. I’ve owned hd’s & many sport bikes in the past with also 5 decades restoring & riding classic bikes too so have the 1st hand Exp to post what I have here in Ref to the Vulcan 900’s abilities when it comes to its comfortable open highway/interstate cruising speeds. But since my other residence in FL is mostly flat riding with little to no steep grades or mountains to deal with in considering installing a 2 tooth smaller rear pulley to reduce higher speed cruise rpm a bit more when traveling on rt95. But again,in ny with steep mountain grades to deal with the most I’d go is the 2 tooth larger drive pulley that makes for a fairly comfortable long distance cruise speed of 60-65mph all day long without felling like I’m killing the motor & tiring me out with too much vibes too. I also installed foam grips over existing stock grips which reduced vibes s bit at higher cruise speeds of 65+mph. Also installed gel type comfort cushions in my riding boots to reduce vibes thru floorboards at 65+ mph too. In general I like everything about the Vulcan 900 classic lt,it’s a good running & handling light to mid weight v-twin cruiser that replaced my considerably larger & heavier Yami roadstar that I lived that was just getting too heavy to deal with post 2 back operations,a heart attack & 3 stents & most recent a quad heart bypass operation. So now bring almost 68yrs old I’m ok with max cruise speeds of 65-70ish mph on the interstate in the slow lane & 50-60mph out on country roads. But I do step it up when riding (by myself) on my classic Kawasaki’s,1 being a 1974 H1 500 triple 2-stroke & the other being a 1978 KZ1000 LTD both being some of the fastest bikes in their class back in the day which are s blast to ride & love the sound & exhaust note they both produce too. When todays young guns pull up next to me at a light their like what the heck is that,esp seeing & hearing that triple 2stroke idling & then taking off screaming at 8,500rpm banging gears as the young guns catch up when I quickly back off at like 80-85mph or so & they go flying by me! Happy motoring! Scott
@scottwheaton9689 so interesting to read, it's like reading an old school letter. Kinda sad that isn't a thing for us in the younger generation. I'm considering the Vulcan 900 Classic as my first bike. Have driven quite a lot of cars, trucks and semi's, but so far my survival instinct has been to prevalent to get the bike license. Been driving 125cc 2 strokes though. Cross shopping for the Honda 1100 XX Blackbird, my childhood dream. It's half of the price from a 900 Classic, but muuuuch more intense and dangerous for the driving license. 150hp with fairings hits differently than 50hp and no fairings. Anyways, time will tell. Again, thanks for your long message, just reading it made me a bit happier.
The Vulcan 900 is a living legend. It’s a beautiful, simplistic, reliable cruiser.
Is it the camera lens or are those bars more "long and swoopy" than stock? Or are those stock?
I really like that mini tach too.. Any idea what brand/model it is?
as far as I know the bars are stock on the classic LT model. As for the tach its an aftermarket that seems to be offered by Kawasaki in their online store. It came on the bike when I bought it so I'm fairly sure but not 100%
I got a 2010 Vulcan 900 and i love it, just wish it was a 6 speed for the high way
Yup, I agree but love everything else about this bike
I have kawasaki klx300 dual sport and wanted a cruiser. Got a 2009 kawasaki vulcan 900 8k miles for onky $2k . Its ridiculous how cheap these used bikes are and are reliable. I think the kawasaki vulcan beats the honda shadow and yamaha v star all daylong .
I'm a rider of 38yrs and owned several bikes over the years,triumph,harleys, Suzuki intruders and now my 2nd vulcan classic 04 and now a 2014 classic 900 and let me tell you my experience these vulcans are well worth buying,, affordable and great running bike and styling and sound is great,, lots of compliments from many lookers,, this bike is very enjoyable to ride. Plenty of power even with 2 up no issues at all.
I'm thinking of buying a 2016 900 LT as a second bike (to my MT-09) for the purpose of slow cruising canyons with my wife. My only concern is whether it has sufficient power to go 2up in some fairly step canyons. We are probably 330lbs combined. Your thoughts?
Man, I would love to see their 1700 in this frame. Pleeease Kawasaki!
Yes please, bring back the 1500/1600 in the Vulcan ffs!!!
@@jwtfuw6607 The 2053 cc Is the Motor they need to bring back.
A minha Vulcan chega no próximo dia 2 de setembro...
I'm Saving to get one, my parents live 400 km from me. I need a cruiser, and this is the one
You should try keeping the revs lower, that thing makes its power down low.😊
It redlines at 8200 rpm so no they Rev higher than Harleys. Harleys redline at around 5500 rpm.
@evilwestsidefan9249 after riding mine for two years I have to say it does seem happier when it's revved up a bit more. Shifts more smoothly also.
Definetively.... My next bike, thank you for so honest revision of this 900 Classic Vulcan, many People telling me these are not good ones, everithing failin so o so far... This cleared my visión. Thums UP friend!!!
Guess I'll have to stick to a bicycle
Low center of gravity. Great bike, good enough power, very reliable and easy to maintain. Just a good back road cruising bike.
Man, you just bought back so much memories of me riding her home from the dealer that very first day. I was so excited and felt mostly the same way you felt. I was surprised in everyway in a good sense.
I just purchased my second Vulcan Classic LT. I had to sell my first Vulcan because the wife got too scared after a few close calls to ride anymore, so I sold it. I really missed riding my bike so when we parted ways, I decided to get a Vulcan as close to my first one as I could find. I searched for one just like my first 900 and found exactly what I was looking for. Same year and same color as my first 2009, and with only 5,500 miles. Damn, it's good to be riding again!
Joey - Glad you like it, I LOVE my 2012 midnight blue Vulcan LT. ive owned 5 bikes even a Heritage HD - that the Vulcan LT is designed after. compared? less maintenance, water cooled, belt driven, BETTER than HD-Owned the Vulcan 3 years now and MY FAVORITE! I tricked mine out with 3 headlights, highway bar and pegs, - the LT has heal/toe shifter - windshield. louder horn 130db, mustang seat with driver back-rest, loud cobra pipes, 2 inch risers that bring the steering closer so I can "kick back" and CRUISE! - and they go over 100k miles! - YEAH I wish it was an 1100cc, but would get heavier. So take care, God bless and keep the rubber on the road while your enjoying your - Cruising Therapy!
I had a Vulcan 900 for about a year. One of my favorite bikes ever. Loved it and miss it. I got rid of it only because at 80mph the buzzing was a bit much for me. Had to get something bigger. Now I have a Vulcan 1600 mean streak and Yamaha Stryker 1300. I’m seriously considering getting another 900 just because it’s such a nice bike. 😊
They need this as a 1100-1300, as well.
I hear ya buddy..😎 my '06 is currently my favorite thing in the world...yeah,yeah, I know...I need to get out more..😁
Current Stryker rider here: How would you compare the VN900 to your Stryker? The Vulcan 900 always takes my interest when I see them.
@@martinandersen4003 so the Vulcan 900 much more maneuverable than Stryker and I know it’s cuz of the rake on the Stryker. The only other thing about Vulcan 900 is the buzzing at 80mph. I ride fast on road trips. I’ve been riding for over 30yrs and rode and owned many bikes. Vulcan 900 is one of my top 2 favorite bikes. 😊👍🏾
I have had a 900 classic LT for years. I got it so that my wife and I could take week end trips together. "Chill" is a good description of it. I have been riding since the 1970s, but the Vulcan is my cruiser. My other bikes were sports or standard bikes. To me, the Vulcan is kind of like a trucki: slow, heavy, and stable. That doesn't mean it isn't fun, because it is. It is just a slower more relaxed sort fun. The stock seat is awful after an hour, so we replaced it with a mustang seat. The windshield is huge. because it is mounted on the bars it blows the bike around until you get used to it. The bags are kind of small, but they're fine for a two-up weekend. Cruiser riders think it revs too high and vibrates. I am used to bikes revving up to 12,000 rpm, so the motor seems slow to me, and I don't really notice any vibrations. A 6th gears would be nice, but the bike doesn't really need one. The riding position is good, and Joni loves the leg room. I wish it wasn't so heavy. Loaded up with both of us on it with our gear it weighs well over 1000 pounds. For a guy over 65 like m that can be a hassle. The stock exhaust is relatively quiet. I hate the after market Cobras that were on it when I bought it. Too loud for early morning exits from campgrounds. The bike has been totally reliable. Parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive.
If you want to impress people, get another bike. If you want to go fast, get another bike. If you want to carve corners, get another bike. The 900 doesn't excel at any of those things. But if you want to get on a bike and actually ride someplace a few hundred miles away on something that isn't the size of a whale, especially two up, at a reasonably moderate pace, then the Vulcan 900 is really good choice.
I have a 06 Vulcan 900 classic lt and is a grate bike smooth easy ride after you get used to the ticking noice from the hydraulic valves but grate bike ride mine everyday honestly more then I ride my 2019 road king
I mean, who knew that motorcycling could be… uhh, pleasant? Lol welcome to the club!
keep the rubber on the road and and enjoy the Cruiser Therapy
Hell yeah man Vulcans are cool af
Is that the OEM tachometer you got on your handlebars? 😮
Yeah I just had it tuned earlier today and doesn’t do it much on idle but still at highway speed alittle but no big deal
FOOTPEGS SHOULD NOT BE SCRAPING.
Love my vulcan 900 custom bagger conversion. Upgraded from a shadow and never looked back. Next bike is definitely a kawai.
Hahaha ..... He's Hooked, lol..... Welcome to Cruiser land. Just as a forethought seeing as you like to try other rides, try the Yamaha XVS950 Bolt. 65Hp, 5 spd, a bit longer in the legs than the Vulcan and about 100 lbs lighter, (547 lbs wet) and a 29 degree rake.... 27 inch seat height and a 38 degree lean. ( depending on preload and rider weight...) .... I digress.
Glad to see you are liking the cruiser style of life..... And your girl will be glad for it too, once you set up your ride for her to join you on your journeys.
Stay Safe.
I'm looking at a Vulcan 900 Custom tomorrow, and hopefully buying the VulcanS 650.
good luck man! I really like the VulcanS too! they look like a lot of fun. Let me know which one you end up getting!
@@MotorcycleTimeTV Hey man ! Well, with my bad left knee the Vulcan 900 was too heavy for me, so I got a Honda Shadow 750 that's perfect size for me, and in the future I'll get a Vulcan S650 because I love it. I am SUPER SUPER disappointed I can't ride a Vulcan 900 with my knee problem because it's my DREAM bike.
@@michaelb.42112 I'm glad you found a bike that worked. Major bummer about the Vulcan 900 but its a good call not to get something too heavy. That Shadow should be a great bike. I love my Hondas
@michaelb.42112 I own a Honda Shadow Phantom 750, and I love that bike... Shadows are rock solid machines... You won't regret, they are great bikes...😁
I own a 2019 bought it new, the stock seat is crap, had mine fully redone, now can do 300mile easy, great bike but not as planted as my 2011 roadking, but easier to reverse park, iam 138lb, so parking is better on vulcan, I only do 60mph plus every where as I live on a hwy, they like 55 to 60mph the best,
I completely agree about the stock seat. It's the only thing I dislike very much about my 2006 900 Classic. How did you remedy the seat problem?
Kaw makes a very reliable product for the most part. A friend has a 900 Kaw with 150 K. on it. Starter, stator, voltage regulator are usually the parts that let you down. And it isn't a "Canyon Carver". It scrapes the pavement even at a conservative pace. A very good value for the price.
Dude you're a riot! I bought a Vulcan S 650 a few months ago, but I'm already considering this bike! Great review!
Scotty Kilmer under that helmet?
Your video is helping me get thru a long Canadian winter bud, I have a Vulcan 1500 I can’t wait to ride again, Thank You
I bought an 2009 vulcan 900 this spring because my 02 harley roadking has 50,000 on it. I haven't rode the harley all year because i'm enjoying the Kaw so much.
Best thing I did to my 900 was change the drive pulleys to the Barons pulleys. It's like having the overdrive gear that they desperately needed
Just picked one up to bob, my expectations are not high, but you have raised them none the less.
I own a 2020 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 and I like it very much, although I've been looking at this bike a lot recently, but the Classic LT... Don't know if to switch to this bike from my Honda would be a good decision 🤔🤔
Oh man thats a tough one... I've never ridden a Shadow so I can't say for sure...but I do have 2 other Hondas and they are great bikes.
Kawasaki is known for reliability, as is Honda. The 900 has little changed in over 10 years, so parts are easy to get. I love my Vulcan 900.
the 900 will give you more power and better suspension. Still needs a 6th gear though.
Hey, cool vid bud! I own 2 vulcans. I wonder what's that on you handlebar mount? Is it a rev gauge?
Great video, beautiful scenery. Thx for the content. Nice bike. I own a honda vtx1300c. Yes I know that awesome feeling of just cruising around 👍
The perfect bike for the perfect road on a perfect day. Thank you very much for bringing us along on the ride my friend. I own this same bike and yes, it's all that and a bag of chips.
Nice🤗
nice roads you got there just like we have in wales never expected that in america really good to see
80% of America roads are like this!
Your resident asshat, Jeremy Clarkson, said that the blue ridge parkway was one of the prettiest roads in the world. The speed limit is comically low though.
Nice bike nice roads nice country great rider great comment thank you 🙏
I just picked up an 08 custom, and I love it. I heard it referred to as a "have a beer on the couch" bike. I agree, and I love it.
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Id love those views, but I live in florida. love the video!!
Im in orlando/oviedo cruising on my Vulcan 900 LT
Do your self a favor cut off the heel shifter and change gear like a motorcycle I got my motorcycle license in 1968 I had trouble riding home I have had 2 Vulcan 900 Classics still have one I cut the heel shifter off both, the transformation is great. Frees up room to move your feet around on floor boards as well.
I have heard of people cutting it off, but I like it for the simple fact that I only use the bottom of my foot to shift either way.
Now, it has never gotten in my way. If my boots hit it or anything I would hack it off in a second.
I've had 15 or so dirt bikes and probably 10 street bikes and this is the only one with the heel/toe shifter.
I do miss the old center kick stands that some 70s and 80s bike that I've had. Lol. Reflecting just now, I have had well over 10 street bikes. lol.
Just old and forgetful. Not as old as you pops. lol, but 60 is very close.
The 800's don't have the heal shifter and yes it gets in the way
I LOVE my heal/toe shifter because I know how to use them.
@@TheTriplelman I think everyone knows how to use them it's more the heal limiting your foot placement a larger foot board like a Harley would help some, like others I like to move my feet around on longer rides.
You’ve only been riding for one year and you’re on your third bike? Wow!
If you are going 50 to 55 mph you should be in 5th gear. It's not a sport bike or a mustang, stay out of the high rpm keep it around 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
60 to 65 is fine in 4th, 5th is overdrive 70 to 90 mph
I'm restoring this bike for my girlfriend to learn on and I'm still learning the platform I can agree this bike is a hoot! One question! Is that A RPM gauge for the bike on the handle bar clamp? Is it OE? or aftermarket? I'm coming from a Suzuki M109r and love the RPM gauge and ive never seen on on a Vulcan 900.
I fairly sure its an aftermarket part offered by Kawasaki.... BUT... it was on the bike when I bought it so I can't actually speak to how it got there.
Welcome to world of cruisers, there are wonderful and practical. My main cruiser is a Victory Cross Country, however I always have 2 or 3 bikes. I just sold one as I do every year and this Vulcan is on my search list as is the Yamaha Vstar 950 tourer, or a Yamaha Vstar 1300 tourer. I want a lighter bike as I get closer to 70. I tested a Vulcan 900 classic lt 2 months ago and did like it, and had a great price, but backed out due to spoke wheels and if they go flat I can not plug and get home. However I would only ride this in my area of SW Ohio on state hwy's and good back roads. Love your area, it looks be somewhere around Sonoma County, maybe Napa and some great roads.
Yep mostly Sonoma Co. but I do get over to Napa every so often. I will make a video or 2 over there at some point.
Great video.. amazing scenery.. where is this? I would love to do that drive. 👍👍👍👍👍
Mostly Hwy 1 north of Bodega Bay, CA.
Totally felt like the California coast line to me.. Thanks so much for confirming that for me.🙏
Ive ridden all kinds of bikes. Theres no difference between harley and anything else.
Torque taking off on a Harley and feeling that pull, after you hit 80 mph they lose umph because of the low RPM's
except mucho mullah for maintenance on HD - NO maintenance needed on the Vulcan- and Kawasaki dint go Woke - so enjoy your money bucket Harley Gayvidson - I had a Heritage and GLAD I got rid of it for a Vulcan
@@TheTriplelman wow guess I keep my Vulcan 800 Classic and Concours 14, because all I do is change oil, filters, and tires, with periodic valve checks.
How is it on the highway?
Its fine up to about 75-80mph. I've never taken it for a long ride like that though. It feels stable and planted. You still have a bit of passing power on tap but you are at the top end of its cruising speed for sure.
I have a 2016 & 2018 Vulcan 900 classic LT (one for my fl & 1 gor my ny homes) and have to disagree on their comfortable for bike & rider cruise speed on interstate open high situations.
They are geared very short from the factory turning approx 3,200 rpm at 60mph & 4,200 & 70mph which is a fair amount of rpm for hrs at a traveling for bike & rider/s.
The bike could definitely use a 6th gear but I did install a 2 tooth larger drive pulley in both Vulcans which reduced cruise rpm by approx 250-300rpm which helped reduce cruise rpm a tad on open road.
You can also install a 2 tooth smaller rear pulley to bring rpm down a bit too but problem there is if you often ride 2up (like me) in mountainous areas with steep 3-4-5 mile inclines to traverse going 2 tooth smaller on rear pulley would cause you to have be either wot in 5th on those inclines or maybe even down shift to 4th at close to wot with only 900ccs and load it’s carrying.
But with just the 2 tooth larger drive pulley the back can hold in 5th gear &hakf throttle) at 60-62mph riding 2up & bags loaded up those steep 3-4-5 mile long mountain inclines np with a little to spare.
But in general on the interstate for any length of time 65-70mph is the max I find the motor & me to be comfortable at(it’s turning 4K ish rpm at 70mph) for any length of time.
But as suggested here that cruising a Vulcan 900 with stock gearing at 75-80 is just fine for the motor/bike & rider is not good imho!
Motors turning approx 4,800-4,900rpm at 78-80mph on its (if I’m not mistaken) 5,500-5,600ish rpm redline isn’t good for the motor & rider long distance though many Vulcan900 owners post here in UA-cam as doing that quite often.
I’ve owned hd’s & many sport bikes in the past with also 5 decades restoring & riding classic bikes too so have the 1st hand Exp to post what I have here in Ref to the Vulcan 900’s abilities when it comes to its comfortable open highway/interstate cruising speeds.
But since my other residence in FL is mostly flat riding with little to no steep grades or mountains to deal with in considering installing a 2 tooth smaller rear pulley to reduce higher speed cruise rpm a bit more when traveling on rt95.
But again,in ny with steep mountain grades to deal with the most I’d go is the 2 tooth larger drive pulley that makes for a fairly comfortable long distance cruise speed of 60-65mph all day long without felling like I’m killing the motor & tiring me out with too much vibes too.
I also installed foam grips over existing stock grips which reduced vibes s bit at higher cruise speeds of 65+mph. Also installed gel type comfort cushions in my riding boots to reduce vibes thru floorboards at 65+ mph too.
In general I like everything about the Vulcan 900 classic lt,it’s a good running & handling light to mid weight v-twin cruiser that replaced my considerably larger & heavier Yami roadstar that I lived that was just getting too heavy to deal with post 2 back operations,a heart attack & 3 stents & most recent a quad heart bypass operation. So now bring almost 68yrs old I’m ok with max cruise speeds of 65-70ish mph on the interstate in the slow lane & 50-60mph out on country roads. But I do step it up when riding (by myself) on my classic Kawasaki’s,1 being a 1974 H1 500 triple 2-stroke & the other being a 1978 KZ1000 LTD both being some of the fastest bikes in their class back in the day which are s blast to ride & love the sound & exhaust note they both produce too.
When todays young guns pull up next to me at a light their like what the heck is that,esp seeing & hearing that triple 2stroke idling & then taking off screaming at 8,500rpm banging gears as the young guns catch up when I quickly back off at like 80-85mph or so & they go flying by me!
Happy motoring!
Scott
@scottwheaton9689 so interesting to read, it's like reading an old school letter. Kinda sad that isn't a thing for us in the younger generation. I'm considering the Vulcan 900 Classic as my first bike. Have driven quite a lot of cars, trucks and semi's, but so far my survival instinct has been to prevalent to get the bike license. Been driving 125cc 2 strokes though. Cross shopping for the Honda 1100 XX Blackbird, my childhood dream. It's half of the price from a 900 Classic, but muuuuch more intense and dangerous for the driving license. 150hp with fairings hits differently than 50hp and no fairings. Anyways, time will tell. Again, thanks for your long message, just reading it made me a bit happier.
Not good on highway, bought an 07 brand new still ride it every season and love it but 5 speed does not work on highway long distance.
Really love these vids..just wish the vn900 had a throaty growl,
(like mine does 😎) nice roads, beautiful scenery 👍