2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Test Drive
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My first bike was VN700. Nice little cruiser, several years later I upped my game to a 2001 VN1500 Classic. I still own and ride it today. You could not pry it from my cold dead hands. This review touched on all high points, but one thing I love about the bike comfort of the stock seat and position. I have back issues and this bike allows me to sit in the comfortable position for long trips. The bike sits low enough for good control (I'm 5'11"- 260lbs) and high enough for comfort. Best bike I've owned or ridden.💪💪💪
You think I can go from riding small cc stunt bikes to this? Trying to look less like a degenerate
Someone must be messing with you by thumbs downing your videos once in a while. There is no way your videos are thumbs down. You bike videos are the best!
That bike, is it shaft driven? That's a great price for such a great bike. The Vulcan is a real nice bike! When I was searching to get me a bike, I looked at the Vulcan and was considered the Vulcan 1500 knowing they are awesome bikes and the price of them to me is lower then they should be worth. I'm a huge fan of bikes and pretty much like them all.
I had a 1500VN Vulcan. Honestly it reminded me of a Heritage. Sounds absolutely amazing. RIdes great. You can find them cheaper as well.
When i first got my licence, I was so exited to get my first bike that I completetely disregarded my size and what bike would fit me. I found an old guy selling his VN1500 for an amazing price and pretty much bought it within 30 minutes of seeing it. Considering I am 5'8" and 140lbs, the almost 900lbs bike was a lot to handle in the first few months. My thought process was "If I can learn to handle a massive bike, I could handle anything!" Which turned out to be true. Of course I was very careful when moving slowly as I was terrified of dropping it and not being able to pick it back up. When practicing slow manuevers in an emply parking, I dropped the bike for the first time. Heart was pounding but to my surprise, the massive foot pads (pedals? placements?) held the bike up withouth letting it drop completely.
From what I have learned riding a bike almost 7x my weight as a complete noob, take the time to learn how it handles in slow and tight places to avoid looking like an idiot trying to make a U-turn (which happened slowing 2 lanes of traffic).
After the first year, I can say that I am completely confident on the bike and though it might be a challege to learn on for someone my size, its completely doable with care and self awareness. If you are over 6' and weight more than 180lbs though, this bike would be absolutely perfect.
Are you from Texxxas or wot duud, but it's "wet weight" is just 700, not 900 pounds! 😆🤏💥 And that's yep still a big, heavy bike (I have year model 1999 so I know), but not really almost 7 times your that ^ weight, hah! 😉🙃👊👋
lol dropped mine too, im about 150 pounds and was able to pick it up, and same the foot pedals held it up even though i was in a little bit of a steep. Very impressive, it’s my second bike and of course i have some trouble handling it in stops or parked but nothing that can’t be learned:)
I kind of disregarded a few things myself. I enrolled in MSF school and before I started, I saw and fell in love with a 2002 1500 Vulcan Classic. The was just a few weeks ago. I bought it, my son picked it up for me and rode it home I took the 2 day basic rider course and got my DMV road test waiver this past weekend. I went to DMV the other day to register the bike and get my M endorsement. I am %100 legit. I’m taking it out tomorrow for the first time, going to ride with my son and I’m excited but petrified too. I dropped a Yamaha 250 twice practicing U Turns. The Vulcan is a beast. It’s also gorgeous, I do not want to drop this one. I am 5’11, 225 lbs. I can plant my feet firmly on the ground. The bike weighs 650 lbs, give or take a few but it feels well balanced. Hearing that you and someone else dropped the bike but the floor boards helped minimize the damage gives me some relief…damaging the bike by dropping it during slow maneuvers and stalling out are my biggest fears. I only had those 2 days riding experience, maybe 12 hours total time, even less ringing time. I did good on the other drills, but those damn I-turns give me grief. I don’t plan on doing any of that right away until I get a little bit used to this bike, then I’m going to spend a lot of time mastering it and practicing other drills. I’m 61 years old though, a little late getting started but better late than never. Happy riding to all who are reading this and stay safe. Far too many distracted drivers out there.
Best Video I've seen on the VN 1500. Excellent job!!
I started on a Nomad 1500, takes a bit of getting used to but it’s not impossible. I’m a big guy 6’2” 260lbs so all that bike was perfect for me and still is.
I’m the same size and looking for a bike that fits me Im happy you left this comment
A Nomad 1500 was my first bike, too. I had to get something a little bigger for my first, because I'm 6'5 320 lbs. Had to make sure it would carry me highway speeds lol
Love all the reviews ya give. Had an 800 vulcan classic, had to sell. Cant wait for my next. Great bike that was. Next i want a 900 or a 1500. I wanna be able to ride highway and keep up but not get skakey like the 800 was on the highway.. i see the 900 and 1500 weigh about the same, obviously more power in the 1500. Anyway thanks man. Yous are dope
I used to have a 1500 Vulcan. Was a 4 speed, and you could slow down for 25-35mph turns, crack the throttle and it would pick immediately back up in 4th gear. Less gear changing. Was a good bike.
I started out on an 88 Honda VT1100c and that thing only had 4 gears. I was all pumped and excited when I bought my next bike a 98 ace tourer that had 5 gears. The older bike got the better fuel economy by about 4 mph. Constant 44 vs 40mpg. I would if thought the more gears would of actually been a benefit all the way around but now I'm thinking maybe less is more. You still get to shift just not as often. And the 88 sounded like a Harley with straight pipes. Amazing.
I truly appreciate this review! I'm looking at an '03 Mean Streak and it's not the engine size that surprised me (I'm moving from a 900 up to the 1500) but the lightness of the bike! Lighter than a Harley, and better value than the Victories I've looked at. Thanks for the review!! SUBBED!!
I believe the Meanstreak is actually a 1600. The 1500 is a Vulcan Classic
‘03 Meanstreak is a 1500
Thanks for the review, it helped me make my decision when I came across a 2000 vulcan 1500 with only 8,000 miles on it. I put about 4,000 on it and only had it 9 months. Runs like a dream and being in the pacific north west we have I am very fortunate.
I have the same thing just a classic and it was nice today forsure
Keep up on oil changes..... these motors have little screens 2per head (I think 2) they can clog easily... there's a reusable screen on left side of oil pan make sure it stays clan too it feeds the oil pump. I bought a used motor that had a disintegrated clutch.... all those clutch chunks clogged the oil pump screen untill the screen cage collapsed, allowing clutch fibers and chunks thru the pump, up to the little head screens clogging those. That stopped flow to the lifters causing a very loud tapping noise. I deleted the little screens up top, replaced lifters. If your clutch blows up or starts slipping.... completely drain the oil, filter, and lower pump screen. Flush with acetone or gas, Replace the clutch, add new oil/ filter, drive 200 miles, change oil. I got a 50% refund on that motor but learned the lesson I just wrote. And if you buy a used motor.... look for a picture or request 1 of the oil pump screen. I bought an 11k mile motor that was basically shot. It's still running strong after top end overhaul, but the scoring caused by debris will be throughout the system. So save a headache, keep up on clutches and oil. 👍
My 03 1500 has 56k on it and runs flawlessly, love the bike and love how it rides on the highway! My wife and I take trips with it and it is very comfortable.
nice
you make great videos.... i.will say your the reason why im.buying a vulcan 1600..
I love your channel bro and how u don't mind showing the same model bike more than once. I learn something new from every video!
Got a 1998 1500 classic, burgany and cream with Mustangs seats and aftermarket pipes. Great bike.
went from riding a 650 Kawa KLR to an 2006 Vulcan 1500. Bought the bike last Fall (2019) rode 3x before having to put away for the winter. Had it out several times this spring (way back in march) Just love the bike... although it was quite the change from my KLR. best thing of the Vulcan... it only had 8500 kms on it! Previous owner must have driven it on a few sunday afternoons. Looking forward to driving the bike a lot more than that.
My last Bike I sold was the latest gen KLR 650. Thinking of getting a Vulcan & prefer a carbed bike but also need something comfortable for a tall rider. How tall are you and what do you not like about the bike?
The sound is just amazing.and it came from REAL big bore engine
Sean :Lets see if i can scare people
People: no reaction...
😂😂😂
I am on a '99 they have plenty of extra's. Your bike runs great.
Riding jacket, gloves, full face helmet...and shorts??
Right; What a HORRIBLE example for other riders. Major FAIL>
That look is awesome! I will be doing the same!
I was already laughing at the helmet jacket and gloves, the shorts really cracked me up
Dude why are concerned about the gear Sean is wearing ? Too each his own is what I say,, you are not the motorcycle Police and nobody has the right too tell anyone what to wear while they ride THEIR OWN BIKE !!! nuff said Ride on Brother Sean !! Moohahahaha
and toe nail sandals
Just bought 1999 1500cc Great bike. like he says it handles and sounds great. sold my 2006 Harley Road king. 1500 cc That bike .Well i was not impressed with Harley. That bike was heavy as hell hard to back up. Bulky and also hard to stop with the wait i went threw alot of pads. always passing my friends by as riding down a mountain. Because i had no brakes.. they would heat up quick on the mountains we have here. i have had Yamaha, Suzuki Honda, Kawasaki a lot of them. been riding since before 1973.. they all are good bikes either way. Not what you ride. main thing is you riding .. Be safe keep riding
What’s the top speed looking like i like to cruise right around 90
@@Gbody_Klown not sure never tried it. 80 85 on interstate plenty throttle left
Looking at a 99' Fat Boy or a Vulcan. Which one and why?
@@garrettsmith8286 Nomad, you wont be disappointed. I had a 02 Harley Electra Glide and had my Nomad 3 years before i got the Harley. I sold the Harley and still have my Nomad. I wont part from it, the ride, the dependability and price of parts it makes it a no brainer. Ride both bikes somewhere and you'll see the difference the first time.
@@nomadryder4377 Thank you. I'm a Kawi guy anyway so I guess I'll stick with them. 👍🏼
Thank you for your review. In all the videos of this bike, I've never heard one with this sound. What style pipes or these?
Amazing how cheap these big metric cruisers are. Riding my neighbors V Star 1300 really changed my mind about getting one.
They blow the doors of Harleys and it's not even close.
Hi
I'm looking a one of these as my first full size cruiser, I'd like your thoughts and how customisable are they ?
Thanks Max
i love your videos mate, I've got a kawasaki vulcan vn800 and ready to move up to an even bigger bike and thanks to your videos I've nrrowed my choices down to a Harley fat boy or the kawasaki vn2000 lt 😀
cool
I think it would be a comfortable long hauler! Water cooled, shaft drive! Decent suspension.
would you suggest this bike to someone who hasn't rode in a while? like 15 months since their last ride.
hey:) really helpful review! i wanted to see if you could help me with your opinion, between this vulcan and the Intruder VL you reviewed too, which one would you recommend me? hopefully you can answer:)
Does anyone know what kind of handle bars is on this bike? Need to know asap!!
I got a 2005 with 6k miles, great metal horse, no doubt
just bought a 2000 vulcan nomad 1500 for my first bike. thing drives smooth as butter
How good is it to learn on? Thinking about buying a 2001 Vulcan 1500. I’m 6ft 150lbs. I’m not really worried about the weight of it as I do workout a good bit
@@matthewf5707 Honestly the taller you are the better for this bike. You only feel the weight of it when you are going super slow. I was intimidated at first, but the second I started cruising it went away. It is a great bike for me personally. you just need a lot of balance at slow speeds. It being a little difficult teaches you. So in the long run if you got on a smaller bike it would be much easier to control.
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I'm considering buying this bike but I'm newbie and little scare of the 1500cc!
But I think if I'm careful enough everything will be OK!
Whats traction like in the wet?
best bike what I ever own
How's the handling compared to the Yamaha warrior?
my 13th bike is 1994 and i just got a '95 ,vn1500A good bikes
Have a fuel injected 99. Also have a 1500 Suzuki Intruder and 1100 Shadow from the same era. IMO this was pinnacle rideability and superior to the Honda and Suzuki offerings. Gearing is great, they have plenty of get up and go, and handle awesome. Highly recommend for a daily rider
I love all ur videos God Bless u n keep u
I have the chance to buy a 98 for $1300 bucks. Vance and Hines. White paint. Is that a good deal.
Would this be a good beginner bike?
How far is this from Hershey/Lebanon area?
my dad rides a 01 vn 1500 fi, the sounds is just amazing
beware the death wobble. my 98 would do that if i hit a small bump in a curve on the highway. besides that i loved it though not what i would call "nimble".
What is it about the 1500 & 1600 that sound more like a Harley than the 1700 & 2000?
Hey brother, I'm going to take a trip from Avon Colorado to McAllen Texas on April 20, 2024. God willing. The bike is a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 with 18k miles in good condition. What do you recommend me? What advice? It's my first long trip. It is approximately 1300 miles of travel on state highway
Is this still available
Will those bars go on a 96?
Where is your dealership?
Super 👍. Pozdrowienia z Polski 😊😊😊....
do you have a mic plugin for the gopro, or is it close enough to speak into it?
pretty sure he uses a mic.
Where are you located
Hilarious, you called it, it's gonna be my second bike 2007, using your video as a reference before I buy it haha, it's got low km only 6 thousand.
That’s pretty light considering my 89 FLHS weighs 690 ,I’m just kidding on a serious note I had that same bike 96 with a an FLH front end from the 60s with the big train bucket headlight ,Oh man it was beautiful ,French in lights,Custom paint job job black with ghost flames from Dino’s in Nevada Or Arizona it was so long ago I can’t remember,Man I should’ve never got rid of it .The only reason I bought that was because it was the closest sounding bike to a Harley
im would like your opinion.im 5 6" 240 lbs and im looking for a bike I used to ride a Honda 250 many years ago ive been riding dirtbikes lately.would a Vulcan 1500-yamaha 1100 be to big for me or should I get a sportster what do you think?
find the stickiest tires you can get for the 1500 and plan on swerving rather than braking. these 1500's dont like to stop quick. learned that the hard way. almost lost half my leg. crash bars saved me. ended up with a sprained knee. i really miss that bike but i dont think ill ever buy anything again with inner tube tires. not very sticky to me.
How are these compared to a Harley?
What brand handlebars they look good. Drag bars? I have a 1500 vulcan just like it
Same question. Hoping you’ll get an answer.
I'm 6'5 220 looking at getting one for highway (65 mph) and interestate at (70 mph). Would yall suggest 900 or 1500 for a first bike.
My vulcan 1500 was and is my first bike. I'm 6'3 200. It was heavy for trying to learn with but my buddy told me a small bike wouldn't keep up with traffic or carry me and my wife together. I'm glad I listened to him. I've been riding it for 4 years
what's the shift points for a 2005 1500 ?
Before I even looked at where it was, I knew you were from PA simply from the way you said the word "on"
Well done! You worked out that he lives somewhere in a 46,000 square mile area just by a single word amongst a hundred other words!
@@lordracula2461 drongo.....
Where am I from ?
I've just purchased a 2001 vulcan classic. I have to hold the choke open for it to run while warming up. But as soon as I push the choke in afterwards, it dies.. Any ideas in how to fix it? TIA
Enrich the air/fuel mixture, it is starving for gas.
Clean the carb
I am looking for a VN1500 drifter. I have a VTX1800 now. I like the drifter for the looks. Is it the same engine and riding behaviour as the normal VN1500?
It has a whole lot less power man
Same engine 68hp. Drifter is better looks, thats sure.
wondering how youd compare or rate this bike to the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 classic, obviously a smaller bike, but does the 900 feel like a smaller (perhaps entry level) bike? compared to this one? I do like the idea of the fuel injection on the vulcan.
There is actually more room on a 900. The floorboards are very cramped on a 1500. The main thing the 1500 wins on is highway power-they just sail along and gearing is perfect.
I'm 6'5 220 looking at getting one for highway (65 mph) and interesting at (70 mph). Would yall suggest 900 or 1500 for a first bike.
Looking to get a Vulcan 1500 as my first bike. I know it's a big bike for a starter bike but I'm 5' 9'' and almost 300 pounds. I'm not super tall but I'm pretty big. Do you think it will be ok or should I go smaller bike?
steven toomey I ended up getting a 06 Honda VTX1300R with 6811 miles on it for $2700. Only had to clean the carb and pump the old gas out since it's been sitting for a few years and it runs great. It's surprisingly easy to control and not too heavy 680lbs.
steven toomey I absolutely love it. Ride it almost every day except for when it's raining where I live. Don't feel like showing up to work wet since I don't have rain gear yet.
I think this is the first bike that's not " So Smooooth!"
leave the idle be, it sounds awesome
omg 5 th at 50mph almost like the rebel shifting short gear , how much?!
You sure thats not fuel injected?
i have ridden an older 1500 classic and had a bad experience on the highway it felt like it was struggling. i was wondering it the bike was shit or if they are all like that
it was that bike these run great on the highway
I'm considering buying 2000 Vulcan vn1500 fuel injected. The V&H pipes are so loud, that whole city shakes. This is the only thing that worries me.
The bike is nimble, fast needs steady, strong hand, especially on brakes. Good bye one finger stopping ;)
A friend of mine has a 2008 Vulcan Classic 1500 4 cylinder. Right rear cylinder overheats. I can't find any info on that bike. Every site I visit shows a V-twin, even when using the VIN. Anybody out there have the same bike, or know how to cure the problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I don't recall Kawasaki making anything but a v-twin. Are you sure it's not a Yamaha Royal star or something?
@@redbull8661 The bike seems to be very rare. The fellow who owns it can't find new engine parts and only managed to find some used ones inThe States (we are in Canada). But it is a Kawasaki.
@@BLAKHARTFILM Oh ok, well hello from the states! Wow that would be a cool video to see if you ever make one on it. I actually had a 2005 Vulcan 1500 classic that I really loved and have regretted selling, but it was just a V-twin.
Does that bike have 4 individual exhaust pipes (2 on each side)
@@redbull8661 I don't know what the exhaust configuration is. I will have to get him to send me a pic (never really paid any attention).
What do you think about the Nomad ?
I've have one for 10 years ain't getting rid of it now love it!!! its great !!!!! Get one while you can lol Great Videos.
The idle screw is at the bottom of the air filter. lol
SOME of the gear, ALL of the time.
Just picked a '99 Nomad up for $1,500 after tax and other fees, 80k miles!
you better change that oil gear or you be like me waiting on the motor to get rebuilt lol just a heads up
where are you located? Looking to upgrade next season.
manheim pa but i ship bikes all over the country.
srkcycles.com
alrighty. thanks for the info
I have a 02 1500 classic and absolutely hate it, because it has a very short 1st gear! At 15mph I have to shift to second and it clunks too! 25k on the clock. I should have never gotten it and would never buy again! I'll be selling it though. Is anyone have the same problem with their 02 Vulcan 1500 classic? Please share. Thanks!
1:22 Squiding it in a pair of shorts!!!!
I know an old man who's got a '96 model. A stunning bike with a wine red/yellowish white two-tone paintjob, two-seater with a small sissy bar and luggage racks. He described it "Just like a Harley Road King, but doesn't leak anything and better cooling and overall quality." Only thing he doesn't like is the clutch because of some washer-spring thing that wears out every three summers or so but replacing it only takes like twenty minutes. He's had the bike for fifteen years so i suppose he knows what he's talking about.
3200 is about right, NADA value is very low for these bikes for a reason. They are nice if you can find them priced correctly though.
wow, beautiful sound! 😱
Wan Zahari sounds like a Harley Davidson for fraction of the cost
Now heres a ? for ya... how tall are you
What would be considered "too many miles?" Looking at one with 24K on the odometer. $6K.
It isn’t even broke in yet
Could be the jets my 2002 FLSTC was starved for fuel with the factory jets. I went up two jets on the idle and 1 one the high speed jet and problem solved. I have never had any other bikes but Harley's and old Indian chiefs but I am actually going to go look at a 1500 Vulcan and it is your fault. lol
Lol riding jacket, gauntlet gloves and shorts and tennis shoes lolol
No carburettor on 2001 Nomad It's fuel injected
90 cid is big and bad ? 65hp peak ? Really ????
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It always sounds like he just ate a chicken sandwich with the lip smacking. lol
Man, all them tree hidden driveways make me nervous.
if that bothers you you should hang up the helmet and gloves
You have all your gear on, oops you forgot your pants!
Ive heard the engines are pretty much "bullet proof">>>(150,000+)
i ve heard that also
my 2oo6 vulcan nomad 1600 has 95000 and sounds great with cobras
wow
Dan Meredith yep
These are damn good engines
I have had a few cruisers. My 1999 Nomad is one of my favorites to ride. It's not a light bike weighing in at over 700lbs but it also rides like a 800. My only real problem is gas. She loves it.
Looking at her compared to a hog she is pretty much the same except for weight and she weighs less than a hog buy several hundred. The thing I like best is the price. Harleys are three times the price and for the money not that special at least for me.
If you are thinking about buying a entry level cruiser this is w good choice. You don't have to be ann advanced rider to ride this bike. Just be watchful of the breaks as your on a cruiser and not a sport bike
Haven't ridden in 30 years and got the chance to take one like this im a little nervous when it is some one elses bike. and Iam 66 now,
Join the club Jim I used to be a Matchless/BSA/Triumph biker some 35+ years ago all i'll say the modern bikes virtual ride themselves compared to the old oil droppers.
ABS, disks, didn't you just love those old 4 leading shoe sports brakes? great at 70 +mph stop you super quick or almost throw you over the bars at 40 mph unless it was raining then they just locked up and dumped you on the deck, vicious as hell.
Better handling ,Big softer compound tyres and of course vastly more reliable.
Everything the old thumpers didn't have .
Its a bit like comparing the old Ford Pop to a modern hatchback both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarity more or less ends.
No doubt about it they are super machines in comparison to most oldies
Are you riding in Shorts.?.
i like the videos, they are very helpful, but PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP LICKING YOUR LIPS INTO THE MIC MAN
Hört sich ein bisschen an wie eine Harley Davidson .
Lol ..but bike looks like a good deal
Factory bars
Worst mistake I ever made was buying this bike. I was not an experienced rider at the time but had gotten cocky from riding a 600cc sport bike frequently and wanted to get a cruiser. Got talked into this and went down on it , not once but twice. The first time I got death wobbles , the second time I was going into first and it was so powerful for me to handle the torque had me goose the throttle while trying to brake and i crashed into a car. Although probably rookie mistakes the bike was not smooth at all either . Never felt comfortable on the highway and if I ever hit a small bump I would feel like I was going to get ejected from the bike. This time around I’m trying to be practical and look for an 07 and above 900
wobble is most likely worn front tire.Rest of your issues not enough experience in riding
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Damn things are heavy
It's literally the slowest accelerating bike I've ever owned. 🤷♂️
You’re a chump😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡
big meat
Good bike , have spirit but this is only copy of HD :-( I WANT HD EVO ENGINE !
Ever get that Harley.?? I got an '05 XL1200C. My first Harley and I absolutely love it. I'll never sell it