the BETTER and CHEAPER sportster! Riding a Vulcan 900 Custom SPECIAL EDITION
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2019
- Why spend more for less? Less powerful, less reliable, and LESS FUN??? Thats right Harley Davidson hasn't been honest with you! Kawasaki took everything that a sportster SHOULD be and made into a Vulcan 900!
Take a ride on this GORGEOUS blacked out CUSTOM. With Whipple behind the bars you get to hear all the nitty gritty STRAIGHT FROM A SPORTSTER OWNER?!?!
All joking aside this Bike is awesome to ride. Its crazy how comfortable and powerful this bike feel with just a 899cc V twin. Visit www.smwx717.com to see ALL the pictures and ALL the info on this bike that we have for sale RIGHT NOW!!! *THIS ONE IS SOLD*
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Just went on my first official ride yesterday! I bought a 2012 Vulcan 900 classic. Only has 4800 miles. Bought it from a local dealer $3999. I'm 63 years old and I haven't ridden a bike and over 20 years and I'm loving every minute of it. 🏍️
Jon Connor great bike to bring you back to two wheels!
Enjoy and Safe riding Jon
How did the last 9 months go? If you're in my hemisphere, probably too cold to ride right now. Ride Safe!
You inspire me.
Good for you old boy
The dislikes are the people that bought a Harley that now regret that decision XD
Ahahahahags
Yes
Or because audio is on one side
You do know the Sportster has been around since the 1950s and is one of the most decorated award winning engines for motorcycles, right?
I'm 5'8 and my 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 classic fits me like a glove.
It's so nice to hear someone go through the gears so perfectly 😊
I am a 'smaller guy' 5'6" 170lbs 29"inseam and I will say that the bike is very comfortable. Slightly narrower seat would not be a bad thing, and I will probably change it out next year. I have no problem flat-footing this bike. Mine is a 2021 Vulcan Classic 900 LT.
The classics generally have a thicker seat right?
Was looking into getting a vulcan s this video has made me go for a 900 custom can't wait to go and get it
I've been riding for 45 years. Raced super bikes for a dozen years. Bought one of these 4 years ago. Yeah I've ridden bigger bikes. I've never ridden anything as much fun as this. I don't think I'll ever not have one of these. Got the vance & Hines pipesVERYLOUD. I don't care! when I take my earplugs out I can't stop laughing it's so loud!
Good for you 🤣
I've had 2 vulcans so far and I really liked them I got so many compliments... Most people think it's a Harley at first.
A lot of harley people think it is a harley ! Mine is modified ( even faster ) I modified her for lower cruise RPMs the speedo says 50 when she's doing 55 , don't know how to mod the speedo !
I just bought this bike. Its very comfortable quick and smooth. Fuel injected is where its at and you have floor boards that are fat and a fat break pedal. I sold my 1200 sportster to buy this bike . And dont regret it.
I had to go to HD due to my wife's health issues (a trike). But the Vulcan 900 is a great motorcycle. The custom gives you the mag wheels and neat styling over the base model and the Classic LT compares to the HD Heritage but at half the price. My friend just bought a new 23 model and loves it.
Nice ride. Gave us a good idea of the bikes power and rideability.
Thanks for the feed on the Vulcan. I believe I'm going to buy nephews Vulcan. Iv been looking at electric glides for me and my wife. But no deal for her on riding. So solo it is for now. Gladly appreciate your knowledge thanks keep up the great work!!!👍😎
glad we could help, thanks for watching and be safe out there!
your blinker was one the whole time lol I just bought one of these as my first bike tho! I'm very excited the bike feels great!
Recently upgraded my bIke from a Yamaha vstar classic 650. This second year riding so still Fairly new rider. Purchased a 2012 Vulcan custom in candy sparkling orange. Love this bike such a big upgrade. Just purchased cobras speedster black swep pipes can’t wait to install. Added black Highway bars, black floor boards and a universal batwing painted same color as bike. Pretty much it. Great purchase thanks for video ☺️
Your new bike sounds like a real looker! Congrats on the new bike and thanks for watching!!
Great video and the comments are helping me feel even better about my recent purchase. I`m 56 yrs young. Last time I owned a Motorcycle was about 1988. I`v e been Married 25 years today to a great lady but she was never fond of bikes. But I`ve expressed my wish to get one again. Last week, she drove me 1.5 hrs north of our home in Calgary (her suggestion) to the Red Deer Kawasaki dealer to check out what I believe to be probably the last new 2019 Vulcan Custom available. 1 Mile on the odo and full warranty. I am a bit nervous after all these years but my family is supportive . We have two boys, 18 and 23. Deal is done . I will register for a MSF course.
How’s that Vulcan treating you!
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx I love it . Was super easy to get in the groove again. Ive managed to put about 750km on it since September. Was tricky since I work in the next province and am only home 1 week every 3. My wife even purchased some gear for herself and came on a few short rides.. Baby steps eh.. Cheers.
Nice job!
Had several options to buy HD, I know some guys we ride with that are constantly working and having to haul there bikes instead of riding them. I'm on my second vn900 the first was a 2009 vn900 custom special edition and sold it at 129k never an issue, sold it to a friend for 3500 and went and bought a 2017 vn900 custom, same everything except for this one got a green stripe.. enjoy this bike more than anything I've ever owned, except my 2023 klr650
I have an 07 that I just recently purchased, 1451 miles, good lookin lil ole vike. And your right, it does ride like a dream, not alot of top in. Nothing like the old skool 1000.
Lost around 20mph when I had to take the baffels out, the top one was stop up, good ole dirt dobbers and honeycomb emissions. Gutted the pipes and stuck them back on, decent sound. Nice lil cruiser and light weight, and the seat is comfy. Wind in my face every chance I get. Ride on ..
David Wayne truer words have never been spoken!
Wow! You've mastered downshifting! Love watching you guys ride. The only thing missing in this video is the walk around. Would've liked to have seen the bike. Other than that, great ride!
Got a 2007 VN 900 Classic. I added a Kuryakyn Hypercharger and put on some Cobra swept speedster pipes. What a combo. Fantastic increase in power and sound. Love this bike, such a pleasure to ride. Used to have a Harley Fat Boy, also a superb bike, but I have to say, for what ever reason I prefer the Vulcan. Pound for pound the best value bike I've ever owned, no doubt about it.
Nice bike,nice roads, nice country, great rider 👍
Sweet bike, great video, wish i was as good as blipping my throttle as you are its really impressive.
Thanks! That was probably one of my top 5 favorite bikes to ride, and it sounded absolutely killer with the freedom pipes on it.
I just bought a 2008 Vulcan 900 for my first onroad bike and it is the comfiest bike ever. Great power and perfect for cruising
How’s the Vulcan holding up for you?
The sound that bike makes - I replayed that first part about 10 times. Perfect sound!
Update: just bought a 2011 Vulcan 900 today. Next up: Freedom pipes!
I have a vulcan 1600 mean streak with I believe Cobra pipes (I bought it used) and it sounds like this 900 only has a deeper thump to the exhaust tone. I love the sound of it.
Yep! Fun to be on!
Nice bike. I have a 2008 custom in red. It's an excellent bike for the money and it's extremely reliable.
Absolutely, one of the best all around cruisers on the market
turn signal waiting for the right turn that never comes lol great video man love these vulcans
VulcanNation!
Wow liked and subscribed your video is super cool and you do a great job of telling about what you know of the bike in laymans terms just easy to understand, thanks for sharing and keep on making these awesome videos for us to watch and learn. Love how your just riding that bike like a boss, wipping through the curves rollin on that throttle looks and sounds really cool too, Have a great fun day man !!! : )
Thanks for the feedback!
I've had my Vulcan 900 for over a year now. No regrets. 🖖🖖
Yessss🙌🏻🙌🏻
Same no regrets
I have a '02 classic, I get Soo many compliments on her. I've had 2 H D S & MY VULCAN has my heart♥️
I bought my wife a 2002 vulcan 800 with V/H short shots she loves the crap out off that bike so much she hates it when I take it out for a spin fast forward now I own a 2007 vulcan 900 classic LT no regrets 😄
Still have the same Vulcan 900. Has over 100,000 miles and not stopping any time soon.
LoVe the sounds of this bike with the freeway pipes
Thanks! The freedom really makes these 900 motors sound tough!
this makes me want to start riding again! Sold my baby Vulcan 3 years ago, and I miss it.
it's never to late to get back on the saddle!
Just bought a 2012 VN 900 custom. It is amazing. I love it!❤️🔥❤️
Awesome!! Congrats on the new pair of wheels!
Well done , I'm riding my vn900 custom since February every single day! It's an awesome bike!
I’ve had my 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom for over 4 years and I love it. I’m also only 5’ and 120lbs and totally comfortable. I’ve had to change the seat to something a with a lower profile, and installed kickback risers to fit me a bit better. I have yet to find a Harley that fits me.
I ride with my husband who rides a 2016 street bob and before that, a 2009 night rod, and I’ve never had a problem keeping up with him.
Me a 6ft 150 lb man wondering if this bike is too big for me 😂 thank you for your comment
I’m 5’9” at 175 and had was concerned about the same thing.
Ive always liked redheads..😁
I have the exact same bike w/Vance & Hines slash cut staggered. Has it since 2010 and I absolutely love and highly enjoy mine. Just an awesome bike 👍
Justin Nagy are your Vance and Hines black or chrome?
My bike is black so I got the black pipes, but tips are chrome
Justin Nagy I bet those chrome tips make that bike come together quite nicely
this is the best review AND the best sounding kawasaki vulcan i have ever heard !
I am a first rider but yet to get my first bike. I'm currently falling in love with Vulcan900 or Boulevard C50.
Currently riding a Vulcan 650. I will probably be getting a 900 in a few.
Well ridden! And an excellent informative review.
Ride safe always.
appreciate the kind words!
Howcome nobody is appreciating the beautiful country scenery !! ?
It's true we do have some crazy pretty roads in PA
Seen grass before...
Owned Dragstars and a GV650 Aquilla, offered good deal on Sportster but Vulcan more comfortable and comme ts and video confirmed the Vulcan purchase i opted for was the right move. Bought 2008 vn900 classic in candy red with wider bars and custom lights etc. Stunning bike compared to whats seen as bottom of range HD sportster
Not to mention the smoothness of Vulcan
Love the bike been thinking about getting one love the video
this bike has way more power than the other test ride videos show
It's the rider not the bike, I have a Vulcan 800 Classic and she has great mid range which is where he is riding.
Right on, nice job on the ride, I hope you have more coming about the 900 Custom. I’m buying a new one this coming summer. Peace ✌🏻 Brother
Freedom Performance Pipes vs Stock Pipes! Vulcan 900 custom by Kawasaki ruclips.net/video/1Lo9mGrSPpk/видео.html
This bike has been sold BUT we did get a video of the stock exhaust vs the freedom exhaust when we did the install
You do a great and best job on That ride wow keep going what you do
Awesome video and beautiful bike, I have an 09 custom but it looks nothing like the original anymore but amazing bikes
What’s all done to your 09??
Honestly, I think it's unfair to the Vulcan to compare them to Sportsters lol. I'd compare them with the Softail line, the Custom with something like the Breakout or the Low Rider and the Classic with the Heritage. I ride a 2020 Low Rider S right now and paid ~20 grand for it. Now, I love it, but frankly I don't really "get it". It's an awesome bike, but I'd be just as happy on my old Vulcan Custom too. It's a life lesson kind of thing, but I figured I'd share that experience with anyone else who may be reading these comments. I'm gonna end up selling the Low Rider S here soon and I'm gonna look into getting me a used Vulcan Nomad or Vaquero, probably, or hell maybe even a 900 Classic. Harley makes some great bikes and get one if you want one, but they definitely ain't the end game. Metric cruisers aren't just "place holders" for Harleys, which is a trap I'd fallen into I think. They kick their own breed of ass.
Thanks for the video.
As the rider in this video... I think it'd unfair to Harley to compare how much more comfortable this Vulkan was to ride than my Harley or any other Harley I rode. The low profile of this bike with the seat selection killed any Harley I rode. I still love Harley though and would totally buy a breakout or the new 22 sportster s
I think our comparison to the sportster was less cc related and more “entry level” offering geared
Just bought a 2008 Vulcan 900 for my first bike and I'm loving it !!! I should have done this 20 years ago
Super smooth ride with all the power in all the right places right??
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx I love it...it has the power and I'm comfortable enough to not be intimidated. I obviously dont have much to base it on but I think it was the perfect FIRST bike for me.
Bruce Gulledge awesome deal! Congrats on the new ride none the less!
I love mine. I bought it used. It was 5 years old with 4k miles. I put 10k on in the first year. Such a great city commuter.
Just went on my first official ride yesterday! I bought a 2012 Vulcan 900 classic. Only had 4800 miles. Bought it from a local dealer $3999. I'm 63 years old and I haven't ridden a bike and over 20 years and I'm loving every minute of it. 🏍️
Rascal sound a lot better than my 750 Vulcan did !!! Dang good !
Awesome test drive that put me there.
glad we could do it to it!
those pipes sounds sick! Shopping for some pipes on my 900 and now it's between those and the V&H short shots.
Defiantly scoop the freedoms, we have done a bunch of these pipes on bikes that had v&h pipes before hand
Check out my Vance and hines big Radius. Really happy with them
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx Don't the freedom pipes necessitate removal of the pillion pegs? Or am I thinking of a different brand?
that's a very nice bike its sounds awesome i had to give up 2 wheels I own a trike now it's nice I'm going to be restoring it
You’re riding and we’re glad you’re here!
Beautiful sound
I’m liking this review and leaning on getting this as my first legal motorcycle, just got my M endorsement late last year. Although I went thru Harley rider academy and passed my skills test thru them but can’t afford a Harley at this time
Personally I’d take a Vulcan over any Harley in a similar price range. Absolutely fantastic machine
Do it, it was my first bike, paid $4000 for a 2011 custom se with 2000 miles on it, I've had it 1 year now and just under 6k miles
I'm 5'7" I love my VN900 modified !
I put front and rear pulleys 200 rear tire lowered 3" 2into 1 headers larger air cleaner fuel managment !
That sounds like a SaaaaWEEEET ride
What did you go with for the fuel management
This is my first bike, and I gotta say:
I absolutely love it. Its punchy, the sound is unreal, and good god, that seat is COMFY.
I learned on a bolt 950, and I found it too compact. This bike is absolutely perfect for my size (I'm 6'3'', 300 lbs, I aint a smol boi)
this is a solid review!
Allex Normandeau thanks!
I had a 1200 nightster and the stock seat was BRUTAL. No padding whatsoever and where I live we get a lot of root/frost heaves and I hit one and honestly? Not 100% sure cuz I didn't go to the doc but I swear I broke my tail bone. I was riding with 2 guys I was bringing up the rear and when I pulled over, they turned and found me in agony on the side of the road. I barely made it home. I couldn't ride the rest of that season and really, was years before I could sit right again.
I actually removed the cover and added more high density foam padding, specially up the middle.
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx Hey Man, I'm 5'8" when you say "smaller" in the video, are you talking 5' nothing or somewhere in between? I'm looking at used ones in my area in my price range and they seem to be the mid sized bike to have. Not too big, not too small, not over powered or under.
im a big guy and my 900 classic has lots of punch and torch
I’m 6,4 240lb this is my first bike and I’ve been riding for a week (no prior experience) and let me tell you with all confidence that I have NO clue if it’s comfy or not. Haha. Since I have no other experience. I guess it’s OK.
Can’t say enough good things about the Vulcan 900 custom. I put 68,000 on my 2010 and just sold it to a friend who’s starting to ride. He’ll get another 68,000 or more. Great bike!
Do you think it’s worth it if I get one even though it doesn’t have ABS ?
Jus bought my first vn900c & its a beast!
What color did you end up with
Just bought a 2021 Custom.. no regrets 👌 coming off an older SRAD GSXR sports bike
That's sweet! If I was in the market right now I think I'd be looking st the Vulcans since I did this video
Yessss
class video mate 🤟 big hello from uk
chilly pepper thanks for watching! Appreciate the love from across the pond!
I've got a 2017 Vulcan 900 Custom and let me say that he's absolutely right. It has the most comfortable seat and ride of any bike I've ever ridden. Not to mention the quality you get from Kawasaki and affordability. Wouldn't trade it for the world. I love Harleys, but I much prefer my Vulcan.
Have a 2012 900 custom with VH slash backs and the Baron Over Drive pulleys. Lots of pull for a light guy and way better on the highway now.
I’d love to get behind the bars of one with the pulley done
Good stuff bro
Mine has a cobra powerflo and a pcfc dynojet alongside Vance and Hines exhaust sounds just like mine. I enjoyed it .
I bet that thing sang! These bikes sound awesome with a set of pipes
Did you have the v&h radius pipes on it)
Siegfried’s Motorwerx there slash cut I’m looking to bump up to a 90/90 up front and a 200/80-15 in the back and a barons 34 tooth sprocket
The change in rubber will definitely make you bike look tougher, all of barons products are great, you should be quite pleased with that sprocket
I have the same set up and everyone comments how nice it sounds. And the powrflo looks mean 👌
Wanted to hear if those pipes sounded stupid at high revs (the factory ones do). I'm on a VN900 Classic SE with lots of extras, just factory pipes which sound shittty. Convinced me to get the V&H slash cuts now. Love my VN/Vulcan. Thank you, Bro.
Glad we could help!
Nice review
Freedom! Safe riding my friend.
thank you!
Bought a 2007 Vulcan 900 custom no regrets
Great choice! Ride on
What front pegs do you have on. I need some for mine to stretch my legs out
Is anyone else distracted throughout the whole video seeing his turn signal indicator flashing most of the ride?
Lol. This looks almost identical to my bike, just bought it this fall and barely got to ride it before winter hit. I can't wait to get out on the highway with it and open her up
You mentioned that it may be "too wide for a small person". I'm 61 5'6" 170lb and been riding bikes for 50+ years. I plan to sell my '01 Kaw ZRX1200R in the spring because I have only ridden it maybe 2000 miles in the past 10 years -- it's way more bike than what I want or need. I'd like a cruiser type bike that's got juice and is comfortable for 200 mile day trips (with multiple stops). What about the Kawasaki Meanstreak or the Suzuki Boulevard M50 or M90?
Picking up my first cruiser ever in a week or two and it is the special edition Vulcan 900 2009 has mustang touring seats on it but stock pipes what pipes did you have on that it sounded amazing
They are freedom performance pipes, call us 717-769-1903, we have the best pricing on them
Should have two different sized guys with different riding styles test/ride the bike in one video . They can also video each other for comparisons in turns and straight aways and how big they are on the bike.
Thats not a 2009. Its a 2010 Special Edition. Its the 2nd of the se's. The 09 is known as the copper top. The 2011 se is matte black with red stripes and accent. I have the 201p and love it. Also for about $150, replace the front pulley with a Barons 34 tooth pulley and it will idle 75 all day no vibration with plenty more if needed. Great bikes!!
I agree with my dad about locking gas caps ! I don't want someone to do $800.00 worth of damage to my bike to steal a few dollars worth of gas ! the vn900 gas tank new from the dealer was $800.00 in 2015 ! I got a used tank with a better paint job for $250.00 check ebay before you buy any parts ! !
My 2011 classic lt has front and rear pulleys a 200 rear tire fuel management big sucker air cleaner dan moto 2into 1 headers batwing fairing chump handlebars (half as high as ape hangers ) and an old school high sissy bar ! going to get better rear finder and a 230 set up and 7 degree rake triple tree !
these are great bikes ! and even most harley owner think it's a harley ! you will have to tell them it ain't !
harley 900 lbs vn900 600 lbs ! my bike is higher geared and has more horses than stalk ! I go a little faster than traffic but I don't really thash ! oh ! yeah the harley is 3- 4 x the price as the vn900 but it isn't 3-4x ass better !
good vid ! I like it when harley isn't given a pass when comparing !
Sounds like your 900 is a wicked little ride, would love to see a walk around video of it! Post one up and let us know you do, we will definitely check it out!
Whsy exhaust? That thingbspunds sweet!
appreciate paperwork
Good video man. I almost bought the vulcan 900 custom but went with the vulcan S instead. My first bike and man did I make the right choice. What a great bike. So glad I didn't get the 883 like I planned on. Harley's just have to much vibration. I want comfort, looks and now with my two brother exhaust I got sound too. Win win win.
The Vulcan is in every way better then a sportster. Great choice on the bike!
Curious why you feel you made the right choice going with the Vulcan S 650 over the 900, and if you still feel that way? Planning on getting my first bike and it's between one of the two
@@RJSampsonite like I had originally said above. The 883 was a vibrating son of a gun to me - can't stand that. Plus it was slower then the Vulcan S by quite a bit.
Fast forward to present day. I got rid of the Vulcan S in a months time and got the bike I wanted to get originally (but was to in a rush).
2021 Indian Scout Bobber, icon series.
The Indian BLOWS them both out of the water. So sexy, smooth, sounds amazing (change the exhaust).
I did exhaust, tune , intake on this bike and the power, roll on, overall riding experience has greatly improved and it was already amazing stock.
Do yourself a favor - look at the Indian.
It also destroys the other two bikes in the sexy mean bad ass looking department.
Good luck
How many Vulcan 900's can I get for the price of a 2021 Scout?
@@FnLn55twelve.
nice video bro i have a question for you so i wanna buy a volcan custome 900 but the probleme that i'm tall about 6.3 foot with a long knees so you think that i'l fit ont this byc and i'll feel confrotable ?
thanks for replying bro big up
Did you buy it?
you should fit it. The worst case you may need forward controls
Just purchased a super clean 09 Vulcan Custom SE. I’m really digging it so far after coming from riding sportbikes. The only thing is, the seat gives me lower back pain. Bad posture maybe?
It takes a while to adjust to a new seating position. Hopefully you'll be feeling right after some more time in the saddle.
Hey did you ever sort anything out with this? Id be quicker to blame the bars then the seat for this problem. But what have you found?
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx I kept everything stock, overall it just took time getting used to that riding position
Wonder how this would be cross country? Live in Washington and would love to fly out to Vermont and see a few people on the way back.
im not sure i would want to ride a 900 custom across country by choice. It would be up for the task but there are much better suited bikes for the job
My fuel gauge just went out and is that the special edition
How much are those exhaust on a 2016 Vulcan Custom 900? Also what else would I need to add?
They can be purchased for around 785-805 online. If you are adding only pipes your bike wouldn’t require additional modifications, if your doing anything to the air filter you’ll definitely need a fuel programmer.
Ask to be 100% technical you “should” put a programmer on the bike with the exhaust either way but this one was perfectly content with the stock tuning and these pipes
Great!
I have this bike, or should I say had. My son stole it from me and will not give it back. LOL So I can now say it is his bike now...This bike is really a great bike I have two other bikes, I guess that is what Dad's are for..
dad of the year!
lucky guy! :)
Hey guys, i was wondering what camera and audio device are you using to record? Sound and image is darn good!!
GoPro Hero 7 black with the GoPro external
Mic adapter. Then a purple brand lapel mic
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx damn... surprised. Thanks for the info and killer vid.
Did you need to tune the bike when you put the freedom exhaust on?
The general rule of thumb is doing an exhaust OR intake you can skip the tune.
For 100% optimal results you’d want to tune whenever your changing parts like this out
And what brand of black mirrors you have on there? Thank you
They are Harley Davidson mirrors
Hello, I'm a new rider and I have the same bike. Is there a waybyou can make a detailed video or instruction how to rev match, engine breaking on down shift? I think the 2 words it's called? I've seen you do it in this video a few times
Best I can tell you is it's just a sound/feel thing. Especially on bikes with no tach. This bike was my first time on a Vulcan and I just used my best judgment for safe downshifts
Yeah exactly like Whipple said. A bike like this it’s truly a feeling. A tached bike will be helpful to learn but you’ll soon ignore the tach while doing it
i have a 2017, it's my 4th bike. i think it's kinda vanilla, if you want the truth. but i'm ok with that. it does everything a cruiser should do, it just doesn't do any of it great. i have no complaints, i paid $7k out the door for a 2 year old leftover straight out of the crate. where else can you get this much for that price? next month, it's getting an 18° front end with 10" over fork tubes and a set of mini apes. eventually, i'll either skin it, or paint it.
yeah this bike is going to be my first motorcycle ever I'm thinking!
I was thinking the same thing but it doesn’t have abs
@@natebee8680 Learn to ride without abs, it will make you a better rider. Don't rely on a rider aid, develop your riding skills and rely on them. Your next bike can have abs.
ABS is great to have, but there was no abs back in the day and motorcyclists managed to cope.
Don't be hung up on non abs it's not a deal breaker imo.
did you end up picking one of these up?
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx never did unfortunately. My interests changed with everything going on in the world. That and it feels that more people have lost their minds driving so it became more of a safety concern too. Maybe one day but for now a motorcycle is on pause. Thanks for checking in!
@@cocoabiscuits no problem at all! Hopefully one day you’ll get a motorcycle , until then thanks for watch our channel!
Hey man, nice video. Thinking of getting this for my everyday commute and touring 2 up. Does it maintain 70 mph on the Motorway/freeway? Can it handle? Thanks in advance
The Vulcan 900 is as great all around bike, it is well suited for the highway. Take the height/weight of yourself and passenger into account if you plan on doing extensive 2 up riding,
The bike itself can handle it, just a matter of if you’ll be comfortable on it
The custom passenger seat is not comfy, i recomment the Baron pulley's to lower the rpm's (just a 5 speed) when you ride highway frequently.
Thank you for the reply much appreciated
I cruise 80-85 all day 👍
@@Musicbyruben 80mph - 5% deviation = 76mph = 120km/h ... can be, that means 3.500rpm in 5th gear and just under the "uncomfortable" revving and buzzing. I rode plenty 900's ... all have the same comfy-limit with a slight difference, depending on rear tire hight.
Does anyone know what I need to wire in some led auxiliaries lights on a light bar for a 900 custom?
a power source, a ground, and a switch. It's simple, if you can't figure it out, have an accessory shop wire it up for you.
@@Long-nd8bq he'll also need some auxiliary lights
Perfect Vulcan 👌🏼 Curious, what were you asking for this?
i dont honestly remember
if I got my stats right, the Kawasaki has a 903cc engine, compared to the 883. Not that huge of a difference in #s, but, I think the gearing is different (like significantly different). Someone smarter than me can probably explain how it's different. Love that vulcan!
The Vulcan is liquid cooled which makes the biggest difference in the engines department, revs higher and quicker. As far as the riding position this bike just feels less “crammed” then an 883 or even a 1200 sportster. Plus the customs come out of the box with forwards
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx I didn't know the 883 was air-cooled. I do remember from my schooling (back in ancient times) something about power-conversion and inverse relationships to heat, or something. the formula made no sense at the time...and, it still doesn't. But, the message was cooler runs better. Thanks for the videos. Any chance to learn something new is a golden opportunity! :-)
Vulcan is also a 4 valve head as opposed to Harleys 1970 2 valve head.
@@bigpapa8152 does 4-valve mean two intakes, two exhausts? If the 4-valve has more opening area (ie, faster intake/exhaust at the same pressure), I could see a serious advantage. I could see that. I'm not an engine guru by any stretch (never have found how to adjust the muffler belt!) so I'm glad to learn new stuff...even if I never put it to any practical use.... :-)
@@just-dl Yes, 2 iintake, 2 exhaust. A 2 valve head is not bad at all, but think of it this way. You have a big intake and a big exhaust valve in one engine. In the other you have 2 smaller intake valves and 2 smaller exhaust valves. At high engine rpm, the 4 valve head will let the engine breathe a lot more easily and efficiently then a 2 valve head. Its a lot easier at high rpm to open and close 4 small valves then 2 big valves. The result is better performance and efficiency.
If the wheelbase is longer for sure it's better for taller riders. Folks over 6 ft get cramped on short bikes. Sportsters are fairly short.
Where did u buy ur freedom exhaust looked everywhere for that exact one?
I’m a dealer for freedom exhaust, what year/make/model is your bike?
Siegfried’s Motorwerx im looking at the 2020 vulcan 900 custom im in minnesota
@@Duncancritters100 the exhaust for the 900 Vulcans are all the same from 2006 and up, likely you arent finding an exhaust if you are searching for a 2020.
@@Duncancritters100 I just went on a searched and it appears freedoms stock is running low at least through my supplier, there are a couple exhausts by freedom out there yet though, if you are looking to buy one you can find all our contact info on our website www.smwx717.com
I’d doesn’t compare with a sportster really accept for engine size. It’s a bigger framed motorcycle. More like a softail standard. A sportster is just that..a “ sport”. It’s made to carve corners better than larger cruisers. If you know how to ride one a sportster will definitely rip up a curvy road lol. My first bike was a 883 17 years ago and it was a lot of fun. My back is to bad for one now lol. Kawasaki 1600 nomad for me 😎
we were more so looking for the comparison of these in the sense of them being "Entry level offerings" from the two brands
im getting a vulcan due t these last 2 vids...post..have th bike....carry sidecar as im disabled, the size of frame,th seat especially huge bonus as naturally holds me in, was goin t get sportster but not now, ive known kwaka 900s all my life,ina week or so im 54, i was hit by a car wen i was 17, an old man of 72 just cut me off at a crossroad ,i was in a car but we t boned this silly man n i had been riding mbikes since i was 4yrs old an was on my 3rd bike at 17 n was going t go up thru th 250 s n 500s until i was able t afford a hd, a family of bikers, hd riders, my ol man rode every make there is since wwii.....so its a calling.....n thc t th last 2 vids ive gone n bought n adapted a vulcan f incomplete paraplegic n im back,,,,,but never home as swag, dog, surfboard, woman, we travel......thanku ...stay safe crew..one love...vulcan f valhalla,i dont give a fjk///lol
I'm going to look at a 2016 900 Custom tomorrow.
I'm 5' 8" & 170lbs.
How small is too small for this bike to be too wide for me?
I guess I'll see, tomorrow. :-D
I think you’ll find the bike will fit you perfectly, if anything is uncomfortable it may be the seat, but that is a “cheap” fix in comparison
@@SiegfriedsMotorwerx so, its not too wide for small folks, after all?
Check out the Vulcan S
Ain't gonna pull like a 1200 Sportster. This needs to be an 1100-1300.