I will be uploading content to a different RUclips channel for reasons concerning optimization. The main focus will be working with the vulcan line for the foreseeable future. I just got a 4 axis cnc machine and plan to build custom engine and cosmetic parts as well as focusing on performance and handling of these bikes. I have designs for pistons, cams, rocker arms, etc. as well as several other things to drastically change the appearance of the vulcans and give them more of an aggressive modern look. Even down to a chain drive conversion. Once the channel is up I will post it under your comment here since I have pinned it to the top.
I will be publishing another video of this bike very soon. This time I'll tackle the foot controls, tidy up the body lines, build a 2 into 1 exhaust, and a few other fabrication based endeavors. In that same video I'll finally get it started for the first time in 2 years as well. So if you like this build there is much MUCH more to come. It's definitely something you'll want to see. Thanks for the love!
Had a VN800a that I did the same thing to. Turned out pretty sweet in my opinion. Wanted something bigger so I just sold the 800 and bought a 1600 nomad
I have an 800 as well. I'm thinking of doing a lowrider style build with it. Should be pretty dope. The vulcan models are all awesome bikes though. And there's one for any purpose. Thanks for watching!
Exactly! That's why I wanted to do something cool with one. They're a great candidate for this type of build. But tge stryker is a pretty awesome bike as well. Glad you liked the video man.
Part 2 will be coming soon. Along with the rest of the build videos. I build and paint (mostly paint) custom bikes for a living. So I have to make videos like this when I don't have customer bikes to work on. I should be caught up by next week though and this vulcan will be right back in my shop. Part 2 will consist of building a 2 into 1 exhaust, fabricating the foot controls, tidying up the fairing and other body lines, and a few other fabrication based things. Then at the end of the video I will see if I can get it started for the first time in 2 years and go through the proper procedures for getting a bike to start that has been sitting that long. Past part 2 will be cool stuff. Modifying the internal engine components, tricks to get more power or responsiveness out of a motorcycle engine (past just adding pipes and air cleaner), installing gauges, and doing some pretty cool stuff with wiring. Among other cosmetic things like making lexan windows in the side covers, putting sequential front turn signals under the paint in the fairing, and making an edge lit windshield with a design that glows in the windshield itself. So if you like all that and much more and want to see how it's done then stay tuned. I've got big plans for this one 🤘
Lol. Soon man. I'm working on knocking out some customer work I'm backed up on. Then the vulcan will go right back on the lift. But if you're starting with one of the 88's you already have an advantage with the motor and body. Should be a pretty cool build. Send pics or video and I'll throw it in my part 2. Thanks for the love!
@@ThrashTestDummies for sure! I just road it to Gatlinburg and took all backroads, was 7 hours😂 went to head to Nashville and took the parkway and I fucked something up in it. Like bottom left front part of the engine. Just got it tricked back home and I reckon I’m just gonna tear into it and just make a full build of it now
Just got a 97 VN1500 classic, wanting to strip it down go club style, got some parts for that bike and a 95 sportster I would like to get painted, where are you located? I’m in the 985
Sweet man I'm glad you liked the video. I will be putting the vulcan back on the lift late this week to make club style parts for these bikes. Basically the same parts as I manufacture for the dyna like t bars, crash bars with sliders, rear shock mount sliders, etc. as well as things like peg mounts and 2 into 1 exhausts. So keep an eye out if you're wanting to take yours that direction. And I'm in Denham springs near the bass pro. DM the channel page on Instagram and I'll give you some contact info. We boiling a couple sacks today though so I may not get back with you until sunday.
Very soon. I'm recording all the video now. If you liked part 1 you'll really dig part 2. Be sure to subscribe so you know when it's out! And thanks for watching!
In this case I was talking about the ones on this bike in particular. Although the stock shocks aren't really all that good even when working properly. Most people don't notice how much better comfort and handling can be until they get aftermarket suspension.
@@ThrashTestDummies thank you for you reply and content. How do I know what aftermarket shocks will fit this bike? 05 1500. I see a lot of used progressives for Harley's on sale for a good price
These forks are off of an 04 or 05 Vulcan 1500 classic. The "fat" front forks you are referring to are likely just the chrome fork covers above the fork sliders and between the triple trees. These can be easily removed though.
Soon. I am trying to get enough footage to make a worthwhile video. Instead of just one video that is 20 minutes long where all I do is build an exhaust or something. The next video will be much more involved though.
I'm working on getting back to this bike. I do this for a living and have been absolutely slammed all year. Once my daily is off my lift I'll be getting back to this one.
My 1500 has 14inch mx bars that’s about it 😂😂😂 sad that nobody makes decent parts for metric bikes. Everything has skulls and spikes on it one other thing there’s times where I would rather ride the Vulcan then my dyna and I still have not done a oil change on my Vulcan in the 2 years I’ve had it 😂😂😂
Update
I will be uploading content to a different RUclips channel for reasons concerning optimization. The main focus will be working with the vulcan line for the foreseeable future. I just got a 4 axis cnc machine and plan to build custom engine and cosmetic parts as well as focusing on performance and handling of these bikes. I have designs for pistons, cams, rocker arms, etc. as well as several other things to drastically change the appearance of the vulcans and give them more of an aggressive modern look. Even down to a chain drive conversion. Once the channel is up I will post it under your comment here since I have pinned it to the top.
Excited for this series. Keep wrenching and riding
I will be publishing another video of this bike very soon. This time I'll tackle the foot controls, tidy up the body lines, build a 2 into 1 exhaust, and a few other fabrication based endeavors. In that same video I'll finally get it started for the first time in 2 years as well. So if you like this build there is much MUCH more to come. It's definitely something you'll want to see.
Thanks for the love!
@@ThrashTestDummies Can’t wait watch this build progress more and more! 👍👍
Had a VN800a that I did the same thing to. Turned out pretty sweet in my opinion. Wanted something bigger so I just sold the 800 and bought a 1600 nomad
I have an 800 as well. I'm thinking of doing a lowrider style build with it. Should be pretty dope. The vulcan models are all awesome bikes though. And there's one for any purpose. Thanks for watching!
Damn. Wish Ida seen rhis video b4 I got my stryker 😎👍
Those vulcans r everywhere
Exactly! That's why I wanted to do something cool with one. They're a great candidate for this type of build. But tge stryker is a pretty awesome bike as well. Glad you liked the video man.
Waiting for Part 2 💪
Part 2 will be coming soon. Along with the rest of the build videos. I build and paint (mostly paint) custom bikes for a living. So I have to make videos like this when I don't have customer bikes to work on. I should be caught up by next week though and this vulcan will be right back in my shop.
Part 2 will consist of building a 2 into 1 exhaust, fabricating the foot controls, tidying up the fairing and other body lines, and a few other fabrication based things. Then at the end of the video I will see if I can get it started for the first time in 2 years and go through the proper procedures for getting a bike to start that has been sitting that long.
Past part 2 will be cool stuff. Modifying the internal engine components, tricks to get more power or responsiveness out of a motorcycle engine (past just adding pipes and air cleaner), installing gauges, and doing some pretty cool stuff with wiring. Among other cosmetic things like making lexan windows in the side covers, putting sequential front turn signals under the paint in the fairing, and making an edge lit windshield with a design that glows in the windshield itself.
So if you like all that and much more and want to see how it's done then stay tuned. I've got big plans for this one 🤘
Still waiting for part 2 like checking the page everyday 😂 I have a 88 Vulcan 1500 and I’m modding it rn
Lol. Soon man. I'm working on knocking out some customer work I'm backed up on. Then the vulcan will go right back on the lift. But if you're starting with one of the 88's you already have an advantage with the motor and body. Should be a pretty cool build. Send pics or video and I'll throw it in my part 2. Thanks for the love!
@@ThrashTestDummies for sure! I just road it to Gatlinburg and took all backroads, was 7 hours😂 went to head to Nashville and took the parkway and I fucked something up in it. Like bottom left front part of the engine. Just got it tricked back home and I reckon I’m just gonna tear into it and just make a full build of it now
Looking forward to seeing the next vid update
Just got a 97 VN1500 classic, wanting to strip it down go club style, got some parts for that bike and a 95 sportster I would like to get painted, where are you located? I’m in the 985
Sweet man I'm glad you liked the video. I will be putting the vulcan back on the lift late this week to make club style parts for these bikes. Basically the same parts as I manufacture for the dyna like t bars, crash bars with sliders, rear shock mount sliders, etc. as well as things like peg mounts and 2 into 1 exhausts. So keep an eye out if you're wanting to take yours that direction.
And I'm in Denham springs near the bass pro. DM the channel page on Instagram and I'll give you some contact info. We boiling a couple sacks today though so I may not get back with you until sunday.
An old voyager fairing cut down like a t sport fairing would look dope.
Seems like a pretty interesting idea.
I love the 900 custom wheel how hard do you think that swap would be on a 08 1500 classic.
Saddlemen seat.
Edit: I should've asked how you fit the seat on there and what model is it.
Part 2 soon?
Very soon. I'm recording all the video now. If you liked part 1 you'll really dig part 2. Be sure to subscribe so you know when it's out! And thanks for watching!
Is that a 14inch tbar? Looks great bro
It's actually 16 inches. I left it long so that I can redo them later without wasting much of the DOM tubing I used. Glad you like it!
When you said the shocks were junk did that mean they were shot or the stock shocks in good condition are considered junk compared to progressive?
In this case I was talking about the ones on this bike in particular. Although the stock shocks aren't really all that good even when working properly. Most people don't notice how much better comfort and handling can be until they get aftermarket suspension.
@@ThrashTestDummies thank you for you reply and content. How do I know what aftermarket shocks will fit this bike? 05 1500. I see a lot of used progressives for Harley's on sale for a good price
What kind of front forks are those? The Vulcans I see in my area have fat front forks
These forks are off of an 04 or 05 Vulcan 1500 classic. The "fat" front forks you are referring to are likely just the chrome fork covers above the fork sliders and between the triple trees. These can be easily removed though.
@@ThrashTestDummies thanks for the response brother, what kind of seat is that?
Anytime man. The seat is a predator zr2 I'm pretty sure.
wich exhaust is that
Is there an update?
Hey man do you have any contact info,id love to talk man ,i have a vulcan and i want alot of things on my bike like you have?
For sure! Email jeff.nobody438@gmail.com with anything you want to know
When we gonna see a new video?
Soon. I am trying to get enough footage to make a worthwhile video. Instead of just one video that is 20 minutes long where all I do is build an exhaust or something. The next video will be much more involved though.
still looking for a 21 inch rim for my 800 vn fuck the are hard to get
I noticed they are pretty difficult to find these days. I look on ebay when I need one.
update please
I'm working on getting back to this bike. I do this for a living and have been absolutely slammed all year. Once my daily is off my lift I'll be getting back to this one.
My 1500 has 14inch mx bars that’s about it 😂😂😂 sad that nobody makes decent parts for metric bikes. Everything has skulls and spikes on it one other thing there’s times where I would rather ride the Vulcan then my dyna and I still have not done a oil change on my Vulcan in the 2 years I’ve had it 😂😂😂