Good points, nicely done! I did a similar video on a '95 Vulcan VN800, and I spent some time going over the drum inspection and disassembly. A few people stopped by through the years and remarked that their speedo was dead, and I wondered if something happened internally. As you say, it is easy to mess up. I'm curious as to what happens inside the speedo connection, presumably the internal gear strips out and then one has to replace internal parts. I guess by that point most people are too frustrated to turn on the camera and record what's inside.
Thank you for posting this informative video. I used it as a supplement in doing my sprockets and chain on mhy 03 VN800 Drifter. I am surprised that one would need to use lock-tite on that front sprocket, as bending the backing washer prevents the nut from backing off. The rubber coating on the original front sprocket is factory and is apparently there to help with noise. I've not seen aftermarket sprockets retaining such a coating. There is a specification on chain slack. I'm curious how your chain/sprockets had held up over these past 2-years.
Hi! Thanks for the info about the front sprocket rubber. Now I know! :-) I only used Loctite because the axel that comes out from the engine is damaged and I was afraid the sprocket would start to wiggle around. Chain and sprockets are still in great condition. But I haven´t had time to ride that bike much, so I can´t really say. ;-)
Hello! Found your channel today, as I was looking for information about the 800cc Vulcan. My daughter just bought a 2001 bike. I am trying to see if I can help her. It's in great shape, ridden on longer trips by an older couple. She picks it up this week. I enjoyed your video. Thanks!
I looked at it hoping to find out what the chain clearance should be with the wheel raised, I understand that the clearance of 25mm-35mm applies to the lowered wheel
The belt conversion was made by a company called Scootworks. They had production and quality control issues, like the lady said the front belt pulley had a tendency to strip its splines or break, sometimes even ruined the bearing on the output shaft. Same thing happened when they started making belt pulleys for VN900s, quite a few broke. They are not in business anymore.
Nice video! I drive a 1997 VN800 and would like lower rpms at higher speeds. What would be the easiest way to only change the front sprocket to one with 18 or 19 teeth? Loosen the rear axle and remove the front sprocket with the chain still on and install the new sprocket? Or could it be done with the bike on the ground? :)
You can do that with the bike on the ground no problem. Loosen rear axle nut and adjusters, kick the rear tire forwards to give yourself chain slack. Remove front sprocket and slap new one on, adjust rear wheel for chain tension and button it up.
18T front is the biggest you can fit without any risk. 19T would rub against a rubber plug situated above the sprocket. The general consensus is that 18T front and 40T rear is the ideal combination. That gives you 600 RPM reduction at 100kph (62mph) without too much loss of power low down.
I have just installed an 18T front sprocket. A 40T rear sprocket was already installed to my surprise. I havent driven it yet though because of a snowy Sweden.@@davidbalogh3845
There is just one bolt at the rear of the cover, near the middle. You take that bolt out (5mm allen key) then you can move the cover towards the wheel and pull it out.
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Very clear, positive, useful, simple style of providing information. Many thanks! (Inspite of no vn800 in my hands!)
What a great video! She's exactly what I've been looking for as a do-it-yourself mechanic.
Thank you for making this video!!!!
Very informative video. I subscribed👍
Great video!
Good job!
Bravo, respect
Good points, nicely done! I did a similar video on a '95 Vulcan VN800, and I spent some time going over the drum inspection and disassembly. A few people stopped by through the years and remarked that their speedo was dead, and I wondered if something happened internally. As you say, it is easy to mess up. I'm curious as to what happens inside the speedo connection, presumably the internal gear strips out and then one has to replace internal parts. I guess by that point most people are too frustrated to turn on the camera and record what's inside.
Good video ❤
very nice bike.
nice video :)
Excelente!!!
Thanks for this video
Hello from France 🇫🇷 i have the same 😁👍
good video
Thank you for posting this informative video. I used it as a supplement in doing my sprockets and chain on mhy 03 VN800 Drifter. I am surprised that one would need to use lock-tite on that front sprocket, as bending the backing washer prevents the nut from backing off. The rubber coating on the original front sprocket is factory and is apparently there to help with noise. I've not seen aftermarket sprockets retaining such a coating. There is a specification on chain slack. I'm curious how your chain/sprockets had held up over these past 2-years.
Hi! Thanks for the info about the front sprocket rubber. Now I know! :-) I only used Loctite because the axel that comes out from the engine is damaged and I was afraid the sprocket would start to wiggle around. Chain and sprockets are still in great condition. But I haven´t had time to ride that bike much, so I can´t really say. ;-)
Thanks for the video! May I ask you what kind of lightbar is installed on your bike?
Hello! Found your channel today, as I was looking for information about the 800cc Vulcan. My daughter just bought a 2001 bike. I am trying to see if I can help her. It's in great shape, ridden on longer trips by an older couple. She picks it up this week. I enjoyed your video. Thanks!
Great choice! I have ridden my bike on many long vacations around Europe, even some offroad :-D , and it has never failed me! Just love it!
I looked at it hoping to find out what the chain clearance should be with the wheel raised, I understand that the clearance of 25mm-35mm applies to the lowered wheel
the rubber on the sprocket is from oem its to dampen vibration.
Can you maybe make a video about the belt conversion for your vn800? That would be intersting to watch
The belt conversion was made by a company called Scootworks. They had production and quality control issues, like the lady said the front belt pulley had a tendency to strip its splines or break, sometimes even ruined the bearing on the output shaft.
Same thing happened when they started making belt pulleys for VN900s, quite a few broke. They are not in business anymore.
Were the extra teeth on the engine sprocket to get more speed and lower rpm? I am considering this change for my wife’s bike.
Exactly. I am happy with this configuration. The rpm was too high before. No noticeable loss of power. :-)
@@asa-nissefixar8667 what configuration did you choose? my 2000 drifter was 17/40 i want to go to a 18/38 to decrease rpm at highway speeds
Nice video! I drive a 1997 VN800 and would like lower rpms at higher speeds. What would be the easiest way to only change the front sprocket to one with 18 or 19 teeth? Loosen the rear axle and remove the front sprocket with the chain still on and install the new sprocket? Or could it be done with the bike on the ground? :)
You can do that with the bike on the ground no problem. Loosen rear axle nut and adjusters, kick the rear tire forwards to give yourself chain slack.
Remove front sprocket and slap new one on, adjust rear wheel for chain tension and button it up.
18T front is the biggest you can fit without any risk. 19T would rub against a rubber plug situated above the sprocket. The general consensus is that 18T front and 40T rear is the ideal combination. That gives you 600 RPM reduction at 100kph (62mph) without too much loss of power low down.
I have just installed an 18T front sprocket. A 40T rear sprocket was already installed to my surprise. I havent driven it yet though because of a snowy Sweden.@@davidbalogh3845
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So you jack up your bike with a board under the oil sump? Have you damaged anything that way?
Nope, worked fine this time. But I normally work in a different garage and use a "car engine lift" to hang one end of the bike from.
I have that exact same bike lol
How did you get the bike high enough to get the Jack under the bike to lift it
I guess my jack is very small/low. It went under, even with a wood board on. :-)
Use blue lock tite if you want to take it off again.
how do you remove the cover?
There is just one bolt at the rear of the cover, near the middle. You take that bolt out (5mm allen key) then you can move the cover towards the wheel and pull it out.
what seat is that?
It's a Granucci:
www.granucciseats.com/kawasaki-vn-800-classic-vn-800-vulcan-asiento-seats-selle.html
Hard but low and cool! ;-)
My speedometer is dead hahaha help!
turn up your volume...
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