Vulcan 900 custom w/ vance & hines slashcut staggereds

[Tophairybutt]

I think you need to do more research other than a front wheel and handlebars. What is with you yanks?! Also, its not a puppy, its a motorcycle. Puppies are young dogs, less than a year old!

[Tophairybutt]

I think you need to do more research other than a front wheel and handlebars. What is with you yanks?!

[MidnightSM]

Very clean and smooth. My dad bought a 1985 700 and drove it for years. Never had a problem with it. Anyone who truly loves bikes knows that KAWI makes good stuff.

[iniakpmarc28]

Sounds like it's 'idling' way too fast.

[iniakpmarc28]

Great sound. Did you have to adjust any settings when you put the Hines & Vance pipes on?

[crackawise]

nice vid, thats one of the cleanest bikes I've seen mah mein!

[airplane82]

same pipes i just ordered for my 07 custom!

[Beyond99]

@airplane82 I believe that you will be a happy man!... The baffles come out and can be put back in... Too loud for me when out!... Good for Rolling Thunder rides...but not for commuting... But again, you will be a very happy man with these pipes on this bike!!!...

[airplane82]

@Beyond99 well i appreciate that! lol thats good to know, i like noisy pipes, and def cannot wait to have them put on! it will turn heads forsure. so with these pipes on, do u notice any small gains in power?

[8202mrtom]

@airplane82 I jus put same pipes on my vulcan 900 classic lt and had to get use to the noice but I do notice more HP.

[airplane82]

@Beyond99 ya i got my pipes on a couple of days ago, and im extremely happy with em! they sound amazing!! how easy r the baffles to come out??

[airplane82]

@Beyond99 ya these pipes def sound better each time i get on the bike! lol gave me a headache the first day, but now im used to them, and have recieved many compliments on he bike/pipes, def a nice bike that we ride eh? and do they get any louder once broken in more??

[airplane82]

same bike and color as the one i just bought today!! i love it, and im getting the same pipes put on too!

[hajee1990]

if you ride a kawasaki why wear a yamaha longsleve shirt?

[Beyond99]

@hajee1990 .....the guy starting the bike rides the other bike in this vid... yeah! It is a yamaha...I wear a leather vest.... nice to have some startup assistance when doin walk arounds... we will both be wearing harley jackets soon...

[beefnliver]

Is there a difference between vance and hines, jardine, and cobra pipes?

[Beyond99]

@beefnliver yes there is... just like Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach...they are all classical but noticibly different... like Rice Crispies... there's snap, crackle and pop... It comes down to a matter of preference... I like them all... so the choice I made I can live with... at least for now...

[07moo]

nice bike I have the same one but I dont wear a Yamaha jacket with it?? LOL

[Beyond99]

Me neither... The guy wearing the jacket started the bike for video purposes... he does ride a Yamaha...

[guitarfetish342]

removing baffles is extremely not needed in my opinion, I mean fuck I ride a honda rebel 250 with jardine slash cut pipes and that thing's loud enough as it is, theres a fine line between a beautiful v twin purr and retarded faggy "look at me I'm loud" pipes I mean fuck south park had it partially right, people with extremely loud exhausts are just desperate for attention, people who want the best sound out of their engine and to be heard when in cars blind spots have my respect.

[Beyond99]

@guitarfetish342 Loud pipes save lives... And riders should wanna be seen and heard...

See you at Rolling Thunder...

[guitarfetish342]

Of course but the wankers rolling down the highway on their bikes that I can hear in my bedroom 5 blocks away are just fucking annoying I mean come on dude don't get me wrong, loud pipes DO save lives but theres a very obvious limit to whats loud and noticeable and to what's just plain retarded and overkill. That being said, this is just one guy's opinion.

[Beyond99]

@guitarfetish342 I guess there is truly a thin line between allowable decibles... To some it could be noise,,, and to others if it is snappin and poppin like it should... then it's music... remembering that the sounds of the drag strip are not conducive to sleep!...

[guitarfetish342]

haha you got a damn good point there one man's headache is another man's music :D

[jmcclucky01]

love these pipes put them on my vulcan 900 classic i like them better than cobra very distinct sound!

[kawikeith]

clean machine.

[Adragon1]

Nice! Be safe!

[warlocksarmy07]

yeah i was 19 when i got my 2007 kawasaki vn 900 classic! but i want the drag handle bars on it so i order some and when i get back from iraq i got some work to do on it still shopping around for exhaust and i think i just found em! thanks for the video bro!

[metallicafan53]

how much was the exhaust???

[gelo1982]

dude, baffled or debaffled?

[Beyond99]

baffled... but been curious to see how they would sound debaffled... but will leave well enuff alone for the time being...

and leave them baffled... they will get louder with the rising temps of spring to summer...

[gelo1982]

i just bought these. have not even installed it yet. but from the sounds of your bike with the stock air cleaner sounds pretty loud already.... ride safe dude

[relfybaby]

are these piped EEC approved or E marked or something? as I want some but live in the UK.

[n3iyr]

OK for a beginner cruiser. Looks nice, but not very fast or good on a pull. I would ride it until my real bike came in.

[Beyond99]

She can reach 3 digits and hold it!...

But again, it's a cruiser... 900cc's goes alot farther than one would think...Folk were ridin 900's cross country in the 1970's...

[turbinedak]

thanks! i better get the power commander then.... cause your bike sounds sick. take er easy and stay safe.

[turbinedak]

i want to hook up my ride with the exact pipes you have..... did you also but "the chip" they recoment, or did you just put on the exhaust only (i'm just wondering if the chip is manditory) and i don't want to spend the extra money. LOL....thanks, d.

[Beyond99]

I did the pipes and the power commander... So far... So good!...

I plan on keeping the bike for a good while and wanted to do what was recommended...

Shortcuts could lead to short rides and long stays at the shop...

[rondeau9840]

That kawi tank badge on the side peals right off. Nothing wrong with it being a kawi ...that badge looks cheap compared to the rest of the bike. They are GREAT bikes.

[BrianMogul]

Is there a difference in the 09 than the 08?

[0203007]

orderd one today..

i love these pipes..the sound of them.. think OR ur camera is better,, of their better than cobra's :P

can u mail me some info about the pipes bro?

apriciate it, thnx ;)

regards from the netherlands

[Beyond99]

Depends on what U like to say whether one is better...

The cobras are throatier... deeper bass sound that the vance and hines...

Congratulations on your new bike!

I know you will enjoy it no matter which pipes are on it... It is a smooth bike!

Ride safe, but Ride!

[taunter2]

Getting my 09 Vulcan 900 Custom a week from Sunday. Fellow is also fitting the Vance and HInes Staggered Slash-Cuts before he brings it out. Nice guy, he is. Can't wait to ride. My first bike since riding when I was an early teen (aside from the 250 I rode at the safety course).

[Beyond99]

I think you will appreciate it a great deal!

[ifusionnz]

Good clip ... I am putting the same pipes on my black Custom. Did you have to put one of those fuel processors ( eg Fuelpak is one brand ) on it after fitting the after market pipes ? or does it run ok with out one. Cheers

[Beyond99]

Yes a power commander was installed as well... and is recommended

[windshieldtim]

Thanks for the info boys, mine is great! my dad installed a front pully from scootworks it helped! looking for pipes! Amy17

[akrackenberger]

Nice bike.

My friend has a 07 or 08 that is reddish. I believe it is a classic because the fenders are much bigger. He let me ride around my church's parking lot (gravel) and it was nice. I felt the heaviness of it, but the only other bike I had ridden was a 125cc eliminator at the riding school. I don't have my own bike yet, but plan on getting something around a 5-600cc bike to begin with. If I can afford it, I am getting a Vstrom 650. I am getting my full license on Nov. 13th. (permit now)

[Beyond99]

Thanks!

I would say to go with what works for you...I started off with a 1986 Kawasaki 454 LTD...and now have a 900... The 900 is an intermediate bike that serves my riding purposes well right now!... I may move up to a dream bike when my ship comes in... (like a Road King or Vulcan Nomad... But for now, I'm happy with what I have...

[jrt6]

that is a beautiful bike! cant wait to get mine!

[Beyond99]

Thanks! I got it last October... Looking forward to going on some more very scenic routes... I hope yours is to you all mine is to me and more..

[Beyond99]

Thanks!

[dhomoney]

If you feel you need a sixth gear get the Scootworks Pulley.

[BlueChevy0254]

what exactly is the scootworks pulley and can i get one for my 04 V-Star Classic 650?

[ShamusOmid]

Good looking bike, I plan on making it my first bike by end of this month.

Ride safe.

[Beyond99]

Great choice!

I got mine almost a year ago...

I do not regret any thing about it...

I have made some upgrades that I have not posted... like hardbags and lightbar and wind deflector and vance and hines and license plate flagholders... But I would take her just the same butt naked....

Be safe and enjoy!...

[hrspwrprofiles]

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All rides in one site?

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[Beyond99]

Huh?

I'm not so sure I know what U mean...wheels are wheels and motors are motors...I have a healthy respect for all riders... on and of their bikes...

[GUIPETE]

Harley Davidson is a fucking poser motorcycle. Most people just buy them because they see commercials all the fucking time or there dad raised them to think harleys are worth a shit. I gotta hand it to the marketing salesmen for harley....they can sell those pieces of shit to people for that price!!!! CRAZY!!!! Anyways if you buy a harley make sure you buy alot of floor dry. and dont plan on riding it anywhere it is hot.

[Beyond99]

To be honest with you, I look forward to owning a Harley when I can afford one... Cause the one I want is the Road King...

I also heard somewhere that there will be more liquid cooled Harleys in the future...

Technology is ever changing... To keep up with supply and demand... demand has to meet supply and vice versa...

Nevertheless, I love what I have and look forward to my Road King if only in my dreams....

[aguywithapanda]

how fast can this thing go

[Beyond99]

The speedometer reads 130....

Bear in mind it is a cruiser...

with plenty of bang for the buck...

How fast did you want to go?

The thing I know about speed is that we can never seem to get enough...

Yet, this bike is fast enough for me...

[johnmeeph]

I believe it will go about 110mph, but it sounds strained at about 85...really needs a sixth gear. Gonna see about the ScootWorks overdrive pulleys for mine...trying to narrow down a choice of pipes...so far V&H (Staggereds) and Cobra (HP 2 into 1)are in the lead

[Sportsters4ever]

Very cool ride Beyond99, very cool. I'm trading in my Sportster next month for a jet black VN900 Classic. Fits like a glove! Belt drive, Fuel injection, 5.3 gallon fuel tank, Gas guage, Totally laid back and comfortable. Nuff said. Peace to you.

[Beyond99]

Thanks, Doc!

It's tuff to go wrong when a bike has everything U want and need... And once it is broken in?.... Wow!!!!....

Shiny side up!...

[lkrajcarski]

I know so many riders and they only go for HD.

They think, that Japanese bikes are SHIT !

Last year I bought new 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic and I LOVE IT !!! In my opinion is perfect as the first bike for me...I wish there is more chrome stuff on the market to customized my Kawi...I put some on all ready, but I want to dress up some more. It is fun to ride and be compared to HD in some times.

Peace to All Riders !!!

[Beyond99]

Actually, metric bikes are gaining more and more acceptance...if they would only retain their value like Harleys do...

I really enjoy riding my Kaw...and as far as a Harley is concerned,,, Well, it is what it is.... a Harley...

[9862998629]

Nice bike. I been thinking bout getting one for my first bike. What do you get for mileage after all the mods.

[Beyond99]

ball park 40 to 50 mpg...

[kboyda1]

It sounds good, but seems as if it was idling a bit high.

[Beyond99]

Thanks for the tip...

Perhaps I could ajust a screw a turn or two..

[hot318]

Initial start up engine speed on the E.F.I, it drops down to a nice idle speed,

been told by my local kawasaki dealer that not only do the customs have good mileage, they can easily "wind the speedo off" not bad for your first bike hey? not that that should be the reason you buy a bike ;-)

[Beyond99]

a power commander was installed...

[danuiz32]

did you installed a fuel injector kit?

[celticcue724]

hey i will send a pic..but have the same pipes on my bike(same bike) but i put a power commander and a thunder manufacturing kit on it and it rips..check it out...

[Beyond99]

celticcue724,

Yeah, I bet it does rip!!!

I have the pc also but no thunder maufacturing kit...

Sounds like U be rollin thunder everywhere U go...

I ain't mad at ya!

[PLEEUZ]

How is this thing on the fwy. cruising at 70+mph? Does it have a tall enough 5th gear to where it doesn't feel like it needs a 6th gear? Again this is a sweet looking ride.

[Beyond99]

She does great on the highway considering she's hauling a 250 pound load... And let's face it, gears could go to infinity... cause we never seem to get enough of the things we love...But again she's a great riding intermediate bike... My upgrade will be a Road King Classic...But I will keep the Vulcan and it's smooth ride...

[runningchance]

Yeah, you need at least 1100cc with plenty of torque to cruise with the Harley guys or better yet a real Harley. I test rode one that was owned by a lady and it was nice till I got up to 75 on the highway and it sounded whiney and wimpy, it needs a 6th gear or a couple of hundred more cc's.

[Beyond99]

Yo, Doc!

My days of chasin Big HOGs and Big Dogs are memories... How fast does one have to go to catch a dream?... The more I have, the more I want.... I guess there's an intermediate balance somewhere in all of this... and that balance is just to stay up, stay balanced, and on the bike... If I really want some speed, I'll throw a leg over a crotch rocket...

Peace,

Cruisin and

Dream Catchin

Beyond99...

[PLEEUZ]

Nice bike. If you ride with that Yamaha jacket you might confuse people.

[Beyond99]

Thanks!

And actually that's not me with the jacket...

I stayed behind the scenes on this take...

U could spot me with a leather vest or cruiser jacket...