2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT review: srkcycles.com

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  • @stevecoombs5373
    @stevecoombs5373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Had Harley's since I was 18yrs old and I'm 64. Got my 2009 classic 2000 last year and I love it !!!! I was never a chrome guy but this bike is beautiful to look at.the quality of paint and workmanship. It is a HUGE piece of art.then there's the performance!!! I'm a big guy but this bike pulls like nothing I've ever ridden.i also want to say how much I enjoy your videos, thank you

    • @thomasriggs4468
      @thomasriggs4468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thinking about getting one now

  • @yournightmare9999
    @yournightmare9999 7 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    BETTER THAN OVERPRICED HARLEY 😁

    • @rojc5824
      @rojc5824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All time.

    • @williampoff3096
      @williampoff3096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That falls ( as we say in the south) under O.........For "Opinion" Bless your heart 😁

    • @jetstream454
      @jetstream454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@williampoff3096 Engineering isn't an opinion 😁 But one's preference is, of course, personal.

    • @MtHighMtHigh
      @MtHighMtHigh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jetstream454 👏🏽🍻

    • @robdonell9915
      @robdonell9915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Say it

  • @steveboney4937
    @steveboney4937 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought a 2009 Vulcan Lt I believe it was the last year they were made. I’m 5’ 8 and my tip toes just touched the ground. Immediately you could tell that if you’re balance got off your groin would pay for it. Very fun and strong running bike, I’ve had a lot of motorcycles but this one was the mountain. I climbed it and I got something more manageable for a old man. Love your videos keep it up man.and remember it’s not what you are riding it’s where you haven’t been.

    • @luisloya1120
      @luisloya1120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually the last yr was 2010.

  • @chevyman273
    @chevyman273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love mine. I will never sell it because there is nothing like it and they don't make them anymore. Such a powerful machine and well balanced for a big bike. Love it!

  • @robclasen8158
    @robclasen8158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I owned a 2004 Vulcan 2000, I put 104,000 miles on it in 7 years and it was a BEAST. Anvil tough and really comfortable.If you’re not at least 6 ft it’s probably not for you. It is a massive bike.

    • @parhammotorsports6125
      @parhammotorsports6125 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm 5.10 and it's so easy. Not hard to ride at all. And yes very comfortable

    • @robclasen8158
      @robclasen8158 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@parhammotorsports6125 I’m glad it’s working for you.

  • @68bigsac
    @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the 07 2000 LTD Classic. It is a HUGE machine. It actually does smoke virtually all Hardleys. Even with $4500 worth of Screaming Eagle mods, I easily walk away from 99% of the Hardleys on the road. Mine tends to shift a bit harder than this one. Yes the bike is nimble for it's massive size, but the low slung floorboards and exhaust tend to drag at any real speed in turns. I am 6'4" and weigh 225#. My wife is 6' and about 185. Doubled up on this bike is like it's empty. NEVER a lack of pure, raw torque. Just twist a little more throttle and this beast roars to life. NOTE: I did 5500 solo miles last summer.Spokane, WA to Phoenix, AZ by way of Red Lodge, MT and Vegas. The Mustang seat feels great when you sit on it for about 7 1/2 minutes. After that, this is a pure torture machine. (tongue in cheek) In all seriousness, the bike is not comfortable on longer tours. My Super Tenere is WAY more comfortable to ride long haul. Highway pegs help quite a bit. All in all, I am proud to roll up on this monster of a machine. BTW, I believe this machine was/is the largest V-twin ever fitted to a production cycle. Same with the rear tire and it's dry weight. (closer to 996 without fuel.)

  • @coltwinchester6124
    @coltwinchester6124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had a choice of the 2000 cc, and the 1700 Nomad. Got the 1700. More then enough power.
    Not quite as heavy.
    Never regretted buying the 1700.

  • @TheDemonking23
    @TheDemonking23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    My father has a 2000cc Vulcan classic with cobra pipes, it shakes the neighbor hood lol..

    • @LizardsUnleashed
      @LizardsUnleashed 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lucas harten Agreed and same, those cobra pipes are just nuts

    • @febryantimarito205
      @febryantimarito205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow...dream come true if i have this bike at my home

    • @SaltyPirate71
      @SaltyPirate71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Neighbor hood" lmfao

    • @MRGRIMMREAPER1
      @MRGRIMMREAPER1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @lucashartem I have Cobra Drags(baffles out ;) on my Vulcan 1500 Classic FI...most of my Harley friends are jealous, because my bike sounds far better than theirs!! lol

    • @parhammotorsports6125
      @parhammotorsports6125 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@MRGRIMMREAPER1 I got Vance hance long shots on my 1500 fi and it's louder than any harley in the area. I've been next to thousands of them. No clue why that engine can make so much noise with just 65 hp. As for sound I love it. But some of those bikes are very deep and it sounds better. But I rather be louder.

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    " I wish i was there in the meeting. " That is one of the most romantic statements as far as histoey goes. Imagine being a fly on the wall to some of the most successful and failures go.

  • @joedoole3527
    @joedoole3527 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Those Vulcans are beasts of cruisers! 125 CI/2053cc of 52* Vtwin monster. 103mm Bore forged Pistons, huge for a Vtwin. Also unique in the sense that only the top end is liquid cooled and the bottom half of the cylinders are air cooled. There was a 2006 in the shop when I was getting my Shadow on the dyno and the Vulcan made like 110 HP and 130 TQ at the wheel with just pipes and ecu tuning. It is a heavy bike, but still the 850lbs or so isn't a lot for that kind of power and it still gets up and goes. The thing will outrun Harley's Vrod or the cult classic Flat 6 cyl Honda cruisers with ease and a good rider on a well tuned Vulcan 2k can give most 600cc Sport bikes a half decent run in the acceleration department.

    • @boreed5734
      @boreed5734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not really, this Kawasaki 2000 will not beat a V-rod or Valkyrie with ease unless someone's grandmother is driving them.

  • @bluegoose6913
    @bluegoose6913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You respect a VN2000. Gloves, pants and leather above the ankle are the proper attire for this and “ALL” motorcycle riders. Trust Me!

  • @asbrand
    @asbrand 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I've had my 2008 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT (just like the one in this video...even same colour scheme) for about a year now. Traded my Vulcan 900 LT for it. With that 2053cc / 125ci engine, putting out about 103hp (I have stock tuner, pipes, etc.), and 141fp of torque...I eat nearly every Hardley on the road for breakfast. :) And it is carrying my 6'2" 350# fat arse on it. Sadly, they stopped making it in 2012. Because of not enough sales. Why? Too big, too fast, too much torque. :)

    • @68bigsac
      @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My stock 07 2000 dyno'd out at 154 HP. Your machine may really have a bit more than you're guessing. The only mod I have is a slightly bigger final drive pulley for lower HWY RPM's. A great addition I might say. Safe riding friend.

    • @Stoney-Lawson
      @Stoney-Lawson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Harley isn't about the speed bud.. it's a lifestyle.

    • @mjsmith8641
      @mjsmith8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They stopped making them in 2010

    • @crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641
      @crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Stoney-Lawson Harley lifestyle is about tassels and arseless chap's . Whatever makes you happy.

    • @Stoney-Lawson
      @Stoney-Lawson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641 you can keep fooling yourself to think that that

  • @georgec2126
    @georgec2126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One very nice machine, particularly those dead straight pipes and the screen. As big as I'd want-a Boss Hoss is just overkill to me. I've never been much into enormous speed-all I want is something I can sit on for hours on end. 😎👍
    All the best from north-east England!

  • @lanjelin
    @lanjelin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh for crying out loud... I went off and bought my first, Kawasaki VN900 thanks to you. But after a year of riding it I crave for something more and now I see that VN2000 even exist? It looks and sounds as the most badass m...f... bike ever! Battling with my thoughts to try one out... just 3h ride from my home :D My wife will kill me...

    • @luishernandez503
      @luishernandez503 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was on that same boat I had a VN900 and was whipping it like a scooter. Sold it and got a 2010 kawasaki zx6r. Now I'm looking to trade it for a 2000. Love the speed of the sport bike but miss the comfort of a big cruiser

  • @CountryHouseGent
    @CountryHouseGent 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That engine is a work of art and BIG !!! The rest of the bike is pretty sweet as well. :)
    Liking the new route.

  • @davidrockey6695
    @davidrockey6695 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I picked up a VN2K a couple years back. They have quite a few quirks, lack aftermarket support, very top heavy, etc etc. But, whatever. The bike is awesome. I love it and will never get rid of it.

  • @TJohnston
    @TJohnston 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love my 2006 VN2000 Vulcan Classic and their 2053cc, 125ci massive honking engine!

  • @paulstaring9248
    @paulstaring9248 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's one big beautiful bike. Got love those big Kawasaki bike. Wish I hade it to go with my 1600 mean streak then would have the two beast big kaws

  • @jambutty2218
    @jambutty2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t believe the size of motorbike engines. After seeing the endless straight roads over there. It certainly explains the different motorsports of our continents. If I lived out there I would be looking into land to build twisty roads. Or preferably running parallel to the straight ones.

  • @thepoormechanic
    @thepoormechanic หลายเดือนก่อน

    Old video but just got a 06 this year its my first road legal bike and damn im a rider for life now ilve it

  • @rs-xr3ty
    @rs-xr3ty 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to ride a tough lil Vulcan 600. Then a Street Bob , now a Road King.. I love the RK but always been a fan of the Kawasaki and that bike looks beastly and beautiful

  • @ironcast
    @ironcast 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I demo rode one once and was quite impressed with the bike. Although quite heavy I was able to ride through twisties at a relatively brisk pace even with a passenger on board with me.

  • @johnt9640
    @johnt9640 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have 06 blue silver Ltd, had it 11 years and I'm 140lbs 64 yrs old. Its a true Cadillac.

  • @claudiupopescu50
    @claudiupopescu50 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a 2008 Classic VN2000 - love it!
    Also love what you do, Sean! Keep up the good work!
    Watching ur videos every day 👍

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you sir

  • @evanlanginais
    @evanlanginais 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats actually a bike i though about getting so the video was a big help. right now im on a custom vstar. with the engine bored to a 1200. it has alot of hours power but man my right hand just ant happy yett.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Too bad Kawasaki stopped production. This model could've been a super machine with moderate improvements.

    • @trevord3728
      @trevord3728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What I heard was Kawasaki couldn't make the big engine meet the upcoming emissions. Upcoming meaning since the end of production.

    • @craigpennington1251
      @craigpennington1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@trevord3728 Federal Emissions They can stick that where the sun don't shine side ways with burs on.

    • @mjsmith8641
      @mjsmith8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They didn't sell enough #period

  • @tommybrown4191
    @tommybrown4191 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can feel the low end rumble of that engine coming through my car speakers.

  • @tooge47
    @tooge47 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been riding my 2007 since new, LOVE it !!! ONLY complaint: eats rear tires, LOL.................awesome machine, get you one.

    • @theone2be33
      @theone2be33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eats rear tires? Might wanna check your tire pressures all the time. Is what i do.

    • @Group_Anonymous
      @Group_Anonymous 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Switch to a harder compound

  • @willmann30
    @willmann30 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BLAAP BLAAP BLAAP..Feel that BIG OLE BIKE 💪💪👍👍

  • @HemiLyfestyle
    @HemiLyfestyle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    holy moly that's a huge engine lol

  • @ronrobertson59
    @ronrobertson59 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was looking at a 2008 Vulcan 2000 FB marketplace with 32K on it for $4.000.00 for a friend. That's a good thing about Japanese bikes they have poor resale value and you can get a deal on a used one unlike Harley Davidson. I had four Harley Davidson motorcycles and a 46 indian chief. I sold both my twin cams for more than I paid for them when I bought them as used bikes.

  • @williampeterson8403
    @williampeterson8403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love my vulcan 2000 will be real hard to find something i like better

  • @ironcast
    @ironcast 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It sounds gorgeous

  • @Johnclark300
    @Johnclark300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That bike by it self could cause Harley Davidson to close their doors

    • @Jonasdevenport858
      @Jonasdevenport858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too bad Kawasaki didn’t capitalize on the market over 100 years ago or maybe they would hold a majority of the market...

  • @batman1989keaton
    @batman1989keaton 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I sat on one in a dealer back when they sold them. I'm just a little short for that bad boy! Was pretty heavy too.

  • @robideals685
    @robideals685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was only able to tickle this motor in throughout the whole video. Man what a bike!!

  • @Tyler2Wheel
    @Tyler2Wheel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just picked up a blue 2004 Vulcan 2000, put 170 miles on it so far, lots of pulling power in any gear, sounds great and looks great

  • @HerreraCam
    @HerreraCam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dammit, man. Can't find these Vulcan 2000s anymore.

  • @донБольшой
    @донБольшой 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stereo on the bike,cup holder,windsheild..you're living hard! ":))

  • @freddavis2161
    @freddavis2161 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought this was a good route! Good scenery, curves, and a couple places to get on the throttle. Nice job

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks i like it also

  • @RobertBrumley60
    @RobertBrumley60 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Eats Harley's for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Robert Brumley lol that bike is a beast

    • @68bigsac
      @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it does. And I've never even reached the rev limiter. LOL

    • @drifterawh
      @drifterawh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its all about Harleys ?

    • @j.moto3435
      @j.moto3435 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen, amen, and amen!

    • @MOUSEBOWEN
      @MOUSEBOWEN 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Brumley Harley’s are way way overpriced. I just found a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 for $3000 OBO Dollars just now with 11k miles. I’m on my way to take a look. Looks beautiful I’m just worry because I’m 5’4 or 5’5 yes I’m short I have been riding bikes since I was 12 years old and I’m 43 now . So I have the riding experience but not the height and this is a huge bike according to the pictures and videos

  • @doylee469
    @doylee469 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man the new route is killin my vibes, the old spot was the best lolol way too many cars now

    • @doylee469
      @doylee469 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also test drove the vulcan 2000 and it was a dog, not that quick at all... My yamaha raider would make short work of it. However i drove the vulcan 2000, not the classic.. Same motor different tune.. Still lacked umph haha nice vid man, love this shyt

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im working on it, but thanks for the feed back

    • @68weebee
      @68weebee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Srkcycles My old school friend has a VTX1800. He loves it. Honda makes good bikes.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah they are fun

    • @whoispriest
      @whoispriest 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes they do the Honda shadow, spirit aero line, from 97 to 2008 still hold a ton of value, because they just don't die if you maintain them, no reason to replace it. Ime about to sell my first bike shadow 2001 750 sprit, put 26k KM on it in 5 months, amazing bike.

  • @aaronvanmeter7211
    @aaronvanmeter7211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thins sounds much better than my 05 Kawasaki Vulcan mean streak with cobra pipes

  • @68weebee
    @68weebee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how you ended this video with the cross! You are the #1 motorcycle video maker.

  • @shameless6963
    @shameless6963 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's hilarious. In the meeting "yeah, yeah, we're doing this". Doesn't sound the least bit Japanese. LOL

  • @lovefamily5931
    @lovefamily5931 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should do a video on the difference between the Vulcan 2000 V-Twin motor vs Harley-Davidson v-twin motors is both engines look very similar

  • @clgoose1646
    @clgoose1646 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You must love your job!

  • @wolfharley2634
    @wolfharley2634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had the chance to even swap my 02 heritage for an 06 vn 2000,brand new in 06, dint do it , but now older wiser . have the 08 like in video, never go back..

  • @chrisb2177
    @chrisb2177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love mine 2 ooo !! Like a big Cadillac . 2053 cc .

  • @johnelledge6574
    @johnelledge6574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone else smile like a child when u gave er the beans!?

  • @davudmma
    @davudmma ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Sean, do you still selling these motorycles? You seems like very good guy and i was wondering can you sell me Vulcan 2000 to Europe?

  • @danielking1924
    @danielking1924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought one off these bikes

  • @kennethvick
    @kennethvick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking at the 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 900. thanks for your review. kenn - nyc

    • @johnderekmitchell1510
      @johnderekmitchell1510 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      kenneth vick dude I hope you got that 900. I love mine and so do a few of my buddies. Before we lost one there were 4 of us on 9s. For exhaust I would suggest a 2 into 1 set-up. A Cobra 2000 tuner(easier than my buddies V&H) and Cobra also makes a Cold Air intake. I built my own intake and wish I had known how good the 2-1 sounds and makes better power before I got my pipes.
      One more thing, the 9s like to Rev. More than any other V-twin, short of a Duck, I have ever been around.

    • @theone2be33
      @theone2be33 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you bought one! There's tons of aftermarket products for them.

  • @joes.7536
    @joes.7536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daily driver Audi A4 also has a 2 liter powerplant. But it makes 252 horsepower with a turbo. Can you imagine if this bike had that much power.

  • @user-yh2nb3rl8d
    @user-yh2nb3rl8d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very powerful bike, I like it.

  • @AceJones-li6rd
    @AceJones-li6rd ปีที่แล้ว

    Srk cycles. Do a video. On a Vulcan 2000 vs Yamaha raider 1900. I want to see that

  • @silverwiskers7371
    @silverwiskers7371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an die hard harley man but I'd definitely switch to a beast like that if giving the chances

  • @killerrush77
    @killerrush77 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this good for a first bike? 40 year old, 6'2" 170 #'s.......

  • @danman5857
    @danman5857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, imagine some quality engine work like cams, ported heads, injectors, tune, 2 into 1 pipes, etc, etc. How much power and torque might be possible out of this unit.

  • @TJ-HBMCC
    @TJ-HBMCC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my dad has one, he had the 900 and ive just bought an 800, vulcan life

  • @rugershooter5268
    @rugershooter5268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it was '05 I had, at 100mph that huge windshield causes the air to come around and push yoour head into the windshield.
    This bike was so fast they had to govern 1-3gears, a Kaw mech can easily remove the gov but I wouldn't do it, its a waste of money the thing is faster than you want to take it anyway.

    • @TheCollectiveIntellectual
      @TheCollectiveIntellectual 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they list the top speed at 115mph. Which is laughable since I have to assume that is a cruising top speed and not a governed max speed. I have cruised at 115mph (in my dreams due to it being illegal) for 45min before and still had much more throttle left to pass thru a smelly swamp rotten area even faster. Lol The main thing about these bikes is the torque...I never appreciated torque until I got my 07 VN2000 Classic Lt. I mostly ride without the windshield these day's since most of my riding is at high speeds on the interstates. Great bikes if you can find one. Can't recommend more highly these bikes. And another thing once you own one that you'll find out is these things climb hilly/mountainous terrain like crazy little pygmy goats all over everything and wanting more. Unbelievable how steep of a grade I've had mine on without one bit of fear or hesitating to cruise up it. Kinda like that is what they're made for I suppose. 🤔

  • @austinrodriguez3701
    @austinrodriguez3701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here i am 6 years later about to buy one with a blown head gasket for 1,900 bucks. Probably another 1,000 to fix but it would be totally worth it.

  • @johnhess351
    @johnhess351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OK, you told us it was big, powerful and fun. It would be nice if you would provide some more technical facts.

  • @USMC-Sniper-0137
    @USMC-Sniper-0137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My custom 2001 VN 1500 sounds much more rumbling than that. I guess Vance and Hines makes a difference.

  • @veselinrakov7720
    @veselinrakov7720 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make a video on suzuki C109R !

  • @geraldscott7441
    @geraldscott7441 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now this bike I like. Just listen to that sound. I'll bet it vibrates a bit as well. Too bad about the fuel injection, I like carbureted bikes. What I don't understand is how you can like this bike and also like the new Valkyrie. They are total opposites. I would love to have this in my garage. Been thinking about getting an older pre fuel injection Harley.

    • @joedoole3527
      @joedoole3527 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you like FI bikes if you don't mind me asking? They are easier to warm up, easier to tune, make more power more efficiently and require less maintenance. Just curious why you prefer carbs over FI because I recently added a carb bike to my collection and tuning it is vastly harder than my injected stuff. My GSXR 750 for instance, when I want to tune timing or air/fuel etc I simply hook up my laptop and go to town. Also, when I want to ride I simply fire it up, let it idle for a minute or two then pull off. With my VT750C, I had to pull the carb and change jets every time I changed something-taking a solid hour or two each time. New pipes, need to rejet. New airbox, need to rejet, take the bike up to the mountains where altitude is way higher than the 200ft in used to, need to rejet. It's just a hassle I don't miss. Not to mention when I ride the VT I have to start it, choke it, let it warm up atleast 5 minutes then take off choke and ride. I also have to remember to turn the gas valve off and on. Fuel injection is just much more desirable for me personally.

    • @geraldscott7441
      @geraldscott7441 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everybody thinks that EFI bikes run better and are more reliable> I have owned a couple of them, and found out that exactly the opposite is true. I have a 2013 Royal Enfield Bullet that came with Kehin EFI. It ran way too lean. The only way to reprogram it was to buy a $500 Power Commander, instead of a couple of $5 jets. About 2 1/2 years after I bout it new, ethanol gas destroyed the $500 fuel pump. For less than that, I was able to get a carb conversion kit from a place in the UK. It used an Amal MK1 Concentric, supposedly one of the worst carbs ever made. It is not a CV carb. Not only does the bike run a lot better, but I also put an aftermarket pipe on it, and went up one jet size. The plug shows the jetting to be right on. I have had no problems with it and don't expect to. If something does go wrong, it is so simple I could fix it blindfolded. Also, a carb will work even if there is a problem with it. It will likely get you home where you can fix it. Carbs can also be fixed by the side of the road. When EFI goes out, it's dead and isn't going anywhere. It is difficult to troubleshoot, and the parts are crazy expensive. I also had a Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter with EFI. It spent most of it's first year in the shop, even the dealer couldn't figure out how to fix it. When I finally got it back, the warranty was almost over. I sold it quick, while it was running. I want a bike that I can work on. A completely mechanical bike. I don't like electronic ignition, but it does not seem to be failure prone like EFI. I have a couple of bikes and a car with points and condenser ignition, and they never cause me any problems. A set of points is a lot cheaper than a $200-$300 control module. Way back about 25 years ago, I had a 1966 Triumph Bonneville. I actually had very few problems with it, mostly broken cables. The ends would break off. I always carried extra cables. But people talk about Lucas electrics and Amal carburetors like the devil himself designed them. I found them mostly trouble free, and cheap and easy to fix if something did go wrong.
      I ride motorcycles as a way to get away from the technology we have to live with all the time. I like my motorcycles to be crude and primitive. I want them to have a very visceral fell in a world where everything seems to be smooth and quiet. I plan to buy a used Harley in the near future, one with a carburetor. I want something that vibrates and makes noise, like an internal combustion engine should. Modern vehicles have been refined to the point where they might as well be electric. The reason I am a car and motorcycle enthusiast is 99% because of the internal combustion engine. A simple purely mechanical one that sounds and feels like an engine should.

    • @joedoole3527
      @joedoole3527 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly man your just not well versed in EFI tuning. There is absolutely nothing on any of my bikes that I can't fix for just as cheap as a carb bike. Electronic devices don't just "break". You may burn out a resistor or capacitor, but then the solder gun comes out with a part that costs a few pennies and the unit can be fixed. I've personally had no issues with any of my injected bikes. I love the fact that I don't have to take anything apart to change the tune. My bikes are anything but quiet and smooth, maybe stock bikes are like that but that has nothing to do with carb vs EFI that's just how new products are made because we have so many emissions and sound requirements that need to be met. There are still carbed bikes that don't feel like they're running when they're on, it's not solely an eFI thing. I guess at the end of the day it's all preference, but if carbs were indeed so much "better", every car truck bike etc would still have a carb on them. Hell even my tractor is EFI now and I love it. I guess I am a little biased though, I work at a shop that does EFI tuning so to me dialing in fuel injection is much easier than carbs. Also fuel mileage and efficiency is many times better with injection and an O2 sensor for each bank than a carb. Also with injection I can tune the AFRs and timing for each gear at every RPM and load imaginable. With a carb as soon as something changes, I.e altitude, fuel type, air flow, you need to open it up and re jet. I just pull out my laptop. A $500 fuel controller is really a drop in the bucket for the amount of work you can do with it vs a few $5 jets that are literally only good for that one situation. (I.e a 138 Main and 55 pilot might be good on a 750 for Brand X pipes and Brand Y air box, but as soon as I put Brand Z air box on I have to rejet again.)

    • @geraldscott7441
      @geraldscott7441 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      To each their own. I grew up with carbs, and I love them. I love working on them. Another issue I have is that EFI really means EPA. Having been a car and bike enthusiast for decades, the EPA has caused me a lot of misery and grief. I do anything I can to get past them. My 1977 Corvette has a 400 hp carbureted small block under the hood. No emissions crap and no catcons. No way would it pass an emissions test, but it doesn't have to. It is insured as a collector car, and therefore exempt from emissions testing. I see EFI as just more govt meddling in my life. And as I said before, EFI bikes don't run any better than carbed bikes. Just wait until you have to spend $500 on a new fuel pump. I am a retired fleet services mechanic, (for 36 years) and I have replaced dozens of fuel pumps that failed just because the car ran out of gas. Those pumps need gas both for a lubricant, and top put a load on them to limit their speed. If run in an empty tank, they quickly destroy themselves.

    • @fernandozssp
      @fernandozssp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carburators are all good for 1 or 2 cylinder bikes, I Would prefer 1 carburetor only because keep more than 1 adjusted and equalized is not that easy.. And that is the advantage of EFI. And when travelling for far away, in diferrent rotations, velocitys, altittudes, carbs turn annoying and stinky, the smell in the clothes won't go away Never again after 500 miles on a carburetor bike.. Well, that been said, I will keep carburetors for race,Sport bikes and commuters, for long travels always EFI...

  • @javonharris8257
    @javonharris8257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do u get one of these blacked out? Never really a chrome guy

  • @wrkings
    @wrkings 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    luv ur vlogs bro, just picked up 09 1700 classic, can't wait to pic her up.👍👍👍😀😀😀

  • @samppi7432
    @samppi7432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    would this be a good bike for me? Im 6.9 feet.

  • @MrZverify
    @MrZverify 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sound is great

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah it does

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy your video's , you crack me up with some of the comments.

  • @one959
    @one959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a heavy bike but so is my C109. I like the sound of this one more. If I bought one I'd definitely Darkside it.

  • @crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641
    @crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What possesses a man to dangle tassels of the handle bars ?????

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were invented by Harley as their first speedometer ,when they hang down you are stopped ,and when they are pointing towards the back of the bike you are doing 30 mph ,if it where my bike I would rip them off right away

  • @robdonell9915
    @robdonell9915 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many years in production ?

  • @robdonell9915
    @robdonell9915 ปีที่แล้ว

    About how fast are you riding it ?

  • @Vulcan_Tech
    @Vulcan_Tech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my Vulcan 2000

  • @jessefoster7986
    @jessefoster7986 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad just got a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 and he's wondering what you think about Vance Hines we have stock exhaust and homemade exhaust

    • @68bigsac
      @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have an 07. The 2000 is corked a little from the factory. Pipes should be the first performance mod. (you'll need to have the fuel inj/fuel mapping adjusted with a new pipe) An intake charger should be next. If you re-jet the fuel inj., hang on tight. The bike will see a significant increase in power. Just remember, it won't stop any faster than it does now, despite it's awesome brakes. God bless and safe riding.

    • @martycech5844
      @martycech5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@68bigsac ... good point about “It won’t stop any faster than it does now!”

  • @mattsloop2736
    @mattsloop2736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it have cruise? Would it be good for 2up on longer trips than just around town?

  • @unclegosporchtime5401
    @unclegosporchtime5401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who works on a lot of bikes, what Jack do you recommend...?

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    Кому понадобилось устанавливать респеги на вулкан 2000? Кому-то ростом 2+ метра?

  • @havenhuffman6289
    @havenhuffman6289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    80mph long road trip Oregon to FL

  • @DexMaster881
    @DexMaster881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet there's a Special department in Kawasaki that's in charge of just making the bikes sound mean.
    Like Jeremy Clarkson once said Mercedes has a special department that takes care the buttons inside it make the right clicking noise.
    Same with Kawasaki.

  • @anarchist-_-6962
    @anarchist-_-6962 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey looking to buy one of these its a 07. I live in wv so how easy are they to run on 2 lanes with a lot of curves? How's the driver fatigue

  • @Planet2A
    @Planet2A 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best bike i ever had, except i have nacelle version. Was actually going to ask if you ever rode the v2k

  • @brownie2917
    @brownie2917 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t find these anywhere need one

  • @joeljames2307
    @joeljames2307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this bike. Been thinking about one of these or the VTX1800. How would you compare the two?

    • @68bigsac
      @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The VTX will be a smoother machine to ride. The Vulcan will beat it out speed wise, but the Honda is much more comfy. The Vulcan comes from the factory fully dressed out. Thats a lot of nuts and bolts. They need to be checked/tightened often. Either of these great metric cruisers would be a great machine to tour on.

    • @robclasen8158
      @robclasen8158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Vulcan is way more comfy than the VTX and the Vulcan gets way better gas mileage.

    • @combustablelemons8988
      @combustablelemons8988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Power wise the vn2000 inches past the vtx1800 but the 1800 is a hair more comfortable. Both of them are comfy monsters though

  • @realseanromero3323
    @realseanromero3323 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Vulcan is taking down the street glide

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bet it very reliable too.

  • @dalecarpenter8828
    @dalecarpenter8828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a big tent in the tank from the cup holder !

  • @vegadealer
    @vegadealer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What pipes , intake , and fuel management did that bike have?

  • @luisloya1120
    @luisloya1120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harley guy pulls up to a Vulcan and says " what is that?" The Vulcan guy responds " It's what your Harley will be when it grows up". 😅😂

  • @КириллСеменов-о5з
    @КириллСеменов-о5з ปีที่แล้ว

    The super motocikle, later 15 yers👍

  • @wexfordrob
    @wexfordrob ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting one in 2 days! I’m like a child at Xmas 😂

  • @saxtx09
    @saxtx09 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was thinking about a Yamaha Raider 1900 but after seeing this I’m open to rethinking my decision. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with both?

    • @markchimmy
      @markchimmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The yamaha Raider: 113 cubic inches of Awasom.
      Watch on you tube hopefully this will help you make a decision if you haven't made one yet,guy talks a lot about it and what to kind of expect and what the experience is like riding it. I myself am undecided which one to choose lol. I wish I could have both since they're both amazing machines so you're not the only one. Hopefully this will help you! Good luck and be safe out there riding!

  • @philmanwarren3666
    @philmanwarren3666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I asked you before so I’m asking agin what would the shift points on a 1500 would be

  • @kfstreich4787
    @kfstreich4787 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are prices depressed in PA? your pricing seems really good. I found what I want on the west coast within driving distance totally by accident and miles compensated our agreed upon private party price is similar to your pricing.

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Karl Streich no my prices are just awesome

  • @h.d.mech.mortenson2098
    @h.d.mech.mortenson2098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet bike !!

  • @edwinpruett6627
    @edwinpruett6627 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean, this is actually a bike I've been hoping you'd get for awhile. I've always wondered how a Vulcan 2000 felt. How would you compare it to a Road King?

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ooooowwwww tough one, well this is a much biger bike than a road king. its just massive. i have to ponder that one.

    • @tinyman520
      @tinyman520 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Srkcycles you've had 6 months to ponder... what's the conclusion?

    • @Morten_Nielsen1979
      @Morten_Nielsen1979 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Srkcycles Yeah, what is your conclusion? I am considering to buy this, the Yamaha 1900 or a Road King.

    • @68bigsac
      @68bigsac 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd check manufacturers recommended service intervals first. The price point is clear and obvious. The Vulcan will smoke almost any King just like it sits. (without mods) You can find relatively low mileage 2000's for under $5k in some places. The Vulcan is much bigger and heavier. Will be cheaper for maintenance and mods.

    • @Morten_Nielsen1979
      @Morten_Nielsen1979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hans Gruber I bought the Yamaha Stratoliner S.

  • @rahulrane1658
    @rahulrane1658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, does this have ABS?

  • @lightingfoxy1314
    @lightingfoxy1314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like my bike. I have the 2006