I'm glad these videos have been helpful for you, that's the whole reason behind why I started this channel. Good luck with the restoration and be sure to check out VN750.com if you haven't done so already. There's also a ton of great information over there.
I will definitely check it out. Sadly, I have a lot of parts to order, and after all, this bike has been through it will be great to get it on the road again.
Just wanted to say thank you for your video. It solved my problem. I appreciate it. I did exactly what you did in the video. My light works. The bike even runs better. I can’t explain it.Thank y’all
You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment, I love that my video helped you out so much! Another thing to consider: if you suffer from the "hot-start" issue (engine is uncharacteristically hard to start when it's already at operating temps), check out my pickup coil mod video. It's easily one of my favorite mods I've done to the Vulcan and now it starts up almost instantly!
Just picked up an 05 750 that someone tried to turn into a sport bike. Imagine my delight that this channel comes up due to my search histories. This series has been very helpful and I will follow these videos when going through this bike. One thing that I am wanting some help going through as a new rider is tuning the carbs. I have some decent pops when letting go of the throttle. Maybe you could help in that direction one day. My next project for the bike is reinstalling the OM cluster and getting rid of a half installed amazon special gauge. Thanks again for all of the great information.
It's funny you say someone tried to convert your VN750 into a sport bike because my previous owner tried doing the same. They even went as far as cutting some foam out of the seat so they could sit lower! Anyways, decel pops can be common on these motors. I have them and I personally like it a lot. You can get rid of them by doing the marble/coaster mod. I'll make a video covering this in the future I think but I don't have this done to my bike nor will I. This mod will minimize or even get rid of the decel pops.
I have a different approach and want to hear your thoughts. I think the base issue is an abundance of heat, due to high current, within the junction box, which causes them to melt down. Mine had this exact issue when I bought it. I replaced the junction box, and it works fine. I think the junction box has too many internal high current relays, and this is what causes them to melt. However, if we remove the high current demand from those relays, we could eliminate the main issue and not lose the safety features (neutral cut-off) To do this, purchase a Bosch automotive relay and use the Yellow/Red wire out of the junction box as the trigger wire, connect +12V supply to the battery with a 10AWG wire (fused at 30 amps), ground the relay with 10AWG wire to an existing frame ground, and then connect the Yellow/Red wire going to the starter relay to the load side of the relay. Bosch Relay Connections: 30: +12V fused to battery (10AWG) 85: Ground to frame (10AWG) 86: Yellow/Red from Junction box (trigger) 87: Yellow/Red to starter relay (load)
First off, you're spot on with the Junction Box. I've read on VN750.com that the JB is prone to failures, and it could be for the very reason you list! It makes sense to me. You should share this idea/mod over at VN750.com. There, other members and experts can chime in. Maybe one day I'll make a video how-to procedure for this mod. 😛
I have a '93 Vulcan 750 and your videos are amazing! I was wondering if you have changed your signals to LEDS yet? I'm in the process but am having a hard time with the diode install. Most videos are for bikes that have a single lanp for both signals where ours has a left and a right. Any guidance or recommendations would be awesome. Mike
@@mikehenderson7008 Thanks so much for the comment, Mike. I haven’t changed the front turn signals to LED. I was planning on it, since I’ve got an LED headlamp and brake light/rear turn signal combo unit. Just haven’t gotten ‘round to doing it. Create a post over at VN750.com, because over there I and others can show you the wiring diagram, maybe that’ll help with your troubleshooting. Plus, others have done exactly what you’re trying to do, and they’ll be able to help out. ☺️
Just did both of these mods! To my 05 VN 750 12k miles (just preventative) Seems to work great! Although my headlight indicator light only works intermittently or now after the mod when I’m cranking to start. Any thoughts? Thanks man great video!
My headlamp indicator light doesn’t turn on while I’m cranking. The only dash lights I see while I’m cranking is the green neutral indicator and the red oil light.
@@WelcomeRythm I just checked myself (it’s so hot here in the US (95F) that I didn’t need any choke and the engine started almost immediately). Anyways, the blue “high beam” indicator only comes on when your hibeam headlamp is on. The white “headlamp” indicator only comes on if your headlight is burnt out…or possibly if you have an LED headlamp? Although I’m unsure of that second part. I have an LED headlamp and haven’t had that issue. So other than the red oil light and green neutral indicator light, no other lights should be on
@@CFG750 ohhh right on yeah weird when I’m cranking it illuminates but when at idle (right now) only the green neutral light is on as you say that’s a good tip that that light comes on if its out! I also upgraded to a led but I don’t think that’s the issue either way the bike runs great and working way better with these mods! If you’re ever in Alaska let’s ride! Edit: oddly enough this next morning where I plug my bike in every night because of these aftermarket speakers I kept the trickle charger hooked up and started it then noticed headlight was on so while in high idle (choke) I took off the charger and the the headlight indicator stayed illuminated (my led headlight was on) until I dropped the idle down so seems to be connected to the stator out put but hmm maybe just bad wiring! lol sorry for the long story with no periods thanks man!
@@CFG750update as i lay here on a checkered floor garage funny enough! I found out my bike was running at 12.6 volts (no stator) and would continually go down until the headlamp light comes on with low voltage! Laying in the ground trying to change my stator without cutting apart my motor or frame! XD Thanks for the video and tips ill tell ya how this goes 😂
The stator does not get moved. Do you mean relocation of the regulator/rectifier? If so, I have not relocated my R/R. And as for the exhaust, I wish I could tell you more but it came like this from the previous owner. I believe these pipes are from a Sportster with some tips welded on in back, but I do not know for sure I'm sorry. Wish I did.
Check out VN750.com. It's the best online forum in my opinion that's dedicated specifically to the Vulcan 750. Create a free profile and introduce yourself and ask this question there. That way, myself and the other members will be able to help you with your fan relay question/issues/etc.
I don't know, I'm sorry. I'm not familiar at all with the Vulcan 800. Check out a Vulcan 800 specific forum, like this one, and ask them. Maybe the electronics and such are the same and this will work. Or maybe the setup between these two Vulcans is completely different. 🤔 www.vulcanforums.com/forums/vulcan-800.56/
After the mod is done it allows the headlight to come on when you turn the key instead of waiting for the engine to turn on. But this doesn't really offer much in the way of actual improvement. Instead, the real benefit of this mod is that it can protect against a dead headlight due to a headlight relay failure and also protects your stator from burning out if the headlight relay coil shorts out.
I have a 1997 Vulcan 750 looks like yours just not nearly as nice. A friend gave it to me after being frustrated with a no shaft issue. I did both of your mods today how ever still no start issue🤷… curious what other issues I could have. I’m in neutral.. pressing clutch in hand break foot break bike on run and clicking start button not hearing any click just nothing. Only think I notice I don’t have for some reason my red oil light under the neutral light isn’t on.. not sure if that would make a difference.
Nice job performing the mods! The relay in the junction box is useless and redundant anyways! And also great job with some preliminary troubleshooting! It helps me knowing that the issue is with the starter button. 1.) Check the voltage of your battery; it should read ~12.6 to 12.8V with the bike off and the key set to off. 2.) Check the starter solenoid (right side of the Vulcan behind the Vulcan 750 side cover is where I think it is), which is what engages the starter motor when the start button is pressed. Does it click at all when the starter button is depressed? You may need a new solenoid. Start with these two items and if you need more help create a thread over at VN750.com. If you're new to that forum, create a free profile first and introduce yourself. Good luck, you're on the right path.
Thank you, I get no click when pressing the starter button I ordered a new solenoid today I did notice I’m getting some low fuzzing sounds coming from the solenoid I did some research and some people said to check the grounds I red did all the ground connections still nothing. After replacing the solenoid and if it still doesn’t work should I change out the starter switch on the handlebars?
If you replace the starter solenoid and it still doesn't work, follow-up with me and the other members over at VN750.com and you'll get a bunch of helpful insight. In fact, you could instead create a post now detailing your situation so you already have items to follow-up on just in case your new solenoid doesn't fix the issue.
This is great I've been restoring my 93 vulcan 750 after it was stolen and I've been running into so many issues so glad this channel popped up
I'm glad these videos have been helpful for you, that's the whole reason behind why I started this channel. Good luck with the restoration and be sure to check out VN750.com if you haven't done so already. There's also a ton of great information over there.
I will definitely check it out. Sadly, I have a lot of parts to order, and after all, this bike has been through it will be great to get it on the road again.
Just wanted to say thank you for your video. It solved my problem. I appreciate it. I did exactly what you did in the video. My light works. The bike even runs better. I can’t explain it.Thank y’all
You are very welcome. Thank you for the comment, I love that my video helped you out so much!
Another thing to consider: if you suffer from the "hot-start" issue (engine is uncharacteristically hard to start when it's already at operating temps), check out my pickup coil mod video. It's easily one of my favorite mods I've done to the Vulcan and now it starts up almost instantly!
Thank u my friend
You're welcome. Happy modding! 😁
Just picked up an 05 750 that someone tried to turn into a sport bike. Imagine my delight that this channel comes up due to my search histories. This series has been very helpful and I will follow these videos when going through this bike. One thing that I am wanting some help going through as a new rider is tuning the carbs. I have some decent pops when letting go of the throttle. Maybe you could help in that direction one day. My next project for the bike is reinstalling the OM cluster and getting rid of a half installed amazon special gauge. Thanks again for all of the great information.
It's funny you say someone tried to convert your VN750 into a sport bike because my previous owner tried doing the same. They even went as far as cutting some foam out of the seat so they could sit lower!
Anyways, decel pops can be common on these motors. I have them and I personally like it a lot. You can get rid of them by doing the marble/coaster mod. I'll make a video covering this in the future I think but I don't have this done to my bike nor will I. This mod will minimize or even get rid of the decel pops.
Another tip. Another amazing mod for my vn750. Tks dude. 😎
Keep that electrical system safe my dude! ☺
I have a different approach and want to hear your thoughts.
I think the base issue is an abundance of heat, due to high current, within the junction box, which causes them to melt down. Mine had this exact issue when I bought it. I replaced the junction box, and it works fine.
I think the junction box has too many internal high current relays, and this is what causes them to melt. However, if we remove the high current demand from those relays, we could eliminate the main issue and not lose the safety features (neutral cut-off)
To do this, purchase a Bosch automotive relay and use the Yellow/Red wire out of the junction box as the trigger wire, connect +12V supply to the battery with a 10AWG wire (fused at 30 amps), ground the relay with 10AWG wire to an existing frame ground, and then connect the Yellow/Red wire going to the starter relay to the load side of the relay.
Bosch Relay Connections:
30: +12V fused to battery (10AWG)
85: Ground to frame (10AWG)
86: Yellow/Red from Junction box (trigger)
87: Yellow/Red to starter relay (load)
First off, you're spot on with the Junction Box. I've read on VN750.com that the JB is prone to failures, and it could be for the very reason you list! It makes sense to me. You should share this idea/mod over at VN750.com. There, other members and experts can chime in. Maybe one day I'll make a video how-to procedure for this mod. 😛
This is great I've been restoring my vulcan after it was stolen and I've been running into so many issues
I have a '93 Vulcan 750 and your videos are amazing! I was wondering if you have changed your signals to LEDS yet? I'm in the process but am having a hard time with the diode install. Most videos are for bikes that have a single lanp for both signals where ours has a left and a right. Any guidance or recommendations would be awesome. Mike
@@mikehenderson7008 Thanks so much for the comment, Mike. I haven’t changed the front turn signals to LED. I was planning on it, since I’ve got an LED headlamp and brake light/rear turn signal combo unit. Just haven’t gotten ‘round to doing it.
Create a post over at VN750.com, because over there I and others can show you the wiring diagram, maybe that’ll help with your troubleshooting. Plus, others have done exactly what you’re trying to do, and they’ll be able to help out. ☺️
@@CFG750 My post is up, thanks.
Just did both of these mods! To my 05 VN 750 12k miles (just preventative) Seems to work great! Although my headlight indicator light only works intermittently or now after the mod when I’m cranking to start. Any thoughts? Thanks man great video!
My headlamp indicator light doesn’t turn on while I’m cranking. The only dash lights I see while I’m cranking is the green neutral indicator and the red oil light.
Hmm does your headlight indicator ever come one?
@@WelcomeRythm I just checked myself (it’s so hot here in the US (95F) that I didn’t need any choke and the engine started almost immediately). Anyways, the blue “high beam” indicator only comes on when your hibeam headlamp is on. The white “headlamp” indicator only comes on if your headlight is burnt out…or possibly if you have an LED headlamp? Although I’m unsure of that second part. I have an LED headlamp and haven’t had that issue. So other than the red oil light and green neutral indicator light, no other lights should be on
@@CFG750 ohhh right on yeah weird when I’m cranking it illuminates but when at idle (right now) only the green neutral light is on as you say that’s a good tip that that light comes on if its out! I also upgraded to a led but I don’t think that’s the issue either way the bike runs great and working way better with these mods! If you’re ever in Alaska let’s ride! Edit: oddly enough this next morning where I plug my bike in every night because of these aftermarket speakers I kept the trickle charger hooked up and started it then noticed headlight was on so while in high idle (choke) I took off the charger and the the headlight indicator stayed illuminated (my led headlight was on) until I dropped the idle down so seems to be connected to the stator out put but hmm maybe just bad wiring! lol sorry for the long story with no periods thanks man!
@@CFG750update as i lay here on a checkered floor garage funny enough! I found out my bike was running at 12.6 volts (no stator) and would continually go down until the headlamp light comes on with low voltage! Laying in the ground trying to change my stator without cutting apart my motor or frame! XD Thanks for the video and tips ill tell ya how this goes 😂
Have u moved the stater mod and if so can u make a video on that and the exhaust where did u find it and how to do it
The stator does not get moved. Do you mean relocation of the regulator/rectifier? If so, I have not relocated my R/R. And as for the exhaust, I wish I could tell you more but it came like this from the previous owner. I believe these pipes are from a Sportster with some tips welded on in back, but I do not know for sure I'm sorry. Wish I did.
Wheres the Fan relay? Im having issues with the fan and the manual is super unclear which relay it is..
Check out VN750.com. It's the best online forum in my opinion that's dedicated specifically to the Vulcan 750. Create a free profile and introduce yourself and ask this question there. That way, myself and the other members will be able to help you with your fan relay question/issues/etc.
Will this work with a Vulcan 800 classic?
I don't know, I'm sorry. I'm not familiar at all with the Vulcan 800. Check out a Vulcan 800 specific forum, like this one, and ask them. Maybe the electronics and such are the same and this will work. Or maybe the setup between these two Vulcans is completely different. 🤔
www.vulcanforums.com/forums/vulcan-800.56/
Will this work on a 2003 Vulcan mean streak
I'm unsure. I'd recommend you ask around on a Mean Streak forum if you can find one. Like possibly this one?
www.vulcanforums.com/
What the blue wire does.?? After the mod
After the mod is done it allows the headlight to come on when you turn the key instead of waiting for the engine to turn on. But this doesn't really offer much in the way of actual improvement. Instead, the real benefit of this mod is that it can protect against a dead headlight due to a headlight relay failure and also protects your stator from burning out if the headlight relay coil shorts out.
I have a 1997 Vulcan 750 looks like yours just not nearly as nice. A friend gave it to me after being frustrated with a no shaft issue.
I did both of your mods today how ever still no start issue🤷… curious what other issues I could have. I’m in neutral.. pressing clutch in hand break foot break bike on run and clicking start button not hearing any click just nothing. Only think I notice I don’t have for some reason my red oil light under the neutral light isn’t on.. not sure if that would make a difference.
No start issue *
Update I jumped the starter solenoid and the starter is cranking idk why the starter button wouldn’t do that… lmk your thoughts
Nice job performing the mods! The relay in the junction box is useless and redundant anyways! And also great job with some preliminary troubleshooting! It helps me knowing that the issue is with the starter button.
1.) Check the voltage of your battery; it should read ~12.6 to 12.8V with the bike off and the key set to off.
2.) Check the starter solenoid (right side of the Vulcan behind the Vulcan 750 side cover is where I think it is), which is what engages the starter motor when the start button is pressed. Does it click at all when the starter button is depressed? You may need a new solenoid.
Start with these two items and if you need more help create a thread over at VN750.com. If you're new to that forum, create a free profile first and introduce yourself. Good luck, you're on the right path.
Thank you, I get no click when pressing the starter button I ordered a new solenoid today I did notice I’m getting some low fuzzing sounds coming from the solenoid I did some research and some people said to check the grounds I red did all the ground connections still nothing.
After replacing the solenoid and if it still doesn’t work should I change out the starter switch on the handlebars?
If you replace the starter solenoid and it still doesn't work, follow-up with me and the other members over at VN750.com and you'll get a bunch of helpful insight. In fact, you could instead create a post now detailing your situation so you already have items to follow-up on just in case your new solenoid doesn't fix the issue.