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Just got a 1986 Vulcan 750 please help!!
hi, new to the thread, my wifes grandpa just gave me a 1986 Vulcan 750, he hasn't rode it in years, im just wondering whats the first thing I should do? please anything will help!!
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Go look at the Vulcan Verses. Plenty of a suggestions there. I would look at the splines before too long, but with a bike that old there's probably stuff I won't think of. Make sure the tires are under ten years old. Check your hoses for cracks. Battery's probably questionable too. But I hear there are lots if 86s still on the road so you can have a lot of fun with this! Enjoy!
'03 VN750 "Rosie"
Purchased in June 15, 2010
Windshield
Lubed Splines

Lubed and Adjusted Clutch Cable, Throttle Cables.
Relocated Voltage Regulator

Brakes Bled

Luggage Rack
Lazy Rider Bag
Leather Saddle Bags
Legitimate Title!! (finally!) Aug 30, 2010
New AGM Interstate Battery Sept 15, 2012
2008 Hyosung GV250 (sold!)
well, since it has ben sitting for years, first thing to do is check out THIS link. Read the Vulcan Verses. And get yourself a repair manual. You can also get an owners manual HERE.
Fill out your profile so we know where you are at. Since we are scattered around the world, chances are there is some one with in riding distance of you to help out if need be.
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Fill out your profile so we know where you are at. Since we are scattered around the world, chances are there is some one with in riding distance of you to help out if need be.
Lastly Welcome to the world of motorcycles, and our humble home of VN750.com This is the best forum on the interwebs, and we strive to stay the best.
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Greetings & welcome. You can download a copy of the repair manual from
My signature. This will be a life saver as well as asking questions on here.
You will want to change out all your fluids.
Coolant, oil, brake fluid, final drive at the rear end.
Oh yeah, the "splines" are par of your drive shaft.
Quite often they came under coated from the factory.
You don't want dry metal grinding.
My signature. This will be a life saver as well as asking questions on here.
You will want to change out all your fluids.
Coolant, oil, brake fluid, final drive at the rear end.
Oh yeah, the "splines" are par of your drive shaft.
Quite often they came under coated from the factory.
You don't want dry metal grinding.

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hi, new to the thread, my wifes grandpa just gave me a 1986 Vulcan 750, he hasn't rode it in years, im just wondering whats the first thing I should do? please anything will help!!

If you see it on my bike I did it
VROC#30324
92 vn750(sold)
Current ride 05 1500 Classic FI
lovin' the new scoot
Quote:
"When all is said and done,usually more is said than done" UNK
Psalm 40:1...
XI waited patiently for the Lord; and he turned unto me, and heard my cry. X
Along with what is listed above, get the old bad gas out of there 'before' trying to crank it up.
1996 VN 750
2007 Vulcan Mean Streak SE
When I was younger I was afraid I'd die riding. Now that I'm old and falling apart, I'm afraid I won't.
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Go look at the Vulcan Verses. Plenty of a suggestions there. I would look at the splines before too long, but with a bike that old there's probably stuff I won't think of. Make sure the tires are under ten years old. Check your hoses for cracks. Battery's probably questionable too. But I hear there are lots if 86s still on the road so you can have a lot of fun with this! Enjoy!
.... old battery ! ...new AGM Battery for sure.
How many miles ?
Got pics ?
WilliamTech


-Purchased 2008 w/8800mi
Replaced ALL Cables . Kuryakyn LED Voltmeter
SilverStar Ultra 9003/HB2 H4 Headlamp, Jardine Fwd Controls,
Iridiums DPR7EIX-9 & Wires, Tuxedo Mod, Coil Mod, P/U Sensor Mod, Fork Seals,
Splines Lubed - 11/4/2012 - MF AGM Battery
Additional Flashing LED Brake Light on Trunk
Dampers went out @ 13+K !
After TOC MCCT's..... so amazingly quiet I discovered a rattling heat shield on my stock exhaust !
...have a vulcan good day!
Last edited by WilliamTech; 10-31-2013 at 10:08 AM.
First thing I would do is to change all the fluids.
One can never have too many alternative forms of transport.

Been covered.


Orig. 8600 Miles 5/12/7 Currently 50,500Miles

Owners Manual
Repair Manual Download
Mosfet RR Test
Goof Proof Stator Test
VoIP Doc's Ear Shave & Re-jet Procedure
Hyperbuzzin's "How To Post Photo's.
Mosfet R&R Headlight Fix.
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Thank you guys so much! What oil do you recommend? Weight etc? Can I purchase at Walmart? Sorry for odd questions really new to the motorcycle world
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