I'm curious if there's any other OG owners here as well. I'm the third owner of my Vulcan 750.

 

I'm the third also, I think the first two got tossed by Coffee Grinder Syndrome.

 

I bought a new 1989 VN750 and still have it. It is mostly stock. I did take the goat belly off and liked the sound, but then I got married and my wife thought it was a little loud when riding with me, so changed it back. I've added a few more goodies like the wind screen, rainbow headlight things, back-off tail light, auto-dimmer for the headlight, and engine guard with foot pegs. I also have T-Bags, tank bag, and saddle bags. I really need to think about getting it out of the garage and refurbishing it to see if it can be salvaged. Haven't had it out in about 10 years.

 

My dads first Vulcan ( a 85 750cc ) he was the second owner as his uncle was the first owner same with his current Vulcan (2017 900cc classic)

 

Hi folks, I wrote not too long ago about my VN missing a bearing at the counter shaft's first gear end.
I bought it new. I had a fairing and hard bags offered in the Kawi catalogue installed before it left the dealership.
It's stock still 'cept for blacking out the engine and such with crinkle paint and some high heat on the exhaust system rotten chrome bits.
I also changed the seat. First with a Corbin back when they offered a seat for the 750 that I used for about 3 hours before my boney backside became bellicose.
Then I had the original seat rebuilt with heat and foam that needs imprinting.
Need a nice Corbin for your VN750 in plain black, with a backrest? Sitting right here.

 

Tempting, but I already have a ProTac...

 

I agree with you Jerry about the Vulcan being as close to perfection as a bike could be even with its notable flaws. For its size and weight, the amount of power and linear torque is impressive by any measure, including when compared to modern bikes which, despite improvements in technology, simply lack the engineering prowess of those designed in the 80s.

I've never owned a new VN750 but I got to drive one in 1986 when they really hit the market. At the time, I owned a 440 LTD which was a fun little cruiser in its own right. A guy at the Parts Unlimited store where I shopped had just purchased a Vulcan at the local dealership in Baltimore and had it gleaming outside the front door.

To my great surprise, given that I was a broke college kid with less than a ton of riding experience, the guy encouraged me to take it for a spin. I was shocked and dazzled and giddy all at the same time - and that's before I even got on it. Then, when I did get on it, I was impressed at how well it wrapped itself around me, almost more like I was in a cockpit than simply sitting on a seat. But the real rush happened when I twisted that throttle. I'd never felt such raw power before, except perhaps when taking off in a plane. And so smooth - also like a jet!

It took 30 years for destiny to come back around, but when it did, I was able to buy a Vulcan identical to the one that blew my mind that day (for all I know, it actually might BE the identical bike I rode that day - same color, same year, and however many owners in between). Despite almost giving up on it a few times since owning it for the problems it's had, I simply can't imagine being any happier with the feel and performance of any bike than I've been with the VN750.

 

I now pronounce you, man and bike, lol.

 

You may kiss the muffler

 

Here's a funny read. All the old timers here will know who one of the members that rhyme with MaryH is... https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/the-vulcan-750-tell-me-what-you-know.939329/

 

I only got 6000 miles out of my tires, I must be having too much fun.

 

If you consistently read these threads it almost seems like they’re from like two different people.

 

@Checkered Floor Garage "Oh and yeah, Vulcan's were POS's when they were new. Don't tell Jerry though, he already knows. That's why he either has a Honda Rebel or a scooter as an everyday "bike""

 

I also forgot that no one in the world should ever need dual front disk brakes because they are overly complex and dangerous. As is ABS.

And Jerry, don't take it personally, but when you repeat the same things ad nauseam it makes some of us tired and crabby. I've seen "160,000" in your posts 100 times if I've seen it once. You need to come up with some new material.

Also quoted from that thread

 

And the vast majority, probably close to 90% of the people here who earshaved their bikes and came here for help, got their bikes running great. But that was never stated in post#17...

 

That does put my mind at ease as I continue to wait for the delivery of my 42/142 pilot/main jets.

 

@Checkered Floor Garage can be my witness that I have an original 1997 VN750 in original condition and I'm the original owner. While I have changed the windscreen - I have the "official" Kawasaki Vulcan 750 windscreen in my basement.

 

Pictures or it didn't happen... Lol

 

 

Thank you. Sweet ride

 

@slimvulcanrider how have you been? Long time no see

 

 

I knew a girl back in highschool that had that problem...

 

What problem? Friction burns?