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Compilation of VN900 Mods

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#1 · (Edited)
Seeing that we have a lot of smart people on this forum who have done a lot of research towards different mods, I see it only fitting to dedicate one thread to share this information. This should make it a lot easier when you get that bug to wrench on your bike.

Do-it-yourself
Simple wood frame jack
Wagner BP 1210 80/100 H4 bulb for brighter head light, direct replacement Under $15 from NAPA.
Gadget’s Fix-It Page - many mods on this page
Gas Gauge Fix - stickied
Debaffle Stock Exhaust
Darkside - Replace your rear tire with a car tire
Go tubeless with a spoked rim
Throttle Plate Mod
Scootworks OD Pulley
Scootworks OD Pulley Install
Custom Speedometer Dial
Custom Speedometer Dial Install
Speedometer Cowl
Windshield Lowers

Jockey Shifter
Relocate the Rectifier
License Plate Relocation
REPLACE THOSE GREASE FITTINGS!!!
Tranny Line Mod - see post #7
Air Intake Mods:
-- See Gadget's Fix-It Page
-- Another Mod
-- Grampsizing - .pdf file

Purchase and install
Kisan Path Blazer
Kisan turn signal minder + Run,Brake,Turn
Breakaway Throttle lock
CPR7EAIX-9 spark plugs
Dynamic balance beads
Power Point
Handle Bar risers - your choice
Handle Bars - your choice
Exhaust pipes - your choice
Air intake - your choice
Fuel Management System - your choice

Accessories
New seat / sissybar / luggage rack - your choice
Windshield - your choice
Saddlebags / supports - your choice
Handle Bar Grips - your choice
Lightbar - your choice - be careful to ensure that it works with your windshield if you have one
Helmet Lock that is usable
 
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#2 · (Edited)
".....and that will be it"

I can add .02 worth. ;)
Wagner BP 1210 80/100 H4 bulb for brighter head light, direct replacement Under $15 from NAPA.
Speedo Healer
Kisan Path Blazer
Kisan turn signal minder + Run,Brake,Turn
Breakaway Throttle lock.
Bat Wing Fairing.
Windshield lowers.
New seat, Your choice.
CPR7EAIX-9 spark plugs.
Power Point, lots available
Handle Bar risers, Your choice.
Helmet Lock that is usable
Dynamic balance beads
GPS not specific but can be used in cage.

Performance? :cool:
Air intake Your choice
Fuel management Your choice
After Market pipes Your choice

Looks :cool:
Lots of shiny bits to many to list.

Just Kool. :cool:
Bluetooth Inter helmet communications

I used to have a bank account Now I have an ADDICTION :eek:

Started like you, now I have a 900 Classic "Street Glider" :D

".....and that will be it" :)
 
#4 ·
Basically a cigarette liter receiver, now used in cars to power up 12 volt gadgets, like GPS, PHONE, LAPTOP, DVD PLAYERS, you get the "Point", many options from shiny and pricey, mine actually has a cigarette liter, did I mention I like shiny, to inexpensive and hidden, nope I likes shiny, Hey I like your list many of My installed options, yes it is an addiction, I will continue to add as I remember, you forgot Balance Beads inexpensive and work well, but a bear to put in a tube. Just remembered one of the most important, bought 5 years ago and still using, Battery Minder with installed Pig Tail. Has become a part of my life, keeps the battery fully charged and ready to go, also helps to extend the battery life, those suckers are really pricey. Yes I have been collecting for 5 years, many are able to change from one bike to the next not bike specific, unfortunately those are not the pricey ones.
One more, two actually, one installed and one contemplated. A great replacement for Pricey rear Tire. Car Tire (yes I know I will bust my Arse) but you will be hard pressed to find anyone on this site who will disagree, almost and accepted (mandatory) option for the Vulcan Stable as our rims are big enough to fit check it out. And the Hidden Trailer Hitch, made by one of our members.

Ok long enough. Try pm or this thread may get very long.
 
#5 ·
I have the car tire on there. I wasn't going to list the battery tender since that isn't really a mod for the bike itself. I edited my post earlier and added the balance beads.
 
#7 ·
Matt's Tranny Line Mod
for Vulcan 900 and others that suck oil into the air filter.

Remove air cleaner housing, and the crankcase vent tube. It goes from the airbox to one of the jugs.

Go to your local parts store and get about 3 feet (1 meter) of transmission line that's the same inside diameter as the stock unit.

Install tranny line, looping it up high (I have mine over some wires and stuff on the underside of the fuel tank, but NOT putting tension on said wires.), and down towards the airbox. Reinstall airbox assembly.

Since then I've had no oil getting into the air filter, or air box for that matter!
 
#8 ·
Free speedo fix, my post with info from another KAW site midway down the page:
http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1061&highlight=speedometer&page=3

I'm not paying $115 to fix a minor problem so a Speedo Healer is not in my future.

Also, a battery tender is a bad idea unless it's used for long term storage. The tender will mask any electrical or battery problems. I don't use a tender and here's a perfect example of why not: Last week I rode my bike to work with no problems. Tried to start next day and batt was dead (11.9V). Charged back to 12.9 (measured 1 hour after initial charge of 13.4V). Checked voltage after sitting overnight, 12.5V (not enough to start). Had I put the tender on the bike I would have stuck at work the next morning. If there's an electrical problem I'd rather find it in my garage than during a trip.
 
#10 ·
taken from a thread at kawasakimotorcycle.org


Chrome Covers, etc:

1 2000 Classic LT Rear passenger floorboards
2 Big Bike Brake Reservoir Cover for VN900 BI71314
3 Big Bike chrome front caliper cover 71132
4 Big Bike chrome lower side covers 71312
5 Big Bike chrome rear axle caps 71131
6 Big Bike chrome rear caliper cover 81107
7 Big Bike chrome side covers 71311
8 Cobra Floorboards Product # BLV6-3968
9 Cobra Hub Cover # 05-5468
10 Emgo chrome license plate frame
11 Goodridge platinum series brake lines 2270-1fch and 2270-1rch
12 Goodridge stainless brake lines 2870-1fch and 2870-1rch
13 Highway Hawk turn signal covers
14 Kuryakyn Brake pedal cover 8857
15 Kuryakyn floorboard covers 7022 (*shift issues when used with Kuryakyn heel shifter, needs mod)
16 Kuryakyn heel shift cover 4029 (*shift issues when used with Kuryakyn floorboards, needs mod)
17 Kuryakyn Iso Flame Grips (6261)
18 Kuryakyn Iso grips 6235 (with new throttle sleeve)
19 Kuryakyn ISO universal grips 6240 (as per 6235 but uses existing throttle sleeve)
20 Kuryakyn Peg adapters 8831
21 Kuryakyn shift peg cover 8851
22 Kuryakyn Passenger floor boards
23 Kuyakyn front axle caps 1203
Kuryakyn Lighted Vertical Side Mount License Plate Holder #9005
Kuryakyn Vertical Plate Side Mount Plate Adapater - #3182
24 Magnum Sterling Chromite II clutch cable 86202K
25 Magnum Sterling Chromite II idle cable 86402K
26 Magnum Sterling Chromite II throttle cable 86302K
27 Mapam radiator cover
28 Mean streak Rear master cylinder cover(chrome)
29 Russel Stainless Steel brake lines
30 ScootWorks "LORIDER" Adjustable Suspension (Vulcan 900 Custom)
31 ScootWorks standard Phat Risers
32 Sherm's Easy Risers
33 Street Boutique Customs AirTribe Adjustable Suspension VN900AT
34 Tank bib for the VTX1800
35 Hopnel Signature Tuxedo Tie. Part # K70-301BK
36 Xoprodox 1" Spike Grips Rubber Ribbed GRPCRMRRIB
37 Alren Ness Rad II Micro Teardrop Mirrors #: F-50057 (U don't need to, but I used the nuts of the stock mirrors) =)
38 Highway Hawk Universal chrome fork protectors 58-61mm # 41-701006
37 Thunder Mfg Coil Cover 99096-SH.
38 Big Bike Parts 4" Risers but you must use their 12mm to 10mm converter bolt #B7101255PZ8.


Lighting & horns:

1 Big Bike Contour Light Bar BI71316 + Turn Signal Adapters BI16111T (Accommodates the Memphis Shades line of windshields)
2 Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight CLA-0054-IT
3 Clear Alternatives Clear turn signal kit - CACTS0019F
4 Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight CLA-0054-IT
5 Cobra headlight visor 05-2008
6 Cobra lightbar
7 Custom World lightbar (CU02024)
8 Fiamm AM-80, 125dB horn
9 H4 135/125W SuperPlasma GT-X Anti-Vibration PIAA MC Headlight Bulb
10 Mean streak Rear tail light
11 Mean Streak rear turn signals (1.5" shorter than stock 900)
12 SDC BackOff XP Brake Light Module
13 SignalMinder Automatic Turn Signal Canceller and Controller - SM-3 - Plug-in
14 Stebel Nautilus Compact Motorcycle Air Horn - Black
15 Sylvania Silverstar bulb P/N 9003
16 TailBlazer Brake Light Flasher 20W-D - Plug-In
17 97099-1VGA BAD BOY CHROME DUAL AIR HORN from Harbor Freight Tools
18 Sylvania run/brake light 2357LL (Long Life brake light 25% brighter than stock)
19 Wagner BP1210 80/100-H4 watt lamp (found at NAPA)
20 Comagination sS115H4 headlight modulator
21 Comagination IBF4 brakelight flasher
22 Kuryakyn Plug-n-Play Run-Turn-Brake Controller #4615.



Luggage/brackets/racks/sissy bars:

1 MC Enterprises Engine Guard - M100049
2 Cobra Engine guards - TU080823
3 Cobra FreewayBar (#01-1468 )
4 Cobra Short 14" Sissy Bar (02-596
5 Custom World Backrest Plate (05-259)
6 Custom World Luggage Rack (05-262)
7 Custom World mini Sissy Bar and Pad (05-251)
8 Custom World mounting hardware (02-2652)
9 Easy Brackets (VC900-R1)
10 Easy Brackets (VC900-R1BR) for use with standard Backrest/Sissybar
11 K-Drive Saddlebags
12 Leatherlyke Cross Country saddlebags (T429-studs, S429-without studs) CLASSIC
Only
13 Leatherlyke Cross Country saddlebags (T430-studs, S430-without studs) CUSTOM
Only
14 Mapam Restyling Luggage Rack - Vulcan 900 (M3003GL)
15 Mapam Restyling Sissy Bar and Pad - Vulcan 900 (KM3001GLCVN9)
16 MC Enterprises TU598831 Engine Guard
17 Saddlemen Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags (extra jumbo)
18 Saddlemen Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags (jumbo)
19 Saddlemen Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags (Large)
20 Tsukayu bags
21 VStar 1100 brackets and Saddlebags
22 V2K Passenger backrest with grab handles
23 Jardine Universal Touring with Swivel Pad # 32-0003-01
24 Jardine Quick Detach Bracket Kit # 34-3009-01
25 Big Bike Sissy Bar Backrest Set w/pad #71-319
26 Big Bike Bar Rack #55-322
27 Kawasaki Engine Guard K32000-044
28 LT sissy bar fits Custom
29 MC Enterprises Sissy Bar w/Non Studded Pad - 06 and newer VN900
Classic/Custom MC-291-49
30 MC Enterprises Sissy Bar w/Studded Pad - 06 and newer VN900 Classic/Custom
MC-290-49
31 MC Enterprises Luggage Rack for Vulcan 900 '06-up for MC Enterprises Brand
Sissy Bars Only MC-150-49
32 MC Enterprises Saddlebag Supports for Vulcan 900 '06-up
MC-140-49
33 National Cycle Paladin Quickset 3 mounting hardware (P9BR106), backrest (P9800A) and luggage rack (P9900). Note: can be used with Easy Brackets quick release saddle bag brackets, but you need the non-backrest version (VC900-R1) and the posts will stick out about 1.5"

Oil Filter: OEM # 16097-0004

1 Bosch 3300 (one person had leaks/rubbing issues with this filter)
2 K&N 204 (fits, but not K&N recommended replacement part)
3 mobil M1 108
4 Purolator PL 14612
5 Supertech ST6607
6 WIX 81358
7 K&N KN303 (K&N recommended replacement part)
8 Hiflo HF-303 (Hiflo recommended replacement part)
9 Ryco Z436
10 Mazda B6Y1-14-302 (MX-5, 1.8L AUS versions, all years)
11 AmPro Cup Type Oil Filter Wrench 65mm 14 Flute (Do yourself a massive favor and get one of these, especially for the first change when the factory filter is torqued on. Works with standard 3/8" drive rachet.)


Performance:

1 Baron's Big Air Kit
2 Cobra fi2000r fuel processor
3 Dobeck TFI - FI-1025
4 Kurakyn Wild Think (TFI) computer
5 Kuryakyn Pro-Series Hypercharger Type-A (KA-609421) w/ Thunder adapter (#40205A)
6 Power Commander III
7 Thunder Odyssey air kit
8 Thunder Tornado - 20205B adapter - 36000B intake
9 Vance and Hines Fuel Pak
10 Progressive 465-1170 shock, 465-1171 1" lower, 11-1145 fork springs
11 Ohlins KA-760 and KA-761 shocks, 08858-01 fork springs


Pipes:

1 Cobra Dragsters
2 Cobra Power Pro HP 2-into-1 pipes
3 Cobra Speedster Longs
4 Hard Krome Big Straights
5 Hard Krome Res-Tecs
6 Hard Krome Side Burners
7 Roadhouse Classic 2 into 1 - 56-115
8 Vance and Hines Slash-Cut Staggereds
9 Cobra Speedster Slashdowns


Saddles:

1 Corbin saddle
2 Mustang Day Tripper saddle
3 Mustang Vintage
4 Mustang One Piece Vintage Touring Seat w/Driver Backrest For VN900
5 Saddlemen Explorer
6 Saddlemen King
7 Saddlemen Profiler
8 Saddlemen Solo Seat
9 Granucci Solo seat (203S)


Shields/Lowers:

1 800 Classic Memphis fats lowers +h/w
2 Memphis Fats 17" (MEM3620)(9" cutout)
3 Memphis lowers (MEM5810),
Mounting h/w for VN900 classic (2321-003 JP cycles PN ZZ77490
4 Memphis Mounting Kit (VN900 Custom) MEM9959 New #2321-0085
5 Memphis Pop Top (VN900 Custom) (9" cutout)
6 Memphis Shield Fats/Slim Mounting Kit (2321-0036)
7 Memphis Slim 17" windshield (9" cutout, 7" requires mod)
8 National Cycle Street EX windshield
9 Slipstreamer Windshield (ss-30-17") or ss-30-20", Tapered fork brackets
10 Memphis Classic Deuce (7" (headlight), 9" (cutout)...referred both ways)
11 Memphis mounting kit for Shooter, Hellcat, Demon, Classic Deuce #9902
12 Memphis Big Shot Shield (MEP5729) w/ Mounting kit 2321-0037 on 900 Classic.


Tires:

1 Metzeler 880 Marathon tires:
Custom - 90/90-21 front, 200/70-15 rear (slows speedo by 11% when new, most read 10% fast with new OEM tires)
2 Pirelli MT66 tires (170/80/15H rear, 130/90/16H front)
3 Dunlop D404
Custom - 80/900-21 front (stock OEM) - 180/70-15 rear (stock OEM), 170/80-15 rear
Classic/LT - 130/90-16 front (stock OEM) - 180/70-15 rear (stock OEM)
4 IRC GS-23
Classic/LT - 130/90-16 front, 170/80-15 rear (cuts speedo error in half, both tires are slightly wider than OEM)
5 Avon
Custom - 200/70-15 rear 'just' touches lower belt guard - may need to remove or fit spacer washers. Note: this tyre is recommended for 5.5" rim, OEM rim is 4.5".
 
#12 · (Edited)
1. BAK
2. Gutted Stock Pipes
3. Bully Power controller
4. VistaCruise
5. Backoff Buddy
6. Headlight Modulator
7. Electrical Connections runlight mod
8. Cobra Engine Gaurds
9. Fiam fm80 horn under tank
10. Stebel air horn left side front frame
11. Walmart Spotlights
12. 60/100 headlight bulb swap.
13. Walmart Drink Holder
14. Fancy tank trim off ebay for the seam fold.
15. Scootworks front OD Pulley (going back on soon)
16. Ghost Brackets on Stock Bags
17. CWI Luggage rack
18. PVC Flag mount
19. Ebay's Mursue Hidden Hitch
20. Crankcase vent relocation
21. General Altimax 195/65-15 Car Tire (took first one off at 18,500)
22. Pirelli 130/90-16 rear on front (more tread than front tire)
23. Gerbings Glove controller
24. Airlite engine guard chaps
25. Hippo Hands for cold weather
26. Coroplast engine guard chaps for winter weather
27. Walmart 12volt power adapter
 
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