Hi all!
I have recently taken up motorcycling after years of dirtbiking and started on a sv650. But after some recent front brake failure I was in an accident at a stop sign. No big deal, just smashed forks (pics below!). But not having the time or money for a front end swap I went to craigslist and found a 2009 Vulcan 500 LTD. for $1500 (Lower Mainland, British Columbia). When I shared what happened he gave it to me for $1200. It needs some love, but I see past the dirt and bad dent fix!
The bike started right up after a new battery (sitting 2 years) but would bog under power and eventually gave out when given throttle. I took the carbs out and cleaned them. I gotta say, for 2 years they look very good! I'm hoping that solved the problem.
My question at this point is about the float bowl gasket. Can this be reused? They both are in pretty good condition, but each have a tiny knick in them.
I have recently taken up motorcycling after years of dirtbiking and started on a sv650. But after some recent front brake failure I was in an accident at a stop sign. No big deal, just smashed forks (pics below!). But not having the time or money for a front end swap I went to craigslist and found a 2009 Vulcan 500 LTD. for $1500 (Lower Mainland, British Columbia). When I shared what happened he gave it to me for $1200. It needs some love, but I see past the dirt and bad dent fix!
The bike started right up after a new battery (sitting 2 years) but would bog under power and eventually gave out when given throttle. I took the carbs out and cleaned them. I gotta say, for 2 years they look very good! I'm hoping that solved the problem.
My question at this point is about the float bowl gasket. Can this be reused? They both are in pretty good condition, but each have a tiny knick in them.
