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Yellow Jacket · 08-12-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

i know this is a dumd ass question and yes i have read it some where but cant remember. How do I know which tire size to buy?

A 195-60-16 is the largest that will fit a 1500.

swcole · 08-13-2012, 01:44 AM

Here is a good tire size comparison tool:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

I also have a '99 1500 and am running a Bridgestone Turanza EL470 185/55-16 at 32psi in the back with a 150/80-16 Pirelli Night Dragon in the front. Since the speedo is cable driven off of the front tire, the back tire is actually going 5.6% slower than the speedo says. Or atleast I think so, I could be reading the chart wrong! Anyway, this combination works very well for me and I am extremely happy.

medicaldawg · 08-17-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swcole

Here is a good tire size comparison tool:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

I also have a '99 1500 and am running a Bridgestone Turanza EL470 185/55-16 at 32psi in the back with a 150/80-16 Pirelli Night Dragon in the front. Since the speedo is cable driven off of the front tire, the back tire is actually going 5.6% slower than the speedo says. Or atleast I think so, I could be reading the chart wrong! Anyway, this combination works very well for me and I am extremely happy.

Thanks very helpfull guys!

Nyemare · 08-06-2013, 04:37 PM

I have a 1999 Vulcan 1500 Classic which jumped timing and they tell me the engine is shot. Any ideas where I can go to buy another 1500 classic engine?

recumbentbob · 08-06-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyemare

I have a 1999 Vulcan 1500 Classic which jumped timing and they tell me the engine is shot. Any ideas where I can go to buy another 1500 classic engine?

Google motorcycle salvage & start calling

**MAS Tequila** · 08-06-2013, 05:41 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-kawasak...-/111135762985

It will bolt in with a few mods from the 1500 carb motor.

There are others out there also.

MT

Nyemare · 08-15-2013, 07:47 PM

@MAS Tequila

Can you tell me what mods you are talking about? I mentioned this to my mechanic and he was not sure what mods you might be talking about or if they would do them. I dont really know anything about this. I am just a rider not a mechanic lol. Also can you tell me what years of the 1500 and the 1600 will fit my bike so I can start looking? The one you linked was several states away from me and they would not ship it.

08-06-2013, 05:41 PM	#21
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-kawasak...-/111135762985 It will bolt in with a few mods from the 1500 carb motor. There are others out there also. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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08-13-2012, 01:44 AM	#17
swcole Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 65	Here is a good tire size comparison tool: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php I also have a '99 1500 and am running a Bridgestone Turanza EL470 185/55-16 at 32psi in the back with a 150/80-16 Pirelli Night Dragon in the front. Since the speedo is cable driven off of the front tire, the back tire is actually going 5.6% slower than the speedo says. Or atleast I think so, I could be reading the chart wrong! Anyway, this combination works very well for me and I am extremely happy.
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08-06-2013, 04:37 PM	#19
Nyemare Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2	I have a 1999 Vulcan 1500 Classic which jumped timing and they tell me the engine is shot. Any ideas where I can go to buy another 1500 classic engine?
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08-15-2013, 07:47 PM	#22
Nyemare Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2	@MAS Tequila Can you tell me what mods you are talking about? I mentioned this to my mechanic and he was not sure what mods you might be talking about or if they would do them. I dont really know anything about this. I am just a rider not a mechanic lol. Also can you tell me what years of the 1500 and the 1600 will fit my bike so I can start looking? The one you linked was several states away from me and they would not ship it.
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