new vaquero

markc · 10-22-2015, 06:18 PM

wanted to know if my bike will get smoother after some miles,only have 150 miles since i bought this past saturday

Dieago62 · 10-22-2015, 06:35 PM

What do you mean smoother? The ride or the engine? Mine has 17000 on it and its smooth as silk except the rear suspension ride is a little rough. It will free up some as it breaks in. Mines even smooth at 90

Dieago62 · 10-22-2015, 06:38 PM

Oh and if your talking about the clunk shifting thats just the nature of the beast

markc · 10-22-2015, 07:11 PM

i was talking engine

redjay · 10-22-2015, 07:21 PM

I noticed my Voyagers engine loosened up between 5,000 and 10,000 kms and ran smoother and cooler.

**smokier** · 10-23-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by markc

wanted to know if my bike will get smoother after some miles,only have 150 miles since i bought this past saturday

Congratulations!
Give her a few thousand miles to loosen up.
Ride safe and enjoy!
Smokier

RACNRAY · 10-23-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by markc

wanted to know if my bike will get smoother after some miles,only have 150 miles since i bought this past saturday

These engines have quite a bit of internal friction. You are in the break-in period where all the internal parts are becoming "friendly" with each other. The higher internal friction level of a new engine contributes to vibration and a lower mpg that you will experience, and as the miles accrue all these and performance will improve.

I noticed on my Vaq, matter of fact on all my skoots and including when I have performed engine rebuilds, that engine smoothness and mpg will improve, especially in the first 1000 miles, but will continue a slower improvement afterwards.

Here's the mileage on my 2011 as of right now...

RACNRAY

Dieago62 · 10-23-2015, 12:43 PM

Ray that's what I call crazy lets go ride addicted lol I only have 60000 on my 2012 pickup and I work out of it.

markc · 10-23-2015, 05:51 PM

thanks for input,racinray i live in sw florida and would like to know were your shop is located

RACNRAY · 10-23-2015, 09:12 PM

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thanks for input,racinray i live in sw florida and would like to know were your shop is located

Ur in SW Fla...I'm in SE!!! Hallandale Beach which is bout 20 minutes south of Ft. Lauderdale. I'll be in the Punta Gorda area this Sunday, I do volunteer landscape maintenance at a Wildlife sanctuary and quite often my rides take me over to the SW side of the state. Lets get together sometime, as you can see by my ODO I'm a ridin mofo!!!

Call me shop if you like 954-455-9665.

RACNRAY

justmike911 · 10-27-2015, 07:01 AM

My 2015 was a little rough and when it hit 1000 miles the exhaust got louder and the performance improved. Might be a break in thing. Also, I was very careful not to exceed RPM break in recommendations.
Give it 1000 miles to break in. Also at 600 you need to get the first service.

Ken Vega · 10-27-2015, 04:26 PM

I just clicked over 8500 miles. After switching to synthetic oil and getting a good map for the Powwr Commander V, my bike is running smoother and stronger than ever. MPG could be better but thats my fault lately. I have been running her at 80 mph + on the highway. She just wants to stretch her legs.

markc · 10-27-2015, 04:48 PM

thanx everyone for the input,only have 300 miles and she feels better already,cannot wait until she is all broken in

gv550 · 10-27-2015, 09:07 PM

The 1700 has a special kryptomagnetic coating on the hydrodynamic bearings and a new molecule-splitting spray (developed by amsoil) on the cylinders. The coating lasts about 180,000 miles and the spray goes almost a quarter million miles, but after they wear off the engine runs as smooth as a Goldwing and gets nearly 70 mpg. Sadly, most owners don't keep these bikes that long and never get to experience this, those of us that have need to wear high boots all the time.

RACNRAY · 10-28-2015, 12:10 AM

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the 1700 has a special kryptomagnetic coating on the hydrodynamic bearings and a new molecule-splitting spray (developed by amsoil) on the cylinders. The coating lasts about 180,000 miles and the spray goes almost a quarter million miles, but after they wear off the engine runs as smooth as a goldwing and gets nearly 70 mpg. Sadly, most owners don't keep these bikes that long and never get to experience this, those of us that have need to wear high boots all the time.:d

thats friggin funny!!!

10-22-2015, 06:18 PM	#1
markc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sw florida Posts: 36	new vaquero wanted to know if my bike will get smoother after some miles,only have 150 miles since i bought this past saturday Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Dieago62 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 117	What do you mean smoother? The ride or the engine? Mine has 17000 on it and its smooth as silk except the rear suspension ride is a little rough. It will free up some as it breaks in. Mines even smooth at 90 __________________ 2011 Vaquero
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Dieago62 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 117	Oh and if your talking about the clunk shifting thats just the nature of the beast __________________ 2011 Vaquero
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Dieago62 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 117	Ray that's what I call crazy lets go ride addicted lol I only have 60000 on my 2012 pickup and I work out of it. __________________ 2011 Vaquero
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markc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sw florida Posts: 36	i was talking engine
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10-23-2015, 05:51 PM	#9
markc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sw florida Posts: 36	thanks for input,racinray i live in sw florida and would like to know were your shop is located
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justmike911 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 41	My 2015 was a little rough and when it hit 1000 miles the exhaust got louder and the performance improved. Might be a break in thing. Also, I was very careful not to exceed RPM break in recommendations. Give it 1000 miles to break in. Also at 600 you need to get the first service.
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10-27-2015, 04:26 PM	#12
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	I just clicked over 8500 miles. After switching to synthetic oil and getting a good map for the Powwr Commander V, my bike is running smoother and stronger than ever. MPG could be better but thats my fault lately. I have been running her at 80 mph + on the highway. She just wants to stretch her legs. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod. Last edited by Ken Vega; 10-28-2015 at 07:16 AM.
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10-27-2015, 04:48 PM	#13
markc Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sw florida Posts: 36	thanx everyone for the input,only have 300 miles and she feels better already,cannot wait until she is all broken in
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10-27-2015, 09:07 PM	#14
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	The 1700 has a special kryptomagnetic coating on the hydrodynamic bearings and a new molecule-splitting spray (developed by amsoil) on the cylinders. The coating lasts about 180,000 miles and the spray goes almost a quarter million miles, but after they wear off the engine runs as smooth as a Goldwing and gets nearly 70 mpg. Sadly, most owners don't keep these bikes that long and never get to experience this, those of us that have need to wear high boots all the time. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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