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New guy Saying "Hi" Got some ??
Hi every one. I just signed up with V.B.A. this week. Been a VROCer since 01. I'm on my 4th. Vulcan. I bought a N.O.S. 2012 Nomad last July & did a run to N.C. from WI. this past June. She did good on the open road but I think should have climbed the hills of W.V. better. I may go with chucksters BAK. But first I want to settle on pipes & FI. A friend who rides sport bikes is telling me its better to get a complete exhaust instead of slip-on. The # of used slip-ons I'm seeing sold here has me wondering. I'm eyeing the V&H Pro pipe. Those who have them please let me know you're thoughts. And will they drag before the floorboard in a hard turn? FI. is another matter. I see many of you are split between PCV. & EJK. From the threads I'm reading the Vaquero riders seem to favor the PCV. How about 1700 Nomad riders? T.I.A.
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07-28-2015, 12:49 PM
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First off, Vance and Hines slip-ons are a real good choice and if you can get a good used set cheap go for it.. Easy to install, nice tone and make bout 3-5 more H.P. than stock mufflers as seen on my dyno. ABSOLUTLY STAY AWAY from the Vance and Hines 2-1. POOR ground clearance, lots of resonance and poor midrange, even compared to the stock header with the V&H slip-ons. Staying with the 2-1 idea, 100% hands down the Combat system made by Freedom Performance. EXCELENT ground clearance, wonderful tone, torque and H.P. well above anything else. PERIOD. Any brand BAK will increase power and torque, getcha better mpg and throttle response. While installing the BAK install the throttle body/intake manifold gasket from Thunder Mfg to eliminate any possibilities of intake vacuum leaks at that junction. This is a well know problem with the 1700's. You will not find a better FI Tuner than the PCV with ignition timing capabilities. PERIOD. By far the best in tuneability, mpg and overall performance. And also to toot my own horn, get my throttle mod for ur skoot which eliminates the throttle delay programmed into the ECU, I'll pm you that info. With many many 1700's on my dyno in various stages and types of mods I have amassed tons of info, these 1700's absolutely WAKE UP to the above. Generally H.P. gains of 8-15 and torque 8-17 from stock. You will be impressed of the improvements! Hers some pics of my Vaq... Just clicked this last nite...skoot is 4 years and 3 months old...  My skoot with the Freedom Performance Combat 2-1...  RACNRAY
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07-28-2015, 02:28 PM
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Welcome Johnny V, from Sunny S. FLORIDA.
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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. |
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07-28-2015, 03:17 PM
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Welcome from central Texas. The other mod you might want to look into is the Thunder Mfg HI-Po Big Bore kit...if you ask me...
 Welcome to PM me with questions if you're interested.
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07-28-2015, 03:18 PM
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Ray, I love that pic of your bike in front of the big a** ship engine and gearbox.
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1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU |
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07-28-2015, 04:30 PM
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07-28-2015, 05:53 PM
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Welcome from Oklahoma
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07-28-2015, 05:57 PM
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welcome from Wyoming.
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07-28-2015, 06:46 PM
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Welcome from Italy!
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07-28-2015, 09:21 PM
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Welcome aboard!
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07-29-2015, 08:28 AM
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Welcome from Iowa.
FYI, RacnRay knows these 1700s. His post is worth reading twice. Ride safe and Enjoy! Smokier
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You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 | VBA # 3115 
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07-29-2015, 11:59 AM
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Welcome from Northern California
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