Vaquero Owner's Thread

[element80]

I would like to start a thread here at VulcanBagger specifically for Vaquero owners!

[Robert Fox]

did quite well.............LOL

[element80]

lol robert

did anyone see that post where a vaq owner in Vegas states he received confirmation from a dealer that kawi is not planning on releasing a rider back rest?

[aldridgekennedy]

I didn't see the post, but i just looked on amazon.com and saw a kawi drivers backrest for sale.

look under vulcan vaquero accessories.

Thats the good news. The bad news is that they are asking about $450 bucks.

[Robert Fox]

nope........have not seen that post. i have read or heard that the grasshoppers are so so.

[azcruizer]

Kawasaki cancelled the release of the drivers backrest and is doing further testing. No release date set at this time. I have the Grasshopper drivers backrest and I couldn't be happier with it. It does everything a backrest is suppose to do and sells for a very reasonable price.

[Robert Fox]

Originally Posted by azcruizer

Kawasaki cancelled the release of the drivers backrest and is doing further testing. No release date set at this time. I have the Grasshopper drivers backrest and I couldn't be happier with it. It does everything a backrest is suppose to do and sells for a very reasonable price.

i had heard of them having a good bit of flex to them but maybe that was some of the bigger guys. glad to hear that cause im going to be getting one soon.

[Robert Fox]

ever since i puchased the vaquero i was not happy with the front turn signals. that bar underneath the headlight looks like something you should do pull ups on.
well i finally found and purchased a set of front led signals like i have been wanting. i puchased them and hopefully get them by the weekend. as soon as i get them installed i will post some pics and more info for anyone who would like to do the same.

[Roadie]

Originally Posted by azcruizer

Kawasaki cancelled the release of the drivers backrest and is doing further testing. No release date set at this time. I have the Grasshopper drivers backrest and I couldn't be happier with it. It does everything a backrest is suppose to do and sells for a very reasonable price.

Like my "grasshopper" backrest, too. Easy on and off and it supports my back well. Just wish that it's upright support baracket was a little stronger.

Hear that Utopia makes one for the Vaquero, they sent me an email that it is about $235 shipped, but a waiting list right now, here is the link to it, I may purchase it soon and give it a try: http://www.utpr.com/vaquero17.html


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[Roadie]

I do not like the passenger stock floorboards that I bought for my Vaquero, they keep falling open when no one is riding behind me.

Think I will change over to these blacked out ones from Kuryakyn;

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ri...r/part/KY-4357


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[element80]

Originally Posted by Robert Fox

ever since i puchased the vaquero i was not happy with the front turn signals. that bar underneath the headlight looks like something you should do pull ups on.
well i finally found and purchased a set of front led signals like i have been wanting. i puchased them and hopefully get them by the weekend. as soon as i get them installed i will post some pics and more info for anyone who would like to do the same.

mine seem loose as if the rubber gaskets are not doing their job ...that might be the rattle i hear in the front end....checked them with a 10mm socket today and verified they are torqued down as far as they will go...still some play in the bar itself though.

[element80]

Some online retailers claim they will set up the map for you...how is that possible without dyno runs?

[Robert Fox]

Originally Posted by Roadie

I do not like the passenger stock floorboards that I bought for my Vaquero, they keep falling open when no one is riding behind me.

Think I will change over to these blacked out ones from Kuryakyn;

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ri...r/part/KY-4357


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yep i like those. can you get the mounts in black as well?

[Robert Fox]

Originally Posted by element80

Some online retailers claim they will set up the map for you...how is that possible without dyno runs?

you can go to dyno jets website now and download the software now and if you know what air/fuel ratios you want and make a map now. you dont have to make a dyno pull just to get a map.

[Robert Fox]

Originally Posted by Roadie

I do not like the passenger stock floorboards that I bought for my Vaquero, they keep falling open when no one is riding behind me.

Think I will change over to these blacked out ones from Kuryakyn;

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ri...r/part/KY-4357


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i looked at kury's website and chatted with the online help desk. i was told that kury does not offer any BLACK spline mounts for them. plus i would think the straight mounts are what would be needed because of the floorboards folding and not the mounts.