First ride impressions.

gmer140 · 04-01-2017, 07:10 PM

Installed my stebel horn from my 900 and rode about 60 miles. Half freeway, half state roads. Found speedo to show 3+ mph according to gps. Rides smooth lots of power. Tranny seems clunkier on shifts than the 9. Didnt need 6th till i was over 75, seemed too slow for od even then. Big benefit from the 9 on freeway. Dumb low fuel flasher came on.
Pushed every button on both sides to shut off. Worried i was really close to empty, only put in 4 gall. Is there a way to shut off? I am 6.2, def. need to address seat issue, need to move back a couple inches. Other than that really love it so far. Any info on any of these are appreciated. Gary

waldowales · 04-01-2017, 07:23 PM

12 O'clock labs has the device to make your speedo read correctly.

gv550 · 04-01-2017, 08:30 PM

Toggle Mode to the right to get rid of the flashing low fuel.

gmer140 · 04-01-2017, 10:25 PM

Thought I tried that, but must have been everything else. Will let fuel run down to try next tme. Thx, Gary

Peg · 04-01-2017, 11:28 PM

Toggle to the right like Garry says... Then zero one of your trip meters so you can keep a track of when the low fuel warning first showed. As you get more used to your bike, you'll learn how far you can push it, so you don't ever need to literally "push it". I'll regularly go 50km's (about 30 miles) with the low fuel light showing. I know I have at least that distance in reserve.

VulcanD · 04-02-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gmer140

Didnt need 6th till i was over 75, seemed too slow for od even then. Big benefit from the 9 on freeway.

Youre used to the higher RPMs of the 9. You'll get used to lower RPMs while cruising and will start using 6th not too far above 60, downshifting when you want to pass. If I am crushing at 65, I'm usually in 6th.

rick6375 · 04-02-2017, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by waldowales

12 O'clock labs has the device to make your speedo read correctly.

Have this for mine, disconnected it. It worked fine, but I had a stumble of sorts at low RPMs. I had a BAK, drilled baffles and a Gman, EJK, fuel controller. I can only think that it was fooling the ECU to changing the timing to an unfavorable curve. Anyway, after unhooking it, the stumble went away and I picked up a couple MPG. This did not happen when I had it set to 5.4% correction with the Commanders, but started when I installed the car tire and reset it to about 2.7% correction.

**smokier** · 04-02-2017, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gmer140

... I am 6.2, def. need to address seat issue, need to move back a couple inches. ... Gary

Greetings, Congratulations and Welcome (From eastern Iowa).

It has been observed that Corbin seats tend to sit a little lower and further away from the tank, while Mustang's tend to lift you up and maybe closer to the tank. Have had both a Corbin and a Mustang on the Vaq. Still have the Corbin... Have not had the opportunity to try the Russell Day Long (RDL) yet. However, according to posts the best seat you'll ever buy. Plus RDL uses your measurements and photos of you on the bike to customize the seat to you and your riding position. My guess is if you also told them what you wanted... ??? I'm sure (hopeful) a RDL owner will chime in.

Ride safe,

Trucker Tony · 04-06-2017, 08:05 PM

I have a 2011 vaquero seat on treasurecoast craigslist ,Fl. If your interested. It's silver and black with extra foam. Stock seat that was customized, came with bike I bought but changed it out. Asking 110 bucks. Its in my avatar pic.

Trucker Tony · 04-06-2017, 08:10 PM

Have a seat for sale, the one in my avatar. Stock seat thats customized with extra foam. Asking 110 bucks.

terryd · 04-12-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmer140

Installed my stebel horn from my 900 and rode about 60 miles. Half freeway, half state roads. Found speedo to show 3+ mph according to gps. Rides smooth lots of power. Tranny seems clunkier on shifts than the 9. Didnt need 6th till i was over 75, seemed too slow for od even then. Big benefit from the 9 on freeway. Dumb low fuel flasher came on.
Pushed every button on both sides to shut off. Worried i was really close to empty, only put in 4 gall. Is there a way to shut off? I am 6.2, def. need to address seat issue, need to move back a couple inches. Other than that really love it so far. Any info on any of these are appreciated. Gary

What bike? Mean City Cycles does seat modifications to stock seats to improve comfort and placement back or forward and it's much cheaper than an after market seat.
http://www.meancitycycles.com/index....ory&Itemid=226

mbarr10 · 04-12-2017, 06:41 PM

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What bike? Mean City Cycles does seat modifications to stock seats to improve comfort and placement back or forward and it's much cheaper than an after market seat.
http://www.meancitycycles.com/index....ory&Itemid=226

I have heard Mean City cycles is a Month out right now. I went local. Found an Upholsterer that does bike seats and cars. NO Shipping. It was 30.00 to and another 30.00 back for shipping from Mean City cycles. I Paid the same 60.00 for the shaving of foam and reinstall the stock cover. Dropped it off, next day tested, next day picked it up. Much better stock seat now. More space to sit and not be pushed around by the stock foam shape.

Just an Option, and My Thought

twowheeladdict · 04-13-2017, 05:21 AM

Both 5th and 6th are overdrive gears. I would go into 6th at 60mph on level ground, otherwise only on interstate.

I believe Corbin sits you back a little.

04-01-2017, 07:10 PM	#1
gmer140 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midland, Mi. Posts: 84	First ride impressions. Installed my stebel horn from my 900 and rode about 60 miles. Half freeway, half state roads. Found speedo to show 3+ mph according to gps. Rides smooth lots of power. Tranny seems clunkier on shifts than the 9. Didnt need 6th till i was over 75, seemed too slow for od even then. Big benefit from the 9 on freeway. Dumb low fuel flasher came on. Pushed every button on both sides to shut off. Worried i was really close to empty, only put in 4 gall. Is there a way to shut off? I am 6.2, def. need to address seat issue, need to move back a couple inches. Other than that really love it so far. Any info on any of these are appreciated. Gary Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#3
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Toggle Mode to the right to get rid of the flashing low fuel. __________________ 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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04-01-2017, 10:25 PM	#4
gmer140 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midland, Mi. Posts: 84	Low fuel flashing Thought I tried that, but must have been everything else. Will let fuel run down to try next tme. Thx, Gary __________________ Gary Midland, Mi. Retired 2016 Silver/Black Voyager 1700 2009 Black Vulcan Classic 900 1980 Black Honda CB 750K 1977 Maroon Yamaha XS 650 1975 Red Honda 360 1973 Blue Honda 175 Scrambler 1970 Black Sears 250 Road Bike 1967 Black Honda S-90 1966 Red Honda S-90 (still in shed)
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04-01-2017, 11:28 PM	#5
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Toggle to the right like Garry says... Then zero one of your trip meters so you can keep a track of when the low fuel warning first showed. As you get more used to your bike, you'll learn how far you can push it, so you don't ever need to literally "push it". I'll regularly go 50km's (about 30 miles) with the low fuel light showing. I know I have at least that distance in reserve. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Trucker Tony Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 65	I have a 2011 vaquero seat on treasurecoast craigslist ,Fl. If your interested. It's silver and black with extra foam. Stock seat that was customized, came with bike I bought but changed it out. Asking 110 bucks. Its in my avatar pic. __________________ I ride to feel, touch, breathe, soar, relax, belong, I ride to live! 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero 1700 (Big Red) 2011 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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04-01-2017, 07:23 PM	#2
waldowales Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 19	12 O'clock labs has the device to make your speedo read correctly.
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04-06-2017, 08:10 PM	#10
Trucker Tony Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 65	Have a seat for sale, the one in my avatar. Stock seat thats customized with extra foam. Asking 110 bucks. __________________ I ride to feel, touch, breathe, soar, relax, belong, I ride to live! 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero 1700 (Big Red) 2011 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
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04-13-2017, 05:21 AM	#13
twowheeladdict Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 616	Both 5th and 6th are overdrive gears. I would go into 6th at 60mph on level ground, otherwise only on interstate. I believe Corbin sits you back a little. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager, 2007 Vulcan Mean Streak, 2009 Vulcan Nomad
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