Improvements of the Vaquero from 2011 to current - Page 4

Boscoe · 03-26-2015, 03:14 PM

2011 Transmission changes, different piston rings, different exhausts, different ignition timing map.
2012 KAMS, different firmware to radio (added mid-range control to treble and bass)

redjay · 03-26-2015, 05:34 PM

"Why did you remove the link" ? (post 42)

Because a lot of the posts had been deleted from the Delphi forum thread.

redjay · 03-26-2015, 05:35 PM

"the 2011 rings have a different part number from the 2010 parts, even though the pistons remain unchanged." (post 43).

The pistons may have remained the same but the rings did not ?

Duc796canada · 03-26-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RACNRAY

On a slightly different note I have made many many improvements to MY Vaq since 2011.

Muckin with our skoots is normal and natural, combine that with havin my own shop has made it a non-stop process. It has been fun, actually still is, and there are still some things I'd like to do.

When a stock Vaq or one with the normal go-fast stuff comes in my shop and I get a chance to ride it, I am very much pleased as to what my mods have done to transform my Vaq from the norm. All of the areas that I have addressed with the mods have proven to improve my skoot and it really does show me how those improvements meet my needs and desires.

Each of us go our own way(s) and with this and other Vulcan forums, the members and the non-member owners we get to see Vaqs in various stages of modification.

RACNRAY

Get a Kawasaki Engineer ride your bike, maybe they can implement some changes. :)

Duc796canada · 03-26-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

You're ok with the flames?

Not really...the ones on the bags and front fairing are coming off.

Ken Vega · 03-31-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc796canada

Not really...the ones on the bags and front fairing are coming off.

I feel the same way about the damn stickers. That being said I think it would be too much orange without the flames breaking it up. They stay till I can afford a proper paint design. I do love the color though, I turn heads where ever I go.

ponch · 03-31-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc796canada

Not really...the ones on the bags and front fairing are coming off.

Can they be taken off? I think Jared said that there is clear coat over them.

Duc796canada · 03-31-2015, 06:18 PM

Oh? The tank ones yes, the ones on the fairing and hard bags are removeable...I think?? lol

Romans5.8 · 03-31-2015, 11:53 PM

One thing you have to understand about the 'review' websites is that these guys review a LOT of bikes, and rarely just one specific genre. So after they step off of a ZX6R, they ride a Vaq and are going to complain about lean angle and brakes.

Duc796canada · 04-01-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Romans5.8

One thing you have to understand about the 'review' websites is that these guys review a LOT of bikes, and rarely just one specific genre. So after they step off of a ZX6R, they ride a Vaq and are going to complain about lean angle and brakes.

You have a great point, if I had just come off my Ducati or GSXR and jumped right onto Vaquero, I'd have the same. I got quite the shock on the brakes on the Vaquero, as in the amount of pressure required to stop.

hlknvlcn60 · 04-14-2015, 11:28 AM

I picked my 2012 Vaquero up last year in April new for 12 grand from a large dealership. My buddy just had to shell out 21K for his last year's Streeglide with 800 miles on it, then another 2500 for mods to make it nicer. Big difference in price and his bike is more cramped than mine and not as comfy. For a big bike the handling of the Vaquero is awesome and I never scrape my Roaring Toyz boards, ever, even on full lean. I simply keep the shocks up to about 35 psi and it yields more clearance. If you want a fast super handler, get a Ninja. The Vulcans are first and foremost cruisers and made for long haul comfort and relaxed all day cruising. Nothing like going all day at 75 or 80 in 6th gear in comfort and the big 1700s do just that and at my age, stretching my legs out is a must. With my T-bag tour pack on the luggage rack, I can easily carry everything I need for a week's worth on the open road. I know making the transition from a sporting bike to a big heavy tourer takes some getting used to, but well worth it. Ya kinda get spoiled by the comfort after awhile.

Duc796canada · 04-15-2015, 12:28 AM

It does get looks lol. I stopped at local coffee shop, there were some Harleys, a streetglide and a roadglide, they said they liked the colour.

ponch · 04-15-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc796canada

It does get looks lol. I stopped at local coffee shop, there were some Harleys, a streetglide and a roadglide, they said they liked the colour.

Did you remove the flames?

Duc796canada · 04-15-2015, 10:46 PM

Not yet ponch. Just the warning stickers.

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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	"the 2011 rings have a different part number from the 2010 parts, even though the pistons remain unchanged." (post 43). The pistons may have remained the same but the rings did not ? Last edited by redjay; 03-26-2015 at 06:16 PM.
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Romans5.8 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 24	One thing you have to understand about the 'review' websites is that these guys review a LOT of bikes, and rarely just one specific genre. So after they step off of a ZX6R, they ride a Vaq and are going to complain about lean angle and brakes. __________________ 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero SE ABS
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04-14-2015, 11:28 AM	#56
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	I picked my 2012 Vaquero up last year in April new for 12 grand from a large dealership. My buddy just had to shell out 21K for his last year's Streeglide with 800 miles on it, then another 2500 for mods to make it nicer. Big difference in price and his bike is more cramped than mine and not as comfy. For a big bike the handling of the Vaquero is awesome and I never scrape my Roaring Toyz boards, ever, even on full lean. I simply keep the shocks up to about 35 psi and it yields more clearance. If you want a fast super handler, get a Ninja. The Vulcans are first and foremost cruisers and made for long haul comfort and relaxed all day cruising. Nothing like going all day at 75 or 80 in 6th gear in comfort and the big 1700s do just that and at my age, stretching my legs out is a must. With my T-bag tour pack on the luggage rack, I can easily carry everything I need for a week's worth on the open road. I know making the transition from a sporting bike to a big heavy tourer takes some getting used to, but well worth it. Ya kinda get spoiled by the comfort after awhile.
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04-15-2015, 12:28 AM	#57
Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	It does get looks lol. I stopped at local coffee shop, there were some Harleys, a streetglide and a roadglide, they said they liked the colour. __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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Duc796canada Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 146	Not yet ponch. Just the warning stickers. __________________ 2014 Vaquero SE Cirius engine guard lights Vizi-Tec Supa-brake II Afterburner 4500LM LED headlamp Ivan's Performance 12 VDC plug-in BAK Thunder mfg. Cobra Tri-Flo 2011 Ducati Monster 796 2006 GSXR 600 (track bike)
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