I'm Back with a new ride.

koolaid · 01-05-2013, 08:34 PM

Hello everyone:

Like the title says I have a new ride, after a year or so of not rideing or even owning a bike I am back with my dream bike, 2011 Vulcan Vaquero [ the red one of course ], that being said I have some questions.

1-the bike is used and with V&H Exhaust, so do i need a power comender or not ?

2-only 3052 miles on it what should i do or except to do ?

Other items on my bike are passenger and driver back rest, passenger floor boards, taller clear windsheild, and the Ipod connection, and her name is Kandi [candy]
Thanks for any and all help.

Bud2rat · 01-05-2013, 08:44 PM

Well I can't answer your question about the power commander. However, I can welcome you back and enjoy your new ride.

redjay · 01-05-2013, 08:46 PM

Hello, Welcome back.

Power Commander not needed if just aftermarket slip ons installed.
At 3052 miles only oil and filter changes required.
It is still under warranty, correct ?

koolaid · 01-05-2013, 08:51 PM

still under warranty till 10/2014

Sin City Stan · 01-05-2013, 10:09 PM

It's like you never left. Welcome back.

elvis · 01-06-2013, 04:50 AM

Welcome back!

IMHO, the Vaquero is the best looking Vulcan in Kawasaki's current line up. Enjoy your new ride.

motomi1 · 01-06-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by koolaid

Hello everyone:

Like the title says I have a new ride, after a year or so of not rideing or even owning a bike I am back with my dream bike, 2011 Vulcan Vaquero [ the red one of course ], that being said I have some questions.

1-the bike is used and with V&H Exhaust, so do i need a power comender or not ?

2-only 3052 miles on it what should i do or except to do ?

Other items on my bike are passenger and driver back rest, passenger floor boards, taller clear windsheild, and the Ipod connection, and her name is Kandi [candy]
Thanks for any and all help.

You do not need a power commander just because you have V&H pipes, if you put a different air intake on it that would be the time to get a PCV. "only 3052 miles on it-----you should have or expect to do whatever you want with it there should be no issues.

Byron · 01-06-2013, 11:13 AM

i would say yes to the programer i don't know for sure but my point is the bike is tuned from kaw with stock parts i've read that with FI bike the only way to change fuel settings
is with the programer. That being said if i were to change just pipes on a older carb bike
with stock air filter i would rejet the carbs. on our bikes the stock fi is lean to start with
i think thay would run better even stock with the programer installed.
o yea glad to see u back

**Jared** · 01-06-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by koolaid

her name is Kandi [candy]

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You better teach her to spell it correctly. That could get confusing.

**ringadingh** · 01-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Welcome back!

caribou · 01-06-2013, 12:23 PM

I put V&H baggers on my 03 Nomad FI and it ran lean. Then i put a Power Commander on. It ran a little better once i got it tuned right, but it lost some mpg. Don't know if it was worth what it for what i got out of it.

koolaid · 01-06-2013, 01:08 PM

From what I can tell at this time my MPG'S are still good but there is alot of popping on deceleration.
Does anyone here have the CB and Comm system installed on there Vaquero?

Would buying these items from Kaw. be the best option ?

usranger74 · 01-06-2013, 01:42 PM

Welcome back.

landman · 01-06-2013, 05:38 PM

welcome back!

Kevinhyland · 01-07-2013, 01:39 AM

You will love the bike, I have a black 2011 Vaquero and I put 10.000 miles on it in the first 6 months, amazing ride. I put on the Cobra Tri Oval slip ons and yes you should install a fuel management system or the bike will run lean. The power commander is good, but the Cobra Power Pro is the best. Huge increase in low end torque and the bike does not lug even at 1500 RPM's. when you hit the power band it screams. MPG good too, average 38-40 even when I am getting on it hard. It's like the bike has a turbo. The owners manual has a maintenance schedule in it, if you didn't get one you can download on line for free on Kawasaki's website. Welcome back.

01-05-2013, 08:34 PM	#1
koolaid Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 30	I'm Back with a new ride. Hello everyone: Like the title says I have a new ride, after a year or so of not rideing or even owning a bike I am back with my dream bike, 2011 Vulcan Vaquero [ the red one of course ], that being said I have some questions. 1-the bike is used and with V&H Exhaust, so do i need a power comender or not ? 2-only 3052 miles on it what should i do or except to do ? Other items on my bike are passenger and driver back rest, passenger floor boards, taller clear windsheild, and the Ipod connection, and her name is Kandi [candy] Thanks for any and all help. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Well I can't answer your question about the power commander. However, I can welcome you back and enjoy your new ride. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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caribou Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bancroft,Id. Posts: 335	I put V&H baggers on my 03 Nomad FI and it ran lean. Then i put a Power Commander on. It ran a little better once i got it tuned right, but it lost some mpg. Don't know if it was worth what it for what i got out of it. __________________ Tad "Caribou" Jensen VBA #1976 Bancroft,Idaho 2012 Electa Glide Classic 2003 Nomad FI(Past) _______________________________ I ain't never been lost, powerfull confused for a month or two, but never lost.
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01-05-2013, 08:46 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,948	Hello, Welcome back. Power Commander not needed if just aftermarket slip ons installed. At 3052 miles only oil and filter changes required. It is still under warranty, correct ?
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01-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#4
koolaid Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 30	still under warranty till 10/2014
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01-06-2013, 04:50 AM	#6
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Welcome back! IMHO, the Vaquero is the best looking Vulcan in Kawasaki's current line up. Enjoy your new ride.
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01-06-2013, 11:13 AM	#8
Byron Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 134	i would say yes to the programer i don't know for sure but my point is the bike is tuned from kaw with stock parts i've read that with FI bike the only way to change fuel settings is with the programer. That being said if i were to change just pipes on a older carb bike with stock air filter i would rejet the carbs. on our bikes the stock fi is lean to start with i think thay would run better even stock with the programer installed. o yea glad to see u back
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01-06-2013, 01:08 PM	#12
koolaid Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 30	From what I can tell at this time my MPG'S are still good but there is alot of popping on deceleration. Does anyone here have the CB and Comm system installed on there Vaquero? Would buying these items from Kaw. be the best option ?
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usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Welcome back. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	welcome back! __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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01-07-2013, 01:39 AM	#15
Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	You will love the bike, I have a black 2011 Vaquero and I put 10.000 miles on it in the first 6 months, amazing ride. I put on the Cobra Tri Oval slip ons and yes you should install a fuel management system or the bike will run lean. The power commander is good, but the Cobra Power Pro is the best. Huge increase in low end torque and the bike does not lug even at 1500 RPM's. when you hit the power band it screams. MPG good too, average 38-40 even when I am getting on it hard. It's like the bike has a turbo. The owners manual has a maintenance schedule in it, if you didn't get one you can download on line for free on Kawasaki's website. Welcome back.
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