1993 Vulcan 500

[Fawlty]

Just agreed to buy a 1993 Vulcan 500 with 15000 miles on the clock. In the workshop at the moment, awaiting replacement carb. boots, due to perished rubber. Otherwise it looks in good shape, but I will be doing the usual initial stuff when I get it.

I would appreciate input from anyone with Vulcan experience. I am keeping the GZ for the moment.

I have also joined vulcanforums.com

[blaine]

I have a 90 454 (same engine as the Vulcan) One of the most important things on this engine is a valve adjustment.They should be adjusted about every 7500 miles.These bikes are very fast & nimble & can outrun bikes twice as big.It's a sport bike engine in a cruiser frame.
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[Water Warrior 2]

Congrats Fawlty.

Pics when you get it home.

[JWR]

I had a 2005 that I traded for the SV.

Good bike with good power.

Burkbuilds put a lot of miles on his.

[Fawlty]

Thanks guys. Will sort the valves when I get it and post some photos.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Fawlty

Thanks guys. Will sort the valves when I get it and post some photos.

Here is a good link for valve adjustment.Lots of pics.
http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/show ... php?t=2609

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[Fawlty]

Originally Posted by blaine

Here is a good link for valve adjustment.Lots of pics.
http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/show ... php?t=2609

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Thanks for that Blaine. I have been reading quite a lot of threads over there in anticipation. I see you are a regular also.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Fawlty

Thanks for that Blaine. I have been reading quite a lot of threads over there in anticipation. I see you are a regular also.

Yep.I've been a "regular" for a couple of years.A good group of members.Almost as good as here. :biggrin:

[jonathan180iq]

Blaine, you are both a sensitive man and a poet.

That's cute

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[Fawlty]

Here are a couple of shots taken this morning on a 60 mile run. Bike is going well after a carb clean and reset. Just waiting for a replacement vacuum valve set ordered from Germany via Ebay.