I have a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500fi. I bought it in Aug. of 2002. I ride my bike all year round, and so far I have put 104.458 miles on it ,and it has never had a mechanical failure, or left me stranded ! I put a Vance and Hines high performance exhaust on it , but the motor is stuck. I have been riding for 52 years now, and this is the best bike I have ever owned ! Period! so far I have had 124 motorcycles , motocross, sport bikes, enduros and cruisers! My O3 Nomad is the most trust worthy and comfortable bike I have ever owned ! Love SRK keep up the videos Shawn you rock bro!🏍
@ericsharrock58446 жыл бұрын
The Ivans Rockland County cycles tune on my 2017 Vaquero helped smooth out the jerky throttle, added 10 ft pounds of torque on a stock bike, stopped exhaust popping and radically improved heat management on the bike. My bike would always crowd the hot mark on the gauge when riding in town or in slow traffic regardless of weather. Now even riding in 115 degree heat in Northern California it never goes past 3/4 mark on temp gauge. The heat difference is really noticable in reducing rider fatigue.
@dennism1036 жыл бұрын
I'm a Harley guy, but believe those are excellent machines ...
@takingoutthetrash15125 жыл бұрын
quality surpass Harley. my little 900 Vulcan's engine hasn't leak a single drop of oil since I got it
@Sthephyr125 жыл бұрын
I have a Vulcan 800 and some things about them are better, especially at the price they are, but the overall fit and finish is nonwhere near a Harley's.
@k9m424 жыл бұрын
@@takingoutthetrash1512 either has my Harley and it is 10 years old
@edeco504 жыл бұрын
@@takingoutthetrash1512 give it time it will lol
@mikeogden52564 жыл бұрын
Dennis Morris Yeah I think I found about every kind of motorcycle there is certainly every Harley model I currently own and ride a Harley daily but I’m bat shit crazy about this Kawasaki
@milkandcookyz6 жыл бұрын
Being alone, just me and my bike is a big reason I love riding.
@joncastile32486 жыл бұрын
You... the wind... and the highway
@ericworthington72993 жыл бұрын
& music 🎶
@rkba49234 жыл бұрын
I'm about one more service dept visit to the HD dealer away from liquidating my Harley's and looking into options. The Vaquero is definitely on the possibles list. I much prefer the old school style dashboard over the digital ones today.
@robdonell9915 Жыл бұрын
Hi, did you get a different bike ?
@mike5mas Жыл бұрын
Did you buy another bike? Have you been in service?
@austinfrye33892 жыл бұрын
I’m glad that i can type in almost any motorcycle and this channel has already done a review on it. Probably the #1 reason i subscribed! Plus Bikes and Beards makes great content too
@ezekielnewman46416 жыл бұрын
I ride a Vulcan 900 Classic at least 80 miles every day to and from work, this is going to be my next bike. Love the Vaquero!
@sandakureva3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at one of these too. There's a raging deal on one at my local dealership and I've been looking to trade up.
@loyalhearted61013 жыл бұрын
I currently own a 900 classic lt brought it off a gentlemen that put plenty of chrome,music my only dislike for the bike is that it doesn’t have quite enough punch and it only 5 gears
@MoxieMike66 Жыл бұрын
I bought a new 21' this year. I've drug the floorboards a few times, by accident. My first bagger, almost twice the weight of my 79' KZ1000 ST I've been riding for years. Handles great regarding road construction.
@TheAnnoyingBoss Жыл бұрын
Youll do that in these baggers. You just gotta remember to take it easy 😂
@user-pm5wk2fu6e Жыл бұрын
Brother, you have been a wonderful witness.Ty .you in also have convinced me to get a new Kawasaki . I currently ride a 900 custom 2009 ty
@Aris116 Жыл бұрын
Amen brother, thanks for the words of blessing!
@Lifeadventure223 жыл бұрын
I clicked on this video to check out this kawasaki and left with a good overall feeling Blessed to be alive and I believe I have found my future motorcycle
@JohnnyRebKy4 жыл бұрын
I’m a Harley guy and never had anything but a Harley. But if I was going to buy a full dresser I would definitely give these a look!
@marvinbanka75922 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get a new Vulcan. I just wish they had a 1700 styled like the 900 classic.
@AyaWetts Жыл бұрын
That would be amazing
@mrblanche5 жыл бұрын
I had a Vaquero for a couple of months. I really only rode it one time. It was too much bike for me. Fortunately, it was just a financial deal, traded a hot rod for it, then sold it to buy another hot rod. That higher shield is something that's really needed.
@conradquilliam60765 жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best. For a budding motorcyclist, I gain so much from what you have to say. And you love the Lord - extra special!
@AirstripBum2 жыл бұрын
Ditto brother!
@1americanfrmsocal5296 жыл бұрын
I think that's one of the best looking kawez I've seen . Thank you for reminding me about God being here for us sometimes I forget that and get to feeling down at times. Great vlog
@MightyMouzMoto2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Motor Man called it the best bagger for the money! 👍🏼
@antoniobrown32196 жыл бұрын
Bet you didn't think you were gonna get "a word" when you clicked this video but you got it... Thanks for that!
@scottmorse17986 жыл бұрын
finally figured out which bikes he really likes, talks about everything but the bike hes on 1minute in. ride on! love the videos cant get enough.
@BikerDash6 жыл бұрын
Yes! I am thankful every day God grants me. Especially after my heart attack 18 months ago. As a 1700 Nomad owner, I can attest to how good a Vulcan is. I ride mine down to Baltimare every summer. (From central Maine)
@vtwindad1549 Жыл бұрын
I had a Vulcan Custom before my Harley Davidson, they are good especially these larger machines. Definitely the best of the Japanese cruisers
@nokoolaid4 жыл бұрын
If it's an Ivan's tune, it will give more power. With pipes and air kit the Ivan's tune does 90hp and 115 torque at the rear wheel.
@drayhuis38556 жыл бұрын
I have a Vaquero. The shaking is because your lugging the motor. The best shift point for these is around 3000rpms. If your jamming gears to accelerate fast the best shift point is 4500rpms. Also as a side note, the tune is probably by Ivan tune.
@iccus624 жыл бұрын
one pin crank , same as harley. I believe harley tried to claim patent on that but failed.
@OneTreeHill09305 жыл бұрын
First off I want to say I LOVE the messages you put out about God and the Bible! Thank you for that! Secondly, I love love love this bike! I currently own a Vulcan 900 custom and I already want to get a second BIGGER bike after only 3 months of riding. My bike did amazing on the 400+ mile ride to bike week in Daytona. I’m really interested in this bike. Only thing I can say is that the exhaust is way too quiet.
@oklahomamudmotor56394 жыл бұрын
Sean,You keep it real 24-7 Bro. Thank you for all that you do!
@Hoggdoc19462 жыл бұрын
I have been reading about these bikes the last couple of days. They do seem check a lot of boxes if you don't get stuck needing a HD.
@packetsnorter6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, love your vids ... just started watching them a couple of weeks ago as they pop up (cool Silverwing). I've kinda dropped off of religion, but was raised in a strong loving Christian family, and respect everyone's beliefs. I think it's cool that you read a verse as you take off. I noticed immediately that you were missing your sticky (and didn't go back to get it this time), and thought, "well, there's always the great John 3:16" , and BAM! You dropped it. Nicely done. (sorry there is a link on the 3[colon]16, it just does it, and I cant remove it, and do not know what it links to, nor am I going to click it .... OK, I clicked it, and it links back to this video).
@Srkcycles6 жыл бұрын
lol awesome thanks for watching
@roninsurvivor46403 жыл бұрын
Plus you have your favorite most dopest jams to keep you and your favorite girl (motorcycles can be girls don't judge me) company!
@markj65062 жыл бұрын
Should of bought one of rather than my 19 electraglide. I saw these when they first came out. great looking bike. The abs version comes loaded with the same power as my electraglide. My HD just had the infamous sumping issue happen. 10k on it. I amsoil everything i drive so it may have saved it. Put 200 miles on it sunday Just. Made it home ! Thanks for your review and channel !
@truckingreviewchannel6 жыл бұрын
Amen. If you wake up in the morning it's the best day
@dixienormous32626 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@RISCGames3 жыл бұрын
I only wake up at night, not sure what that says... ;-)
@rcafmaintainer37236 жыл бұрын
I got mine flashed too, it helps with lowering temperature as well. Ivan Perfomance ECU flash, the best thing for that bike!
@OneTreeHill09305 жыл бұрын
RCAF Maintainer what does the Ivan performance ecu flash do?
@noeagosto92313 жыл бұрын
Something Motorcycley curious as well. What does the flash do?
@user-nw6fo4ke8p16 күн бұрын
I have rode harleys since69,the kawasaki nomad was out of all the different bikes i rode the most enjoyable and comfortable,and maintaince free! 👀
@farclebaba6 жыл бұрын
Did this get the Ivan's reflash for this bike? I've heard from a couple of Vaqurero guys the Ivan's ECU flash pretty much gives you a new bike as far as the engine/performance.
@farclebaba6 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pt-moMWVsc6nhnk.html
@A-FrameWedge4 жыл бұрын
Ivan is awesome, he has refreshed my ecu on my 2013 Z1000 144 rwhp with awesome smooth throttle response, and my 2016 FZ09 115 rwhp and smoothed out the snacthy throttle, runs 20+ degrees F cooler in traffic.
@ababbit74613 жыл бұрын
How nice it is for you to be able to ride a motorcycle at 9 am on a Monday morning for you business and a job... Through you, God has a big old smile on Monday mornings as he goes riding on a Vaquero!!!
@shadwox98086 жыл бұрын
Was going to buy one but then I saw the Kawasaki concours with the power smooth ride I bought the concours best bike I've ever own
@packetsnorter6 жыл бұрын
Recently bought a 2002 Connie with 65K. I wanted to strip it down, cause I mostly do local riding (and am use to Nighthawks and VFRs), but the folks at COG convinced me that losing only 25lbs wasn't work the heat deflection the fairing provides. It is top heavy, but I wouldn't trade that 7.whatever gallon tank for anything.
@semtech303 жыл бұрын
Our bike shops around here (Can) are diversified with the Japanese brands now.. They sell Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki all under same roof. Hard to find a good Mechanic for all. Traded for a Harley, all Harley at the Harley store. Harley Mechanic and always have parts. I don't need parts but you might think your riding something that's more common in the market place. Harley actually has a dip stick for the oil check. My Vulcan classic had a foggy little window down low that was very difficult to check. So was a lot of other things. I've already been over my Ulta Ltd and found it very easy to service. So far, so good.
@johnh74645 жыл бұрын
Have dragged the floor boards on my Vulcan 1600 a few times. First time was an accident and then after I hit some turns to make it happen. Just to get to know the bike better.
@mochi654 жыл бұрын
I follow your KZfaq. I was wondering if you ever come across any Suzuki C109T's anymore?
@TheRicokilla3 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki’s are bullet proof ya’ll
@tonygherna30545 жыл бұрын
Love the rides and the words of wisdom
@jimmiewilson17443 жыл бұрын
Hey Sean wish I lived closer to y’all. I would love to visit y’all sometime. We live in Corpus Christi, Texas. I love it when you say your words of WISDOM. Take care Brother god bless you and your Family.
@calvinroyals64633 жыл бұрын
Sorry I rode from 1965 till 1996. Never missed listening to a radio. Never cared if I was alone. Got off on the sound of the motor. 1 Honda 2 Triumps 6 Harleys. The last was the best 86 Heratige Softail only the second bike I bought new.
@tccoup3556 жыл бұрын
Amen brother. Peace
@garybaldwin10615 жыл бұрын
I agree.WAR
@douglashawkins44022 жыл бұрын
95 degrees I will be in a t-shirt and shorts. Love riding in the sunshine!
@ponchoandweldy5 жыл бұрын
Damn I want a vaquero so bad! I love my Vulcan 900 classic, problem is I scrape my boards at least once a week forgetting I'm on a cruiser cause it handles too well lmao
@nickhilbert93763 жыл бұрын
Just sold my roadliner s white to attend Moody Aviation... realized my mistake so I started looking for a bagger and came across this video. Never realized you're a Christian bro. Definitely sold me this bike and just got yourself a new sub as well.
@richvangorder39004 ай бұрын
They are a fantastic value for the money. Especially the fully dressed Voyager. Just dont expect it to be a Harley. Thats a good and bad thing
@sebcarol15 жыл бұрын
Whats up with the rubber duckie gloves? Awesome videos
@mrmcgraw37062 жыл бұрын
I saw this for the first time today. They are very good bikes.
@drzrider34403 жыл бұрын
Dragging a floorboard is so easy...in fact for me ots rather hard not to. Every round a bout. In fact often I scrape them too much and end up scraping frame and lifting rear tire off the ground. Yet not suggested to do that.
@frequentfalls42822 жыл бұрын
The gray black one is really nice. 17k new is awesome for a bagger
@staudenmaierca6 жыл бұрын
Dress for the slide, not the ride.
@danmanthe93356 жыл бұрын
Chuck Staudenmaier good way of putting it.
@shawnregan63015 жыл бұрын
Amen. I'll look like a nerd, because I've seen to many MC wrecks not to gear up
@ezekielnewman46415 жыл бұрын
Its 100+ every day now here in southern Arizina and I still wear a leather jacket and chaps.
@hankscally96584 жыл бұрын
ATGATT!!
@shotgunscott4 жыл бұрын
I like the motor, but I've heard such mixed reviews of their transmissions. I'm not a fan of their wheels, but for the money you save on the Harley tax, I could get some badass wheels.
@FEMA_Region_4_Slave2 жыл бұрын
This town must be super wholesome, crime free, and peaceful (mostly white) because I NEVER see ANY COPS in these videos. Down here in the supposedly most free state of FL, they're everywhere. It's gross.
@kevinh87363 жыл бұрын
Love this review! Looks like you're wearing dish washing gloves. LOL!
@MrSteve019743 жыл бұрын
Came for the bike video, Glad I did thanks for the words brother!!
@TheNikipa5 ай бұрын
So I've ridden a 650 vulcan and a Rebel 250 I'd like a bagger for my second bike it's either this or the yamaha star elude I'm working with like 10 grand I'd like to get a harley but idk I'm 5"7 245 pounds any suggestions
@erikschoff227215 күн бұрын
Wanting to get a bike soon. I really like the Road Glide. However, don't like Harley going woke. This looks like a nice alternative.
@michaelb.42112 Жыл бұрын
That bike is SOOOoooooooo sick.
@myman50grand5 жыл бұрын
Considering your 'prep'.. swap the garden/garage gloves for riding ones. Safety and vented. What the Big Guy upstairs wants you to wear! (Can't work easy with skinned mitts) Oh, and I'm loving that dash! (built-in head up display)
@alexlee1666 жыл бұрын
Amen!!! I really enjoy the insight and knowledge just purchased my first bike! Harley Street Glide ‘07
@fanlaz9594 жыл бұрын
RETRO CLASSIC INSTRUMENT PANEL...OOHH YEAA !!!
@garykegs185 жыл бұрын
Are these better than gen one 1800 gold wings?
@robbarrett4038 Жыл бұрын
So happy this channel is still here, I always check it out before buying a bike
@mattennor99316 жыл бұрын
Well done for the gloves on a hot day brother and thanks for the reading, John 3. 16 awesome
@krzychucyn4959 Жыл бұрын
there is hope for you blese you for this mesage realy like this bike but in eu its expensive you are pople lacki to have cheap bikes in us
@apkn195510 ай бұрын
Man I miss your test drives.
@johnnybravo36123 жыл бұрын
I wish I still had all my hair.
@MrRuger19773 жыл бұрын
This will be my next bike, Have a 900 Vulcan currently and I love it but when or if im ever ready to move up this bike is it.
@JohnnyXoz5 жыл бұрын
I had a sqwelch on my bike, took some 'goo gone', came right off!
@seadragon33506 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the Divine Memo 🤠👍🏍
@Snap74774 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a great bike
@waynedurden96926 жыл бұрын
Wow I like it. Would absolutely buy Tank straps for that monster
@clinteads54235 жыл бұрын
Greetings. As a rider considering a Vaquero for my next motorcycle, is it possible to travel with a Roll Bag on the rear seat WITHOUT a passenger backrest? It is hard to know for sure just by looking at photos, but it seems there may not be any place to attach straps to secure a bag with the motorcycle in the stock configuration. Thanks in advance!
@ChaohsiangChen6 жыл бұрын
Imagine having a sound system blasting bass FORWARD while lane splitting on 405 during rush hour....
@dixienormous32626 жыл бұрын
I would rather have root canal and stay alive.
@nobodysreview61374 жыл бұрын
Prob good to travel on, people gonna wanna steal ur Streetglide on a roadtrip. I'd still buy a Streetglide over this though, that frame mounted fairing doesnt really matter below 100mph n e way. Streetglide steers its self in twistys, they handle great and require no effort at all once you get used to the balance of them. I do like this Vaquero though, i'd like one in addition to a Harley or two. Still a little w much of a Harley copy, they need 2 come up with there own bagger styling and get a cult following going.
@rubensahak91783 жыл бұрын
I rather buy Goldwing F6.Ton more torque and power without need for Ivan's flash etc.Also love Valkyries.What I read stock Vaquero runs terrible without Ivan's flash. Now that's +350 pipes 700+ KE filter +80 so you are looking to spend additional 1k+ just to get this bike ride normally.Valkyries Goldwings dont need any of these.
@smckinney3mckinney1416 жыл бұрын
Hey there Sean nice looking Kawasaki, how would this bike compare to the new Yamaha Venture /Eluder bikes??thx.
@1satisfiedmind5 жыл бұрын
I like Vaqueros, but the Eluder is out the box a better bike. More horse power more torque more options, but air cooled, heavier...and priced higher, with costlier maint. I ride a Kawasaki 1600 Meanstreak, kawasakis are built to ride. Maybe more plastic on the Kawi, and fixed bags, lol...but I believe the Vaqueros also (still) have self adjust valve tensioners (check me on that one), which means the valve train adjusts itself, saving you time and money because they're maintenance free valves. There are some nice custom vaqueros out there too, just google it, they're beauties.
@1234cod12342 жыл бұрын
Is there a permanent fix for the common dancing gear indicator
@blockeduser57696 жыл бұрын
I never feel lonely when I am alone because I am a Rock , I am an Island
@jeffashford37483 жыл бұрын
Would be interested in late model nomad
@JohnnysCoolStuff5 жыл бұрын
Weird how the sound reminds me of my 2001 Drifter.
@GonGon082 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me where to find a passenger backrest like this ?
@keendeesjarlais3636 Жыл бұрын
5:48. 55 in a 25. breakin a commandment buddy
@jeffpalmer55026 жыл бұрын
You think this handles as well as the standard cross country?
@tkong355 жыл бұрын
I watch sean every night i almost want to come all the way to p.a just to get a bike from him tha ks for the videos sean we all love what ur doing ovee there
@morrisdennis2 жыл бұрын
Thats badass br!
@riding2nowhere2 жыл бұрын
getting ready to buy a 1700 Vulcan 04 for $5,000 w/1200 miles. he said it overheats sometimes, what could be causing that?
@frankiecox11594 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiring words.
@WDStock_man2 жыл бұрын
Looking at a 2021 Vaquero now. I don't want a dinosaur. A big slow bike. So I'm going to test drive it. Is it fast enough on the highway
@WDStock_man2 жыл бұрын
I didn't get to test drive the 2021 new Vaquero. I drove 78 miles to the dealership to trade my sportster in. It was all based on if I was getting the trade value I wanted. I did. Dropped some extra money on the Vaquero. Never test drove it. After the paperwork I was headed back 78 miles and I would find out what it's all about. First impression, 15.00 filled the tank which was 1/4 full. The suspension was as good as the one on my Lincoln Continental. That was the very first thing that stood out. Because I road a Sportster, I riding the VAQUERO In 5 the gear the first 25 miles. The bike handled 70 mph in 5 the gear with ease. No strain on the motor. Stayed under 3k RPMs. Once I started using 6 the.gear things got really smooth. Great ride all the way home.
@WDStock_man2 жыл бұрын
Great testimony 👍🙂
@keithhampton9700 Жыл бұрын
Dig the tank top 😂
@rmccain996 жыл бұрын
You don't come out of a corner and lug the engine. Not good for the engine. use 2nd gear.
@michaelbohne52286 жыл бұрын
Love the videos but when are you going to update your website?
@webbpetty84346 жыл бұрын
owned a 2012 nomad for 4 years. very heavy cumbersome. now l have a burgman which, believe it or not, is quicker faster just as comfortable and 15 mpg better. love to smoke hd's on my scooter
@dennism1036 жыл бұрын
U chose wisely shawn.
@adamahuffman3 жыл бұрын
My dream bike. Currently 2006 Nomad 1600.
@newt0n_6 жыл бұрын
The audio popping was kind of annoying. Ain't hating, just saying.
@rmccain996 жыл бұрын
Try buying a water cooled big twin from Harley Davidson and you will see the diff. Made in Japan should cost more than made in the USA.