2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Custom
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strange n annoying noise can anyone tell me what it is ? no one seems to know.
By (I am an Owner) on Mar 17, 2015The bike is all around great ! Best bike I ever rode . Thing that bothers me is scrapping n screeching noise coming from rear. It gets louder longer I ride. Also what's weird is if I go tocarwash n spray uunderneath the rear near rear tire when I leave carwash the noise is extremely load ! That is ... the screeching or scrapping noise in rear but after hammering down for 5 min or so the noise goes away for a little while until it heats up or gets dusty from riding. Can anyone please tell me what this can be ? It drives me crazy its very annoying n load !
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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
By (I am an Owner) on Sep 14, 2011I bought a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom back in March 2001. It was a birthday present to myself. Sense I bought the bike I haven't had any problems with it. It rides smooth and it is very comfortable bike to ride. I have changed the stock exhaust to a set of Road Burner Street Pro's. They ... are kind of loud even with the baffles in them. People hear you coming down the road with these pipes. When I bought the bike it came with 2000 dollars worth of extras already on the bike.
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A cruiser to consider.
By (I am an Owner) on Jul 11, 2011I purchased my 09 900 SE in April 2010,I will say kawasaki did a great job on this bike i now have 4,800 miles on and no problems other than belt noise once in a while but easily fixed,bike is comfy, handlebar reach is perfect for my 5'10 frame,handles better than a few other bikes i test rode before ... buying,power is excellent for a 900,could have possibly added a 6th gear but their may be a reason that kawasaki didn;t add it,rides down the highway great with two up riding,engine is smooth at 70-80,not overworked like some say it just sounds like it,added mods make it even more fun to ride, plus plenty of compliments wherever its parked,styling is right on with other bikes of it kind,shifting is smooth,brakes are excellent,throttle response is nice,great cornering angles for bike of this type,200+miles out of a tank of fuel is really nice also,overall great bike,priced right and lots of fun to ride,puts a grin on every time i get on it.
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new owner
By (I am an Owner) on Oct 06, 2010I purchased my 900 in april,10. Have approx 4,000 miles. Like the bike a great deal with a couple of exceptions. A strange noise coming from the rear wheel--appears to be consistant with rear tire speed.Seem to get louder if the bike has been out on the hwy for time at speed. Also has a scraping ... sound coming from the belt---dealer can't figure it out. Have installed a lot of accessories that have made the bike very comfortable on the road. Ultimate seat w/backrest for driver and pass.rack, hwy pegs,cruise control, leatherlyke hard bags, w/s amd handlebar risers.--it all makes a big difference. Did 1700 miles on one trip-very happy except noises.
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FUN FUN FUN
By (I am an Owner) on Sep 01, 2010A week ago I purchased a new 2010 vn900 Custom SE I rode KZs back in the day and was skeptical about riding a cruiser style bike. This bike handles like a dream very comfortable to rideand good power. My only complaint would be a 6th gear as highway riding has the motor thumpin really good.
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Best Value
By (I am an Owner) on Feb 24, 2010The decision to buy this bike was simple...water cooled, fuel injected, belt drive, large gas tank. The bike provides a very comfortable long range riding position for 5'6" to over 6' riders. The light weight and low seat height makes this bike very manageable for women riders also. There are enough ... after market assessories to customize this ride as yours. 5,000 miles so far with no problems. Only complaint is the gas guage reads empty when you still have 2 gallons of gas.
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Electrical Problems
By (I am an Owner) on Aug 17, 2009I bought a Custom 900 several months ago and have really enjoyed it (it is my first bike).
The problem is, it's been in the shop three times now for electrical problems. I got shocked when I started it, the blinkers all died, the battery died one day and now the back lights are dead. ...
Wish I had bought another bike.
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A Great First Bike
By (I am an Owner) on Jul 26, 2009One month ago, I went shopping around, for my first cruiser, My starter bike (1992 Yamaha Seca II) had served it's purpose, and was starting to nickel and dime me.
Initially I went Hog shopping, thinking "Buy American", being over 6', I was too tall for anything in the Sportster line-up, The ... HD sales folk were very knowledgable and professional.
The only model that really fit me was a Heritage, or a V-rod, Both were much bigger engines then I really wanted to start with. Having Very good credit, I was confident I would get a great deal, Then Whoa!! sticker shock, Whoa! What 14% percent rate?, Whoa doesn't include a warranty! How much for service?
I was so disheartened, by the experience. Could believe It would run over 27K out the door!
Driving home, I stopped at a Kawasaki Dealer, Just to shop, As I walked in, the first bike I noticed was the Vulcan Custom, The big front wheel and tire, long and low, and all that chrome stock. Looked like a customized model.
When I sat on it, It fit, was comfortable.
I looked on the side cover to see 900, Whoa, perfect size. I asked the price,
$7200, I was offered a very low interest rate, and under $500 for 4 yrs extended warranty, Less then my cable bill for a month!
One month later and 1300 miles, I love to ride it, I ride it everywhere!
over 50 mpg, and many compliments on it.
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Lots of Fun!
By (I am an Owner) on Jul 05, 2009A great first bike for me...quick, agile and sexy good looks! Power when I need it, but not scary.
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Awesome Bike
By (I am an Owner) on Jun 12, 2009Spent some time evaluating mid-powered cruisers. Final decision came down to 900 Special Edition or Yamaha 950 v-star. Riding position, water-cooled and looks were some of the factors that made the 900 my decision. Very happy with bike. Pipes look great and easy de-baffling makes after-market pipes ... unnecessary.
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love it
By (I am an Owner) on Jun 09, 2009saw it sitting in dealership09 900 se traded in a 03 vrod i love the bike it has half the horsepower of my vrod but its fun to ride.very good handling . love the bike
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Noises
By (I am an Owner) on Jun 05, 2009this is a great bike except for the rubbing noise that hits at 20-122 mph. sounds like the belt. Dealer is deaf and cant seem to hear it even though it vibrates through the handle bars as well as emitting a loud humming sound. its not the tranny nor the engine and is consistent with wheel ... turn speed. also the choke idle will periodically run the rpms way high. like 20mph in first without touching the throttle
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A blast
By (I am an Owner) on May 26, 2009I bought a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Special Edition in May 2009. I have put a 1,000 miles on since I bought it. This was my first bike and it was a perfect choice. The bike handles and runs like a dream. The looks are very unique. I get a lot of looks and people can hardly believe its a Kawasaki. ... I do wish the bike had a 6th gear for interstates as it is wound pretty tight and does vibrate a bit at 70mph. And I wish they would offer more aftermarket parts that are black not chrome like exhaust for example. Aftermarket accecories for the special edition are very limited. You have about three choices for exhaust and nothing is much cheaper than $600 and then you have to buy a power programmer to equalize the air/fuel mixture. But for the money you cant get much more when it comes to looks, styling, and performance.
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this bike is awesome!!!
By (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2009I've had this bike for about a month now, and I have no complaints. This bike has plenty of comfort without giving up any looks. The Custom designs will turn heads of anyone who catches a glimpse of it. Plenty of power, seems like a bigger than 900cc engine. All in all I am very pleased.
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09 Vulcan 900 Custom
By (I am an Owner) on May 05, 2009I bought mine in Jan. of 09. Its now May and I have put 2300 miles on it and its awesome!!! It handles well, and is super lite. My wife and I have rode alot and with another person on you can't tell any power loss the 900cc engine is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Had seen some reviews about ... people having issues with the thin front tire but I have not had any problems with it.
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