Derestrict Vulcan S 650 

Alison, Alison, Alison. You are awesome. Just got back from taking it for a ride after making the changes. I was going to sell it 2022 for a bit more power, now I'm keeping it.

There is also an allen key under the left side keyed panel, which you can use to remove the seat to get to the other tools. So you dont actually have to carry an extra allen key around with you.

Thank you for this video, haven't done this modification myself yet but can't wait for a nice day to try it out.

This is a great Vid. Simple, clear and fun. Thanks and well done guys. It so inspired me, I've now applied to your Facebook group... and I haven't even bought the bike yet!! (Hope to in the next month or so) Just one 'nit picky' point. The 'electrical tape' you refer to, and use, is actually air conditioning duct tape. It's notoriously 'not sticky' and falls to bits/flakes off. Real electrical tape is that thinner roll stretchy stuff that comes in lotsa pretty colours. As this bare plug end is a vital part of the (remaining) electrical system, I would use the good tape, and maybe even squirt a 'plug' of household silicon in there, and then securely tape over that to keep water out. The 'plug' could be gently flicked out with a small screw driver if the bike ever needed to be 'Re-Lammed'. From past (bad) experience, you don't want water/moisture getting into a bike's electrical system... Neva Eva! Anyway thanks again for a cool and very useful vid. Cheers Mark - Adelaide, Australia

Such an ez mod. Bloody legend. Hubby being scared to go full throttle tells me all I need to know. Thanks guys!!

Glad I ran across your video. Gonna repeat what you did on my 650s too! Thanks for posting!

If you look closely at around 2:30 into the video, you can see the seat removal Allen key needed to remove the seat located under the keylocked side panel.

Awesome video, thank you. I love simple improvements like this

Thank you both from Nova Scotia.

Took it for ride today, farken unbelievable the amount of power that has been unleashed. 180+

Thank you so much, just got a vulcan s and now I will have to try these things.

Really awesome video. you did a great job thanks so much for posting this with your hubby.

In Australia its restricted to 35kw (47hp) 53nm torque . Unrestricted gives you 45kw (60hp) & 63nm torque... Quite a difference...

AWESOME VIDEO. Well done. Note: side cover has allen key to let you remove seat and access tools (for when you are on the road)

Thank you very much for the video. Here in Spain the Vulcan S is restricted identically the same as in Australia so this video fits my needs greatly. I will unrestrict mine when I get used to the bike and get more confidence is riding. Here in Spain the Highway police are very familiar with bikers and what tricks we use so I rather not get in trouble at the beginning.

Thanks for this Tip, a great savings, rather than bringing the bike to the mechanic. ❤️🇵🇭

I'm getting this bike as my first. It looks like such a good deal at such a great price. Fantastic.

I just recently bought my 2016 vulcan S absolutely love it as a LAMS bike, I ride with mates who run Harleys and the vulcan keeps while restricted. You can bet I will be pulling that plug and screw out now, lol.

great video. would be nice to share more information about the difference in riding experience.

Thank you for sahring. I don't own a Vulcan S right now, but I might in the future and if I do I'll perform these tricks to it. No sense in having the power and then restricting it. I want it all. Thanks again.

Great video alison. Thanks for the help !!!

Just saw your vid recommended by killakam. Great vid and sick bike. I'm about to get one myself.

Hi Allison, Thanks for the awesome video, really helpful. Id like to know little bit more about the seat you metioned where did you get your new seat from? Can you please do a small video on that and possibly review the seat plus a rough cost. Also did you install any aftermarket exhaust? Perhaps can you do an update video. Thank you. Really helpfull as i bought a vulcan aswell and im looking to pimp it out a bit more. Im from Melbourne idk if that helps any of the content your going to produce or links you may give. Thank you once agian.

I wonder if after that it would beat an MT07. (acknowledging the class difference) Im doin the jump back to the cruiser but interested to know.

I just popped off the first part, I am in the US, it did not have the lil wire. Mine just had four hole with the black plugs, I took it off anyway! Thanks for the video.

Sick, nice one, going to do it right now 👌

Question... I had a friend try to follow these instructions on my vulcan 650 s 2016 last night but he had trouble removing the throttle restrictor. I did some further reading on a forum that said once you remove it you can't put it back. Is this correct? I'd like to be able to add it back to resell it as a legitimate legal LAMS bike if I take it out. Anyone had any experience with this?

Great vid. Straight forward tutorial

I knew the bike was restricted In Australia , but thanks for showing the how to thats awesome Thumbs up .

Thanks guys.Really liking the Vulcan S. Very sexy looking bike.

Great video and thanks. Just done it to my 2020 Vulcan S. Night and day difference. More torque, more power in the upper rev range, and doesnt cutout at 135kmh. No fault codes, no problems. Just works!

Happy to say in Brazil we don't have such thing. I've checked. But thanks for the insight!

Do you ave any issues with the bike reving really high on start up? Asking on behalf of a friend that has a valcan 650s, his reves really high and when you hold the throttle closed you can feel the computer fighting against you to close /open the butterfly to let more air/fuel in. Any recommendations on how to fix it

i was searching for that screw thanks

Hey thanks for your videos. Any posts on a helmet lock install? Bought one and trying to figure out where it's supposed to go. lol

Hi, saludos desde Chile. Make a video where you show the new maximum speed.

Thank you so much,for showing how to liberate us, I do have the same motorcycle,same color ,same year and I jtust got free from lams, now to ride free.

hi nice tips , any check engine light when its disconnected thank you

wow... such ninja moves. cant wait to try this on my VS 2018

i wonder if uk bikes are restricted like this ?

I have Kawasaki Vulcan 650s 2016 model, few days ago i tried to adjust the brake lever positioning and suddenly obne problem has been raised. after some mile drive my front brake start griping my front wheel and it jammed my wheel after few steps. My mechanic tried to clean the brake piston and greasing it but still this issue raising to me. whenever i experience this issue, i bleed the front caliper from nozzle to reduce the pressure so it made my wheel free to drive again. it happens every after 10 to 15 miles. nowadays, i am keeping 10nos ring key in my pocket for releasing the pressure of front brake. Please suggest what should i do to make it okay. Note ( There is no check light) I would be abliged if some one could guide me. Muhammad Usman Gul

Does removing that plug create any fault codes?

Thank you, great tutorial 🙏👍

Anyone know what that restrictor plug is called? Mine is second hand and doesn't have it and I'd like to get one

Could also use hear shrink to cover plug

Hi and thank you from Vulcan rider in Israel How long has it been since you de ristricted the bike? Have you noticed any changes suchAs gas consemption. ?Engin getting warm etc.Ty

can this do anything negative to the bike at all?

Thank you Alison.

These arnt restricted in usa right? I habe checked this but il my throttle wasnt restricted brand new bike no bolt

I have the 2019 and it doesn't seem possible anymore without removing the idle screw.

Can we do this to. 2016 model eu version ?

Alison Harmon. Can you please do a top speed video ?

Hi Alison. Could you possible tell me of the best replacement tyres for the Vulcan S . my aim is more for grip than longevity. Thank you.

Any chance this will work on a 2002 Vulcan Nomad?

At the vn 900 there are two extra butterflys in the intake. If you remove them, you get faster gaspower. They are handled by cpu so it acelerates softer. Wonder if it is the same on vn 650.

I took the throttle screw out and tried it, big difference. Then i tried the wiring loop and couldnt feel much difference. The only thing i noticed was it sounded like it was backfiring through the air cleaner on deceleration. Maybe a high flow filter and better exhaust would solve that problem though.

nice! i've ordered my vulcan s. should be here in a week i hope. how much more power did you get out of it after you unplugged it ?

You saved my life with this video! You fking beauty!

Hi Ali S! Love the vid. Quick one. How did that Corbin saddle work out for you? My stock saddle is not great and looking for alternatives.. let me know :)

Someone on the Vulcan forum stated that removing the wiring loop reduced some of the jerkyness of the throttle and engine braking. Wondering if anyone else has found this to be the case?

I was gonna do that bc of your video but apparently they aren't restricted in the US. This week I'm going to go down a tooth in the sprocket and get a better exhaust . Gonna be so fast

Hi mate, thank you for the video.. cant believe Kawasaki is so sneaky! Guess I know what ill be doing whilst it raining haha.. thanks again mate

What is this mod suppose to do?

Looks to me that the connecter has a wire looped back into it self. So id think by removing the wire would work better than pulling the connector apart!?

Hey thanks for the video ! Awesome. I am about to pull the trigger on a 2019 Vulcan S Cafe. Do you / somebody know if the procedure to unrestrict is still the same ? Some youtuber said that 2017 models and up need their ECU re-programmed to lift the restriction (no more plug to be removed or throttle restricting screw) ?

Great vid. Would you happen to know if it's the same for the z650

You made my day u r fking legend

Is this necessary in the U.S?

absolute legend

Thinking of getting a used 2017 Vulcan S. Do you think it would be comfortable for a 6'1" rider?

Is this on all Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 in every countries or just certain countries I live in the u.s. is mine restricted

Great info! Did your engine light come on?

Hi Alison From the video, you remove the cap with the wire on it, but then tape it up to stop it from being wet. Wouldn't it be better just to "cut" the wire as it is seemingly connecting the diagonal points ? Or at least insulate the connectors and put the cover back on ...

Great video and great tips, I will fix that on my Vulcan. What is for plug? And why to disconnect it?

Hi Alison, hope you don't mind me sharing this link to someone in a facebook group. This has been very helpful :)

hi just to be sure your bike was limted due to licence restrictions before you changed it?

Ali: very informative video - THANKS! I'm an experienced rider, and am considering buying a new Vulcan S 650. Do you still like the bike? Have you made any changes to yours?

Hey Alison 👋 What year is your Vulcan? As I heard that this method does not apply for post 2016 models.

This makes me glad I live in Canada.

Can you tell me how i derestrict my ninja 650 2018 ? Pleasss

I did it and now it backfires?

Thanks for the great tutorial. I just need to point out that it is not as easy as it looks in this video. That screw is loctited in and you'll need a high quality torx and a great deal of force to undo it. I eventually had to get my mechanic friend with industry quality torx tools to remove it.

My wife’s bike (were in the USA) that plug with the loop wire was not on our bike. She has a 2016, that plug was where The aftermarket gear indicator plugged into

what’s the p or l mean so i can know i legally can

Are u from USA? In usa Vulcan S is sold restricted too? Im live in Spain and here exist two licenses: "A2" for up to 47HP and "A" for no limitations. Thanks for ur video!

There is an Allen key under the side panel for the seat.

Had you had any issues with the bike since the upgrades?

thanks for the tip i just did it. test ride was faster. 1st gear usually redlines 42mph, now it's 48. gear 1-5 is overall faster with a further redline speed but.... without de-restricting my bike i have gotten this bike to 115mph at 6th gear. this time, I'm at 108 at 5th which seem like a bit of a struggle to redline so it makes me wonder what 6th will feel like but i ran out of road before I could get there. I'll continue to test this out which won't take long because i ride everyday.

mine has 4 black coverings instead of the loop what does that mean?

Hi thx for the video what year is your vulcan s ?

Just saw this, I was wondering what year model was this vulcan s as I just saw another video from someone else mentioning models from 2017 and up have been restricted via computer and needs to be reprogrammed from a dealer and so now you need to pay up apparently, which sucks 😂

Thanks from Germany.

why do they restrict it?

howdy from California. Question-what effect did this have on top speed and tourque?

I assume this would void the warranty so I will wait. My bike is 8 days old. 2019 Vulcan 650s ABS In beautiful Storm Cloud Blue. I’m over the moon I’m so happy. A novice rider since I’ve not owned a bike since 1985. Thanks for the video.

Awesome..thankyou ✌️

Do i have to do both or one or the other?

Shalom from Israel and a question - is the [rocess reversible for annual roadworthiness test?

Thank you😊

Thank you