Kawasaki Vulcan S - My Upgrades/Enhancements 

Sweet ride! Awesome upgrades! I just sat on a Vulcan S at the dealership and it feels sweet.

Good video and your Vulcan S looks terrific. Hope you keep the bike and enjoy it, and your upgrades, for a few (or many) years to come.

I just want to say thank you for the tip about the grips. I just bought and picked up a gently used 2018 Vulcan S Cafe today after finding out that the Can Am Ryker was beating my backside and spine to pieces. Great three wheeler but I couldn't even see a new seat making it more comfortable for me. The Vulcan is like riding on a cloud but the stock grips are making my hands go numb in a hurry after just a few minutes.

I'm glad I didn't get the Puig Screen, and I'm glad I saw this vid. I got the same exact bike! :D

Gorgeous bike man. I love your seat with the green trim, and those are nice saddle bags. Truly beautiful bike. I'm gettin a fondness for this bike. It's now on my list of possible bikes I may purchase. I would love floorboards on whatever bike I get. They look great, and man they would be so much more comfortable.

Good looking Vulcan the bags are a awesome fit

Floor boards and bags usually look bad to me, but this bike really makes them look good

Wow the seat is super amazing. I will definitely go for the same. You just saved me time as I emailed Corbin couple times to send me samples but no answers.

I'm really grateful to know about the puig windscreen. Phew!

I am looking to buy this motorcycle and this video offered me some key insights. Especially about the seat. Thank you!

Interesting what you say about the Puig windscreen. I put one on my Suzuki Intruder 250 and it was a Godsend. Made a world of difference. I plan to get a Kawasaki Vulcan in the next year or so and definately with a windscreen.

Thanks for posting this information. The Vulcan might become my first bike. Researching this, Honda Rebel 500, and Harley street 500. Leaning towards the Vulcan though.

My Puig windscreen made a huge positive difference to reduce buffeting at highway speeds for me on my Vulcan S. It made fast riding far more comfortable and stopped me feeling like I was being blown off the bike.

I second that on the seat being no 1. Original short / medium reach is not working if you are a larger type of person *ehrm*. Got the original Extended reach seat, that is more like the Corbin in its design and stuffing by the looks of it. Works much better. Also got the passenger seat for it and a generic sissy bar so the wifey doesn't fall off. For no 2 I have a "Smart Turn System" automatic turn signal add on, works crazy well, fairly simple to install. For no 3 I swapped exhaust pipes to a Delkevic slash cut. Horrible noise even with special long-baffle insert but impressive gains in low RPM torque. Working on swapping sprockets to avoid the low torque jackiness when shifting low gears. Will start look for the floorboards and saddlebags next, thanks for sharing :)

Love this bike, and came within a whisker of buying one shortly after passing my test. I think it's easy to live with, the low seat and narrow profile with exhaust tucked away must make it easy to flat-foot and the ABS gives great confidence especially to new riders. This (and my buddy's V Rod) is the bike that opened my eyes to the genre of the modern sports-oriented cruiser, and I knew that was the direction I would go. But after learning and taking my test on a Honda CB600F, rightly or wrongly I thought I'd soon be looking at bigger capacity bikes so decided to get something I could "grow into." No always smart but it can work if you respect the power and ride within your ability. So in a moment of apparent insanity I bought the Suzuki M109R which is about twice the size, 120kg heavier and nearly 3 times the engine size. I confess it sat in my garage for a couple of weeks while I stared at it in awe and tried to figure out my strategy for getting it out of the driveway, but I picked my moment and once I got rolling I knew it was going to be ok. The weight just melted away, the bike is well balanced and the throttle is very smooth. That massive V twin pulls along even on tickover and that makes it actually easier for slow manouvres than my 600 Hornet which needed more care when finding the friction zone. Also low enough to flat foot (just about.) I don't recommend what I did but if you respect the power and let your skills develop before your bravado, pretty soon you will realise that you have all the bike you're going to need for quite a while. In fact I can't see myself ever wanting or needing to sell my M109R.

I went from Newcastle upon Tyne to Brighton and back on a sr 125 back in the late 90s. Over 400 miles. Was younger and fitter then. Still ached for days.

Great review on accessories.

That Corbin seat is a must.... If you're 55+ yrs old Otherwise that stock seat and ergo of the bike is perfect

Looks great with the bags.

Nice! That is a sweet looking ride. I used to think harley was the only bike to own...not any more!

Every time I try to add the Kuryakyn 8813 Spline Adapters to my cart to go with the 4357 Floorboards, the message pops up that the 8813 will NOT fit my 2019 Vulcan S. Any idea why? Is 2019 model different in some way??

This man needs a State named after him. Looking at you Vermont, you could use a make over. Saving me a ton of time and money. Thanks bud!

Very sweet bike my dude

Love that seat!

Nice bike and yeah the seat is a major upgrade I had the same feeling to my butt too when I get off my bike on those long rides(well sport bike of course) along with the bags if I ever get one I'll be doing the same too..

Great video. I will be getting my Corbin soon. I also want to get the floor boards. Will those also fit the rear pegs?

Are you happy with the mirrors? I feel like you can hardly see around your shoulder. I am surprised you don't have mirror extenders or bar-end mirrors.

I could almost tell you were in Indiana from the landscape and houses haha I live in Indy as well. I was thinking about getting a vulcan as my first bike, what is your first negative comment on the bike? Ive heard the suspension has a lot of give and bounce on bumpy roads. What do you think?

I would very much like your bike sir lol. That is beautiful

Great vid..re tge puge windshield, I have the cafe version and has changed the hole bike, zero wind on my chest and no buffetting...quiter and sleeker cutting through the wind

Excellent video thank you very much!

This is my dream bike. Being from Eastern Europe, it will be a while till I get one :)

I own the 1994 Vulcan 500cc! She’s a brilliant ride. Would love to get the 2018 model though it’s really slick to look at.

I got a Vulcan s tourer last week. Bags and large screen come as standard. Haven't rode it yet because of the bad weather in the UK.

2:19 Video starts here. Thank me later

Maybe because I'm a female, but I find the stock seat very comfortable. Riding 8 hours with no issues. I'm just lucky I guess. But thanks for the rest.

Nice seat!!! My opinion on your next upgrade is to change the stock exhaust, it will make a life difference. I purchased the Delkevic, installed it myself and I can tell you that the ride changes completely, it kicks in a higher gear and it is also a security add on since drivers around you will know you are around.

As you say we are all different. Had mine 3 years, tours of 3k miles with 5 hrs stints in saddle and have never had a problem with seat or vibrations. Are you commissioned or did you really have these problems coz the Vulcan s riders that I know of are as mystified as me.

Hey man, you stopped posting videos. Hope you are fine during these tough times. Cheers!

I would actually like to know if this: 3: Kuryakyn 4357 Ribbed Driver/Passenger Floorboard - Amazon.com (Kuryakyn 8813 Front Splined Adapter Mount - Amazon.com) Would actually fit a 2020 Vulcan S? I do see that the floorboards are universal but the for the adapter mount I keep getting a "it does not fit your bike" warning. Ive been wanting to change mine to floorboards but haven't been able to find good ones that may fit my bike.

Looks good 👍🏻

I bought a ‘17 with only 350 miles on it a few weeks ago. Thanks for the video. It confirmed my thoughts about the seat and adding saddlebags! About the floorboards... about how difficult was it to swap out the pegs for these? You mentioned adjusting the clutch, was it hard to do? What about the rear brake pedal? Any adjustments to it?

I agree that the seat gets uncomfortable with extended riding. I have an airhawk pad which helps somewhat, but I would prefer a better seat. And here is the issue. There is more than one seat for the Vulcan S. My bike is set up for a tall rider, which has the seat with the thinner back-wall allowing the rider to sit back another inch or so. I don't see multiple versions on any 3rd party vendor including Corbin, so is this the short/medium seat or the extended reach seat?

Hi there! I know this is a 2 year old video but I am researching floorboards and these are the only ones I've really found that I like. I'm a fairly new rider and the 2020 Vulcan S is my first bike I intend to have for a long time! Your video was quite insightful! My questions: Were they hard getting used to compared to the stock pegs? Is it harder/different to shift/brake at all with them? And can you stand up on them at all if you ever have to like stretch your legs or go over rail road tracks, etc? Thanks in advance!

to try a different windshield , I have one , madstad engineering , works quite well, it is the taller one

i thought about getting this bike but then i ran my credit and qualified for a 2018 indian bobber scout with ABS instead and am MUCH happier with my purchase.

Thanks for the video! Good info for someone like myself who’s interested in a Vulcan S. The smacking was kinda difficult to listen to...

;Thanks for the Video man !

Hi there ! Thanks for this video. Gives me great ideas to accessorize my 2019 Vulcan S. I am unable to find the Kuryakyn 8813 Front Splined Adapter Mount on Amazon. Would you happen to have a link handy ?

I have a 2019 Vulcan S. The stock seat is killing me on rides over an hour long! Do you still stand behind your love of the Corbin seat after having it for awhile? Thanks.

Same thing here with the Puig. Nice product, but buffeting was 10x worse. I am going to try a cafe screen.

Very nice 🤙🏻

Yeah I think this is the bike for me not too big or fast nice riding experience right price simple upgrades abundant. Guess this is my first motorcycle I’ll buy it next month

just bought a z650, stock seat is killing me after a short trip, i hope the corbin seat will help out

Thanks for a reply...CHEERS

I really appreciated the information you provided in this video. Great sound and video quality as well. If I may make ONE suggestion, and it is nit-picky, but while you are good at this (and I subscribed so I can see more of your stuff), try not to say "actually" so many times. It gets distracting.

Installing an improperly sized windscreen is a common mistake. Do the gel grips just slip over the KVS grips? I'm using Grip Puppies and love them, but they aren't lasting very long and aren't cheap.

Good video man, I got myself a Vulcan S a few months back and it's a great bike. My only complaint is the seat it's so uncomfortable I can barely get off it when I go on long rides with mates. I've heard good and negative feedback regarding the Corbin seat can you give me any advice please ? I'm also pretty tall which is a minus but also a newbie so was very limited with my options.

Thanks for the review, I like the look of your bike, its very nice, but not sure about the yellow grips. Does your pannier bags comes off quick ?

Thanks for this video, it's a very clear and in my future Vulcan S I'l buy a seat better

Where did you buy the bags?

Love my 2 brothers Exhaust ..... Just dont expect your neighbors to like you much... VERY LOUD!

I've been going back and forth hourly between the Vulcan S and the Harley Sportster 48. Does the Vulcan S have good zip for a 650cc bike? Have you ridden a Sportster? I ask so I can get a comparison reference. Good video!

Good video... I was wondering, would it be possible to get the existing seat reupholstered, what do you think? Thanks again!

who makes thick comfy seats ?

why dont remove the sticker from the fuel tank?

Great video! I got the 2019 model 2 months ago! Question about the saddlebags: Is there a bit of free play/wiggling with the Viking saddlebags? I got the exact same ones, and I had to drill extra holes but it still wiggles.

i think extras like windscreen etc VERY much depend on the rider. had SO many say "get a screen". i myself prefer riding with my face in the wind. can't say why. just my thing.

By the way, what green did you select, was it the emerald green or the forest green?

How much was it?

Did you have to modify anything to install the floorboards? On Amazon it says they don't fit the Vulcan S.

I’m picking up my Vulcan S this Wednesday. I tried to find floorboards for the bike but I can’t find any yet. Where did you get them. And they don’t look stupid at all. I like them.

I grew up there I had no idea there was another VS in Greenfield!

great review! the mirrors need upgrading

can get kuryakyn floorboards?

Hey. How much for the bike.

Hey man I just got a Vulcan 650 S 2017. It didn't come with a gear indicator. Do you find yourself using yours thats built in? or should I not bother? Cheers man.

5 yrs later and I just bought the same seat, except mine cost 675. Thanks Biden. You're a real winner. Anyway, love my bike though, and I cant wait to take longer rides. That stock seat is made of concrete and anger lol. After 45 minutes I was miserable, which is a real shame for such a great bike.

Are you planning on selling this beautiful bike?

I bought a 2021 earlier this year, the bike itself is great but I hate the seat. After an hour I'm ready to get off. Not sure how my bike is set up, I'm guessing it's the medium. Where can I find the after market seats.

love this bike. if I would get a cruiser this would be it. but gotta work on the sound... no 1 priority for a cruiser.

Put you a heel shifter on there and you will love those floorboards even more!

What was the size of the windshield?

Kawasocki Vulcan S :)

200 mile painful seat?..i did 970 miles in a day on a 750 GPX when i was dispatching, walked like John Wayne for two days after tho lol :)

A big thank you for the vibration tip, i get off my Vulcan and my fingers ouch, I got back onto bikes in my 60s and really enjoy riding the Vulcan for me being older its a great bike, BUT my wife tells me its time to stop riding , perhaps at 72 it is a tad too old, Thank you for the video, Sisaket Thailand. A Ps 72 where did the years go ??????

I love that you talk about the upgrades but don’t really even show us details of them. Like what does the saddle bag look like on the inside? Is it compartmentalized, show us close ups of the handle bars, like you’re just talking standing next to the bike 🤷‍♂️

I have a Vulcan S I'm in Muncie IN too!

i love the pattern of the seat but i can not find it, im under the build ur own thing and i do not see that pattern n

For the floorboards and adapters you have, companies are saying the attachment 8813 doesn't fit the Vulcan S. Thoughts? Did you have issues installing them?

How do you find this bike doing 70mph+ on a highway for more than a few min? a lot of shaking/vibration? I got a Vulcan 900 and I cannot stand that hard vibration at that speed.

Assuming you still have the bike. It's been close to a year. How's the Corbin working for you? Is it worth it?

Yes, please let me know what those floorboards are. I would like to get some myself.

Hey Motorcycling Endeavors, awesome vid. Super informative. I have the same exact Vulcan as you. And I was just curious. What color is on your Corbin seat panel? I’m really interested in the one on the site shown for our bike and it looks like a light grey asphalt color. Just curious before I pull the trigger. Thanks so much and safe Travels to you 🏍😄🙌🏽 - Chris

Can you share the part number of the splined adaptor you used to mount the floorboards? I think it is Kuryakyn? Thanks.

I completely agree with you about the seat. I bought the 2017 Vulcan s in the early spring of 2018 new. I absolutely love this bike except the seat... it kills your ass after an hour, that's how long it takes me to get to work. Been looking into the Corbin seat thanks for the feedback on that. If the motorcycle manufacturers would just have Corbin make their seats or teach them how to make seats we would all have happy asses! LOL The only other complaint I have about my bike is it sounds like an angry sewing machine can't wait to get the TBR exhaust. Have you had any problems dragging the floorboards in the twisties? I live in Southern Ohio we got some pretty awesome twisty roads in the Hocking Hills region and I've drug my Peg's a few times. Just wondering how the floorboards are in the curves. Thanks for the video.

You went from number 1, to number 4.

Screens are useless unless they come with the bike (fairing). They totally screw the aerodynamics. Wind pressure aint that bad on modern naked bikes anyway.

Test drive this weekend. The seat of the first thing I noticed. Stock is near non existent.

Good vid bud......sounds like your a newer rider...so ....re vibration was wondering if your gripping the hand grips to tightly. You should be able to play the piano (So to speek) when riding.....CHEERS!