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Now with the addition of the Nomad to the stable, I'm looking at pulling off all the touring stuff and making Black Betty into a Sporty Street Rod...
New pictures to come...
Black Betty
1990 Kawasaki Vulcan VN750-A6
Welcome to the world of the Vulcan 750. This page is my little part of that world.
This mid-sized cruiser offers the same low-slung riding position of its bigger siblings, and with everything from a torquey V-twin engine to chrome-encrusted bodywork, the stylish 750 is certainly an attention-getter.
Powered by a liquid-cooled, double overhead cam 749cc V-twin engine, the Vulcan 750 is powerful and low-maintenance. Hydraulic valve lash adjusters ease maintenance and liquid cooling increases overall engine durability. Plus, the engine itself is rubber-mounted within the double-cradle, high-tensile steel frame to reduce vibration at the handlebar and foot pegs.
A low-maintenance shaft drive transmits power from the five-speed transmission to the beefy 15-inch rear wheel. Plus, the easy-shifting gearbox features Kawasaki's exclusive Positive Neutral Finder, which allows for easy and accurate shifting from first into neutral when stopped. Air-assisted rear shocks with four clicks of rebound damping adjustment offer a smooth and controlled ride, while dual front discs provide reliable stopping power. Full instrumentation, including both coolant-temperature and fuel-level gauges, and a center-stand are standard fare.
This was the first model Vulcan produced by Kawasaki back in 1985. In the United States, it was introduced as a 699cc bike to beat the tariff on all Japanese bikes over 750cc. In 1986, Kawasaki started to produce the VN750 in Lincoln, Nebraska to beat the tariff by having a 750cc bike that was made in the USA. The Vulcan VN750 was on the streets. The VN750's looks have changed little since it was introduced over 20 years ago. The colors have changed with the times and a few improvements have taken place, but to look at the 2006 version and the 1985, the form and style have remained the same. The great thing about motorcycling is making your bike YOURS. I will never see a VN750 exactly like mine. I've customized this bike with too many hard to get items.
Unfortunately, in 2006 Kawasaki made the decision to discontinue this popular model. The Vulcan 750 had a production run starting in 1985 (VN700 in the States and a VN750 everywhere else). The VN750 had a 22 year run with the bike being virtually unchanged. Let's see these modern cookie cutter motorcycles do the same...
Taken while on a group ride for ABATE of Illinois ~ September 2005 |
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 Got spots??? 20 watt halogen lights really help at night. |
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 Sirius radio on my bike. |
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 Got Light??? Brake lights on. There are 5 brake lights going... |
 Got more light??? A total of seven brake lights are lit. One running/brake light on each saddlebag, the main brake light with a LED on either side of it, a brake light on the license plate frame and a 6-led brake light hanging under the luggage rack. |
 The Signal Dynamic's 4-LED Amber Courtesy Light mounted on the saddlebag under the brake/running light gives me the extra visibility when turning. If someone hits me from behind, it is either because it was intentional or the seeing eye dog fell asleep... |
 It might not look it from the picture, but the amber LED's on the saddlebag are BRIGHT!!! |
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My bike currently has the following accessories added
to it:
Kaw Touring Package Front Fender with chrome fender guard,
Progressive 412
Heavy Duty Shocks,
Progressive front fork springs, Black Bates Hard Bags with
running/brake lights, Fire & Steel Saddlebag Supports with turn signal
relocation kit, National Cycle N2221 windshield, F&S engine guard, Posa 90
degree Highway bars (discontinued by Posa/Jardine, good luck
finding a set), Fire & Steel 1st Gen. Luggage Rack,
Rivco
Air-horns, Electrex
Electrical System (Stator and Rectifier Regulator),
Dynatek Dyna
2000 Digital Performance Ignition (DDK-2-14) (when it works), SCP
Ear-shave kit, Re-jetted with a Factory Pro Jet kit (included with the SCP ESK),
Vance
& Hines Slash-Cut Cruzers exhaust system, Mustang
Wide Regal saddle, Pro-Tac Drivers
(2nd Gen) Backrest, Kury Akyn ISO
grips and Throttle Boss, Amertex Travel Bag, High powered 50/110w H4 headlight bulb, Diamond Star Headlight Modulator
(installation instructions),
Rainbow Strobe light cover,
Back
Off-MC brake light modulator, Metzler ME880 tires (front and back), Vulcan Mean Streak mirrors, Custom Kury
Akyn lighted license
plate frame assembly, LED Red brake light on luggage rack, Highway Hawk chrome radiator cover, HH chrome coolant reservoir
cover, HH Cylinder Head Cover, HH blue-dot lenses and HH chrome lens covers, HH Brake
Reservoir Chrome Cover and HH wide blade levers.
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