I just got a 2001 Vulcan 500 in a multiple trade deal. Don't ask.
What is the possibility of turning this thing into a caferacer?
If I removed the rear fender, rear subframe, and tank, could there be some tidy seat/tank combo built to fit over what is left to make it function properly (and look good)?
Replacing the cowhorn bars would be simple enough. Just fit clip-ons of some sort.
Can the fatso rear tire/wheel be removed and something skinnier and larger diameter be laced to the existing hub? I wonder how much room the swingarm has for a larger diameter tire.
I'd have to fit rearsets, of course.
Attached are two pics: 1. The original bike 2. A crudely modified pic just to get a feel for the image.
thanks for any ideas.
Bob
What is the possibility of turning this thing into a caferacer?
If I removed the rear fender, rear subframe, and tank, could there be some tidy seat/tank combo built to fit over what is left to make it function properly (and look good)?
Replacing the cowhorn bars would be simple enough. Just fit clip-ons of some sort.
Can the fatso rear tire/wheel be removed and something skinnier and larger diameter be laced to the existing hub? I wonder how much room the swingarm has for a larger diameter tire.
I'd have to fit rearsets, of course.
Attached are two pics: 1. The original bike 2. A crudely modified pic just to get a feel for the image.
thanks for any ideas.
Bob

