Kawasaki Vulcan S 13" Ape Hangers Installed!

[@Creepermoss]

Edited for an update; my non-ABS KVS needed a longer brake line to reach 12" bars, the factory brake line is just long enough to reach, but doesn't leave you enough slack for fork travel. I would say that the guys re-using factory lines are living on borrowed time, it's only going to take one good pothole to extend the forks and tear that line off the fittings. The throttle cables and clutch cable from Nightcraft are spot on if you want to run "cables-crossed" (like most bicycles do), but the throttle cables look funny if you try routing them down the same side. I'd stick with the original throttle cables if you plan to do that.

[@K9Mike]

Instantly my eyes are drawn to that exhaust. Holy God that is sick.

[@peterhickey5889]

To fix the misaligned switch blocks drill another hole in the bars further around. That way the switches will be where they should be. Great look with the apes. ....and yes, paint the exhaust black.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Good lookin’ bike. I’d have the black exhaust/muffler.

[@douglasbaxter3346]

Cool it’s common practice to put something like dab of paint or sealant on the locating pin and dummy fit the hand control back on the bars how it would of stock bars so you can get to all the switches as normal,remove and will leave the sealant or paint as a mark to show where to drill and centre punch and drill a hole so the locating dowel,can do it wile bar are on the bike not hard to do and be fine also use some lock tight on the bar clamps and clamp them down and let set over night the bars will not move in the clamps again as apes are known to shift back wen coming for rides ,also they are bringing that bike out in a 1100cc witch is cool too be a fun bike to rip around down on,I run apes on my harley but are a few inches taller then the ones yous fitted

[@billy4rocks]

Massive fan of this look, and in regards to the cost, yes it’s expensive, but after being quoted £800 from Triumph for a set of clocks from an almost decade old bike... i am not surprised.

[@Stick_jitsudad808]

That exhaust sound awesome. Bike looks good.

[@stevencorry5790]

Jees fellas.....put a towel or something over that tank.....nothing worse than a scratched up tank on a new bike.

[@OGluke]

Love the Vulcan looking at getting one for a bike to learn on. Careful grinding in the shed with bikes so close the sparks can stick to the paint and rust! 😬

[@bradleyalexander5821]

The look on your face when Christian said $680, was priceless!!! 👍🏼 😎 🌎

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Tulsa Oklahoma USA here. Really enjoyed the video and loved the man cave!

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

I wouldn't have the guts to tear in to a brand new bike like that. Good job, guys. 👍 "Thumbs way up" from this Kentucky boy.

[@graemeshaw9716]

Good video as always. Took some bottle taking a new bike apart and upgrading (at least for me it would have been😬) Great result guys 👍

[@peterrobert3223]

Yeah- without scratching anything!!

[@MrAlmar07]

Yup, it looks real classy now with the Apes on. I'm liking the headlight as well. Awrabesht guys. 😉👍🍻

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Stunning bike. You’re a good bloke Mark for helping Christian mod his Kawasaki and recording a great video. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

[@danforbes4513]

if you ever forget how a bit goes you could just rewind the video. i take photos on my phone as i go when im pissing about fixing bikes and i lay all the bits out as they should go back on. mark says as riding off i have never used ape hangers before god if that was my bike at that point i would of shit my self... the bike looks really good with them on tho good job lads very well done :)

[@thegrinchfromwhooville7015]

Hangers look much better on the Vulcan that I would have expected. I’m really digging it. That headlight looks much better than stock as well, any chance you could share the brand/name of the headlight? Cheers mate, great video!

[@CTarqsSupreme]

It’s a no name led headlamp. Think it’s made for jeeps 😊

[@williad13]

Love the look of the ape hangers, looking at doing the same on my vulcan at some point. Only thing I'd possibly do differently is have the bars line up with the rake of the forks, but suppose it also depends how it feels/rides then

[@samwyatt273]

"This is cool as shit" cracked me up. What exhaust is on this bike. Sounds awesome and the hangers look great. Good choice

[@RONIN23SMC]

Bike looks gorgeous! I've been tossing up between a Vulcan S and a Vstar for a LAMS cruiser, as a 6ft 2 rider, theres not many options, but seeing this has me leaning towards the vulcan

[@Srt_Simplicity]

6'1" here. I love my vulcan. Just got it 3 weeks ago. Do it!

[@mikeadz1]

What did u end up getting? Tossing up both of them as well

[@RONIN23SMC]

@mikeadz1 ended up going with a XVS650 vstar classic, changed a few small things cosmetically, but pretty happy with my decision. It's a tough one though, they're both great LAMs cruisers

[@anthonygrig]

Mate this is such a great video. I’m putting 14 inch apes on my Vulcan S in the next few weeks so this video was super helpful!

[@CorruptedYogi]

Can you pass me the link where you buying from and does it come with wiring or you are buying it seperatly.

[@anthonygrig]

Hi mate. Ended up going with the 12inch apes from Von & Hans. Didn’t need to extend any cables and saved me a lot of money. Upgrading from the Vulcan S in 18 months, so I don’t mind spending money on it. But no need to go stupid haha. I absolutely love them and have no complaint. Looking at putting a 1 inch riser in. Shouldn’t need to extend the cables for that.

[@CorruptedYogi]

@@anthonygrig Can you share a video or pic of your bike with those 12 inch ape hangers. Thats sound good.

[@anthonygrig]

I don’t know how

[@anthonygrig]

Von & Hans Facebook

[@xr6lane]

Only thing I would have done different, is internally wire the bars, but that’s my ocd talking 😂 Good work fellas

[@stevedore94]

Where can we find that exhaust? Sounds and looks awesome!!

[@markssmallengines3542]

Nice work guy's, paint the rear sprocket black too. Looking great 👍

[@markbright7845]

Nice trick using shop air to help remove both grips.

[@Stick_jitsudad808]

Well I have to admit.....those bars really look killer!

[@H1z_No1]

Wow, what a Beauty Chopper. Love the Sound. I Need a Motorcycle License right now.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Maybe narrower apes could use the stock brake hose, sir

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice one Mark. That'll do with Breakfast mate.. Quick tip for removing the brake fluid while I see that part & remember to say!!..Ha. Use a big medicine type syringe. 😉👍

[@bilbottles1339]

Tops looking bike. The new bars look great

[@mmaaddict78]

A note on using a gun on a bike to remove bolts. I have a 1/4 m12 fuel Milwaukee that’s pretty much the perfect amount of power for working on motorcycles. Don’t have to worry about ruining things with that one.

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Great job , good working with mates and looks the business when finished. I wish our uk road did not have as many pot holes every where. Your street road look fantastic. Chris

[@tjracingteam]

Roads are not much better in some parts down here Chris

[@danielconcepcion1211]

Hey man , great looking bike, can you please tell me what bars did you use? They look great

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers bar and cable kit

[@lazgyrorider3894]

That looks so much better, good work guyz. The tailpipe will look good as a fish tail exaust, maybe yes maybe no!...

[@michaelpowsey]

Think I need to move to Australia, we are limited to 125cc on L plates in the UK.

[@douglasbaxter3346]

For how long ? In Australia if you are a under 30 I think it is you have l plates for 12 months and p plates for 2 months then 2nd set of p plates for 12 months again wen on fulls can go unrestricted size of bike power to waight

[@michaelpowsey]

@@douglasbaxter3346 for ever, there is no time limit, I know guys who have ridden 125cc bikes on L plates for thirty years or more, if you want to ride a bigger cc bike you have to take and pass your motorcycle test.

[@douglasbaxter3346]

@@michaelpowsey that’s what I mean we in Australia have to take computer test and riding tests to be able to get full bike license where you can ride any size

[@michaelpowsey]

@@douglasbaxter3346 so it is kinda the same for us, but on L plates you can only ride up to 125cc

[@drewmoskal9878]

@@michaelpowsey then me here in America with a liter bike at 17 lmao

[@car5car5]

I bought a few good bikes for less than price of that handle bar. Vulcan 1500 for example. 83 GoldWing.

[@rob7105]

Bar's look great 👏

[@thebigw3377]

Rippa lads - bike sounds awesome 😎

[@Alwaysgotafighterschance]

Great video! It has now convinced me to go ahead with doing it also. Question though, In the end of the video you mentioned you guys ended up changing out the clutch cable aswell. Reason for doing so? And was that straight forward ? Thanks in advance

[@phdzzz]

Hi there, great vid! What brand are the handlebars, and what are the dimensions of the clamps and the bar ends?

[@donneal1352]

Good looking bike, thank you for your time.

[@michaelnapper4565]

Question......i know im late but can you guys please tell me where you got those bars? I only see one place online and they seem to be out of business. Id really appreciate your help. Thanks. Great and fun video by the way

[@guytrace4444]

Awesome video guys!! Could i please ask which exhaust was used, loved the note it put out

[@KarinaSM650]

Hi could you please tell me what brand the bars and cables are and where I could purchase them. Awesome video 😊

[@josecarlosdeoliveirajunior6843]

Excellent work, congratulations. How thick is the handlebar installed, 1"?

[@rickdrumwright7431]

Not a fan of ape hangers but that's a great looking bike! Sounds good too! Time to line it up next to Max and see which 650 is the fastest.

[@glennbuchanan5780]

I have a 2018 and whould like to know the brand of ape hangers and cables you bought. That bike looks sweet.

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Night craft bobbers

[@outie555]

Those bars look great

[@DR200Gold]

Recently got my L's here in victoria, and picked up my first bike. Was thinking about swapping out the bars but looked like a bit of a grey area with LAMs "the motorcycle must be in a standard form as produced by the manufacturer" which is seperate to "not modified in a way that increases its power mass ratio" . Even though its not effecting power to weight sounds like something a cop having a bad day could pick on, thoughts ?

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Yes technically it is illegal. But if your not a dick to a cop you’ll most likely be okay. Also these bars have made riding for me a lot easier, and more comfortable for my wrists/hands

[@peterdawson7775]

Cool looking bike !😎

[@James220691]

Just found that vidéo, not even looking parts for my Vulcan, but now, I defnitly want one, and also need to know what exhaust it is xD

[@jeffarnie]

Great job guys. You mentioned painting the pipes. How do you paint chrome pipes? What's the process involve?

[@BikerBits]

You have to scuff them up with sandpaper for a lasting result! :-)

[@dariomatic3182]

@@BikerBits CAN YOU SAY WHICH EXHAUST MUFFLER IT IS,NAME PLEASE?

[@CTarqsSupreme]

@@dariomatic3182 it’s a Delkevic turned slash cut

[@bmwboy2388]

@@CTarqsSupreme can you post the link for this exhaust because I can only find the exhaust with the slash cut and not the curved end

[@allun13]

Looks Fabtastic! Great Vid. Thanks Mark.

[@ronaldoavena7380]

Can you include the online shop where you ordered those hangers? Thanks a lot!

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Now I am buying the Vulcan S. I've been on the fence. I like the bike but I wanted a nore Cruiser look and these ape hangers look incredible and make it official! Im sold on it. Great job, im buying one now. What exhaust is that btw? Sounds great and I'd like to imitate this setup.

[@Luckyfvm]

Hey what’s up I’m in the states and can’t find the extension cables anywhere do you think I can order from there and get them sipped here?

[@dj-konvickmatrixxsupreme1286]

Hi they r u guys cutting the old 7/8 off and welding it to the new bar? Cause I’ve bought that bar and nothing fits

[@CTarqsSupreme]

No cutting or welding was done

[@bradchellingworth5973]

Beautiful bike, great video. Thank you.

[@feris6628]

Gday mate...can you tell me how you lowered the vulcan

[@ronaldoavena7380]

Where did you order the 13inch Ape hangers? Thanks!

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@heathjohnson2575]

Wow looks amazing great job 👍🏽

[@ryandannatt3659]

hey mate, recently got a vulcan s 650 and was just wondering what handlebars these are

[@teunybc]

Love the build! Would you mind answering a quick question for me? On the new brake line one side has a bend banjo bolt wich goes into the handle bar part. But the other side did it just screw on underneath the tank part? Or did it need a adaptor part? Could you just connect the hose without any extra parts? I much appreciate it! Congrats again on an AWSOME build! Cheers!

[@billcotton1551]

Really good looking bike!

[@looksgood4866]

Hi I love your video.I have exactly the same bike but a 2020. I’m in New Zealand, where can I find these ape hangers bars so I can order me some please? Also how can I make the back of my bike look like yours please? Thank you.

[@alexespinoza2885]

Do you guys have a link or description of the handlebars and cable kits? Looking to get this kind of modification done to my Vulcan!

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@Outlaw_Wolfie888]

What’s the exhaust on the bike sounds great

[@rockabillyboy83]

Nicely done :) I change my my bars on my 2020 vulcanS (matt black) but i played it safe and went for 10" mini apes ( red ones) just so i didn't have to mess to much with the cables, but my handles had a drop that i dident think of when ordering so i could have gone 1 or 2 inch higer, had to drill the hole for the controll on throttle side.

[@yeshua3466]

Do you mind telling me where you got Mini apes from that fit the Vulcan? Cheers

[@sharperocean2909]

Guessing this isn't in nsw as bike mods aren't legal for a learner unless necessary which sucks. Good on yous mate. Looks good

[@oyleyhands1332]

Next tool purchase if you don't already have them...JIS screwdrivers or bits, Japanese bikes use JIS heads on screws, like a Philips but not quite, that's why sometime heads on screws get ruined. You can buy just the bits or the full driver set.. or even individual drivers. JIS is Japanese Industrial Standard ,sort of makes sense eh..

[@BikerBits]

Yeah I have 2 of them and know all about it! Thanks for the info though :-)

[@themototo10]

Hey guys how did you put those bar end mirrors on? Did the voltron bars have the same thread as the stock ones? Or did you use one of those bolts that spread open

[@dylanhernandez6622]

hey there, i just got the 14'' ape hangers for my vulcan can you send the link for the extended clutch, and also the bar end mirrors. thank you

[@abakshi786]

Sick bro, Where did you buy handlebars and exhaust from??

[@gionik5019]

hi. great woork.' how tall is the boyfriend? i want to change my bars but im not shure about what inch bars i should buy

[@Nico-zz5pr]

What lines did you use? Where did you get them? I know its been awhile but im looking to do this on my vulcan s

[@Deez_nuggs]

Where did you get the kit from? I'm looking for new bars for my vn900 custom

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@nikosemmanouilidis3926]

is there any play in the handlebars there? i mean down at the bushings ... if yes how have u dealt with it ?

[@janice8460]

can you please send a link to purchase those ape hangers. They are the ones id like to purchase..

[@CTarqsSupreme]

I got them from Nightcraft bobbers!

[@javierlinde-gutierrez7424]

Where can I buy the apebar? It is awesome!! Exactly wtah I was looking for. Thanks in advance.

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@morgenfree]

Right-o! Love it

[@nishan4989]

Look beautiful I need same hanger to install on my bike 2021 how to contact you or you have your workshop I’m in Frankston thanks

[@atelierguichardmoto178]

hello, i am a kawasaki dealer in France and a customer would like to install the same handlebars that you installed on your vulcan. I would like to know if you replaced the cable throttle and the clutch cable If you replaced them, please tell me which supplier it comes from? Thanks in advance

[@y2johnno]

Can you add a link for the muffler?

[@meynardconstantino6929]

Hello, where'd you got the bar from? Thank you!

[@davidhanger5795]

Could've either drilled a new hole for the locator pin or sanded the pin down. I had to sand mine down when I put ProTapers on my DR. Does the "L" plate signify a learner's permit?

[@BikerBits]

Yes it does! :-)

[@Bobditgy]

Can you ask Christian where he purchased bars and head lamp please?

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Bars are from nightcraft bobbers and the head lamp I bought off a guy who sells them in the Vulcan groups off Facebook

[@Bobditgy]

@@CTarqsSupreme thank you

[@McLovinbtw]

Sorry i might b mistaken but isnt it easier to keep throttle connected so u dont have to calibrate it later

[@hassanchop3622]

Bars look great. What exhaust system is that, it's a brilliant sound.?

[@BikerBits]

Not sure I'll have to check with Christian!

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Delkevic 21in turned slash cut! Sounds awesome!!

[@murphywant2wrestle]

Where do you get the ape hangers at?

[@arturoprado6698]

Where did you find those bars that fit the Vulcan?

[@grayman999]

I closed my eyes for fear you ding the bloody tank Mark :) nice looking Bike great little episode 10/10 could'nt you get a half round file and remove the pin worked on my Bandit on renthal bars and means the switch gear sits properly on the new bars ? I don't like to drill more holes because it might effect the strength of the handle bar ?

[@BikerBits]

We actually did that on the turn signal side! :-)

[@CantTreadOnMe]

What is the brand of the headlight and exhaust? Amazon?

[@tomaugust7304]

Where did you purchase those from

[@billbixby2282]

How tall is the rider

[@jeanroy3658]

Good job, nice bike.

[@MickOTooleroadglide]

Awesome bloody job guy's 👍👍👌😎

[@luisvelez1687]

Actually wanted to know how tall both of you are? I saw the difference between you both on the bike and I’m getting some ape bars, so I needed to know how high I needed them. I’m 70 inches (5’10).

[@alejandrofernandez5980]

Guys I love the bars where did you guys buy

[@CTarqsSupreme]

Nightcraft bobbers

[@bbox2047]

Beautiful bike👏🏻

[@vtwin_ld9748]

Could you provide a link where to purchase?

[@BikerBits]

I'll check with Christian :-)