Kawasaki Vulcan S Ergo-Fit Footpeg Adjustments | This adjustability makes it best beginner bike

[@TLYRIDER]

The footpeg installation / adjustment is extremely simple and one can do it at home with basic tool set.

[@giovannipuglisi9721]

ma come trovo un video in italiano?

[@SteveHore]

Thank you for the adjustments shown slowly and clearly. I was adjusting the other way for my long legs but same principle. I was given the longest rod with my Kawasaki pack from the dealer 😊

[@smilinkyle]

Even though this video was posted in 2019 it's helpful to me today. I rode my 2021 Vulcan S home yesterday. I need to do some adjustments to be really comfortable. Thanks for the help!

[@TLYRIDER]

Glad it helped. I made lot of adjustment and mods, all are captured in a playlist in my channel if you would like to check it out later when you are ready for the mods (next steps ;-) )

[@LightsAndBikes]

This just helped me out on a Vulcan S I picked up today! Thank you!

[@TLYRIDER]

excellent choice

[@andrepaul8451]

Thank you!!! Very helpful!!!I am 5’7 and bought a used one I realized is made for extended reach - not spending $300 on a seat so this will be the best option!!!

[@Ojeramup12]

This video was a big help, thanks!

[@aveerides]

Thank you buddy for doing this video, keep posting more about this bike!

[@TLYRIDER]

Sure will do , waiting for the weather to cooperate, can’t wait to ride

[@REDCAT1999]

Thanks very much I’m gonna adjust them myself you helped me out a lot

[@TLYRIDER]

Glad I could help! thanks for watching

[@thomaskatayama3336]

Thank you for the video. It was most helpful!

[@TLYRIDER]

Thanks

[@upjeetsingh3899]

Good video mate. Very helpful

[@TLYRIDER]

Thanks

[@matthewbarger4592]

Would like to see the handle bars and seat adjustments would be cool. Thanks for nice video!

[@markwhaling7315]

Good job, very helpful video, thanks for posting!

[@TLYRIDER]

thank you

[@brotherbread6549]

I know this is a year old brother, but did the ground clearance change with the changing of the foot peg placement? Which position would give the most ground clearance? I'm looking to pick mine up today! Thanks for all the work you out in brother!

[@TLYRIDER]

I never hit the footpeg in any position may be because I am not that hard rider leaning enough, so I can’t comment which position is the best, sorry bro

[@zachrat9083]

Probably too late now, but I have mine on the furthest position & I have been damn near close to dragging knee. I’m 6’2” for reference. I had no idea I would be able to ride so easily with sport bikers. It’s almost like an ongoing joke because I have big ass saddlebags & the furthest reach settings, but I can haul ass and drag knee if need be. I thought it was a beginner bike, but boy was I wrong 😂

[@spartanx169x]

@@zachrat9083 I have one, and have been blown away at how it handles. It's incredibly underrated. Easily one of the bes,t if not the best starter bike and intermediate bike out there.

[@zachrat9083]

@@spartanx169x It is fantastic. I even started doing food delivery on it and have a big ass 20x20 pack on the back and it still holds up great. Every motorcycle I'll ever own will most likely be a Kawasaki.

[@jonathancarter2349]

Thanks for the video!

[@TLYRIDER]

You are welcome

[@DickeyBalleninte]

This helped so very much thank you sir

[@Agnieszka1990D]

Dipolog tower: There is no need to order a different sized gear rod, simply remove the bolt from the rod end elbow that is attached to the gear spindal and that elbow will come off (may need flat ended screwdriver in the split to prize open). You can then twist the elbow clockwise/anticlockwise (depending if lengthening/shortnening) and re-attach onto the gear spindal. Hope this helps

[@karloanttila]

Interesting. My dealer just ordered the longer gear rod at the time of new bike delivery...it's a $70 part they are giving me for free...I'll do the work myself.

[@mrq1701]

When changing foot peg locations there is not enough adjustment in the rod. You need different rods for different peg locations. You can adjust the height of the shift lever by making rod adjustments.

[@Mackathne]

This could mess with the positioning of the shifter couldn't it? I have the rods, but seems like something to check before you go all the way. It's not hard, so might as well try it before ordering the piece

[@slagdemon]

@@karloanttila ouch, $70? Each rod is about $10-$15 each plus shipping. That's quite a dealer markup.

[@noormastor]

Thank you! Very helpful😁

[@TLYRIDER]

Welcome

[@lancelotray]

So do i have to order a new rod to adjust mine?

[@will-i-amt2094]

Can you do a video on how to adjust the seat for shorter riders thank you !

[@TLYRIDER]

Hi Will, Unfortunately I dont have the bike with me anymore.

[@joshjohnson4955]

What contents does the bike come with when its new when it comes to the ergo fit?

[@TLYRIDER]

The bike when you purchase new from showroom they can set it up for Extended Reach, Mid Reach or Reduced Reach which involves different kind of Handle bar, Seat and foot pegs length on both sides. I bought it used so it came with extended reach default set up ( Handlebar, Seat and Footpegs), since I am 5’7 I felt the extended reach was too far for me for a comfortable ride. So I decided to move just the foot pegs position to a reduced reach and in order to do that I just had to order the rod on one side (for gear) for $12 or so. If I want to I could switch the seat and handlebar (order those separately), but I choose not to as the extended reach seats are more comfortable than the mid reach or reduce reach and Handle bar I was not planning to fiddle around anyway.

[@periwinkle4538]

I pushed my pegs up without a new shift rod. Is that bad?

[@TLYRIDER]

not sure

[@FairladyS130]

Your brake pedal pad location looks like mine, too high with no adjustment left to bring it down.

[@holti376]

Would you need another reduction rod if you would use the mid position?

[@yashasaw]

Hay bud, thanks for the video. Very informative. Says I was going to buy from dealer/show room, what kinda reach you would recommend? I’m 169cm. handle bar , seat and foot pad position of ur preference if you have had got it from show room say.

[@REDCAT1999]

How long is the new rod and where did you buy it from thanks

[@TLYRIDER]

I bought it from kawasaki parts website

[@artithkeawsiri4142]

Do you replace a new one? If yes how to order? Please

[@Ojeramup12]

Where did you purchase the reduced reach?

[@cracker182]

Great video. I will get them to fit me from factory

[@TLYRIDER]

Thanks for Watching!

[@raghavendraaroor4444]

Nicely explained video. Thanks @TLY RIDER. My bike's present setting is at mid reach seat, short reach foot peg on both shifter and brake sides. I am 5' 7". I am comfortable in the present setting. I wanted to try out mid reach foot peg positions. As I am of the same height as you, what do you think? Will the mid reach foot pegs be comfortable for our height? My inseam length is 32 inch. .. Can you please advise if I should go for mid reach foot pegs? Thanks in advance.

[@TLYRIDER]

Hey thanks for the positive shout out. I kept the extended reach seat as is because that I believe has extra gel for the plush, since you have the extended reach seat you can move the foot peg little farther and you should be alright because the seat anyway pushes you forward a little bit. Also all the rods to do the mod is not that expensive so no harm in trying out.

[@raghavendraaroor4444]

Thank you so much @TLY RIDER. I found out that my shifter link is short reach. I will buy a mid reach link and try... Thank you and keep up those awesome videos on riding and photography...👍

[@TLYRIDER]

@@raghavendraaroor4444 thanks so much, sure nice and positive comments and appreciation and support from guys like you keep me going

[@edenbondoc5207]

Thanks for the info!

[@TLYRIDER]

you bet

[@mariostekic]

Great video 👍

[@TLYRIDER]

Thanks bro

[@mariostekic]

@@TLYRIDER You're welcome 👍👌

[@UnTaMeDBoltz11]

So the footpegs were in the middle position before u adjusted or were they In the extended

[@TLYRIDER]

It was in the extended position and I adjusted to reduced reach

[@UnTaMeDBoltz11]

@@TLYRIDER thanks so much. I was asking because the first pegs u unscrewed I saw one empty hole at the end. U think its okay if I put the peg back on filling that last hole? I'm 6 foot 6 so ill need all the room I need lol

[@TLYRIDER]

@@UnTaMeDBoltz11 So there are two set of screws. The one that goes inside and the one outside, not sure if I am explaining it correctly. The spacer bolt / screw goes in to the one before the last hole and the outer screw goes to the last hole. Once you unscrew it you will see what I meant

[@UnTaMeDBoltz11]

@@TLYRIDER yea fully understand. Im looking at pictures of it. The last hole has to be vacated. I have a seat ordered as well. Hopefully that gives even more space. Btw can the handlebars be adjusted?

[@TLYRIDER]

@@UnTaMeDBoltz11 Handlebars , hmm I am not sure if we need to get a different handlebar or if the existing one can be adjusted or not. But If you have the seat and footpeg taken care, you would feel that it's already comfortable and may not have to do anything with the handlebar. I have not done for mine, but if you have to do it I am not sure what's involved.

[@dipologtower5795]

where did you get the short rod you exchange?

[@TLYRIDER]

Bought from Kawasakis website if I remember correctly

[@sujithsnehalayam]

Are you using reduced reach handlebar?

[@TLYRIDER]

Hi Sujith. No I am using the standard handlebar

[@ssmobile9382]

Ergo fit rod have 3 length,230mm,205mm,180mm

[@TLYRIDER]

Correct , for reduced reach , mid reach and extended reach

[@pshalan]

thanks

[@TLYRIDER]

Welcome

[@jsyd2083]

@6:15 he tried to do up the bolt with the ratchet tail

[@TLYRIDER]

Lol true , that’s what happens when I work on bike while shooting with camera

[@fredrandall5420]

have you removed your baffle ??????

[@TLYRIDER]

no

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

how tall are you?

[@TLYRIDER]

5’7

[@jlmcgrot]

It seems like the motorcycle should come with everything needed to adjust it.

[@TLYRIDER]

No, I had to buy the rod/lever to adjust the footpegs

[@jayryan7473]

Please tighten those bolts a little more next time!

[@flitsies]

This bike would be so much better if it had a main stand and not just a side stand.

[@TLYRIDER]

Why so?

[@flitsies]

@@TLYRIDER When you have a main stand it's easier to park especially when parking space is a problem, also when doing maintenance, adjusting the chain, when you need to change a tire, when you get a puncture finding where the hole is and many other reasons, but one last big reason, when that side stand fail's you got something to fall back on. A main stand is pretty important unless you intend waiting around for a tow truck for a simple puncture with a main stand 10 minutes and you're on your way again

[@TLYRIDER]

@@flitsies oh ok got it. Read Paddock stand is what I use and to use first rear spools has to be installed. I made a video about it, but I see your point you can't carry the rear paddock stand with you everywhere and if some thing quick has to fixed the center stand helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSTloCAfbV-rqs

[@flitsies]

@@TLYRIDER Exactly also just working on the left hand side of the bike if something happens while out on a ride is made that much harder because they bike is leaning on that side. Or say you go out for a ride you park up and some nob head knocks your bike over and the stand breaks, your day is over simply because you can't park the bike anymore, with a main stand you could continue the day and fix the other stand later. So many reasons to have a main stand. I had a bike once where the side stand broke fortunately I had a main stand so I didn't get round to fixing it for a couple of weeks and still used the bike every day.

[@flitsies]

@@TLYRIDER Oh just one other thing the rear seat looks like an after thought and could be so Much better.

[@wickedadonis8925]

Was very helpful. Thank you very much!!