I was just curious if anyone would respond that owns a newer Vulcan 2000?  I bought my first street bike just a couple of months ago, a Vulcan 900, and already have 7200 miles on it when I was in the shop the other day for some warranty work, the sales manager came out and told me he would give me what I paid for my bike on a trade on a new 2000 cc.  I thought that sounded like a good deal, basically 7000 miles free!  But haven't found real great reviews on the VN 2000 online.  I was mainly interested on mpg and longevity of the motor since it is basically a big block.  It will have 10-15k put on it a year as a commuter vehicle.  with the occasional road trip.  

DO IT!  I have almost 10000 miles on my Vulcan 2000 and haven't had a single issue.  In fact, I bought it because of raw power made available in a reliable package.  I love my commute.  Comfortable and easy, but whenever I'm feeling deviant a quick twist of the throttle pulls my head back and stretches a smile across my face.  Don't worry about reliability.  If it can handle my driving habits...its solid!  

I'm a new V2k owner (first new bike after '96 1400 intruder and 98 1500 intruder LC). Studied the bikes carefully before buying the V2k and am very happy except: 1) the slow break-in period, 2) no fantastic active user site like that for the 2 suzukis. I just assumed there would be a site with all kinds of low-cost mods for this wonderful bike. Any pointers?

I want to: 1) lower the back, 2) make a 2-1 exhaust pipe extension that will preswerve the O2 sensor and allow me to use taller beetle bags, 3) make a wider/lower WindVest type windshield that complements the simple classic lines, 4) make a 2-1 (2 cone K&N filter into the Y) aircleaner or similar, 5) try to use the Dial-a-jet system instead of the dynojet to enrichen on demand.

These are things I was able to do successfully on the other bikes with great results. Should be even better with the V2K!

Sincerely,
Swede2th  

I just bought my new Vulcan 2000 Classic LT and I Love it!
I agree about the breakin period as I am ready to open it up but with only 112 miles on it, I got to take it easy!. It is a big beast of a bike but I am a pretty big guy and I am glad for that. I cant wait to get the wife on back for a few trips! I wish there were more accesories out there for this bike as well, I did get the crash bars and need to get some road pegs (34 mm or 1.35in odd) anyone know of good sites for accesories?

                                   Daddyo57  

I'm new here.  Owned metric bikes when younger and recently Harley's.  I'm looking for a new bike and including metrics in my search.   My last bike had about 100hp/100lbs torque and I'm looking for about the same.  I'd love to hear more about the 2000 to compare against the VTX, Boulevard, Road King/Softail, Victory, and Yamaha.  

Check out these two sites for information on breaking in.  I did most of the breaking in on my VN2000 in one day.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/NewBike.html  

I'm new here also an a proud owner of a new 2007 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT. the best bike i have ever on plenty of power glad i stayed with the metric bikes , was going for a new Harley but a friend of mind has one 2007 softail shut down twice on him over heating so it was out