I'm buying a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 750- is 31K too many miles?

Answer 1

No, a kawasaki vulcan is one of the better bikes made.

Answer 2

Bonez, the best thing to do as far as I am concerned is: 1. Take a Motorcycle safety course! You will need it to get an endorsement, you need the endorsement for most insurance companies to cover you in case of an accident, especially if it turns out to be your fault!. 2. As someone else suggested sit on as many bikes as you can. let the dealer know you are a first time buyer he will have some suggestions for you. 3. Buy a used first bike! Try a Honda Helix! You cannot go wrong and if you get tired of it you will be surprised at the resale value. You can ride it for a year and still get very near what you paid for it! I have had 3 of them, they all got above 65 mpg. Traveled many miles on them, they are not real good for express ways only because they get buffeted around by big trucks. They are comfortable for leg stretches and low center of gravity so they handle better in a parking lot situation. On the highway that really doesn't matter. The Honda Rebel is also a good bike, a little different handling but a good ride! 4. What ever bike you decide to buy have it checked by a reputable mechanic. It may cost you $25 bucks but will be worth it. Make a few friends to ride with. There are all kinds of groups around to ride with. I suggest this for 2 reasons, knowledge, this is shared in a group with gusto, Fun, eating breakfast is better when you are sharing stories about last weeks ride with other riders. 5. Whatever you do decide to buy, do so because it is something YOU like not because I or anyone said it is the best one for you. And 6. Ride safe and many miles of smiles to you. If you are ever in arkansas let me know and I'll buy breakfast! Bob G.

Answer 3

I currently have a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (sportbike) with 29,600 on it. I out synthetic oil in about 3k miles, and have only had to do basic maintenance to it otherwise. I'd like to get rid of it next spring, though, and get something with 3k miles and start over, just so I won't have to deal with any upcoming problems. I don't want the tranny to seize while I am going down the freeway or something...
Remember, dealers like to charge you up to $90/hr, and almost as much for parts...

Answer 4

No it is fine. I have a 1500 vulcan and had to replace the clutch spring (curved washer under the clutch) at around 42K, got 58K on it now. Otherwise no problems and I heard the 750 lasts longer before service on the clutch. BTW if you need to replace the clutch spring, yourself it will run around $50 bucks, shop a lot more. And around 5 hours or more of work - depends on your tools and work area.

Answer 5

That's under 5K per year, not bad for '99. More important is how the bike was cared for since '99. The Vulcan is a good machine.

Answer 6

I had a friend who just sold his Vulcan, I think it could have been a 99, with 75,000 miles on it. So long as it is well cared for, it will last you plenty.

Answer 7

It all depends on how well it was kept up. I have put a lot of miles on bikes and they last a long time. I put over 50 on a ZX-9R and it ran great. I have 25,000 on my 05' Virago 250 and it still runs like new.

Answer 8

Here is the page for your bike and the Kelly Blue book average milage for bikes. Yours is 3000 under the average. The retail value per kbb is $3130.

http://www.kbb.com/kbb/OtherVehicles/MileageAndCondition.aspx

Answer 9

It depends on how well it was taken care of. 31,000 miles averages out to be less than 4,000 miles per year which is by no means excessive.

Answer 10

no its just now getting broke in but be careful