Top 20 2001 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers

maybe sucking air

Sounds like a fueling problem - either have the fuel injection looked at and maybe new injectors- or have the carbs checked - you haven't really gone into any detail about the bike , the mods to the bike , the year model are you at sea lvl? If you have added a set of pipes or a new free flow air filter it will change the jetting/air fuel mix.

I would replace it with an eBay guaranteed working unit with similar mileage reading, and replace the speedo cable for good measure. All the best!

you have alot of options,emco are a good aftermarket company,or just stay with stock brake parts if they are resonably priced.

Sounds like the seals for the disc caliper pistons are shot, and need replacing. HOWEVER, you didn't say if it was the Front or Rear brake! So, rear brake: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2001-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-rear-brake-vn1500-e4/o/m149443sch78489 Front brake: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2001-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-front-brake/o/m149443sch77742 Items Items # 43049 & 43049A for both. Shop it around on Ebay

This is normal for Kawasaki's...2nd won't engage until the gearbox output shaft is turning fast enough to locate the centrifugal lockout bearing. This is to make it easier to find neutral at a standstill...

new plugs , air cleaner , drain carby bowls look for dirt , fuel filter ?

yes it can, check the tps with a volt/ohm meter , voltage should change smoothly with throttle opening.

It's probably leaking internally at the slave cylinder.

• Mate have you checked the battery and cleaned all lead ends. Even a new battery is sometimes be defective, have you got a mate with another battery to install to test to see if it is battery!
• I would try that first if bike runs with another battery then you will know. Cheers

if not on rad then there will be a header tank higher than rad and poss behind a cover !

It is usually on the engine case next to the cylinder barrel on the right side of the bike (looking forward)

hello,I had some threads striped out of the end that goes over the shaft and caused it not to tighten good enough on the knurled end coming out of the gear housing. I took it off, retapped it with an 8mm tap and bought a new 8mm bolt to go in there. Actually gave me a chance to re-adjust the position too. Works great now.get the service manual for it it will help you can download it from the below link:http://goo.gl/HyxTzrgood luck

not sure maybe the cylinders

There should be no fuse between the alternator and the battery as the heavy wire runs from the batt terminal on the alternator directly to the positive terminal of the battery lead

The Vulcan year models range from the mid to late '80's to the anniversary model around 2006.You can tell the year model from the 10th letter of the VIN1980 = A1981 = B1982 = C1983 = D1984 = E1985 = F1986 = G1987 = H1988 = J1989 = K1990 = L1991 = M1992 = N1993 = P1994 = R1995 = S1996 = T1997 = V1998 = W1999 = X2000 = Y2001 = 12002 = 22003 = 32004 = 42005 = 52006 = 62007 = 72008 = 82009 = 9

its the air bro open it up littlebite

Just use the left side

Usually a bad regulator will only cause problems with charging...Sounds like you've got a short somewhere in the wiring...I'd start by checking the ignition switch wiring and the connections going into the fuse box.

Possibly Starter Solenoid and / or Starter relay Switch is overheating.