kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 10
Bike wont start unless jumped
Sounds like you have a bad battery. Have you taken it off and tried to trickle charge it? Make sure you test it and watch to see how fast the voltage is dropping. I suspect though, that the batter is bad or your charging system isn't giving it any juice. If you charge the battery, it should still run for 20-30 minutes even if the charging system is bad. That way you know if it's the battery or the charging system. Good luck!
Correct order of replacing rear
The best book is the factory service manual. Chilton and Haynes are lousy, ( in my opinion ). Try your dealer or google
2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 service manual. That gives several sources,; Amazon, ebay, FREE DOWNLOAD? ( 5th listing ) and other sources.
Noise like valve adjustment too
Valve adjustment is not a simple task, the valve clearances will need "shimming" these are thin pieces of metal to take up the gap or slack between valve and rocker arm.
You will need service manual and some feeler gauges, and purchase a set of shims
My vulcan 1500 classic will
Most modern bikes will not start unless the battery is charged. Battery is probably dead, and you rectifier is most likely dead too. change those out with ones known to work and see if that changes it.
Oil and temp lights flash intermeittently when
It is possible that these items have worked loose over time and everytime you hit a bump or rough patch they 'flutter'. If you have a manual check them out and see if they are within tolerance. Also check the connections for dirt and grime, and check the wiring to make sure it hasn't cracked, rubbed through or worked loose on the connections.
Lopes at idle and pops back threw the exaust
It sounds like you have a fouled spark plug and possibly bad spark plug caps. Try replacing the spark plugs and the spark plug caps. The spark plug caps simply unscrew off of the ends of the wires. You can test them with a voltage meter. They should read 5000 OHM's no higher or lower. Buy NGK brand replacement caps. They are what come standard on your machine and will cost about $5 each instead of $20 each from Kawasaki. Hope this helps.
Hi all just got a diffrent bike with has been
if its got a carb,, I would suggest getting it checked,, or at least serviced, the fuel has more than likely turned to varnish by now, you could also have brittle gaskets that would need replacement,, remove and empty the fuel tank, clean out the fuel cut off switch selector, check all hoses that attach to the carb, It only takes a tiny amount of debris to plug the jets, and the adjustment screws to the carb,, also, do a oil service , and when you start it , look for any leaks,,
My bike wont move it goes into gear but it wont
Hi, I believe the oil is not the problem but change it anyway and the filter. The problem is the clutch may need to be replaced or adjusted. Also check gear box for noises there maybe more trouble. Good luck.
When and how to change
the oil plug is under the motor also the oil filter is in back under motor just drain oil and take off filter thats easy when you add oil it holds 3.25 litres i change mine every 5000 miles but i use amsoil 20/50 synthetic it cost more but is well worth it
Ok my partner can not
This is an easy one...remove the seat, unsrew the bolts that were under the front of the seat--- that is the only thing holding it on. Push the tank forward a bit, then lift up, the tank sits in a couple of slotted holders....There are breather tubes under the tank. be careful, they are difficult to get back on depending on the length...A few of the 1500's have 1 bolt in the front and 1 in the back(by the seat)...so look to see what yours has. I hope this helps.
I have a 1999 VULCAN
Well, I would first check the main thing and thats making sure your oil is not overfilled. If it is not, then if you know where the oil is coming from, it could be something as simple as a freeze plug has fell out.If you saw another bike the same as yours and the hole was there in that bike but no oil comes from it, then yours is missing something or has a defect. Short of taking it to the shop, find a schematic of your engine I think Bike Bandit has them online.Look at the diagram of your engine and try to see if there is a factory installed plug down in that hole or a allen head screw with a recessed head that you cant see.Also, if it is a crack or something similiar, you may need to just clean the hole with crab cleaner,wire brush it, then use some JB Weld or similar compound and simply stop up the leak.Having the bike at RPM is basically just putting more oil pressure on the system. So you may have a crack that doesnt leak until the pressure gets to a certain point.Good luck.
I have a 1998
when i ride the coolent light comes on and the bike dies turn of the key and turn on and the bike goes again, if the bike sits and idles it,s all OK
No power at all. fresh
The motorcycle's main fuse is on the starter relay. It's located on the left side when sitting on the motorcycle just under the front left side of the seat. There should be a 30 amp fuse. Once the power gets throughout the main fuse on the relay - it goes to the other fuse box near the rear of the motorcycle under the seat. This fuse box has the ECU main fuse in it.
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Follow the positive battery cable to the object that it connects to. Located on the top will be the main fuse.
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Click this link for more help:--
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/07/where-is-main-fuse-located-for-kawasaki.html
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This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.
I need step-by-step directions or
1. locate drain plug (bottom of engine) mines a 17mm
2. remove drain plug
3. locate and remove oil filter (rear of engine)
4. after draining reinstall filter (wipe lite film of oil on rubber seal) HAND TIGHTEN ONLY
5. reinstall drain plug
6. fill with oil (usaully around 1 gallon) check your book or just use sight glass
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