Top 20 2004 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers

keep pressing the starter and find out were the click is comeing from,, then change the starter solenoid, it sounds like this is at fault

very simple to replace only 2 wires i believe they r just tight to get to and usually in a bad spot and just usually 2 or 3 bolts and it drops when u pull iy off look and see if the gears inside looksgood and not wore out

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Initially, check / bypass / replace the starter relay. To locate the starter relay, follow the cable from the battery's + terminal.

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G'day mate sounds to me like the starter is drawing to much power to leave enuogh for the ignition system go for battery , have it checked at the battery /service place , they have a small machine that simulates starting and tell how much Amperage /Voltage is being drawn, if its below 9.5 volts after 3 to 5 seconds it will need replacing , also if the battery is in good condition ,battery leads , earth return and finally starter should be checked probably in that order to be wise, hope this helps

Are you not using OEM for Vulcan driveshaft? It is best to stick to OEM as many factors have accounted for in factory, ie, weight, spline, etc. Good?

you will find the frame no either stamped into the neck of th frame or on a tag attached to the right hand down tube

replace seals and remember not to over tighten bolts. Check torque spec's in inch pounds, not foot pounds

the fuel is evaporating with the heat of the engine,hence hard to start untill its cooled down, check you fuel filter / pressure regulator and see if its holding fuel pressure..

Idle speed adjustment

if your oil is too thick , your clutch will sleep and go away .
if the clutch is old , you obviously will have the same problem .
please explain your problem when you ride

YOUR MECHANIC IS SOMEWHAT RIGHT TO AN EXTENT. KAWA 1500'S ARE CHARACTERISTICALLY NOISY IN THE VALVETRAIN! BEEN AROUND THEM SINCE THEY WERE BORN. NOW IF YOURS IS PARTICULARLY NOISY, HAVE THE MECHANIC CHECK THE VALVETRAIN AND CAM CHAIN TENSIONERS FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENTS. THIS IS CRITICAL FOR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE!

When you go to lock it or unlock the steering give the bars a little wiggle while turning the key. Somtime the rod that goes into the hole gets gummed up. As for the front end wobble I would take a look at the wheel to see if it has gotten bent or if you have lost a wheel weight. Also check the wheel bearings buy getting the front wheel off the ground and hold the front end from moving and grab the top and bottom of the wheel and see if there is any side to side rocking movment. If there is stop riding the bike and get them replaced.

The top heavy is the nature of the beast. The oil lite issue is slow oil pressure build up. The plenty of oil? now here we talk about the noise Oil lite, bottom end noise could be the result of poor oil. Drain the oil and vhange the filter. My suspicion is that the oil, is either wrong weight or diluted with fuel,
Do not run anymore or you can lose a rod bearing. Use only oil from a motorcycle parts supplier. There is a difference between regular engine oil and motorcycle oil. Motor oil and wet clutches don't get along very well. Good Luck, Ned.

I hope you have a jack... I had to remove the pipes and bags on my 04 vulcan nomad so I remove the cotter pin and pull the axle out of the rear hub. Then removed the spcer and rear brake. slide wheel assy. out of the drive hud on the left (removal of brake and spacer allow this) and drop the tire down. It's not hard...

try this check the bulb if bad when u put another one in use paper so you dont get oil on the bulb from your fingers this causes the bulb to burn out quicker alson check the switch on the brake might have went bad .if not check all wires make sure all looks pluged in also you should check the fuzes hope this helps

the break light not working could be due to the pedal sensor not connected or faulty .check also the wiring loom under the seat as it could be disconnected .
in regards to the small headlights , check all fuses as you could have blown fuses as well .
contacts could also oxidise and not making contacts

need to start by checking the float height in the carburetor also check the needle and seat just above the float for debris or damaged seals as this will cause the carb to overfill with fuel and pore out the vent. I would suggest a clymers service manual for specifications on the carb. goodluck.

Wet clutches need the proper oil. Is there any possibility it has the wrong oil?

drop the carb bowl and clear the float needle and seat.. Pull yje carb would be easier. It's not worth the ride. simple fix. just watch what you are doing and you can save some big bucks.

you might have a charging system problem without the bike charging system it is only running on the battery power, and once the battery is too low to fire the ignition it will die, check your fuses and power cables to the battery, selenoid and starter, then check the regulator/rectifier, could also be your stator or rotor, only a few possabilities but you will find it.