kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 7

check carb float levels and fuel supply and spark plugs

regulator rectifier needs changing

buy a work shop manual they are available through bike shops or E-Bay

Belt dressing on drive sounds like clutching system. Maybe talk to service.

hi could be a bad thermo switch have u tried putting direct power to the fan motor its a good way to test that the fan mtr has not burnt out

It's likely running lean. Most common reason would be a leaking gasket at the carburetor. Check all the screws near the air intakes.

Check for Up and Down play at end of kickstand. Usually these bikes will wear the kickstand mount on the Frame - wears like a half moon into it. At the same time it spreads out the Kickstand so that it can start flopping enough for the spring to come loose and fall off. To fix it - Replace kickstand, Spring, AND the Bolt. Then grind the Frame on the other side of the Half moon around the hole until it is LEVEL. Find a Washer (Stainless - .030 - .050 depending on how much you had to grind) and insert it between the Frame and the Kickstand. I have done DOZENS through the years and Never had to do it twice on the same bike. The Washer acts like a Bushing and prevents future wear. Good Luck!

You could find your manual or buy another one. Sorry I do not have one.

with a cold engine, it should be half way up the window

which red light? there are several there. what is printed on it?

A single dual throat throttle body (fuel injection) http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2000-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-fi-vn1500n-throttle/o/m149531sch65727

Check the connections they may be loose. If the connections are loose just tighten them and it should work. If not replace the battery. Most of the time if a battery sulfates it will still show a full charge but will not have the CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) to start the bike. Take the battery and have it tested. CycleGear can test the battery I think. If not most autozones can check the battery. I am 99% sure it will need to be replaced. If the relay or solenoid were bad there would be no clicking at all. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/al_e83b1941f9c0f302

Your bike has two CV carbs. CV means Constant Velocity. The carb slides are raised and lowered by atmospheric pressure. Please rate my answer.

Best money you'll ever spend is getting a service manual from for example amazon, it'll walk you right through it. A person has to be careful following prescribed methods so everything inside doesn't come spilling out onto your bench.

can try using a good quality Hermite or equivalent sealant but realy buy a new gasket as the repair wont last

There is a switch built into the hand brake. If you pull your hand brake, and don't hear a click sound, the switch probably needs replaced. Try someone else's hand brake or one on a new bike. If you don't hear a distinct click sound, you need to replace the switch.

Sounds like your clutch has locked up. Most likely the oil that was in your clutch has gummed up and locked the plates together. Pull the clutch in and try rolling the bike back and forth. If the back wheel spins freely then it may be another issue. If it doesn't move try pushing it forward and back either by sitting on it or by standing astride it. If wheel free's up then you should be able to select gears.

Sounds like the switch is broken, try replacing the switch.

Yes. There should be several fuses, check them all.

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