kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues - Page 7

check the routing of the overflow pipe from the tank for leaks a photo would help

i suggest you check the seal and output shaft again , also see if youve lost any oil in the diff housing on your rear wheel ! if ok then check the seal that connects to the driveshaft , but i wouldnt think this be the problem and its the output shaft area thats it !

Check the clutch adjustment. If the lever has more freeplay in it than the thickness of a quarter at the perch then it needs to be adjusted. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_5bac37c3cb991fdb

Don't use ethanol if you can avoid it. Check the manual to see if the bike wants hi test.

is the carb jetted? if so check to make sure it has the right size jets. too small of jets starve the engine of fuel, and too large flood it. also there should be 2 jets one main jet which controls the amount of fuel when at 1/4 throttle to fuel throttle and then there should be a second which would be the pilot jet that controls idle mixture (1/4 throttle and less) it's longer and thinner than the main jet with multiple holes for mixing air and fuel for idle. have them to make sure the jetting is correct. Also IF the engine had been bored you will need to use larger jets for the added volume in the cylinder chamber from the boring. aftermarket exhausts will also cause the engine to be rejetted but usually the sellers will have charts telling you what jets to run with the exhaust.

Sounds like the clutch pack is having issues. If the plates are worn or warped you'll have the same type of issue. I would pull the clutch apart and check the plates. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_5bac37c3cb991fdb

turn key on ,check ground area may see a lot of oil. turn key to start if no start blown engine.

whats cheaper? warrenty?

Check that your crankcase oil level is not overfull. Have bike compression tested and check that it is within spec.

Hi and welcome to the site,

Initially, have the battery externally charged and/or load tested.

Offhand, with a freshly charged or new battery and clicking sound persist, then possibly a faulty starter relay. To confirm, temporarily jump the 2 big terminals of the starter relay. If the starter motor spins, then the fault on the relay has been confirmed. Should still be a no go, then a likely concern with the starter motor or more particularly, the carbon brushes and/or the commutator segments.

Good luck and thank you for asking.

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

hello, did u check the spark plugs?..try to clean them, if you need more help you can get the service manual for it from the below link it will help a lothttp://goo.gl/6MQqaQgood luck

the clicking sound you here might be your cylnoid dis engaging your starter. charge battery, change plugs and try again

install a battery just for the power that you need so your not killin your prymary source of power coveters

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

Replace the old fuel with fresh..make sure its completely warmed up, and take it for another ride. See what it does then.Might need the carbs cleaned again, sometimes it take a few times and get the service manual for it it will help you a lot you can download it from the below link:http://goo.gl/HyxTzrGood luck

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

look in manual and go to the local mechanic.good luck.

hello look at the kickstand if you have a alarm switch on the motorcycle it will be a switch near the kickstand maybe that is broken and it will not let you get a spark, follow the cable that goes to the switch and unplug the cable then in that cable it will be 2 wires just tape them together and it should work, you should get the service manual for the vn1500 vulcan from the below link it will help you when u have other problems:Download Link:http://goo.gl/S3IEvThanks

NO theres not. i own this very same bike i have the 99 1500 drifter #0791 last 4 of vin. the only quirk with this bike is the clutch springs. they were weak but if this bike has over around 20k miles you should be good because someone else probally has replaced them, if not its a simple quick repair. but if you have to replace them just upgrade to the mean streak spring they will fit, they are a different part number but they will fit. its an hour and a half job to replace them. i have done about 10 of these in the last few years for customers. if any further questions contact me on here and we can go over this on the phone. i am a kawasaki vulcan nut. i own 2 of these bikes one being the 1500 drifter the other a 02 800 drifter.