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you need to check for fuel and spark

you need to check for fuel and spark.

Right hand side rear of engine stamped on the engine block

Forget the fuel gauge. Find out how far your bike will go on a tank of gas and reset your trip meter each time you refuel. When you have gone about 100 miles, fill up.

Push in the direction that normally releases the seat (normally down) while turning the key and it will probably unlock. Sometimes the tension from the seat pushing against the lock stops it from unlocking.

A short circuit, or an accessory left turned on (i.e. alarm system or heated grips). Could also be caused by a lack of electrolyte in the battery if not properly filled before use.

A short circuit in the electrical system, possibly due to damage to the wiring harness, sometimes caused by rodents. This could also be caused by aftermarket modifications to the electrical system. If the battery dies overnight when not connected to the bike, the battery is defective and needs to be replaced. If the battery does not maintain its voltage under load, it needs to be replaced.

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Check your ground connection to make sure that it is clean and tight. If the connections are good, I would suspect the starter itself.

try cleaning the start button inside the housing as weather gets in and could be a dirty contact ! check the earth contacts around the engine also ! are the wires to the solinoid in good condition , battery wires also ?

oil filter is located front lower center of the engine

If idle speed control won't bring idle down check intake hoses for leaks. With bike running, spray WD40 onto intake surface near carb and head. If bike slows the problem is there. If smoke comes out of one exhaust, that is the intake that is leaking. re-install carb. If that dosen't resolve the issue. rebuild carb checking for tears in rubber diaphrams and gaskets.

My guess would be the vent line from your carbs is clogged.

the crank case vent is 100% blocked.

remove clutch case and make sure all parts are correctly aligned and no bits left inside !

Owner's manual should have it, If not You can go to a retailer with a power sports lookup input make, model, size and year. And you will receive recommendations for use in your climate. Call the service department at your dealer to book an oil change and ask for an estimate, chances are they will mention the type of oil used or options available for your model. I know Amsoil products, and I know they have a power sports oil/product look up search engine, what you buy is up to you, but it will give you the type and viscosity for yours.

on my 1999 vn 800 the site glass is just under the kick stand..you will need some one to hold the bike level while you look at the oil level or stand it next to a wall or something to check the level, they are the same up to the 2005 models..

Check you are getting a spark at the plugs

Any motorcycle parts dealer would be able to put you right on track. A Kawasaki parts department will be able to tell you as well.