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1996 kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic Questions & Answers
Why a 1994 vulcan 500 starter spins but wont engage ?
There is a starter clutch which has a gear and a one-way Spragg. The starter gear should engage the gear inside the case; the Spragg ensures that the gear will engage with the starter is turning in a specific direction, but free wheels when the engine is running. If the gear inside the case is engaging the starter, the Spragg may be broken. In that case you will need to replace the one way Spragg. Replacing the Spragg is a major PITA!
What would cause hesitation ?
hesitation be caused by a clogged high speed jet.
I would remove the float bowl and clean the jets thoroughly
with carb cleaner spray.
Want to replace OEM Carburetor
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.
How to find the rear turn signal connectors on a
If the 1997 Vulcan 800A has the same rear finder side chrometrim as the 1996 Vulcan 800B the instillation will be as follows. I can't rememberfor sure if you need to remove the chrome trim or maybe only loosen it enoughto run the wires. Remove the seat, for safety remove the negative batterycable, loosen or remove the chrome side trim, trace the light wires to wherethey plug into. Each side will have a separate plug in location. Each wire hasa color, one will be striped the other will be a solid color, when reconnectingthe wires make sure they are connected back to the proper color.
Won't start leaks gas
The Carburetor is flooding. The only thing thatwill cause a flood problem is the float needle is not seating properly in theneedle seat. The Carburetor will need to be removed to replace the Needle and Floatassembly. After instillation the float level will need to be checked, andadjusted if required. This is a little tricky, and would be quite lengthy to explainhear. Short version is, the needle is a two part piece, having a spring loadedpiston located in the needle, the neoprene needle tip will need to be seated inthe seat, the spring loaded piston in the needle will need to remain uncompressed, in other words not pushedinto the needle what so ever. With the float tang just touching the top of theuncompressed needle piston. To do this hold the carburetor housing in aposition to accomplish the the above configuration. Measure from the carburetorhousing gasket surface to the highest point of the float drum. The measurement specificationsare (14.5 to 18.5 mm) or (0.57" to 0.72" in). Make sure the float pin rotates
My headlight went out and
You have several possibilities. Burned out light bulb, blown fuse, bad switch, loose wire connection and a broken wire. Track it down with a multimeter.
I have a 92 vulcan
This sounds like a carb overflowing this normaly occures when the float valve sticks, you will have to remove the bottom of the offending carb, remove and clean the float valve assembly inc seating
Where is the fuse for
The fuse box is under the seat.You have to remove the battery and its the back box on the left side jest pull it out.
My battery was dead from
the minimum for a battery should be 12.4 volts,, its probably not getting the amps that are needed, replace the battery
I was out riding and
The diagram shows it as being a 10mm flanged nut. Our local dealer has the online order list with diagram. Below is the link to the site. The part number is 92015 and it runs about $3.00. If you've lost the nut and the bolt slid out enough to impede your ability to shift, there is a good chance you will need the Damper too (see diagram) part number 92075 and that runs around $15.00. The website includes the diagram below as well as the prices for the individual parts.
http://oemparts.buymotorcycleparts.com/dillonbrothers/Kawasaki_OEM/KawasakiMC.asp?Type=13&A=470&B=21
Dillon Brothers is our local dealer here in Omaha. If you can't find it locally, you could probably order it online from them.
Good to hear the bolt didn't come all the way out.
Good Luck.
Ken
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