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1996 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers
Lopes at idle and pops back threw the exaust
It sounds like you have a fouled spark plug and possibly bad spark plug caps. Try replacing the spark plugs and the spark plug caps. The spark plug caps simply unscrew off of the ends of the wires. You can test them with a voltage meter. They should read 5000 OHM's no higher or lower. Buy NGK brand replacement caps. They are what come standard on your machine and will cost about $5 each instead of $20 each from Kawasaki. Hope this helps.
My bike wont move it goes into gear but it wont
Hi, I believe the oil is not the problem but change it anyway and the filter. The problem is the clutch may need to be replaced or adjusted. Also check gear box for noises there maybe more trouble. Good luck.
Ok my partner can not
This is an easy one...remove the seat, unsrew the bolts that were under the front of the seat--- that is the only thing holding it on. Push the tank forward a bit, then lift up, the tank sits in a couple of slotted holders....There are breather tubes under the tank. be careful, they are difficult to get back on depending on the length...A few of the 1500's have 1 bolt in the front and 1 in the back(by the seat)...so look to see what yours has. I hope this helps.
I have a 1998
when i ride the coolent light comes on and the bike dies turn of the key and turn on and the bike goes again, if the bike sits and idles it,s all OK
The clutch wont bleed even
my 2000 did the same thing. bleed it at the master cylinder where the line attaches. as soon as i did that it worked perfectly
I have a 96 Vulcan
This sounds more like a carb problem. Has she been sitting up? If she has sat up, gas will dry up in the carb and it dries like a varnish. If she has sat un-used, and un-started for a month or longer, gas starts to dry and it leaves behind this varnish like film. You can try a product called Seafoam, Try and get some in the carb. let it sit for a few days. Drain the tank and mix a can in a small amount of clean gas, crank it up let it run until you know it is in the carb. let it sit. Come back in 2 - 3 days and see if it will start up then. If it still does not want to run right you will need to remove the carb and give it a good cleaning. Do not mess with any settings or any adjustment screws just clean it. Hope this helps FixYa up.
I have a vulcan 88
i would try getting the outer seal you should be able to that on the bike but it may have a inner seal leaking and it might require engine removal
Shift pedal snapped off when
If you are saying the shift shaft going into the case has broken just outside the casing, you would be best to replace it as opposed to having it welded. If you refer to the pedal mount shaft then you could possibly weld it then grind and file for a better appearance. A new shaft would cost about $41.00. My concern is whether or not a shift fork has been bent when the bike fell. If a fork is bent the shifting will be stiff, sometimes to the point the pedal is rock hard and just plain will not shift at all. Or it may shift up but not down or vice-versa. A bent shift fork is a VERY expensive repair and not one I would recommend to the home mechanic. The entire engine has to be torn down. Please rate my answer. Thanks.
I bought a 1996 vulcan
try this link
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0306_hydraulic_clutch_service/index.html read this fully if you are not accustom to bleeding procedures. do buy a new can of brake fluid . you can also try gravity bleeding which should work. With this procedure DO NOT operate the clutch lever while bleeding.To do this )1 - remove all fluid from the fluid reservoir. 2) Fill with fresh fluid and replace the cap LOOSELY, you just want to cover the reservoir from any contaminants but loose enough to allow air to enter. 3) find the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder and open slightly, enough to get a drip of fluid. catch the fluid as any spilt can be corrosive. 4) let the fluid drip continually and be sure to watch the fluid level in the reservoir, keep filling as level gets low. Don't allow the res to go empty as you will draw air into the system again. Any pause in the drip is when air is leaving the system. 5) once a steady drip is acheived and the fluid looks clean tighten the bleeder screw and make sure the reservoir level is full, tighten the res. cap. Give the clutch a try. you should feel the normal resistance .
1996 kaw.1500 vulcan wont idle
its becoz of the pistons worn out as its giving a similar sound to under compression could be the plugs but as the plugs are replaced newly it could be solved by replacing the piston rings or it could be detected that the sound comes from cram /rod razors worn out better check and replace it.if there is problem in starting at once it even could be the fault of the timing belt/chain. better check and replace them if necessary.
How to check oil on
Right side engine cover has a glass window towards the bottom. With the bike standing straight up, the oil level should be between the two lines.
HOW MUCH OIL WILL IT TAKE WHEN DOING A OIL CHANGE
Hi, the recomended oil type is 10w40sg, and the capacity is 2.7 litres, this is for a vn1500 classic 1996-98, the earlyer 1987-93 modelhas the same capacity bus uses 10w40 se/ sf grade, worth geting 3 litres for topping up with
Vibration at 45 to 60 mph. Had new tires and
You need to tighten/adjust your frame neck bearings. There are an upper and lower bearing in the frame that the lower triple clamp pivots on so you can steer the motorcycle. If they are not adjusted correctly and are basically set too loose you can have several problems from steering wobble on deceleration to vibrations at varying speeds. Take off your bars and upper clamp , then snug up the steering stem nut just enough that it is starting to bind, then back it off enough that the bar turns smoothly lock to lock (probably1/4 to 1/2 turn). Then tighten the stem nut and recheck for binding. If you can feel pulsing or bumps in the smoothness of the pivoting/turning of the handlebar , you will need to replace the bearings. Tightening the steering stem nut may be all you need to do to stop the vibration.
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