Top 20 1998 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers

its grounding out somewhere,

usually 83 miles per gallon

The most common issue is the spark plug boot shorts to the engine.

get a volt meter and check the three yellow wires coming out of stator / generator. All should read over 12.6volts, all should have same voltage. if not, chevk plug connections for burning or, if they are good, pull out stator for testing. If stator is good, replace voltage regulator unit, usually under seat near battery.

I think ya reached top197klm an an you really have to push to get that fast not a terrible thing they are heavy bikes i have an 04 nomad the get up to speed fast but they do top out ar 197 they say fast enough for an i been riding 34 years.

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Carb is not letting enough fuel into the engine. That means the mixture is too lean. When you choke it, you restrict the air flow into the engine and now the air/fuel mixture is correct and it runs. Check the carbs and injectors if it has them.

Clockwise to make leaner.

Hi check the ignition switch and kill switch first also the side stand switch. After this check if there is power at the coils. These are all the simple cheap steps. Best of luck.

It had carbs

check carb float levels and fuel supply and spark plugs

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

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make sure fuses are setted tight check for signal bulbs could be bad. i had a case where filiment in bulb had come into. it was shorting the bulb out

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.

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

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

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Could be your ignition but really your starter could be sticking in the on position I would have your starter checked If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jonathan_8c3144e908769d21