20 Most Recent 2001 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 2 Questions & Answers

dear vulcan owner i had the same problem on my 96 vulcan classic found out that the carb is set to lean from the factory solved the problem by rejetting the carb. i also installed a set of aftermarket pipes made a world of diff to the power out put

Bent the gear shift lever and doesn't have clearance? It happened to me a few times.

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.

its grounding out somewhere,

usually 83 miles per gallon

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

maybe sucking air

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

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.

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

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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.