2003 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

maybe a possible flush can help or a duster

Check for Up and Down play at end of kickstand. Usually these bikes will wear the kickstand mount on the Frame - wears like a half moon into it. At the same time it spreads out the Kickstand so that it can start flopping enough for the spring to come loose and fall off. To fix it - Replace kickstand, Spring, AND the Bolt. Then grind the Frame on the other side of the Half moon around the hole until it is LEVEL. Find a Washer (Stainless - .030 - .050 depending on how much you had to grind) and insert it between the Frame and the Kickstand. I have done DOZENS through the years and Never had to do it twice on the same bike. The Washer acts like a Bushing and prevents future wear. Good Luck!

front or rear?

change your temperature sending unit or check it's connection

Check:
1/ Tyres for abrasions, cuts and correct pressure.
2/ Drive belt/chain for proper tension and condition.
3/ Brakes, steering and throttle for responsiveness.
4/ Brake fluid level and condition. Hydraulic lines and fittings for leaks. Also check pads and rotors for wear.
5/ Cables for fraying, crimping and free operation.
6/ Engine oil and transmission fluid levels.
7/ Headlamp allignment, passing lamp, tail lamp, brake lamp and turn signal operation.

8/ Ride safely and enjoy!

The kickstand has some kind of safety switch, if the spring is not broke you should be able to snap it back on (with the kickstand up) and have someone to hold the bike or put it on a lift. It might take some muscle or take it to a dealer and I'm sure they can pop it back on. Hope this helps.

what temperature is the bike running at when the fan kicks in buddy

Did you load test or just volt check on battery? Sometimes they will short the plates partially, still giving good voltage and will still operate low amp devices such as a light. Usually happens w/ age or improper servicing of a new battery

your local dealership should be able to give you that info and even order the paint for you

Yes, it could (and probably is) be an air leak. Check to be sure the carb is tight in the intake manifold, and make sure the hot-start isn't loose and is sealing properly. Also make sure all of the exhaust system joints are tight, an air leak in the exhaust will make a four-stroke pop and backfire like an old work truck with no muffler...

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.

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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.