20 Most Recent 2004 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do. I have ridden identical bikes, same year,same tire, and they all read the speed differently. All you can hope to do is get a tire that runs slightly smaller in diameter than the one you have now. A tire that is perhaps 1/4" to 1/2 " shorter than you have now will probably correct the problem. For example you may have to go from a 110/90 x 19 to a 100/90 x 19. Just changing tire brands in the stock tire size might lower the tire height.

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click purchase manuals then chose your bike.
click on parts diagram and download it will open up and you can print it out free

Your ignition switch just waved goodbye and died.
The contacts inside it are copper and with the use and years, get worn out. I had the same problem with my bike.

the belt could be out of ailment,wheel not straight with frame,belt too tight, look at base of teeth on belt.if any lines nelt could be breaking up ..and they do snap

Ignition is normally on left side just below the rear of the seat. However, if yours has been chromed out with new ignition switch ( it will look like the turn knob on a bubblegum machine with a solid bar running up and down) the bar flips open ( to the left) and the key is round like those used to open a Cola machine.

yes it will be fine.

You might have an electrical short in the wiring going up to the bulb.

Or maybe just a loose ground wire?

Replaced old gas then i am assuming the bike was not used for some length of time? If you have old gas in the tank and the bike was not used the gas in the carbs would have gummed up the jets in the carb or carbs.
sounds like its time for the carbs to be cleaned.

There can be especially if you have a California model, I would suggest hooking them both up and then run the lines to there proper place, not sure which model you have but one is likely the drain for the gas cap area, if you don't hook that up you'll have gas dripping on your engine when its hot, probably not a good idea !

Are you not using OEM for Vulcan driveshaft? It is best to stick to OEM as many factors have accounted for in factory, ie, weight, spline, etc. Good?

if there is any play in the swing arm its time to service it and fit new bearings but any time is a good time to grees it up as for the drive shaft this needs looking at every year or so again its a grees up pull off the shaft and clean off all the old grees first the shaft must slid freely on the splines

G'day mate sounds to me like the starter is drawing to much power to leave enuogh for the ignition system go for battery , have it checked at the battery /service place , they have a small machine that simulates starting and tell how much Amperage /Voltage is being drawn, if its below 9.5 volts after 3 to 5 seconds it will need replacing , also if the battery is in good condition ,battery leads , earth return and finally starter should be checked probably in that order to be wise, hope this helps

you will find the frame no either stamped into the neck of th frame or on a tag attached to the right hand down tube

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

Initially, check / bypass / replace the starter relay. To locate the starter relay, follow the cable from the battery's + terminal.

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keep pressing the starter and find out were the click is comeing from,, then change the starter solenoid, it sounds like this is at fault

replace seals and remember not to over tighten bolts. Check torque spec's in inch pounds, not foot pounds

very simple to replace only 2 wires i believe they r just tight to get to and usually in a bad spot and just usually 2 or 3 bolts and it drops when u pull iy off look and see if the gears inside looksgood and not wore out

Idle speed adjustment

if your oil is too thick , your clutch will sleep and go away .
if the clutch is old , you obviously will have the same problem .
please explain your problem when you ride