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2004 kawasaki VN 1600 Mean Streak Questions & Answers
My Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic
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Are any of these three mechanics Factory Trained Kawasaki mechanic's...???
This may be a situation that results from normal wear on that particular engine that produces the noise. (..ie... getting louder every year..it very well maybe "normal"..)..You can try going to a heavier grade oil, sometimes a 15w-40 will quieten it down...good luck..
Oil leak! I am getting
pull the spark plug tubes out and inspect.you probably have cam chains that are loose.if this is the case see gadgets fix-it page for info for getting extenders for tensioners.
hope this helps,mike
I have a 2006 Kawai
It sounds like the fork sliders might not be doing their job as far as shock absorbtion. How is the oil in the forks?
Engine sputters at low rpm
Could be a number of things. I would start by giving it a fresh set of plugs and a clean carb and air filter. Fresh fuel wouldn't hurt - especially if it's been sitting all winter. Maybe try some 'dry gas' or moisture remover. I would be suprised if this doesn't fix your issue.
I have a Vulcan Mean Streak 1600/2005. The
It is very possible that when you had the short it did damage the #2 injector and will need replaced, but just a little more FYI, if you replace #2 injector it would be wise to go ahead and replace injector #1 as well.
2008 kawasaki mean streak uses a quart of oil
If it is smoking, then your going to need piston rings.
If its leaking the oil, try to located the leak and buy the new gaskets to fix the leak. If its a side cover gasket, or maybe an o-ring on the oil cap or o-ring on the oil filter cover.
Wipe the bike down or wash it down and look for the oil.
Look near the oil filter and see if oil is leaking, i have saw this several times where the oil filter is leaking, and oil blows down the whole underside of the bike.
The only other place the oil can go is in your airbox. Check to see if your engine crankcase breather hose is blowing by way to much oil and soaking your airfilter. If this is the case then you need to change your oil and filter.
I have a 2004 Mean
Yes, the problem is most likely in the injectors - dirt has accumulated in them and is obstructing the fuel flow. But you should also check the fuel pump - it might be worn out ant not delivering its full pressure, the throttle sensors - they might not signal the fact that the throttle is closed, and the air filter - it might be clogged.
Fuel coming out of my tailpipes
you either have a fouled plug on one of your cylinder and not burning off the fuel that is injected. or you have a injector stuck open and pouring fuel through motor.
How much is the reserve on the kawasaki mean
If its set up like mine, there is no "reserve" tank as I used to know it (I.E. a petcock that you turned to access the remaining fuel in the tank). If you mean how much is left after the fuel light comes on, I have noticed two things. The fuel light will start dim and grow brighter as you continue getting closer to empty (easier to see at night : )). I have noticed that when the light is on fully and I pull in to fuel (done this multiple times espec. when I first got the bike), I only was adding 3-3.5 gal. in fuel which means there is between 1-1.5 gal LEFT in the tank. quite a reserve off a 4.5 gal. tank, right? HaHa. Hope this helps. I generally the purpose of the fuel light and when it comes on I take note of the odometer, and pull in when convinient (20-30 miles AFTER the lite comes on and never had a problem. Probably could push it more than that, but...
Jump start my mean streak 1600 but turns of when i
It may be that you only need a battery but before spending money on one there are a couple of simple tests I would do while the jumper leads are still conected to determin if your chargeing system is working at all switch on the head lights & accelerate if the headlight gets brighter you may safely assume that the system is working however a more accurate test is to use a multimeter set on d.c conected to the battery terminals with the meter connected increase the revs gradualy if all is working as it should you should get a reading of 13.5 to 14volts if all these test give a possitive result & it still stalls when the jumper leads are disconected then of to the shop for a new battery if not you will need to investigate your charging circuit stator stator windings voltage regulator good luck
How do i add coolant
You should have a cover between tank and the forks. Remove it and you should find a fill cap.
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