I own a 2004 Vulcan Classic with 28,000 miles on it and I am noticing when I hit bumps the front end seems very unstable like the triple-tree is loose. I have checked and that is not the problem. I changed my rear suspension last year so I am wondering do I need to add oil to my front forks or rebuild them? There is no oil visable from the outside meaning I don't think they are leaking fluid. If I wanted to add oil how would I accomplish this and what kind of oil do you recommend. I own the manual but it's only got an exploded view of front end assembly. Please advise on what I should be doing to resolve this issue. Thank you. Paul
SOURCE: REBUILDING FRONT FORKS ON A 1989 KAWASAKI KX80
DUDE,
CALL YOUR LOCAL KAWASAKI DEALER SERVICE DEPTMENT MOST OF THE GUYS ARE VERY COOL AND WILL LOOK IT UP FOR YOU NO PROBLEM I HAVE DONE IT BEFORE IF THIS IS A BIKE YOU PLAN ON KEEPING I WOULD GO ON EBAY AND BUY A MANUAL ON DISK FOR COMPUTER THEY SELL FOR 5.95 W SHIPPING ITS A GOOD DEAL. GOOD LUCK MAN
SOURCE: 2003 1500 Vulcan classic fowling Rear Plugs
Perform a leakdown or compression test on the bike before you go to the expense of a top end rebuild. You may find it is something as simple as the rear cylinder not firing properly or perhaps fuel mixture to that cylinder is not correct.
Post a picture of the plugs that are fouling. Are the ignition wires crossed back there? Both plugs may not fire at the same instant, some dual plug setups fire slightly apart (although I can't think of a way that would cause severe fouling like you describe.)
SOURCE: front right fork, suspension,chain guide
chain needs adjusting or new chain needed, shouldnt be that sloppy, and change both fork seals toghther, its a false economy to change just one, if you do the other will go within a month and cost you double to have the forks removed twice. these are fast bikes and need good maintenace, you would do 180mph with a dodgy fork seals and dodgy chain.
SOURCE: What kind of oil do I put in it I need to add some
Pick up your oil at the kawasaki dealer. DO NOT USE REGULAR MOTOR OIL. Wet clutches act up will motor oi. Good Luck ,Ned
SOURCE: 1998 1500 Vulcan Classic. How to change fork oil
its very difficult to change the oil pork cause it take time to remove the pork and its not easy to unbolt it..so better go to the nearest motocycle repairshop and ask them to change it..
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