1997 VULCAN 800 CLASSIC OIL TYPE @
Rotella T6 synthetic 10/40
or Valvoline semi synthetic 10/40
Don't buy any oil additives like STP or Slick-50.
I tried Valvoline full synthetic 10w40 and my gearbox did not like it at all. I went with Lucas Oil semi synthetic 10w40 and the gearbox shifts like a dream. So that's what I prefer to run in my 800.
SOURCE: oil capacity
The oil capacity of a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 is 2.9L with a filter change, 2.8L without, and 3.1L for a dry engine.
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Make sue\re to add fresh gasoline to the fuel tank and make sure it is entering thr carb.
SOURCE: I have a 2001 Vulcan Classic 1500 and I need to
Use 10w40 motor oil in the gear box. Don't use any synthetic oils, oil marked "EC", or oil with "special" additives. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If in a hot area like Texas or New Mexico go with 20w50. Definitely change the oil filter.
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SOURCE: I need to kniow what type of oil to use in my 2001
Use 10w40 motor oil in the gear box. Don't use any synthetic oils, oil marked "EC", or oil with "special" additives. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If in a hot area like Texas or New Mexico go with 20w50.
Lubrication: Wet sump, 3.7 qt A “very helpful” rating on this answer? Thanks!
Compression ratio: 9.0 :1 Carburetion: Digital Fuel Injection, two 36mm throats
Minimum fuel grade: 90 octane Valve arrangement: SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Type: Liquid-cooled 50-degree V-twin Transmission: Wet clutch, 5 speeds
Displacement, bore x stroke: 1470cc Final drive: Shaft, 2.619:1
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