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Tom Kovic Posted on Mar 11, 2014
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Kawasaki vn 1500 drifter fuel injected it has hesitates under throttle

Under throttle it feel like a flat spot .happends at different rev ranges can it be the tps

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Yes it can, check the tps with a volt/ohm meter , voltage should change smoothly with throttle opening.

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kmrmike

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  • Posted on Feb 15, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 kawasaki Drifter Vibration

I have owned my 1500 since new, the vibration around 50mph I would say is normal for this motor..I think it is just the resonance of the engine at this RPM...On my own bike I replaced the U joint( which wasn't defective) wheel balance and brg problems eliminated,etc. As for the remaining vibration by pulling in the clutch and the vibs go away.Gagets stated in an
e-mail it could be rubber harmonic balancers in the engine that got brittle may be the problem..Also I think worn motor mounts may contribute to the problem. My only concern is getting stuck somewhere...My drivetrain is ok so I'll live with a little vibration until I have to take the engine apart for some reason.

Testimonial: "Thanks alot! Also is yours the 99'?...I heard they have a defective clutch (mines slipping) I wonder if that may be a contributing factor???"

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan Drifter clutch slips

Well i would say the clutches have sat dry to long. You may change the oil and it solve the problem but more than likely new clutch discs.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: hard to start when it is hot

try doing a compression test, could be small valve clearances, or bad rings

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 04, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 kawasaki vn 1500 classic.electrical fault.

Check the ground wire at the battery, at the negative post at the battery you'll find a smaller (black/yellow) wire, it must be plugged into the main harness, it might have become unplugged, the connections will be right close to the battery.

Azrael SRL

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2011

SOURCE: Kawasaki ZZR1100 C3(1993). Bike

Yes, it should rev much higher. All your driving problems are caused by an air/fuel mixture problem - it's too lean.
You will have to clean the carburetors - the jets are surely dirty by now - and check the level in the bowls. It would be a good idea if you would also clean the tank.

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