How to winterize a kawasaki VN1500E - 2004 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic

http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2004-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-meter-s/o/m149231sch293850

Item # 25005

or.........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-VN1500-1500-GAUGES-SPEEDOMETER-/130287423948?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e55bc51cc&vxp=mtr

Sounds like the seals for the disc caliper pistons are shot, and need replacing.

HOWEVER, you didn't say if it was the Front or Rear brake!

So, rear brake:

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2001-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-rear-brake-vn1500-e4/o/m149443sch78489


Front brake:

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2001-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-front-brake/o/m149443sch77742


Items Items # 43049 & 43049A for both.

Shop it around on Ebay

Don't think so, two different part numbers.

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1997-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-vn1500a-front-bevel-gear/o/m149756sch61270

1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 = part # 764509

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2004-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-front-bevel-gear/o/m149231sch288585

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic = part # 764585

Quality 10-30 winter and 10-40 summer

Depends on how often you ride it. If you are just a weekend cruiser I would change it every winter or spring, if you are a road warrior I would change it once every 5000.

Did you check the 10A main fuse? If it doesn't turn over at all, this may be your issue.

Did you connect the poles correctly and are the bolts tight to keep good contacts?
Try usin a trickle charger to jump the battery.

Fill the fuel tank to minimize condensation. Drain any extraneous water. Unhook the battery. Cover it or store indoors.

what do you mean by this buddy????

sounds like the needle and seat is not sealing.It is a common problem when bics are stored over winter.Either remove carb and clean nedle and seat or replace to be sure.