20 Most Recent 1996 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Page 3 Questions & Answers

whats cheaper? warrenty?

the clicking sound you here might be your cylnoid dis engaging your starter. charge battery, change plugs and try again

look in manual and go to the local mechanic.good luck.

Really need more information, i.e., does it run bad on the primary circuit, on the main jet or both and does it accelerate good? At a high level it is going to be very lean with straight pipes and a K&N on it. I would tell you more but I am so tired of having my hearing abused by straight pipes I will pass. Put some mufflers on that rice burning irrigation pump engine between your legs.

either buy new plug or go to locak mechanic

There are a few different sizes of bearings so a part number cannot be given.In order to work out which bearing sizes will be needed you need to look at the code markings that are stamped onto your crankshaft and crankcases.each bearing size is worked out from the combination of these two marks.At the very least you will require a manual to show you where each mark is and what sizes each combination means...

I've got the same Vulcan. It has 2 coils. If one side is not firing then check the coil that supplies it with power. Easy to check - use a "light" tester and see if it lights up. The coils are underneath the tank / seat.

Fan should only come on when requred due to heat. If it comes on with jumper, it works. If you have proof that you are hot enough for the fan to come on and it does not, replace the switch that senses the heat.

you'll need some steel wool, use fine if the rust is not bad. No need to scratch the metal too hard for nothing.
Second you'll need some metal polish to lubricate, and polish while you rub with the steel wool. Liquid polish works better..
you'll need a clean rag to buff out everything after you've removed the rust.

Rub the metal-polish-loaded steel wool on the part until you see the brown rust pits vanish. Don't do a circular motion, go in a back-and-forth motion instead to match the length of the part. Circular scratches will show even if they are very small.
Once you've made all the rusty spots go away, take your polishing rag, a clean cotton t-shirt can do the job, and buff the piece until you are happy with the result.
You can always finish with a regular application of metal polish without the steel wool after you're done.

If it doesnt jump out of any other gears. It may even grab 2nd on decel. sounds like a bent shift fork.

your clutch is in need of ajustment or need clutch work on.

Hi Buddy
There is not an easy solution to your gearbox problem,it is general wear on the 'dogs' or 'shift drum'..The only other thing it could be is wear on the 'external shift mechanism'.
I,ve just rebuilt a 1996 vn1500 classic whitch had the same problem so if you need any advise or step by step photos please email me at '[email protected]'
paul

hi buddy is it leaking oil from the shifter shaft or the left side casing if its the casing its the gasket gone or if its the shaft its the oil seal gone get back to me and i will tell you how to do it

electrics can age on old vehicles--coils,modules etc get hot--do a test on components--plug wires may be worn--secure a clymer manual for bike details

Is there gas? Is the petcock on? Are you getting gas to the carbs? Are you getting spark? If yes to all these then you may have timing issues.

It has a nylon gear that strips. You can get a metal to put in, at least thats what i found on my my 1996

Go to www.kawasaki.com you can download free manuals from their site.

It is possible that these items have worked loose over time and everytime you hit a bump or rough patch they 'flutter'. If you have a manual check them out and see if they are within tolerance. Also check the connections for dirt and grime, and check the wiring to make sure it hasn't cracked, rubbed through or worked loose on the connections.

Go to www.Kawasaki.com they have free manuals of their bikes on the website.

This sounds more like a carb problem. Has she been sitting up? If she has sat up, gas will dry up in the carb and it dries like a varnish. If she has sat un-used, and un-started for a month or longer, gas starts to dry and it leaves behind this varnish like film. You can try a product called Seafoam, Try and get some in the carb. let it sit for a few days. Drain the tank and mix a can in a small amount of clean gas, crank it up let it run until you know it is in the carb. let it sit. Come back in 2 - 3 days and see if it will start up then. If it still does not want to run right you will need to remove the carb and give it a good cleaning. Do not mess with any settings or any adjustment screws just clean it. Hope this helps FixYa up.