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2001 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter Questions & Answers
No power to the starter
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It could be the switch for the kickstand. I am more familiar with Harleys, they have a switch on the clutch which is the same as the kickstand switch on other bikes
I have a kawasaki vulcan nomad 1500 . it is a 2001
If you live in or near a big city take the whole drive (or just the bearing if you have it out) to a bearing supply store. I live in Minneapolis and have found a dozen different suppliers of unusual bearings not available from the manufacturers (the dealers). But the bearing supply places have them. Online suppliers can get them also: http://www.mcmaster.com/#
I started my bike it
They are real easy to flood . Try changing the spark plugs. It is fuel injected do not give it gas when cranking to start or it will flood.
My 2002 Drifter VN800-e2 gas tank only holds 3
I pulled up the two models of an 800 drifter and the tanks on both the e2 and the A8 are the same....they may be counting what you have in reserve to......but i don't know since i have the 1500
Hope this helps
Steering column lock
It's rather annoying but you have to push the lock in about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. Turn your steering all the way in whichever direction is easiest for you to get to the lock, then turn it back slightly. Then put the key in the lock and push it in like you are trying to insert the key farther. If it does not move easily you are not quite in the right spot.
I had the same problem on my K100. After someone shows you how once it is easy. Good luck.
How to test injectors
hello,I guess you could take an injector out and crank it over to see if its spraying, point it into a bucket first though...
if you need more help you can get the service manual for the vn1500 im sure it will help you u can get it from the below link:http://goo.gl/j0P6YGood luck
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