Kawasaki vulcan 1500 starting problems.

89NIPanther Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2010. #1 · May 7, 2010. Newbie here. I just bought a 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak 5 days ago, rode it home, rode it for 3-4 days and it ran fine. I started it drove it down the street and it died about 100 ft from my driveway. I have traced the problem to the starter relay.Starting off, not abruptly - the motorcycle goes smoothly, actively picking up speed. ... with exactly the same problem. It turned out that the Kawasaki factory in the USA had a whole series of such motorcycles in which the balance shaft was incorrectly installed, the task of which is to eliminate vibration, and if installed incorrectly, it ...900 problems. O.K. been riding since 1959 and have had everything going and some no longer going so I know all bikes have their own 'quirks'. I need to downsize from my C-90 at my age (knees are shot, back spasms etc). Really like the looks and feel of the 900. But one of main reasons not to go Suzuki again is their p*ssy electrical system.You are starting up a big engine that has cold oil and it needs to warm up and circulate. If problem still occurs see if you can take a video of it and post it here so we can hear it. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500 ...Recently I've had problems starting the bike and at first thought I might need a new battery. Battery changed but the problem was still there. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan ...

View and Download Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi service manual online. Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi motorcycle pdf manual download. Also for: Vn1500 classic fi. ... You must first understand how a system works to diagnose a problem and repair it. Let's start with the 4 wires to the fuel pump. They are red / yellow / black / black w/yellow. There ...Oct 27, 2015 · 213 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Oct 27, 2015. Hi, I know this problem has been brought up by somebody else in the past, but I can't find the thread, so I'll start a new one. My bike is taking longer than usual to start. I hear the fuel pump pressurizing and when I press the start button, nothing for a few seconds. then the FI light starts flashing. Costs about $22.00 and an 1 1/2 hours to fix. Sooner or later, you will start to have the starting problems with this. Save Share. Like. M. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, …

Jul 14, 2017 · 33 posts · Joined 2016. #8 · Jul 16, 2017. I have a 2003 1500 carb.. and a 2008 1600 FI. although the carb one is OK..I like the FI one better. it seems smoother and warms up a lot faster. No real problems for me on either. 2008 1600 Vulcan Classic. 2003 1500 Vulcan Classic. 2014 suzuki c50 boss edition.

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Been having trouble starting my 900 vulcan. Thought it was the battery but replaced it. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles. ... Vulcan 1500 ...

There are three switches (in adition to the ignition switch, starter button and engine cut switch) that can cause starting problems on my bikes (VN 900 and VN 2000). ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan ...

Brake problems. Jump to Latest ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles. ... Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all ...Sorry for the typos everything is typed on my phone in the previous message. 2007 Vulcan Classic 1600. 4,800 miles. Red / Silver. Cobra Speedster Slashdowns. dpetrick. 251 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Jan 13, 2016. My 1600 runs fine, only time it it surges a bit is on cold days, at low speeds, until it fully warms up.Neutral light isn't coming on, won't start with stand down. This morning, I started having problems with my neutral light. I always put the bike in neutral, start it, and walk away to let it warm up for a little, but this time, the neutral light was not coming on. I tried pressing up on the lever a bit harder, and there are some spots where the ...My Kawasaki 900 Vulcan won't start. The battery is only 1 year old and gives a reading of 12.89 volts across the terminals. ... Vulcan 900. Starting Problem. 15956 Views 26 Replies 10 Participants Last post by gosupes, Mar 22, 2022 Jump to Latest Chas63 Discussion starter · Jun 22, 2017 (Edited) Add to quote; Share Only show this user ...Here are the basics: 2012 900 Custom. Problem is it will now only start when in neutral.... > Starts normal when in neutral ... 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair) ... 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE iPod Connector Kit, Kuryakyn Highway Pegs, Mustang Touring Seat, Marvella's …Starting problem. I bought my first bike! I bought a 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom (10K miles), bike has its usual wear and tear and a bit rust in some parts! I also want to start this post stating I dont know much about bikes but this forum has helped much. An issue I have faced since I bought the bike is as follows: last week forgot to pull the ...

2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair) ... It's a good place to start. As for if there is a fix for the gauge I do not know. Will have to wait for someone else to chime in. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance ...My 1994 Vulcan 88 1500 having a starting issue. It just clicks when you press the start button hoping someone can help me outHey guys, I am working on a friends bike, a 01 1500 Vulcan Nomad that wont start. We are pretty sure that it is a bad fuel pump. The pump does not humm, or pump any gas, and if you squirt gas in the throttle body the bike runs for a few seconds. There is current going to two of the four plugs on the connecter to the gas pump.1 post · Joined 2021. #26 · May 17, 2021. Well I have had my 2010 Vulcan nomad 1700 since 2013, So far what I have encountered is the belt whine, (haven't figured that out yet) . Speedometer had the problem of fluctuating while driving, Some have tried to replace the Speedo unit. Thats a 800.00 replacement.So I put the new one on, adjust it to what I think is proper tension, lever feels great. Start the bike up and try to go through the gear. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 ...

Have the problem inserting the key at 0 degrees or at 180 degrees (if that makes sense). ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles.10 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Apr 19, 2010. Hey y'all, I've got a 96 1500 Vulcan classic that won't start. I was riding one day, all was well. Went to go visit a friend, shut the bike down and when I was ready to leave she wouldn't start. The battery went dead, so I bought a new one and she still wont start. Checked all the fuse's and connections.

13 posts · Joined 2018. #4 · Aug 1, 2018. I picked up a 1998 Vulcan Classic 1500 project bike, similar circumstances, unsure how many years it sat non-running. Cleaned the carbs and air filter, new plugs, new battery, etc. Bike turns over, but fuel pump won't actuate, feed the carbs. Bought another fuel pump online, installed it, same issue ...A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles.From your description the problem could be related to the fuel or/and air supply. Other members may have more useful suggestions. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all ...2001 vulcan 1500 fi problems need help! Hi all, just bought the above bike 3 days ago with 3900 miles on it - well, i'm within the first 150 miles and the thing started sputtering on the hwy yesterday, and today on the way to work it was lurching, sputtering, and backfiring. when it would sputter, the lights on the speedo all flashed (fuel/ fi ...Make sure the intake boot/isolator clamps are tight. Make sure the vacuum line from the carb to the fuel tap isn't leaking. ALL of the above is in consideration of the fact that the carb was cleaned thoroughly. The sun could have two affects on the bike: 1. It could heat the tank and cause pressure to build in the tank and push fuel into the ...A simple check and probably not your problem, but check the grounding wire for the antenna in the trunk. If it is loose, it might cause those symptoms. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600 ...Starting off, not abruptly - the motorcycle goes smoothly, actively picking up speed. ... with exactly the same problem. It turned out that the Kawasaki factory in the USA had a whole series of such motorcycles in which the balance shaft was incorrectly installed, the task of which is to eliminate vibration, and if installed incorrectly, it ...Im a new rider and I have this 2002 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1500 and it had a problem getting up to 80mph. So i recently installed new ignition coils, sparkplugs, and airfilter. But now I can get it to start but I can't get it to idle, if I keep the throttle open it stays running but if I go to let it idle it dies quickly. Sort by Oldest first. V.

2002 Vulcan 1500 Classic. Everything seems functional, lights etc, but the bike will not start. ... This little gizmo is also the cause of so many bad starting problems on Vulcans. the Vulcan MUST have at least 10 volts on the battery while cranking, to power this device. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and ...

It is normally good practice when a battery or electrical problem is suspect is to check all connections, check voltage and charge if needed, then load test it. Make sure your battery is good. 1985 Honda Nighthawk 650 (First Bike) 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair)

The bike should start when you jump start it, if the only problem is the battery. Charge battery, install, put volt meter on battery, turn on key and watch to see what the voltage does thru the startup, ... Kawasaki Vulcan Forum. 717K posts ... Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500 ...'07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Jesus is Lord ... 10-11mA parasitic load is normal or not for the bike, but I do know that 10-11mA drain, itself, is not enough to cause starting problem in just 3 hours. There is something else at play. ... Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan ...Massive problem. I would twist the throttle way back, and it would very quickly stop accelerating and actually lose power. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other ...There are two major kinds of starting problems with a Ford Ranger: it won’t crank, or it won’t start. If it won’t start, the possible problems are a failed fuel pump or a failed cr...1. Disconnect the cable from the start solenoid that goes to the starter. 2. Set meter to 20vdc. 3. Black meter lead probe to battery negative post. 4. Push red meter …I'm guessing the starting issue might just be you are not used to how the carbed engine starts when cold. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles.134 posts · Joined 2010. #15 · May 31, 2015. Unfortunately, the battery is currently too low to turn the starter motor due to multiple start up attempts and accidentally leaving the ignition on. The battery is now on a maintainer so i will have to resume tomorrow. 1997 vn800A.I had a similar problem and it was the plug just under the master cylinder. Ther is a blade connection there with the female covered in insulation. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600 ...

The problem is probably between the battery and the solenoid. Here is a link to the service manual for your bike: Kawasaki vn 800 classic, vulcan 800 classic Service Manual | Manualzz. I suggest you perform the test for the starter relay, double check, or even clean the start button, check for shorts in all the wiring between the key switch ...If you're sure the tire is damaged, I'd recommend getting a Shinko 777. The size is 89/90-21. You should be able to the get tire through any MC supply house (like DennisKirk.com) or any MC shop. It should only run you $70-$80 + mounting. It's a decent tire for a good price.Jun 19, 2014 · Cold start problem. Bought an 03 500, 5,000 miles, back in 2011. Now has 15,000 miles, but has always been difficult to start on cold mornings. Had the carbs out twice, cleaned and adjusted, and the engine runs fine. But the enricher (choke) has never worked. Pulling the enricher out during cold weather does nothing. Instagram:https://instagram. innovative auctions beavercreek ohjudy mccarthy net worthmambo jumpersthe patel house A Kawasaki engine won't start due to a bad spark plug, clogged fuel line, clogged air filter, bad fuel pump, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, bad starter solenoid, faulty switch, or wrong choke setting. Keep reading for additional Kawasaki starting problems. Always remove the ignition key and spark plug wires before performing repairs. san fernando valley rescue mission photospatriot 2000x VN1500e Starting issues. I'm working on a 1998 VN1500e. I have most of it done. I took it to a shop and found out that I had rust in the system. Since then I have cleaned and coated the tank. Cleaned the carbs and all the lines. Cleaned the fuel filter and tested the fuel pump. Here's the problem. When the fuel pump is off the bike it pumps ... royal farms midlothian The most common problems of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 include noisy drive belts, quickly wearing out regulators, becoming loud at high speeds and …Vulcan 500. Starting problems. Jump to Latest Follow 2060 Views 7 Replies 3 Participants Last post by barfubare, Dec 2, 2009. M. minton Discussion starter · Nov 29, 2009. Add to quote; Share Only show this user. Hi all, ...