Kawasaki vulcan 1500 starting problems.

I just bought a 1994 Vulcan 1500 Classic with only 4500 miles. I have read and heard of many horror stories. Oil leaking into airbox and carbs , plastic oil pump gears , Second gear issues, cam chains breaking ....I thought these bikes were bullett proof.....I also own a 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 with 29,000 miles on the clock...I know that is bullett proof engine and very fast too for a ...143 posts · Joined 2011. #6 · May 30, 2011. a clogged carb or varnish from improper storing of the bike is very possible, although depending on how far riding "all day" actually is you usually should get some signs of those kind of problems before not starting again. symptoms like loss of power, a high speed stumble, hard to start or ...Aug 6, 2019 · A person near me has a '99 Vulcan Classic 1500 with 20,000 miles on it for sale at a decent price. I was wondering if any of you owners of said year/model can fill me in on any common problems to look for if I do indeed get that bike. Vulcan 1500. VN1500 starting problem. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views ...

2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE iPod Connector Kit, Kuryakyn Highway Pegs, Mustang Touring Seat, Marvella's Hitch, Kuryakyn Trailer Wiring Kit, Haul-Master Tag-a-Long Cargo Trailer ... Please start your own thread in the 1500 or 1600 section, whichever your bike is. Tagging on to an old thread may mean I miss your replies. Save Share.Starting problems Jump to Latest Follow 706 views 11 replies 5 participants last post by btom Mar 18, 2021

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 ...2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair) ... Cold weather starting - MUST have a good working battery, MUST have a good starting system, set the choke fully, crank and start - simple. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about ...

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic. 13,600 Miles. Couple weeks ago I tried to start it and nothing. Turned key on and off moved start switch on and off a few times then it finally started. Haven't had any problems until today. 1st time I heard clicking like the battery is low. Messed with switches and it started.The Kawasaki part number that Gadget listed is right on the money and is 49050-1002. Here's some additional info though just in case you have a bearing dealer close to home. The cap size is 22mm and the length from cap to cap is 52mm. Here's the place I finally found one online from and their price was $30 vs $62 from Kawasaki AND it has a ...D. dan20164. 279 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Sep 29, 2010. Sometimes this can be caused by the battery. It goes like this, the battery has sufficient charge to energize the starter solenoid, but once the solenoid contacts close and power is supplied to the motor, voltage to the solenoid drops and the contacts open, removing power to the motor.Depends on the performance and mileage you're getting. Stock, you should be getting around 47-50 MPG. With pipes and air, you should be getting in the 35-42 mpg range. Poor mileage can be an indication of tuning issues. Try running regular fuel in it instead of premium and see how it runs. 04 1500 Classic.Diagnose the issue using the tests in the manual. I don't know how much you know about working on vehicles, but diagnose and determine an issue, don't just throw parts at it hoping to solve the problem. Possible causes of your issue: Throttle sensor. Fuel pump or blocked fuel filter. Ignition coil (s) or igniter.

Checked battery first, fine. Checked fuse second, IG 10a fuse fine. Checked ignition third, no power to it. Pulled speedo housing off to look at wiring under tank, and power cam back on???? Tried starting bike and starter solenoid clicked for 1 second and again all power was lost. Couldn't get power back on after this.

14 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Jul 26, 2006. Solved the misfiring on my 1500 FI Classic. lylemills said: I am all of the sudden having trouble with my 1500 Classic FI (2002) misfiring after warming up. Due to the increased electric demand of the FI. I am wondering if a week battery could be the culprit. It's a 2002 1500 Classic FI and still has ...

On the Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600, years 2005-2008 the engine sometimes stalls if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in. This is the topic of a current recall with the 2009-2010 Kawasaki Voyager and was also a problem and later corrected in the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 several years ago. I belong to a Nomad forum and all owners of these ...2008 VN1600 crank but no start. Hello all, new member here. Having a no start issue. Bike is a 2008 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1600. Currently has 66,447 miles on it. No modifications, all stock. Tank is half full of new gas. Battery is fully charged. I checked the voltage at the terminals when trying to start and it is reading 10.8v on my meter.electric problems start issues. ... 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.1997 Vulcan Classic 1500 I have a 1997 Classic 1500 with 37000 miles that started sounding rough also. It was sputtering, no power and alot of motor noise. I put in new oil, ran the gas low in case of bad fuel, and followed the directions on the Seafoam can and after a 25 mile ride it is back to the sweet rumble and power like before.What's the perfect retirement? People on the streets of New York — including a visitor from the planet Vulcan — tell our Mannes on the Street. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to rece...

I have a Kawasaki 2003 Vulcan 1500 Nomad FI. Just got the bike, do not know it well. It was modified by a previous owner with Vance & Hines exhaust & a Power Commander III. Problem; Starter button does not engage the starter. It did this once before I bought the bike, we played around with some wires on the battery & it started without ...7615 posts · Joined 2011. #3 · Oct 8, 2016. It depends on the model and the year. Often age kills Vulcans long before mileage does. Metal corrodes, rubber rots, etc. No manufacturer can really correct those things. Certain models of the 1500 had a plastic oil gear that was prone to failure.Congratulations on your new ride. If the oil light is flashing, first thing check the oil. When was the last time it was changed and what weight was used. Have to check the bikes for any fault codes that might have been stored. If you bought the bike from a dealer, take it back and have them fix it.Some of the older 1500's had a problem with bent shift forks, but it would probably be jumping out of gear if that was the case. The positive neutral finder on the Vulcans make the 1-2 shift a little clunky, that's more likely what it is. You have to shift with authority, don't granny shift 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.It must be done in steps. Yes, it sometimes takes time, but time has passed and your bike is still not running. Check one of the ignition coils (red wire), with switch on, should have battery voltage. If so next to check is voltage output from ignition pickup coils. Should be 2 ~ 3 volts.Forgot a friend purchased a new battery and had problems. The bike would start and run then being missing and shut down while riding. Few minutes later it would take off. ... Bike is a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500. 21K Miles on the Clock. Testing Results: Charge Bike For 24 Hours on Battery Tender Plus. After Charge, Voltage …

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.I have a kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic motorcycle. The problem is that when start the ignition, after 2-3 minutes - Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic. ... The problem is that when start the ignition, after 2-3 minutes the muffler turns red as if it were about to light on fire. The spark plugs are brand new.

Hi: I am a new member and may be unfamiliar with the posting process. I have been working on my 1500 vulcan classic 2006 n model. During start up intermittently the clock and trip will reset to default. I have cleaned the battery ground I have found and cleaned the frame ground. This has been a...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.Starting Problem. 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. I have charged it repeatedly. With the switch off, there is only 0.02 mA current across the terminals which I assume is due to the running of the clock and other internal electrical settings.Problem is if you hold the start button on long enough it will eventually start. ... 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 ...I have a 99 1500 Vulcan Classic, it has been sitting in the garage for about two months. I attempted to start it a couple days ago, turned on the switch and got no power to anything at all, starter, lights horn. I removed the seat and checked all the fuses, all good, battery fully charged. I pulled the tank and cheked all connections, all good.Got it out of storage and attempted to start it. Put a brand new battery in and cranked it. The motor turned over easily but never fired up. ... 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 1500 FI clutch problem. ... Be sure to keep checking the reservoir, you do not want to empty it and start drawing air into the system. ... 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 ...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.

1997 Vulcan 1500 classic. The battery is getting drained. ... General Vulcan Forums Discussions. Engine Work. Starting problem. 3465 Views 22 Replies 3 Participants Last post by kik, Jun 2, 2017 Jump to Latest K. kik ...

Borrowed the battery from my Yamaha and stuck it in the Vulcan. Battery voltage to start was 12.80 and went to 13.10 at idle. ... 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 ...

Judges washers give a "more positive" feel by defeating the clutches' slipper function. The Barnett does too but does it by just overwhelming the slipper function. The "better" Kawasaki clutch spring is the 2002 - 2003 1500 Mean Streak spring. Part # 92145-1449. It's an upgrade from the lighter / softer 1600 Mean Streak spring.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.Went to start it and got nothing. The oil idiot light comes on, but nothing else. Odometer blank, no light, starter won't crank. ... 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 …Feb 17, 2009 · I have a 2000 kawasaki vulcan 1500 classic that has a problem starting. I turn on the ignition switch and the spedometer lights up as well as the turn signal lights. I press the starter button and it does not turn over at all. If I keep pressing the button several times it may start eventually. Once it turns over it starts easy enough. 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 …Starter Problems. Jump to Latest Follow ... Kawasaki Vulcan Forum. 715.3K posts ... Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles. Show Less . Full Forum Listing.These days, there are only a few Vulcan models that experience this problem. This is because Kawasaki went and upgraded the oil pump from plastic to …Hey 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.

11756 posts · Joined 2009. #10 · Sep 20, 2012. Good on the neutral light. You should get the spark checker as it can show a very weak spark vs. no spark which are two different problems. It will also make your life (and mine) easier since the bike wiring has been altered.2008 VN1600 crank but no start. Hello all, new member here. Having a no start issue. Bike is a 2008 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1600. Currently has 66,447 miles on it. No modifications, all stock. Tank is half full of new gas. Battery is fully charged. I checked the voltage at the terminals when trying to start and it is reading 10.8v on my meter.Jul 20, 2014 · 1. Remove heavy cable that runs to starter from start solenoid. 2. Key on, push start button and pump should run. Maybe change fuel filter while you are in there. Fuel pump only runs if engine or starter are running. On my 01, the fuel pump comes on as soon as the key is turned. Instagram:https://instagram. great wall nlr250 i g pillsalvation army senior discount daysbuncombe schools calendar I have a kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic motorcycle. The problem is that when start the ignition, after 2-3 minutes - Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic. ... The problem is that when start the ignition, after 2-3 minutes the muffler turns red as if it were about to light on fire. The spark plugs are brand new.When your beloved CD player starts acting up, it can be frustrating. Before rushing off to find a CD player repair shop near you, there are a few troubleshooting tips you can try y... sprouts victorville opening dateherald news klamath 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.So I noticed I'm starting to get a little bit of roll-on-the-throttle slippage if I roll it on full throttle in 5th gear at the right speed (say 45mph or so). ... 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE iPod Connector Kit, Kuryakyn Highway Pegs, Mustang Touring Seat, Marvella's Hitch, Kuryakyn Trailer Wiring Kit, Haul-Master Tag-a-Long Cargo ... schrader fort wayne auctions Mar 14, 2021 · Bump start downhill in gear, nothing. The guy who serviced it recommended turning the throttle twice to activate the pumper jet. Then press start and twist the throttle. The bike will ignite, and it's really loud, but it dies after a few seconds. I have tried pulling the clutch in, and pulling the choke out. Having a no start issue. Bike is a 2008 kawasaki vulcan nomad 1600. Currently has 66,447 miles on it. No modifications, all stock. Tank is half full of new gas. Battery is fully charged. I checked the voltage at the terminals when trying to start and it is reading... www.vulcanforums.com.