Kawasaki vulcan 800 problems.

2002 kawasaki vulcan 800 classic. ok, I've read alot of threads on this but nothing helps. My bike runs very well after warming up. The bike pops thru the carb and yes it's thru the carb. When I got the bike it leaked gas into the crankcase (all of it the gas). After rebuild it runs like a badass but still pops at low rpms.If the engine has problems between 1/4 and 3/4 throttle, the jet needle and needle jet (most likely the jet needle) is likely the problem. If the engine is running poorly at 3/4 to full throttle, the main jet is the likely problem. Fingers are crossed - but at least after this I know I will have all of the carby puzzle pieces.Unanswered kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic questions & open problems. Help & support VN 800 Vulcan Classic Motorcycle owners by providing helpful answers, troubleshooting tips & repair advice. Search Fixya. Browse Categories ... 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 tail lights, brake light, rear turn signals do not work when the ignition switch is in the on ...The 800 will keep up with any group travelling up to 100 mph. it does rev high, its made that way, its japanese. max revs is over 8000. with grampsize and exhaust mods, you should be pulling over 50 horses, nearer to 60. I suspect your carb is in need of serious overhaul.

2000 kawasaki vn800 drifter,ignition problems. im trying to repair my uncles bike ,his ignition switch went,so he hooked it up with a toggle switch,ans put the rest of the wires in a wire nut,accept the grey wire,i bought a new ignition switch and hooked up all the wires,bought a 100 ohm ,half watt resistor for thr grey wire,hooked it all up ...

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Massive problem. I would twist the throttle way back, and it would very quickly stop accelerating and actually lose power. ... 98 Vulcan 800 Cleveland Tennessee. Save Share. ... Kawasaki Vulcan Forum. 717K posts 68.5K members Since 2008 A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion ...Hello, I just got a 2001 Vulcan 800 which apparently hasn't run since 2009. Some dude put in a starter button because the switch at the handle bars doesn't work as well as a toggle switch for the headlight... guess it doesn't work either. ... thinking that's the problem. It will arrive sometime today. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki ...3895 posts · Joined 2008. #8 · Nov 5, 2012. If the cable is good, the next step would be check the speedomemter receiver in the rear wheel. If not properly seated when the wheel is reinstalled, this part will not allow the cable to spin. May work for awhile then stop.Vulcan Clutch Problem. Alright, lets see if anyone can figure this one out..... I have a 97 Vulcan 1500 Classic with about 21,000 miles. My clutch started slipping in 4th gear and, with research, found out about thats about right for the clutch spring to go out. I bought the replacement and installed it with no problem (clutch friction plates ...Below is a list of the Kawasaki manuals he shows having: Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki. 171. 2000-2009 Vulcan VN 1500 Classic Fi Part # 99924-1260-05 (no changes for 2009) 172. 2001-2004 Vulcan 1500 Drifter VN1500 Part #99924-1268-04. 173. 2001-2008 ZRX1200/R/S Part # 99924-1266-07.

Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums. Kawasaki Cruisers. 1998 Vulcan 800 Starting Problem. 2820 Views 6 Replies 6 Participants Last post by BTRart 750, Jul 16, 2015 Jump to Latest T. Timhda Discussion starter · Jul 5, 2015. Add to quote; Share Only show this user ...

Take a big screwdriver and short across the two big connections on the solenoid. This will test the starter. Shorting the solenoid like this puts battery power straight onto the starter. After that, find the wire that comes down from the key - it should be the wire that isn't huge or black-yellow.

Install new tail light Vulcan 800. I bought a new tail for my Vulcan 800 and I'm hoping to find some pointers for installing it. When I disconnected my old break light there was a simple plug, that ran back two the two bulbs in the break light. Obviously the new light doesn't have this same plug. It just has two wires coming out of the back ...Don't replace your lash adjusters, fix them. I have 05 Vulcan 2000. At 60,000 miles my adjusters started getting noisy. Oil change helped for awhile. Auto parts oil additives helped for awhile. On an 800 mile tour they started making racket almost immediately, I was pissed so just kept driving.Jun 27, 2015 · at rest, ignition off = should above 12, usually 12.5. at rest, ignition on = should be a small drop, usually 12. while to starter switch is operating and the engine is turning and before the engine fires up = MUST be more than 10.5. If the voltage is 10.5 or lower, the ecu will NOT fire the plugs, EVER. Feb 7, 2019 ... Kawasaki Vulcan VN800 rough old engine clean up & respray from Deano's Garage. 669 views · 5 years ago ...more ...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.View and Download Kawasaki Vulcano 800 service manual online. Motorcycle. Vulcano 800 motorcycle pdf manual download. ... Also if it will run on "PRI" and not "on" then you have a petcock problem! 1995 en500 stock with windshield - 40,000 miles ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the ...2000 Vulcan 800 Classic. Save Share. Like. ... thing. Got a battery tender. No problem now . Got 2 of them one for the four wheeler and one for the bike . No starting problems now. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan …

Vulcan 800 Bike overheating? Jump to ... If not then you have some other component/switch failure. ... 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 …2. The clutch setup could be a cheap one and you are now seeing or witnessing the cheapness of it. 3. Maybe a part in the clutch system has a fault in it. 4. Due to how you ride, probably wore out the clutch quicker. 5. Gear lever is an aftermarket part and isnt correctly installed or lined up properly.Just bought a 9,100 mile Vulcan 800, 2004. At first the engine was rough, have not been started in about 8 months. Took it home cleaned it up. Next day I noticed every time going into 1st gear hot or cold it clunk's, even riding it going into 2nd gear. Anybody out there have this problem with there Kawasaki 800. please let me know thanks. Gerard.The overall result is an attractive, high-torque motor that makes loads of power and emits the distinctive exhaust note associated with a V-twin. Like the engine, the Vulcan 800's chassis is the beneficiary of high-tech design and is clothed in nostalgic cruiser garb. Kawasaki's own UNI-TRAK rear suspension system is hidden away to give the ...Protects against the effects of salt, moisture and chemical corrosion. Leaves a long-lasting (up to several years), protective, wax-like, amber coating. Sprays into hard-to-reach places and works as an undercoat. Ideal for steel, iron, aluminum, brass, copper and other metal surfaces. $15.89.11756 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jun 11, 2009. Normally, you can start in gear if the clutch is pulled in. There is a switch on the clutch handle that looks after this. Could be out of adjustment, dirty, no good, etc. Give it a looksee. Post back with findings.

2. The clutch setup could be a cheap one and you are now seeing or witnessing the cheapness of it. 3. Maybe a part in the clutch system has a fault in it. 4. Due to how you ride, probably wore out the clutch quicker. 5. Gear lever is an aftermarket part and isnt correctly installed or lined up properly.

Vulcan 800 Bike overheating? Jump to ... Sub 100 degree outside temp with short rides of around 60kms I have had no fan and no noticeable heat problems like I get on my air cooled Triumph when the outside air temp is very hot. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about ...2 posts · Joined 2009. #24 · Jul 20, 2009 (Edited) My 800 classic. My 02 800 Classic, Rejetted, Cobra Slashcuts, Painted myself in my garage, 150 rear tire, 2" risers, Cobra seat, Billet mirrors, Baron tank extension, forward controls. I had the belt drive and didn't like it, so I went back to chain with smaller sprockets.Vulcan 800 persistent problem with running rough ... If the engine has problems between 1/4 and 3/4 throttle, the jet needle and needle jet (most likely the jet needle) is likely the problem. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan ...146 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Dec 12, 2005. It does...your reservoir is on your left side handlebar. Check to insure that the hose has enough play, and is not binding anywhere. If it binds, you could be interfering with the clutch action, and could pull the hose from it's fittings, creating a leak, and no clutch action/shifting. Vulcan ...My vn1600 nomad has given me zero problem's. The odometer has 76578 on it. I put a cobra power commander along with billet cobra exhaust and she's been trouble free. ... 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Drifter. $7,299 MSRP. 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 750. $6,199 MSRP. 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800. $6,199 MSRP. 2005 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R. …Finely Fixed the Throttle Problem. Jump to Latest Follow ... 2005 800 classic 2012 Voyager ABS. Save Share. ... 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 ...The problem that I experience with the bike is that I need to press the starter switch a couple of times before she starts. The fuel pump primes and the engine cranks, but she does not start. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan ...

Vulcan 800 Problem with the Spark Plug on the rear cylinder. ... The front could be perfect shade of ash/grey which would tell us there is a compression problem on the rear, or it could be black too and tell us the carb is buggered up and compression is fine. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts ...

It was acting like it was having a bad fuel problem. The bike would start and stop, jerk the chain, etc. Dealer drained the fuel, replaced it, checked the carbs, etc and all was OK. ... 07 Vulcan 500 LTD. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications ...

2007 vulcan i have 55,000 on it have no problem took az last year ran as good like my harley did happy and glad that i bought the bike. ... 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan® 900 Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications. ... The longest day was an almost 800 km ride from Medford OR to Kennewick WA. Again the Vulcan proved to have enough ...So I was loading Davids new map to my 2011 Vaquero (been noticing performance issues -lack of power from a stop). ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, ...Reviewed on July 27, 2010. Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. 4.0. I bought the bike in March, 2009 and have done about 7000 miles on it. I mostly commute to work. I have done 2-up, short road trips with my wife. The bike handles very well and has enough power when riding solo. The mileage is great.Apr 24, 2006 · Check for oil around the spark plug cavity and then explore this further. On the 1500, the service manul says a special tool is need to pull the spark plug tubes, but you can fashion a tool out of the rear axle nut and unscrew the tube. I'd bet the 800 is similar. Hope this helps or gets you going in the right direction. The smaller valve acts like the factory fixed valve but is primarily to deal with the round town issues giving good control of contact and ride quality. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan ...I have a 2001 vulcan 800 standard. It sat up for several years and the tank rusted. We had the tank rotted and creamed. The bike will run for several weeks and then it floods. We have cleaned the carb several times. We put on an external fuel filter. The petcock has been cleaned and the carb rebuilt. We dont know why it continues to flood.Vulcan 800 1999 VN 800 Won't start ... Tags electric problems start issues. Jump to Latest Follow ... 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 Classic: The Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Classic motorcycle is truly the epitome of custom-cruiser attitude - stacked with nostalgic traits, such as deeply valanced fenders and a big, fat tire on the spoked front wheel. Chrome covers make the fork downtubes shine and are complemented by a large chromed headlight housing. The tank-mounted ...Protects against the effects of salt, moisture and chemical corrosion. Leaves a long-lasting (up to several years), protective, wax-like, amber coating. Sprays into hard-to-reach places and works as an undercoat. Ideal for steel, iron, aluminum, brass, copper and other metal surfaces. $15.89.Pour in some seafoam and ride. Hit the limiter a couple of times. And if the carb has been rejetted without doing an air mod, that's the problem. Put the stock jets back in or do an air mod, 165 main, 50 pilot, Kuryakyn needle, clip on second notch with one shim under, and one on top. Mixture screw 2 and half out.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.99 posts · Joined 2009. #5 · Jul 6, 2009. I have a VN 2000, and I think it is a great ride. I am 196 cm. tall, and with 108 kg`s, a big bike is needed. I went from an older Electra Glide to this one, and it IS bigger. And what a difference in power. If you like the 1500, you will love the 2000.

Hello I am driving a Vulcan 800 Classic 1996. I have a problem with going in first gear. When I start the engine it works fine. But when I ride and make a stop. Then I won't get it in first gear. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications ...I did purchase a decent 2001 Vulcan Classic 800 3 months ago. When I bought it, it wasn't running. I hauled it home and cleaned up the carb and it started running for a while. It wasn't running as smoothly as I had hoped, but it was running. Given the fact that I paid only $650 for it. I was very pleased with my purchase as the bike has only ...186 posts · Joined 2010. #8 · Jul 1, 2012. There's no easy way to directly test the fan switch. You would have to remove it from the radiator, put it in some water, heat the water up, and measure with a volt-ohm meter or circuit tester to see if the switch closes when the temperature of the water gets to the right point.Check the oil as per Kawasaki and top off if necessary to get a reading between the H and L marks. The next morning or when the engine is at ambient temp, with the bike on the sidestand and on level ground check the oil again, remember to screw the dip stick all the way in. Whatever the level reading is on the dip stick you should be able to ...Instagram:https://instagram. esthetician salary yearlyskymint layoffsink master meganbunker builders 2 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Jun 1, 2010. I have a '06 Vulcan 900 and recently the neutral indicator light has stopped working. The bike physically goes into neutral but will not start unless the stand is up and clutch in even when in nuetral. (Which I assume is due to the light being connected to the safety mechanism in the bike.) rockdale arrestflux capacitor part number o'reilly 4294 posts · Joined 2015. #3 · Aug 19, 2020. 16V at 2500 rpms is not normal, it's rather high. Most bikes would be about 15V at 5000 rpm, but you need to find the specs for your bike. It could be that the meter is off, though. You might want to check the voltage and the connection points with a multimeter to compare.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. leslie dewalt 37 1998 Vulcan 800 classic problem. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 2 replies 2 participants last post by little_shizz Jul 1, 2012. L. little_shizz Discussion starter 14 posts ...Hey there, I'm working on a Vulcan 800 that's been bobbed. The guy deleted the cluster, turn signals, yada yada yada, well now it has no spark. The wire harness is a used, but good condition stock one. The coils have been tested and are good, wires are good, plugs are good. The stator, pickup coil, and ic ignitor have all been replaced with ...