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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.1. Clutch Actuator stopped working, checked the holes, problem seem fixed, drove it, not fixed. 2. Changed fluid in the clutch, problems seems fixed now, but more issues have arose. 3. Bike no longer pulls as hard as it was, almost like clutch slip.On the pump harness, connect black and black/yellow together and put to 12v. 2. Connect green to ground. 3. Pump should run. Be sure and disconnect pump connector from main harness before doing this. Also, you should start your own thread as it is hard to keep track of threads buried amoung old threads.The Toyota Highlander often experiences problems with the engine bolts threads stripping. Engine noise and failed starts on cold days are also commonly experienced problems with th...

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.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.

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Vulcan 900. Small Starting Problem. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 13 of 13 Posts ...Without these three requirements, the engine won’t start and continue to run. 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.1995 Vulcan 1500 88 starting problems. I haven't ran my vulcan in about 2 years. I have replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, antifreeze gear oil, battery. I have also drained the fuel tank and replaced with new gas. I checked one of the new plugs for spark and it …2001 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI No Start. Just broke my bike out of storage.. fired it right up. My battery cable was loose, so it was making and breaking connection after a while and cutting out.. started up again no problems.. Bike was stored outside under a tarp.. but always started up no matter how cold it was outside..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 ...

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Cranks but won't start. New battery and ecu still no fire to plugs and fuel pump isn't coming on. Checked all fuses good. Answered in 3 minutes by: Motorcycle Mechanic: Kenny O. Kenny O. Category: Motorcycle. Satisfied Customers: 1,022. Experience: Worked for Kawasaki Motors as a Product Support Specialist (Factory …

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.96 1500 classic staying running problems. Right now my 1500 will start with the choke and run for a minute or so then stall out. Currently new on the motorcycle is: Bike was running fine until one day died while riding, started right back up and no more problems that day.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 ...1991 Vulcan 88 (1500 A5) dual carbs, stock pipes, stock jets, stock coils, stock everything. 20K miles on bike. Checked compression on cylinders and they are within the repair manual's specs (Checked dry and then wet). 2 cylinders, 4 spark plugs, 2 coils (2 wires from each coil for and aft)Encountered few issues with the bike during the trip. 1. The bike can only go up to max speed of 140km/hr even though on full throttle. ... 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, …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.15810 posts · Joined 2007. #9 · Nov 10, 2009. Frank, I think what you are experiencing is "normal". My 1500 did it for years. I got 55,000 miles out of the first set of clutch plates. When I replaced mine, I only did the clutch friction pads and not the metal plates. They still measured within specs.

3787 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Dec 25, 2010. From 1987 through 1999, all Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 models, except the Drifter, were built with a plastic oil pump gear. IT FAILS FREQUENTLY! Go to Kawasaki.com and register your bike's VIN via the process there, and then look for any service recalls. While there, take a look at the parts diagrams for ...This is because Kawasaki went and upgraded the oil pump from plastic to metal. The problem was most common on the Vulcan 1500 Classic models, and owners opted to replace the oil pump with a third-party one. Replacing the oil gear pump seems to solve the symptoms listed above. 2. Regulator/Rectifier Wears Early.Start motorcycle and let sit and idle. 2. Grab one of the coolant hoses and monitor its temperature. ... 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.A failing ignition control module can be a real headache at times. It can produce a wide range of engine performance problems, including preventing the engine from starting or stal...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 ...Vulcan 1500 - New Oil Leak (Pictures attached) Hello everyone. I recently purchased at '94 Kawasaki Vulcan VN1500 w/ 23k miles. When I bought the bike last week, it looked brand new and it seemed that it didn't have any problems at all. I had never ridden a bike before then, but have been learning to ride it the last 2 weeks, getting familiar ...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.

3 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Aug 2, 2006. I have a 1995 Vulcan 750 that will not start. Here is the story. The bike fell over one night. All seemed ok then the next day I go to take it out, turn the key to on, get all the lights that I should, press start and nothing. After reading many treads I have tried to narrow down the problem.Starting to have starting issues: Battery is 1 year old; Bike is ridden daily, and has 34k miles; ... 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 …

Hello I have a 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic that I recently purchased. It seems to run fine once your going (minus the occasional hesitation when you roll on the throttle- until it is warmed up) however it idles very rough and will stall if you don't keep the choke on. It seems to clear up after it has been ridden and warmed up for a while ...nomad wont start. help? I have a 2001 fi with approx. 48000 miles. after installing a new battery, going for a ride and parking it for 24 hrs. , the fuel pump wouldn't come on. so it doesn't start. I tested the relay I have power to the fuel pump at the harness plug but no fuel pump. so, I pull it out, put it to the battery +/- and just as I ...Hello, I have a 1996 Vulcan 1500 classic with 22K on it. It runs perfect but recently I have been experiencing starting problems. I have checked the battery and it is good. When you hit the start button it sometimes does nothing, other times it will cause a clicking/buzzing sound, and other times it will begin to turn the engine over and start.If your 1500 vulcan won't start... It's not the sidestand switch, if it won't start. It just won't run with sidestand "down" and in gear, with the clutch out. So here's the troubleshoot. First check the battery voltage. It should be 12.5 or more. Then check that the positive and negative connection are clean and tight on the battery.KEY ON - Yellow/Red has 9.20, White/Red 9.20, Brown/Red 12.15, Brown/Yellow 0.84. With the key off the battery shows it has 12.45 volts. With the key turned on the battery shows 12.25 volts. When I had the pump out of the tank I jumped the + pos - neg posts right on the pump with a jumper wire and it spins right up.1 post · Joined 2014. #1 · Sep 19, 2014. I have a 1996 Vulcan 750 with 13,000 miles. When I bought it, it was obvious I needed a new battery. I bought a new battery, all was good. 2 weeks later Turn Signals / Hazards went out. Bike still started and ran fine.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 ...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 ...I have an 02 Kawasaki Vulcan nomad 1500 75,000 Miles. When turning on the key the fuel pump would not cycle the engine would turn over but would not start. After turning the key on and off a few times everything worked fine. ... Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan ...2003 Vulcan 1500 Classic Won't Start : (. The bike sat for about 3 to 4 weeks. I tried to start it the other day and it made clicking sounds but did not start. In subsequent tries to start, there wasn't even a clicking sound. I thought maybe the battery had drained so I put it on a tender and let it charge fully.

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Nov 1, 2010 · 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.

Your bike has never had a starting problem. It has a running problem or ignition problem. ... 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 ...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.Cranks but won't start. New battery and ecu still no fire to plugs and fuel pump isn't coming on. Checked all fuses good. Answered in 3 minutes by: Motorcycle Mechanic: Kenny O. Kenny O. Category: Motorcycle. Satisfied Customers: 1,022. Experience: Worked for Kawasaki Motors as a Product Support Specialist (Factory …CRU said: You can find the service manual here. Repair / Service manuals - Kawasaki. Got to look at it but the list of problems it says isn't what I'm looking to fix someone cut my wires and I don't know where they go. Bryanp Discussion starter. 7 posts · Joined 2023. #3 · Mar 14, 2023. Won't load for my phone but I'll try again later.This is because Kawasaki went and upgraded the oil pump from plastic to metal. The problem was most common on the Vulcan 1500 Classic models, and owners opted to replace the oil pump with a third-party one. Replacing the oil gear pump seems to solve the symptoms listed above. 2. Regulator/Rectifier Wears Early.B. bseckel Discussion starter. 6 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Oct 27, 2013. My freind has a 2007 Vulcan 1600 classic and When it gets hot It loses its Hydro clutch and the bike stalls. If you pump up the clutch you can get it to work but then It goes away again after not using it. I blead the clutch and removed a good amount of air from the line ...46 posts · Joined 2010. #4 · Jan 13, 2011. Sometimes a backfire can be as simple as one of your exhaust pipe flanges being loose or having a bad gasket. When the bike is running put your hand down where they bolt up to the heads and if you feel any air, you have found your problem. V-Rod Headlight.02' Vulcan Nomad FI 1500 - Weird starting problem Jump to Latest Follow 401 views 8 replies 4 participants last post by Spock1500 Dec 9, 20231998 Vulcan 1500 won't start. This thing is driving me crazy. With the key on I have full running lights but when I hit the start all I get is a clicking from the starter relay (solenoid). The battery is new and charged, I get a full 12+ volts on the multi meter. I get the same reading when I put the neg lead on the battery post or on the frame ...My 07 Kawasaki Nomad was starting fine Before I had to install a new battery. Now Everything appears to be working and the Starter turns but it will not start. What Could be the problem. Could I have left Something disconnected. There are 3 plugs, The positive cable and the negative cable With and extra negative wire.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 ...I replace the battery and try to start it but was having a lot of difficulty starting it. It would turn over and sounded like it wanted to fire but was not getting there. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000 ...

On a cold start, the knob pulls easy a little ways and then gets tougher. ... 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. Show Less .Jun 22, 2017 · 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. Gear shifting is back to normal - no stucking, no problems with downshift or neutral. The clutch now is like on new bike) ... 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 …I can leave it for a week and no problem starting. After 1-2 minute stop it starts well too (may be with a tiny throttle twist if the ride was short). ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, …Instagram:https://instagram. yerberia mexicana near me 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...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. kittens for sale scranton pa carb adjustment. Vulcan 1500 classic 2003. on cool morning ( about 5deg celcius) it is very hard to start it. I talked with a friend and conclusion (maybe): because it is running rich ( it is ), and with the full choke it get flooded. (which could make sense because it realy smell gaz when that happen. and I also discover that it start better ... giant food odenton maryland 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 ...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. i 130 case is being actively reviewed Intermittent clicking sound when I try to start. I thought it was starter, so I changed the starter. Same problem The battery is new, full charge. ... Vulcan 900. Starting problems. 1790 Views 12 Replies 6 Participants Last post by blackvulcanguy, Feb 2, 2018. B. blackvulcanguy Discussion Starter · Jan 19, 2018. Add to quote; Share Only show ... moves like a curveball crossword clue 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 ...Gear shifting is back to normal - no stucking, no problems with downshift or neutral. The clutch now is like on new bike) ... 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 … bangs orchard park But most likely Kawasaki heat treats all gears together in one batch, so in this case they may have produced an entire manufacturing run of 6th gears with the same problem. So it is less likely the heat treat issue affects all the gears, since Kawasaki likely treats each gear in a batch of the same gears, like a batch of 2nd gears, and then a ... what does alice stand for in active shooter training W. wytbuflo Discussion starter. 74 posts · Joined 2015. #36 · Mar 26, 2016. So the old crank no start reared its ugly head today. Found that the gray wire on the ignition switch only had 1 volt on it. Took the ignition switch apart and found resistor had broken and appeared to be making intermittent contact.POGs were replaces with steel starting in 2000, so that won't be an issue. Once it has over 30-40k miles, it may need cam chain tensioner extenders, but that's an easy fix. Other than that, the most common problem is the owners who get on them and start riding frequently don't want to come back! 04 1500 Classic. Mustang Seat.It needs miles to recharge the starting problem you just went through. ... 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 ... gilligan's island water park nj I had a similar problem that turned out to be the key switch. The bike started cutting off at first and eventually a set of contacts in the switch got so bad that it would not crank. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500 ...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. walgreens bandera rd and hillcrest Another Starting Problem. Jump to Latest Follow ... Kawasaki Vulcan Forum. 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. ... emma lovewell engaged Have the same problem with my '03 1500 Classic. The "choke" knob resets itself to the off position after just a few seconds of being pulled out. ... #3 · Mar 12, 2008. Mine too '96 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 "Happiness is a Colt .45...a cold one and a loaded one" Save Share. Like. E. ELIA. 38 posts ... 2003 Vulcan Classic 1500 195/60/16 ... mini basketball game unblocked When I first had trouble, I was driving when the bike shut off. It started backup after sitting for a while. ... 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.