Kawasaki vulcan 1500 starting problems.

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 ...1. Clean your ground cable where it attaches to the back of motor. Make sure its tight. 2. Disconnect your battery, make sure your wires attaching to your starter solenoid are clean and tight. Don't just look at them, undo the connectors and make sure. Reattach your ground.Start with the basics. Check the battery connections. Charge the battery. Check the battery voltage right after taking the charger off. Let the bike sit a couple hours. Check the battery voltage again. Check the battery voltage with the bike idling. Check the battery voltage with the rpms up (3,000 rpm or so).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.

Jun 11, 2014 · sfair said: 1. Do not disconnect battery. 2. Follow the positive battery cable to its destination and that is the starter solenoid. The battery cable connects to one side of the solenoid and the other heavy cable on the other side of solenoid goes to the starter.

The starter button was not working on my vulcan do I took it apart to investigate and got it working again.In this video I discuss the main causes for cluch slip , particularly in Vulcans with the 1500cc and 1600cc v-twin motor.Im notr a mechanic but have worked o...

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)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 Hitch ...1. Kawasaki starters give little to no problems. 2. If it actually does have a dead spot, rebuild kit will not help. 3. Troubleshoot the problem in order to find and repair only the fault that is present. If you need help to troubleshoot, post back.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.

Now for the backfiring problems on the 2400 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (VN1500-E7) motorcycle. I replaced the exhaust gaskets with the Kawasaki and Harley Davidison exhausts gasket and this made no difference. I took off the pipe on the rear cyclinder to muffler and inspected it with finding no problems (cracks, etc.).

2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair) ... Sure is nice to be able to crank the bike and let her warm up a bit while still walking around and starting arguments with the rest of the Fort Worth VRA group! ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join ...

Have you ever experienced the frustration of having your key stuck in the ignition? It’s a common problem that many car owners encounter at some point. When this happens, it can be...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.I think I'm having problems with the starter relay. I was having trouble starting it a couple of times, so I had the battery check and it's good. ... 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 ...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.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 ...

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.rt66john Discussion starter. 6 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Apr 24, 2023 (Edited) Hello Everyone, I have a no-start issue with my 2004 Nomad 1500 FI. Last November, the bike wouldn’t start. A friend (Mercedes tech) and I diagnosed coils as the issue, no voltage at plug wires. I let it sit over the winter as Chicago winters can get …97 Vulcan 1500 Classic wont start. ... I didn't have a problem with it at all til I went to the Kawasaki dealership to get the oil changed and rode it for two days after then this happened, it doesn't turnover or crank at all . Save Share. Like. 1. 171985.Its just that the engine doesn't want to start. 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.7615 posts · Joined 2011. #3 · Aug 20, 2012. Backfire out of the exhaust is caused by running too rich. I've also found it can be caused by the idle screw being set too low, causing the bike to run rich at idle. Lots of guys like that low, loping sound but the engine is tuned for 1,000 RPM's at idle, not 500 or 600.

23 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Oct 16, 2014. I've been searching for information regarding a problem I'm having with a 1999 Vulcan 1500A with 38k miles on it (a newly acquired bike). When taking off in first gear, whether going easy on the throttle or cranking it open, the bike will suddenly nose dive, then take off again, like riding a bucking ...

1500 Nomad clutch problem. I ride a 2001 Nomad 1500FI (41K miles) and got back last Saturday from a long-distance ride across Texas. We started in Texarkana and rode through TX, NM and just across the AZ state line, the clutch gives out. To be more exact, I'm cruising at 75mph and pull in the clutch lever for an upcoming exit ramp and the ...Rocco Discussion starter. 25 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Apr 11, 2012. I have a 2003 vulcan classic 1500 (carb) and I'm having troubles starting it when it's cold..When it's hot it starts no problem. We changed the starter, gear torque and one way last year, my celenoid was shorting last year while riding and screed everything up.Delirium a condition of rapidly changing mental states such as behavior, emotions, in and out of consciousness, hallucinations, and memory problems. Delirium is a mental state in w...I had a problem with my 2008 vulkan 900 custom with 8000km, the bike starts and idles with no problem, but when apply throttle it struggles to rew. ... 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 ...Feb 10, 2015 · 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. 344 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Sep 29, 2018 (Edited) Symptom: Engine turns over (at the normal speed) but does not start. Repro Steps: When I turn the key initially it all sounds and looks normal. The FI light comes on solid. The running lights and tail light come on fine. The horn works normally.1. Remove the fuel pump, fill it with Seafoam, plug ends and swish around. Tap case with screwdriver. Let sit for a while. Empty out Seafoam. Repeat. Then try your gas in a bottle test again. 2. Carbs will have to be cleaned and examined, again.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.2007 Vulcan 990 starting problems. ... 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 .

The most common problems of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 include noisy drive belts, quickly wearing out regulators, becoming loud at high speeds and irregularities in the transmission system. Some complained about its basic design too. Failure of the oil gear pump. The pump fails between 4000-15000 miles on the bike.

In the last month, it has been idling about 400 rpm's too high for the first few minutes. The duration of the high idle has been getting progressively longer. At first, within a few minutes the idle would drop back to normal, which I lowered a couple of years ago to the minimum setting of 850. Yesterday, it took over 20 minutes before the idle ...

Outside of electrical issues, Mechanically speaking your hard starting could be the result of either low or high compression. So check your compression and compare the results from a service manual KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC FI SERVICE MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib. I almost forgot the TPS ( T hrottle P osition S ensor).3065 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Mar 27, 2021. Sounds like your clutch cable is out of adjustment. If you have the manual, check for proper clearance at the lever. If you don't have access to a manual try leaving 1 to 1.5 mm freeplay at the lever. oldPeacenik and Dixiedog1818.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.Fluids clean. Does not want to start if accidently killed or if I stop somewhere and immediately try to start it. It turns over but has to cool a bit, then will start. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan ...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.I read about an ignition wire issue with these bikes but that doesn't seem to be my problem since it starts right up with a squirt in the intake. ... 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 ...2001 Kawasaki Vulcan problem!!!!!!! Ok, this is about my 2001 Vulcan Classic 1500 fi. It currently has 16,000 miles on it. And I bought it back in June with 13,000 miles on it. Here is what happened. I was giving my cousin some a chance to learn how to drive a bike. (Never drove one before).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 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 ...

Yesterday my 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 suddenly developed starting problems. Its been starting just fine, but in the evening I tried to start it and the starter seemed to die after a couple of seconds trying to start the bike. It would turn for a second then run out of juice and make a clicking noise.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.vmjailer Discussion starter. 37 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Mar 15, 2008. I am looking to sell my 07 Vulcan 900 Custom and get into a 2005 Vulcan 1600. I would like to know is there any thing I should be aware of with this year/make and model? I saw one at a Stealer for 7899 with a Windscreen, Engine guards, backrest, bags, light bar and a ...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.Instagram:https://instagram. nbc joe fryeritalian bread crossword clueloss disallowedpublix super market at the landings 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. traffic cameras nashville tnclancy funeral home obituaries 1994 Vulcan 750 I replaced old battery new fully charged now wont start I here the solenoid just clicking after about... in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. Advanced Search ... Starting Problems. 470 Views 4 Replies 5 Participants Last post by GFISH, Mar 13, 2014. Z. rascals menu duson la 2006 1500 starting issues/dfi fuse. So I bought my first Vulcan this week, 2006 1500 Classic FI went and looked at it the guy said they had it running earlier but it cranked over slow so he replaced the battery before I got there. Since replacing the batter it would instantly kick the DFI fuse as soon as you flip the ignition on.Vulcan 900 "oily air filter" fix. Get 3-4 feet of tranny line from parts store that's the same ID as the stock vent line. Attach to jug, route hose up to bottom of fuel tank around wires and back down to airbox, cut off excess (leave a little slack so wires are NOT under tension) and attach to airbox.