Kawasaki vulcan 1500 starting problems

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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.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.Sounds to me like a dirty starter button. You can take it apart and clean it, then reassemble coating the moving parts with dielectric grease. You will probably have to push it a few times to clear the grease off the contacts, but it should work fine after that. That is my preferred method of cleaning those contacts and I try to do it every ... 2002 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak Chassis Electrical Equipment Parts Diagram. T. ITEM NAME. PART NUMBER. QUANTITY. 2. 7. 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.

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.I had a 1500 and the clutch retaining spring needed replacement at about 30k miles. I found a "how to" on the internet, and did it myself for about $35.00. This was on a 2000 year model. Had a friend who had a '98 (the green 2 tone) Nomad. On some early 1500's, Kawasaki tried a non-metal gear to run the oil pump.1999 Nomad 1500 wont start. ... then it's OK (it may not drop at all if there is a problem preventing current from flowing to the starter). If it drops below 10V, the battery is bad. Installed: ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan ...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 ...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 ...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)

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.Jan 5, 2011 · 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 ... 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)2002 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak Chassis Electrical Equipment Parts Diagram. T. ITEM NAME. PART NUMBER. QUANTITY. 2. 7.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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There are some problems that can't be shown by 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 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles.Jan 5, 2011 · 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 ... The first issue you're talking about isn't really an issue at all. Even though the clutch is 'disengaged' there is still some drag between the clutch plates through the oil between the plates. When the engine is warm the drag will be less. The dying when releasing the clutch could be either the sidestand is still down or the sidestand switch is ...2072 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Aug 26, 2008. Yes, coworkers 97 has no 2nd gear. Very expensive to fix. Problem usually attributed to the bike being dropped on left side jamming in the shift shaft. Enjoy the ride! 2002 Honda ST1100. 1996 BMW R1100RT. 2004 1600 Classic.Apr 13, 2011 · 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 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 ...The bike is hard to start and if you give it anything more than idle it starts to sputter and die. I know the carb was tampered with by one of the previous owners. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, …I cannot say what causes that problem. But I can say I doubt very much it was the PCV, as it runs off of the 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 all other Vulcan ...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 darn cold.I had read somewhere where pre 1998 Vulcans have a problem with some kind of washer getting out of alignment and possibly causing problems. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan …No problems. That afternoon start the bike pull in the clutch hit the shifter to 1st bike lurches forward hit the breaks bike dies. ... 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 ...Author, entrepreneur, and motivator Guy Kawasaki has some great tips that'll help you become a terrific public speaker. Author, entrepreneur, and motivator Guy Kawasaki has some gr...To verify: 1. Turn on key, running lights should come on. If yes, then. 2. Turn off key, remove right side cover and locate DFI relay. It is the round one in the group of three. 3. Turn on key, check for 12v on the Brown/red.Starts then dies - help! I have a 1998 Vulcan 1500 that's been sitting for two years. Wouldn't start at first but after draining tank, draining carbs and filling with pure seafoam for several days it will start with full choke only but dies right away. it will stay running with starter fluid but I did notice something strange, that air was ...Had an issue with my 1500 Vulcan, took apart the push button start switch and cleaned it with a fingernail file, the contacts were getting a poor connection....

If there were a lack of fuel then the engine would have problems starting in cold conditions. ... 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. …

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. The Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has a wheelbase of 1,655 to 1,705 mm (65.2 to 67.1 inches). Minimum ground clearance is 125 mm (4.9 inches) on the Classic FI and 135 mm (5.31 inches) on the Tourer/Nomad. Rake is 32° on the fuel-injected Classic, while trail differs per model and is between 123 mm (4.84 inches) and 165 mm (6.5 inches). 1999 Vulcan 1500 Nomad ignition / starting problems. ... 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. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join …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 ...V-Twin. 1689 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Apr 8, 2010. If is not the battery then it may be a fuse. Make sure the bike is in neutral otherwise it won't start. I know this sounds stupid but many have done it and then realized the bike was either in gear. Gitty Up & Go! 2007 VN900 Custom. Share.Any other electrical issues, no matter how unrelated? 4. Any previous trouble with engine sputtering or stalling randomly? ... 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, …Newbie here! 2001 Vulcan 1500 Wont start? 2228 Views 6 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Tazlives2ride, Jun 22, 2010 Jump to Latest D. drgoodwrench Discussion starter ...Random no start 2001 Vulcan 1500. ... when he tried to start the bike, same problem. Tried to start for sever minutes to no avail. Then tried to bump start. Well that didn't work, he's 78 and I'm 73 , and couldn't get enough oomph to the push. ... A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the ...

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2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (First Big Bike) 2007 Vulcan 1600 Meanstreak (Love Affair) ... The Vulcan 500 should have no problems starting or operating in very cold temperatures (other than being just a little fickle like any carbed bike, but it will definitely crank) ... 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS SE iPod Connector Kit, Kuryakyn ...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.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.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 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.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 ...Among the many problems with the prison system are enormous fees for things like video calls, which a handful of companies provide at grossly inflated rates. Ameelio hopes to step ...I'll start with 3 problems that plagued me! ... 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 ...Starter Motor 26006B Rad iator 92160 Fittings Ref. Frame . Title: 2002 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak Chassis Electrical Equipment Parts Diagram Author: Kawasaki Motors Corporation U.S.A. Subject: ….

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.Solenoid could be the problem but I would bet the start switch corroded or dirty is the real culprit. ... 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. ...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.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.skywalker Discussion starter. 23 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Aug 25, 2010. Hi I am new to the Forum and just started riding after a 20 year absence. I have a 900 classic lt, 7000 miles on it. I have noticed since the bike was new. that if I take my hands off the bars at over 35 mph the front end starts to shake. The tires are not cupped and ...It is noticeable in first and second, but its really bad in 3, 4, and 5th. I rode another fellows Vulcan 1500 of the same year and model and it was very quite, no noise like that. This is not a valve noise, its a severe noise which sounds to me like backlash in a gear set. Note, the noise is coming from the left very front side of the engine.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.Kawasaki Ignition Switch Locks Reflectors Vulcan 1500 Nomad Vn1500g Parts And Oem Diagram Bikebandit. Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Service Manual Pdf Manualslib. Clamp Ignition Coil R For Vn1500p1 Vulcan 1500 Meanstreak 2002 Usa California Canada Order At Cmsnl.Sam612. 3 posts · Joined 2012. #17 · Jan 11, 2012. I have a 2005 VN750 that I bought in May 2011 and it too is hard starting when it is cold. Cold weather compounds the hard start issue. It starts fine later, after it is warmed up, as long as you open the throttle about one third when cranking and do not use the choke. Kawasaki vulcan 1500 starting problems, [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1], [text-1-1]