1996 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
What is the valeve clearancees
Hi Douglas there is no valve clearance listing in my books for this model which usually means they are hydraulic the only listing is for the 1300 Voyager which is 0,05-0,15 inlet and 0,15-0,25 exhaust. Hope this helps.
Why is brake light inop when using the front brake?
There is a switch built into the hand brake. If you pull your hand brake, and don't hear a click sound, the switch probably needs replaced. Try someone else's hand brake or one on a new bike. If you don't hear a distinct click sound, you need to replace the switch.
Why won't my bike go into gear?
Sounds like your clutch has locked up. Most likely the oil that was in your clutch has gummed up and locked the plates together. Pull the clutch in and try rolling the bike back and forth. If the back wheel spins freely then it may be another issue. If it doesn't move try pushing it forward and back either by sitting on it or by standing astride it. If wheel free's up then you should be able to select gears.
Why will bike not start.
Internal combustion gasoline engines need 3 things in order to start and run. Those 3 things are: Fuel, Compression and Spark. If any of those 3 are missing, it will never start. However, that being said, there are a lot of moving parts inside the engine that all have to work together in perfect harmony in order for fuel, compression and spark to all come together at the precise moment. If it were mine and I knew nothing about engine repair, I would take it to a bike shop and get an estimate of the cost to get it running. Likely you'll have to pay for the estimate, but they will usually credit you that amount if you go ahead and have them fix it. If the bike has been sitting in storage for any longer than 6 months and it was left with gas in it, then likely the problem is the carbuerator or fuel injectors are gummed up and will need to be disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt. You cannot allow todays so-called modern gasoline to remain in the fuel lines during extended storage, as disaster and great expense will be the result.
Good luck. If you get it running, please wear a helmet when you ride.
Im having running problem i've clean the carbs, check compression, checked spark, checked vacuum hose, and air/fuel srew and it still will not start any suggestion
Undo your carb bowl bleed screws to make sure you are getting fuel, then retighten. If you have fuel from the bowl, that just tells you that you have fuel in the bowls. If no fuel check two things, that your fuel cock is working. If it is a simple gravity device it is possible that your petcock is clogged. If vacuum operated check your vacuum lines for splits and cracks. If it is an electric pump, check for pump operation when first turning on the key. You should hear it priming, then stop. If it doesn\'t do this, check your fuel pump fuse, and replace with a known good one of the same rating. Failing this, it will most likely be a dud fuel pump.
1998 kawasaki 1500 vulcan slave clutch bleeder valve
The clutch bleeder is behind the left engine cover, you will have to remove the left exhaust from the head and also the left front foot peg in order to get it off should be about 5 bolts holding engine cover on dont worry its just a cover no oil leakage from that side, then it will be down just above the frame, it will have clutch hose going to it.. to Bleed it remove cap on leftside handle bar make sure fluid level is 3/4 fulll hold clutch lever in then open valve, let air out then close valve release clutch lever, should fix if not repeat bleeding until you have good pressure on clutch lever, dont let fluild get to low . once pressure is good refill and put cap back on. put bike back togather and RIDE good luck
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