1997 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Have you tried removing the air filter element? If this does not help, take it to a PROFESSIONAL mechanic and have him clean, set, and synchronize the carbs!!

Very easy you just undue the casing on your tank it should be just one bolt then with pliers undo the cable then follow cable to tire undo there with pliers and then put in new one

It cant be found on the bike as they do not use a label system like cars do you will have to go to a motorcycle dealer and ask if they have the info or to a paint supply shop and get it colour matched . It really depends on how your bike was painted and what method as in finding a good match

Hey Edwing, ALL these "mechanics" that cut and paste answers from some repair magazine are hurting more people than they are helping.. as you have seen,,(they just want "points")..and don't KNOW (%(%#)!! Now, for you answer,, yes I can help. there is not much you can do with stock disc, calipers and master cylinder,,, BUT > Go here for some good brake pads...(I use EBC on ALL my vehicles!!) Motorcycle Parts by EBC Brakes Brake Pads Brake Discs Clutches

I'm going through the same thing, go to www.vulcanforums.com and look up your model bike, there are already discussions about the how to ohm out the stator and and VR.

you can be running lean gas basically if radiator is very hot then the pump is working squeeze the hose it should have lots of resistance use a thermal gun it should be constant temp all over bout all i can think of

There may be a safety switch on the kickstand so that if it is extended, the engine can not be running if it is in gear. Even if the kickstand is not down, if this switch is sticking it could be your problem. And if you don't have that switch, then I'll have to keep thinking. Almost touring weather. Nice horse!

Sounds like the decompression release.

Check that you have a god bulb and a good ground, broken wire or connecter

If the lever was fine as you bled it then the problem lies elsewhere, either the slave cylinder is stuck or the push rod mechanism in the clutch itself is assembled wrong.

Remove the rear engine cover on the left side.

Possibly the lever's locking bolt thread has stripped or the thread on the bolt is worn. Another aspect is the splines in the lever are shot and/or the splines on the gear change shaft are badly worn. Remove lever and check the splines on both shaft and lever also check around the lever fixing section for any cracks. Check the threaded section of the lever with a brand new bolt the bolt should be easy to turn in and out by finger and should have no side to side play. When refitting the existing lever or a new one make sure the lever is a good fit on the gearbox shaft splines before you tighten the bolt.

hello, did u check the spark plugs?..try to clean them, if you need more help you can get the service manual for it from the below link it will help a lothttp://goo.gl/6MQqaQgood luck

Yes, you may need to take it to shop.

Rocker cover gasket

Cam cover gasket , pretty easy, buy the clymer manual it pays for it's self the first repair you do!!

Please make it sure you are assembled it right.It sounds like the gears are not engaging.Did you have any problems with the motor before replacing the starter?If not, then the problem is at the starter now.

solenoid jammed on...

check for vacuum leak and spark plug wires firing ordered. use a bottle of propane around the intake seal to check for leaks there (if you have a leak at the seal the engine will surge near the leak)

head gasket