How do you adjust rear shocks on a kawasaki 1500 vulcan classic? I have been riding it for 2 months. Just bought a Honda shadow for the wife and it rides smooth. Now I realize what a rattling ride my bike is. 1996 with 20,000 miles. I'm thinking the shocks should be giving me a smoother ride.

Don't think so, two different part numbers.

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1997-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-vn1500a-front-bevel-gear/o/m149756sch61270

1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 = part # 764509

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/2004-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500e-front-bevel-gear/o/m149231sch288585

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic = part # 764585

Do you know what the weight allowance is for this motorcycle? It should say in your owners manual ...

Not that it directly applies ... my Honda 750 weight capacity is 404 lbs with no additional accessories.

if u can tuen the throttle and it still run ..its ur idle,u need to adjust ur idle adjustment screw ur manual can help u find this

There is a shock company that makes progressive shocks for your bike. That is also the name of the shock, and a lot of them are adjustable eye to eye length. But they are not cheap.

dear susan shock adjustment for the rear shock are done with c wrench. you will notice at the top of the shocks there is a ring with 3 adjustment cams. the wrench is placed in the two holes you see on the shock opposite each other this is where the wrench fits you simply turn either direction for softer or harder ride. this adjustment puts more or less tension on the spring. i own a 96 vulcan as well hope this will help you jim