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2003 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic Questions & Answers
1500 Kawasaki Vulcan kick stand spring keeps
Check for Up and Down play at end of kickstand. Usually these bikes will wear the kickstand mount on the Frame - wears like a half moon into it. At the same time it spreads out the Kickstand so that it can start flopping enough for the spring to come loose and fall off. To fix it - Replace kickstand, Spring, AND the Bolt. Then grind the Frame on the other side of the Half moon around the hole until it is LEVEL. Find a Washer (Stainless - .030 - .050 depending on how much you had to grind) and insert it between the Frame and the Kickstand. I have done DOZENS through the years and Never had to do it twice on the same bike. The Washer acts like a Bushing and prevents future wear. Good Luck!
Kickstand spring popped off, kickstand is now
The kickstand has some kind of safety switch, if the spring is not broke you should be able to snap it back on (with the kickstand up) and have someone to hold the bike or put it on a lift. It might take some muscle or take it to a dealer and I'm sure they can pop it back on. Hope this helps.
I have a2003 vulcan classic with 16,000 miles ,
Check:
1/ Tyres for abrasions, cuts
and correct pressure.
2/ Drive belt/chain for proper tension and
condition.
3/ Brakes, steering and throttle for responsiveness.
4/
Brake fluid level and condition. Hydraulic lines and fittings for
leaks. Also check pads and rotors for wear.
5/ Cables for fraying,
crimping and free operation.
6/ Engine oil and transmission fluid
levels.
7/ Headlamp allignment, passing lamp, tail lamp, brake
lamp and turn signal operation.
8/ Ride safely and enjoy!
I have a 2003 vulcan classic 1500. When I turn on
Did you load test or just volt check on battery? Sometimes they will short the plates partially, still giving good voltage and will still operate low amp devices such as a light. Usually happens w/ age or improper servicing of a new battery
Backfire
Yes, it could (and probably is) be an air leak. Check to be sure the carb is tight in the intake manifold, and make sure the hot-start isn't loose and is sealing properly. Also make sure all of the exhaust system joints are tight, an air leak in the exhaust will make a four-stroke pop and backfire like an old work truck with no muffler...
Blowing fuses
make sure fuses are setted tight
check for signal bulbs could be bad.
i had a case where filiment in bulb had come into.
it was shorting the bulb out
Kawasaki vulcan 1600 not charging after riding in rain
get a volt meter and check the three yellow wires coming out of stator / generator. All should read over 12.6volts, all should have same voltage. if not, chevk plug connections for burning or, if they are good, pull out stator for testing.
If stator is good, replace voltage regulator unit, usually under seat near battery.
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