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2003 kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Meanstreak Questions & Answers
What is button on gas tank for?
It's the fuel petcock switch. Here are some pictures of it:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=2004+kawasaki+vulcan+1500+fuel+petcock
Fuel petcock valves are common on motorcycles which don't have a dedicated fuel level gauge. They are use to turn the fuel tank "on" or "off", and they also have a "reserve" position which taps into a section of the fuel tank which contains reserve fuel to allow you to make it back to a gas station should you run out of fuel in the "on" position.
Qtny of oil, and type
I hope this helps, Thanks, 3.1 Liters, of SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/1500specs.html
Engine Oil
SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40
w/Filter Change
1999-00
No Filter Change
Level
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window
Cam chain tightness? how too adjust?
The cam chain tensioner is an automatic device. When the chain wears past a certain point and the tensioner can no longer compensate for the slack, it must be replaced.
Failure to replace a slack / worn chain can have severe consequenses, even if the chain does not break.
When the key is turned
Yes the sound you hear is the fuel pump, check the fuse for the circuit, also does the bike have an alarm or imobiliser fitted, some use the fuel pump circuit to imobilise the bike, check the switch fitted to the stand is not sticking when the stand is up, also check the pump wires inside the connector for corrosion or broken contacts, the fuel pump will only prime when it is taking up the pressure, if it is full you may not get a noticabe noise,
I got a 2003 vulcan
The drain plug is supposed to have a aluminum washer on it, this acts as a seal. It should be replaced every oil change. Inspect and replace that washer.
My meanstreak has Vance and
You have a fuel injected motorcycle. When ever you alter the intake or exhaust you have to put a Power Commander on the bike or it will not run correctly. Motorcycle fuel injection systems cannot properly compensate for the changes you made to the intake and exhaust systems on there own. Automotive fuel injection systems will compensate for a much wider range of variables.You Do Not mention if you have added a Power Commander or not. A Power Commander allows you to hook your motorcycle up to a computer and change the performance curve of your CDI box to match your accessories In this case you need to remap for the Hyper charger and the Vance and Hines exhaust. If you already have a Power Commander installed on your motorcycle you should hook it up to your computer and try remapping the system. The program that is currently there is not adequately compensating for the conditions that are causing the misfire. Some times it takes several tries (remapping attempts) to get a machine to benefit from the changes you make. If the bike was purchased already modified and you did not get the computer cables and programs to change your Power Commander, many dealers have the equipment to reset the system for you.
Leaking gas on top of left cylindar head
you may have a seam leaking on the tank it self, you need to get someone to pressure test the tank for cracks, some kawasakis had recalls on leaking fuel tanks not sure if the meanie was one of them but i know some of the vn1500's drifters i believe had these issues. check with your local dealer or the kawi website about the recall, it might be a seal but most likely a leaking tank seam.
I have a 2002 kawasaki
"it cuts out as if the engine was tuned off"---------
In this case get the fuel pressure checked.------ The required fuel is not reaching the engine so it cuts off.May be the fuel line is loosing pressure or the fuel filter itself is getting clogged.------
Also other possibility is clogged air filter.The air flow is getting blocked, due to that engine cuts off.--------
Also get the air filter inspected and replaced.---------
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This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.
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