Why does my Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager make noise?
When the Vulcan Voyager is left not running for a long time, the lifters can make noise upon startup. This is a normal operating feature, and the noise goes away by itself after re-oiling during the ride. A quick visit to the mechanic can always diagnose a Kawasaki noise issue and let you know if it’s normal or serious.
Why do I have a problem with my Kawasaki bike?
Most owner reports say that it happened between gears 4,5 and 6 and that the problem occurs intermittently and is hard to replicate. This happens on any bike due to the force generated by the free-spinning flywheel after disengaging the clutch.
Why is my front drive pulley on my Kawasaki Vulcan not working?
Because there’s so much torque on Kawasaki, the front-drive pulleys are often the first to fail on an unkept Kawasaki. A failing front drive pulley is typically replaced together with the transmission output shaft. This is more common on the Kawasaki Vulcan models than the other bikes.
When does a Kawasaki bike start making noise?
Some owners have taken issue with some of the weird sounds that resonate from particular Kawasakis. These noise reports outline issues occurring on both running bikes and bikes that are off. Noise issues on Kawasakis typically pop up between 2000-7000 miles.
When to change drive pulley on Kawasaki Vulcan?
Drive pulley problems usually occur between 2,000 miles and 9,000 miles on the Vulcan 900. Swapping out the belt for a new one can work, but the tension must be just right when installing the new drive belt. So it is recommended to have a mechanic or dealership deal with the installation.
What kind of bike is the Kawasaki Vulcan?
Vulcans are available from the Vulcan 900 Classic all the way to the 1700 Vulcan Classic Voyager. Kawasaki has made sure to make a mark in the motorcycling industry because these are genuinely great bikes. Looking at the Vulcan can sometimes seem like these are unstoppable bikes, and nothing can go wrong.
What to do if you have a problem with your Kawasaki Vulcan?
If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.