Where does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 come from?
Or perhaps we are creating one with Kawasaki’s Vulcan 1500s…on Interstate 10. You see, Kawasaki likes to ship its new cruisers to Florida for press introductions around Daytona Bike Week. This tradition started with the Nomad in ’97, and Kawasaki did it again with the Drifter in ’99.
How tall is the seat height on a Vulcan 1500?
The classic cruiser look is long and low, which is exactly how the Vulcan 1500 Classic’s chassis is designed. An extra-low 27.6-inch seat height, wide handlebar, forward-mounted floorboards and plush suspension system make the 1500 Classic a comfortable ride.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Vulcan?
Most of the problems on the Kawasaki Vulcan models that have to do with the regulator/rectifier will mask themselves as battery issues. This particular problem with the stator is apparent on the Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 750, Vulcan 900 models. Stators are generally in charge of the charging system on a bike.
What’s the ECU on a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
The ECU is programmed for the Classic and optimized for cruising as opposed to the touring duty of the new Nomad FI. It has a plug that allows technicians to diagnose problems. Instead of the original Classic’s 40mm carb, this bike draws breath through a pair of 38mm throttle bodies.
What’s the name of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
Named after the mythical Roman god of fire, metalworking and craftsmanship, the Kawasaki Vulcan™ 150… This 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic comes with a clear windshield with a triple pouch, tank bib, and a passenger backrest/luggage rack combo on it…. 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, We pay top dollar for trade-ins!
What kind of windshield does a Vulcan 1500 have?
This 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic comes with a clear windshield with a triple pouch, tank bib, and a passenger backrest/luggage rack combo on it…. 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, We pay top dollar for trade-ins!
How many Vulcan Classic’s are left in stock?
Only 1 left in stock – order soon. . Only 13 left in stock – order soon. . . . . Only 6 left in stock – order soon. . Only 7 left in stock – order soon. . Only 18 left in stock – order soon. . Only 20 left in stock – order soon.
What should I do about my 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Normal maintenance on a bike that old. The gasket can sound more like a tick than escaping air…that is why it can be hard to spot. Carb needs to be torn down, cleaned and inspected paying attention to the needle and seat, and the float (be sure it is not a sinker).
Or perhaps we are creating one with Kawasaki’s Vulcan 1500s…on Interstate 10. You see, Kawasaki likes to ship its new cruisers to Florida for press introductions around Daytona Bike Week. This tradition started with the Nomad in ’97, and Kawasaki did it again with the Drifter in ’99.
Can a Kawasaki Vulcan be used in Florida?
Illiteracy must be a bigger problem in Florida than elsewhere in the country because Kawasaki doesn’t keep the bike’s origins a secret. Tank badges and decals announce “Kawasaki” and “Vulcan” quite prominently. But lots of people notice it and like it. It’s good to be on the open road though.
What’s the MPG on a Kawasaki Vulcan Fi?
The easy starting materialized, but the FI’s 42.8-mpg average is about the same as that of our last carbureted Classic. Since the FI requires premium fuel, this is a loss in terms of miles per dollar. However, the new 5.0-gallon fuel tank offers an additional .8 gallon of capacity to extend the range significantly.
What’s the compression ratio on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
Compression ratio has been boosted from the carbureted Classic’s 8.6:1 to 9.0:1 with the fuel-injected bike. Though displacement remains at 1470cc, new pistons squeeze the mixture a bit harder. The compression increase means that the engine now requires 90-octane fuel — which means premium in most places.
What was the first year of the Vulcan?
Here’s a look at various Vulcan models over the years and the year said model was first implemented: This was the very first year that the company launched its first cruiser, the VN750. This motorcycle had a 750cc engine. Along with this model, the company also launched the VZ750, which was simply a subtle variation to the original.
Most of the problems on the Kawasaki Vulcan models that have to do with the regulator/rectifier will mask themselves as battery issues. This particular problem with the stator is apparent on the Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 750, Vulcan 900 models. Stators are generally in charge of the charging system on a bike.
The ECU is programmed for the Classic and optimized for cruising as opposed to the touring duty of the new Nomad FI. It has a plug that allows technicians to diagnose problems. Instead of the original Classic’s 40mm carb, this bike draws breath through a pair of 38mm throttle bodies.
What makes a Vulcan 900 make a squealing noise?
Problems with the drive pulley will usually show themselves as noises coming from the belt. It sounds like the belt is rubbing up against something and producing a squealing noise. Owners of the Vulcan 900 who came across this problem stated that it showed up after the bike had fallen or had gotten into an accident.