What causes no-spark to the spark plug on motorcycle?
If you are having a no-spark problem, a good place to start after ruling out shorts, grounds, switches and spark plugs, is the ignition coil, spark plug caps and wires. The plug wire runs from the ignition coil to the plug cap. A breakdown in the insulation can cause arcing in the plug wire.
Can a bad distributor cause no-spark from coil?
If you see a good spark at the coil, but not at the spark plug, then the problem may be caused by either a bad distributor cap, rotor, or carbon point and/or spring, or plug wires.
How many miles will a Vulcan 800 last?
I’m told by the dealer, which is a friend of mine, that with proper maintenance it should last at least 100k miles.
How much is a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan worth?
Values
| Suggested List Price | Average Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $6,499 | $2,985 |
| Options (Add) | ||
| Total Price | $6,499 | $2,985 |
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.
Why is my speedometer not working on my Vulcan 800?
On the Vulcan 800, the speedometer cable housing can be a bit tricky to get to. So those who fixed the problem were able to use a pair of long-nosed pliers to get the housing closed. A visit to the mechanic might be next for those who aren’t mechanically inclined.
Why is the ignition not working on my Kawasaki?
I simply can’t unplug the red connector underneath the tank because the kill switch is wired in with the electrical start button. My other consideration is the IC ignitor. Before I go into that, let me talk about the removal process.
How to know if your engine has no spark?
First Confirm Your Engine Has No Spark. 1 Disable the fuel system by removing the fuel pump fuse or relay. 2 Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. 3 Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark.
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.
On the Vulcan 800, the speedometer cable housing can be a bit tricky to get to. So those who fixed the problem were able to use a pair of long-nosed pliers to get the housing closed. A visit to the mechanic might be next for those who aren’t mechanically inclined.
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.
I simply can’t unplug the red connector underneath the tank because the kill switch is wired in with the electrical start button. My other consideration is the IC ignitor. Before I go into that, let me talk about the removal process.