Why is my Kawasaki VN800 classic not starting?

Why is my Kawasaki VN800 classic not starting?

Come to leave for the day and it might not start for 10-15 minutes, just making a beefy “click” sound, until it will just fire up. Get it home and it won’t start again. This sounds like your starter solenoid is sticking. It’s basically a big switch that engages to transfer battery power to the starter motor when you press the go button.

When did the Kawasaki Vulcan’s come out?

With a history dating back to the ’80s, the Kawasaki Vulcan models have undergone performance upgrades that make them a big player in the cruiser market. Other than the Vulcan S, Kawasaki has great models in the Vulcan range.

Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Vulcan 900?

This issue occurs most often on the Kawasaki Vulcan 900. The drive pulley on the Vulcan drives the belt, and most owners facing the problem experience noises coming from the belt. When it comes to these Drive Pulley problems on the Vulcan, it can indicate issues with different components.

What to do if your Kawasaki bike wont start?

You can bypass it to start the bike by using a rubber-handled screwdriver (stops you getting an electric shock) to join the two contacts and make the circuit. Next time the problem happens use the screwdriver trick, and if the bike starts, then replace the solenoid.

Come to leave for the day and it might not start for 10-15 minutes, just making a beefy “click” sound, until it will just fire up. Get it home and it won’t start again. This sounds like your starter solenoid is sticking. It’s basically a big switch that engages to transfer battery power to the starter motor when you press the go button.

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 does my Kawasaki W800 engine stutter?

We’ve encountered a few Kawasaki W800 owners who have reported their bikes stuttering on acceleration. The engine acts like it’s about to die, then it catches and speeds up as normal. Dirty spark plug: Buildup of carbon and oil residues on spark plugs and pitting will lead to a weak spark.

What are the disadvantages of a Kawasaki W800?

Here are some disadvantages of the W800: 1 Parts of the intake manifold may crack. 2 Intermittent engine backfires 3 Engine hesitates while accelerating. 4 Widespread electrical problems

When did the Kawasaki VN800 Classic come out?

1996: VN800 Classic model launched as an updated version of the standard VN800. Only minor changes until it was discontinued in 2004. Kawasaki VN800: The bike which took over from the old Kawasaki VN750, this one ran from 1995 to 1998. It had different geometry, tyres and gear ratios and a higher seat than the Classic.

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.

When did the Kawasaki VN900 drifter come out?

It had different geometry, tyres and gear ratios and a higher seat than the Classic. Kawasaki VN800 Drifter: Essentially the same as the Classic but with vast swathes of extra bodywork. A styled-up, “Indian” version: pretty OTT. Ran from 1999 to 2004. Kawasaki VN900: Where the VN800 left off, the VN900 took over. Cubic capacity’s up to 903cc.

When did the Kawasaki en500 Vulcan 500 come out?

Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan 500 LTD Owners Maintenance Instruction Manual HERE Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan 500 LTD Service Maintenance Repair Manual 1996 – 2009 HERE Kawasaki ER250 GPZ250 ER GPZ 250 Exploded View Parts Diagram Schematics HERE