Where to ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi?
When first we saw Kawasaki’s new Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi, it was hard not to smile knowing we’d spend the better part of the day traversing roughly 160 miles of the twistiest roads in Florida, the vast majority of which would be considered arrow-straight anywhere north of the Panhandle or west of Denver.
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.
How big is the fuel tank on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
The enlarged fuel tank extends the range of this bike by another 30 to 40 miles. I never did reach the suggested 170-mile range before filling up, though — probably because the low-fuel light comes on with approximately 1.2 gallons in the tank instead of the specified .7 gallons.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Fi come out?
Now we will find out how different this bike really is._ We have been riding a series of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classics and its variations, the Nomad, Drifter and Nomad FI, since the first issue of this magazine was being assembled (Spring 1996). This has given us an opportunity to experience the steady evolution of the 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.
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 are the shocks on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
In back, the injected Classic gets air-adjustable dual shocks with adjustable damping. Just turn the top cover of the shock to select one of five rebound-damping settings. You can’t tell by looking, but there are significant changes in the engine.