Is the Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter a rare bike?
“There are lots of interesting and rare motorcycles to come across that can put a smile on your face,” says Norman of Melbourne. “The Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter is just one of those bikes that you will be lucky to ever come across.”
Why does my 1500 Vulcan not start up?
If your 1500 vulcan won’t start… It’s not the sidestand switch, if it won’t start. It just won’t run with sidestand “down” and in gear, with the clutch out. So here’s the troubleshoot. First check the battery voltage. It should be 12.5 or more.
Who are the owners of the Vulcan drifter?
“Between fellow Drifter owners Rhett, Colin and myself we speculated that this may be the first time ever that three Drifters have ridden together in Victoria in the last 20 years.” Norman inherited his Drifter back in 2013 after his father, Kerry, passed away. “It was his pride and joy,” he says.
What was the problem with the Kawasaki drifter?
“The problem ended up being one wire under the tank with an intermittent contact but the Drifter still got me safely from Newcastle to Melbourne before the problem was found. “Kawasaki were ahead of their time with this bike with its unusual design, ultra-smooth gear box, responsive engine and smooth ride.
What’s the problem with my Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
My guess is that the plastic oil gear (I see this can be a problem with the Vulcans) has some damage and not enough oil is getting in the upper engine and a lifter is having an issue. That is just a guess and am hoping someone has some thoughts on that (I am by no means a mechanic).
What kind of bike is a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan?
I just purchased a 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic and quickly found forums such as this one. I am new to motorcycle evaluation, purchasing, and mechanics. I am also new to forums and this one seems like a great community and I would like to contribute with my experiences.
Where does the cam chain tensioner go on a Kawasaki Vulcan?
At 43 seconds, you showed the cam chain tensioner on the rear cylinder. They may be all the way out. As to debaffling, lots of mixed opinions, and here’s mine: I did it, and it didn’t give me the sound I was looking for, as the pipes go through a catalytic converter and have lots of metal core material in the mufflers besides the baffles.