Is Kawasaki Vulcan automatic?
Purchase price new is very close to the same as well. The fuel economy available in the model with the Dual Clutch Transmission (Automatic transmission) is phenomenally good so it would have better range than the Vulcan.
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.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic come out?
From the February 2000 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. Motorcycle Cruiser has had a long-running love affair with the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. We both appeared on the scene at the same time and the Classic graced our first cover.
Are there any recalls on the Kawasaki vn1500?
Recalls on some early (1997) bikes were for electrical failures and transmission problems. The VN1500 (they’re sometimes called “Vulcans”) did and does represent a ludicrous amount of bike for the money.
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.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 come out?
From 1987 through 1999, all Vulcan 1500 models, except the Drifter, were built with a plastic oil pump gear. Several Vulcan 1500s have experienced failures of these plastic gears, causing varying degrees of damage to their engines.
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 the battery on my Vulcan 2000 not working?
Probably killed the battery repeatedly starting it in neutral. Putting the kickstand down when the engine is running and the trans is in gear stops the engine as smooth as the kill switch. still don’t hurt to have a known good battery.
What kind of exhaust does a Vulcan 2000 have?
I have a 2006 Vulcan 2000. It has Vance and Hines exhaust and a power commander. The battery recently died and required replacing. I put the new battery in and everything seem to be great. I went approximately 5 days without cranking it. I finally got around to firing it up..it just clicked as if the battery were dead. I removed