Are there any problems with the Kawasaki 1500 Classic?
Our international brethren have not faired as well as it seems Kawasaki has not been consistent in it’s policy, country to country. Failure rates have varied from model to model. Few failures have occurred on 1500A models, while the 1500 Classics have experienced a higher failure rate.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Vulcan?
Several Vulcan 1500s have experienced failures of these plastic gears, causing varying degrees of damage to their engines. To date, Kawasaki has repaired every Vulcan, in the United States, that has experienced a failure of the oil pump gear, whether in or out of warranty.
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.
Is the Kawasaki 1500 Classic a trouble free bike?
It doesn’t come with any amenities though, no windshield, saddlebags, or sissybar. But it does have vance and hines pipes. Basically looking for a trouble free bike. The ‘o4 is a great bike, at least mine is. 40k trouble free miles. Found a 2004 1500 with 12,000 miles on it. How are the 2004 models?
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.
How many miles does a Kawasaki 1500 Classic have?
If the 2004 is in good shape, that sounds like a great deal. If they are kept up they will go for a LOT of miles without a lot of work. How many miles does the 2004 have ? Click to expand… It has 12,000 miles on it. It’s just plain jane though. The only thing that was added was Vance & Hines pipes.
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.