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Originally Posted by Classic
I don't recall the details but I'm pretty sure there was a FAR (Factory Authorized Repair) for the second gear problem on the 4 speed 1500 transmissions. You'll have to go to the dealer to find out and, this far down the road, it may no longer be in force by Kawasaki.
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I found the FAR I think your talking abour but couldnt find an expiration date or time limit for it. Here's the FAR:
Kawasaki Motors Corporation
Models: Kawasaki VN1500 Year: 1997
Kawasaki Vulcan Year: 1997
Number Involved: 544
Dates of Manufacture: January - February 1997
NHTSA Recall No.: 97V233
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles.
Description of Defect: An improperly manufactured transmission gear can
cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear.
Consequence of Defect: Gear breakage can result in transmission lockup,
causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair
affected units.
Owner Notification: Owner notification began during late December 1997.
Note: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable
time should contact Kawasaki at 1-714-770-0400