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I called the local kawasaki dealer about 30 miles away and the service rep said a good pump will put out 38 to 43 psi. Dunno how correct that is but now I at least have to get a filter which holds up to at least 45 psi.
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1999 1500 Vulcan Nomad. Oil leaking at oil pump, from outermost cover, and on bottom at brass crush seal. I can handle the brass crush seal, but what do I do about the outer cover seal? No gasket is listed. So then......?
New member here...Just picked up a 2003 Vulcan Nomad 1500..My first cruiser...used to have a crotch rocket many years ago...I've been spoiled driving my girls Harley...but she got tired riding b*ch on her own bike..LOL
I love the bike so far....lots of power, heavy and solid on the road and handles like a dream.
Here's a pic.
I love the bike so far....lots of power, heavy and solid on the road and handles like a dream.
Here's a pic.
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Nice! Question tho- are you sure it's a 1500? I can't read the air cover sticker but I thought the 1500s had a single front brake disc and the 1600s were dual front disc. Just curious...
There ya go, I learned something new today!
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Just picked up a 99 nomad from a friend. It has a high 5 intake. And cobra pipes.for a 1500 doesn't seem like it has a lot of power that I was expecting. If anyone could give a little input. .please
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That's what I was thinking. I was going to block out a few holes on air cleaner case and try that also..man that thing sucks in air.
2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
I have a few questions about my 96 Vulcan 1500?
When I enter my VIN into various sites online it says its a VN1500D, but when I look for parts the only D I find is a "Classic"(which actually lists as a VN1500D1?) my bike doesn't have any Classic badging, how can I tell?
Also it has an air cleaner housing on both sides but only has an air cleaner element on the left side, right housing is empty? Was considering using the existing cleaner element (that I'm about to replace with a K&N) on the other side? thoughts?
I thought I saw a kit to replace the unused housing but now I cant find it anymore?
Thanks for the help, and for a great place to discuss issues w/ other riders
Mike
I have a few questions about my 96 Vulcan 1500?
When I enter my VIN into various sites online it says its a VN1500D, but when I look for parts the only D I find is a "Classic"(which actually lists as a VN1500D1?) my bike doesn't have any Classic badging, how can I tell?
Also it has an air cleaner housing on both sides but only has an air cleaner element on the left side, right housing is empty? Was considering using the existing cleaner element (that I'm about to replace with a K&N) on the other side? thoughts?
I thought I saw a kit to replace the unused housing but now I cant find it anymore?
Thanks for the help, and for a great place to discuss issues w/ other riders
Mike
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Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
Correct me if I'm wrong...but the model designations are as follows:
1500A-original 1500 SOP ~1985
1500N-Classic with carburetor
1500D-Classic with FI
1500P-Meanstreak
Correct me if I'm wrong...but the model designations are as follows:
1500A-original 1500 SOP ~1985
1500N-Classic with carburetor
1500D-Classic with FI
1500P-Meanstreak
Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
I defiantly don't know a lot about these bikes, but when i enter my VIN into any online site it shows it as a VN1500D and I know its carb, not FI(did the offer FI in 96?) I did find the designation of "Classic" on the bottom of one of the badges so I'm fairly confident its a classic, but thanks.
My other question is still bothering me, I have 2 air cleaner housings but only 1 has an element?
I put the E3's, and K&N in yesterday, it does seem to run a little better but i didnt do anything with the other air cleaner housing on the right side of the bike, anyone have any suggestions?
thanks again
mike
I defiantly don't know a lot about these bikes, but when i enter my VIN into any online site it shows it as a VN1500D and I know its carb, not FI(did the offer FI in 96?) I did find the designation of "Classic" on the bottom of one of the badges so I'm fairly confident its a classic, but thanks.
My other question is still bothering me, I have 2 air cleaner housings but only 1 has an element?
I put the E3's, and K&N in yesterday, it does seem to run a little better but i didnt do anything with the other air cleaner housing on the right side of the bike, anyone have any suggestions?
thanks again
mike
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Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
Sorry about the mis-information with the model designations. Goes to show...not EVERYONE in a forum knows everything. To answer your other question pertaining to the air cleaner...yes, there are 2 sides to the air box, but only the right side contains a filter element. The rest of it is to muffle the intake noise and to make the bike look "symmetrical" and also to hide the coil packs and a lot of other "ugly" stuff. You can completely remove the whole air box and install an aftermarket air cleaner directly to the carb. This would require that you remove the fuel tank I believe.
Sorry about the mis-information with the model designations. Goes to show...not EVERYONE in a forum knows everything. To answer your other question pertaining to the air cleaner...yes, there are 2 sides to the air box, but only the right side contains a filter element. The rest of it is to muffle the intake noise and to make the bike look "symmetrical" and also to hide the coil packs and a lot of other "ugly" stuff. You can completely remove the whole air box and install an aftermarket air cleaner directly to the carb. This would require that you remove the fuel tank I believe.
Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
thanks kcarlson1979
that's exactly what i was hoping to hear! except mine has the element on the left side of the bike? should i put an element on the missing side, as i now have an extra? is there any advantage/disadvantage?
thanks kcarlson1979
that's exactly what i was hoping to hear! except mine has the element on the left side of the bike? should i put an element on the missing side, as i now have an extra? is there any advantage/disadvantage?
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Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
You are 100% correct about the air filter element being on the left hand side...again...my fault. There is no place for an element on the right side using the factory air box. Here is a link to a breakdown of the OEM air box.
http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/1996-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500d/o/m149824#sch62922
You are 100% correct about the air filter element being on the left hand side...again...my fault. There is no place for an element on the right side using the factory air box. Here is a link to a breakdown of the OEM air box.
http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/1996-kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-vn1500d/o/m149824#sch62922
Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
This thread http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/18178-yet-another-mod-done.html is what I did to the left side on an '04 1500 Classic after pipes/breather installation and carb rejet. The aftermarket breather attaches directly to the carb on the right and the under-tank/cross-over air plenum (between the cylinders) is removed along with all the left side stuff.
This thread http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/18178-yet-another-mod-done.html is what I did to the left side on an '04 1500 Classic after pipes/breather installation and carb rejet. The aftermarket breather attaches directly to the carb on the right and the under-tank/cross-over air plenum (between the cylinders) is removed along with all the left side stuff.
Re: 2 Air Cleaners, Is it a Classic
kcarlson1979 thanks for the breakdown, and rbentnail very creative solution (there might be a market for the bracket??)
but as long as i understand whats going on, and that there's nothing wrong, i kind of like the symmetrical look.
thanks to all, and i will post a E3/K&N performance update after i run a few tanks of gas thru it
mike
kcarlson1979 thanks for the breakdown, and rbentnail very creative solution (there might be a market for the bracket??)
but as long as i understand whats going on, and that there's nothing wrong, i kind of like the symmetrical look.
thanks to all, and i will post a E3/K&N performance update after i run a few tanks of gas thru it
mike
. It wasn't a real popular model but I liked it. Don't think it can be had anymore.
94 Vulcan 1500 88 starting problems ( of course)
hey im hoping anyone can help, I recently acquired a 1994 vulcan 1500 88 and i replaced the solenoid and at first it seemed like it wanted to crank over but the battery i was using was not adequate to handle the cca this particular bike requires. so i went to local wallyworld and got the es50n18la3. Needless to say it just didnt seem to work of course the twist throttle on the handle bar breaks cheap plastic but also this bike was sitting outside for a while so i guess its expected. So what happens now is when i turn on the ignition i get one click and thats it and thats all. Im in the process of cleaning all my connectors with my dremel and making sure all wires are connected correctly. anywho any help is much appreciated, I also cleaned the right throttle start button and kill switch housing assembly
hey im hoping anyone can help, I recently acquired a 1994 vulcan 1500 88 and i replaced the solenoid and at first it seemed like it wanted to crank over but the battery i was using was not adequate to handle the cca this particular bike requires. so i went to local wallyworld and got the es50n18la3. Needless to say it just didnt seem to work of course the twist throttle on the handle bar breaks cheap plastic but also this bike was sitting outside for a while so i guess its expected. So what happens now is when i turn on the ignition i get one click and thats it and thats all. Im in the process of cleaning all my connectors with my dremel and making sure all wires are connected correctly. anywho any help is much appreciated, I also cleaned the right throttle start button and kill switch housing assembly
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