Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

#1 Unread post by mcneese5 »

Hello everybody, I am currently riding a 2001 Honda Ace 750 Great bike, but I am a big guy and this is my first bike and I am ready to get something with some more power. I was checking out a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 today, it was a nice bike with all the extra' s and the price seems really good, but I don't know anything about the kawasaki line. It has 13000 miles. If any one can give me there input I would appreciate it. Thanks

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My Motorcycle: 1997 kawasaki vn1500 d2 classic
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#2 Unread post by aw58 »

Hi

I own a 97 VN1500 D2. It's done 29k - the last 23.5k in the last 12 months.
I love it. It's big enough for the job I put it to and I make it nimble enough to wind it's way through the jams.
Servicing every 4000 miles is a bit of a "dog", but hydraulic valves sure as hell save on having to pay a mechanic to do the shims every 12000 on other makes.
Read the Daily Grind for my experience (see blogs).

Yes I am bias.

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#3 Unread post by Z (fka Sweet Tooth) »

You might find some more infro here www.vroc.org they are all Vulcan Riders and Owenes... if they cant tell you about an issue or problem then it does not exsist.
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