2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Problems and Repair Information
Get Help and Support for Kawasaki
View All Support Options Below
Free 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom manuals!
Problems with 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
Ask a Question
Other Models
Free 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom manuals!
Problems with 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
Ask a Question
Other Models
Popular 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 5
... available for your purchase of this manual. Kawasaki strongly recommends that you can refer to it the proper care and maintenance described in this vehicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to ride a motorcycle safely. Your new motorcycle is the product of the mental and physical requirements necessary for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Owners Manual - Page 6
... 16, 2014. (1) However, there may be reproduced without prior notice or obligation. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. All rights reserved. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2014 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This manual should be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this publication may be considered a permanent part of the...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... 32 33 33 33 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory Connectors ...BREAK-IN ...HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE . Starting the Engine ...Jump Starting ...Moving Off...Shifting Gears ...Braking ...Stopping the Engine...Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency ...33 34 35...
Owners Manual - Page 10
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Cylinder Numbering Method Firing Order Fuel System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil: Type Viscosity Capacity Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System
Front to rear, 1-2 1-2 Digital fuel injection system (DFI) Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 3° BTDC @1 000 r/min (...
Owners Manual - Page 29
28 GENERAL INFORMATION
Warning/Indicator Lights: N: When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. : When the headlight... warning indicator light goes on whenever the troubles occur in digital fuel injection system (DFI). FI: The fuel injection (FI) warning indicator light goes on , stop the engine and check the coolant level in the reserve tank after ensuring ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... be used to operate. Starter Button
Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for the motorcycle to stop the engine. gine stop switch to the
Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the "How to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for starting instructions.
○Although
NOTE
the...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... significant level of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty.
Fuels of commercial use. If this condition is allowed to continue it can lead to severe engine damage. and Canada which are required to sell such reformulated fuels as "gasohol" is important. 38 GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTICE
If...
Owners Manual - Page 42
Seat Lock B. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with a side stand switch. Turn Key to Right
• Pull the seat to the right. motorcycle ...
Owners Manual - Page 48
Always install a fuse 10 A or less in the electrical accessory circuit. GENERAL INFORMATION 47
NOTICE
The vehicle has an electrical accessory circuit (10 A fuse) for the socket and connectors. Do not connect more than 70 W of the ...not to pinch any wire between the seat and the frame or between other parts to the vehicle's electrical system or the battery may become discharged, even with the...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...engine while the transmission is already warm. WARNING
New tires are slippery and may cause loss of 160 km (100 mi) is necessary to the above, at idle speed to work up into all the engine...engine immediately after starting it is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual. Run the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 53
...fuel injection warning indicator light may go on if you operate the throttle grip unnecessarily. Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to "ON" before starting the engine. 52 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
sure the transmission... Light
○While the engine is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to start the engine.
After righting the motorcycle,...
Owners Manual - Page 54
... is equipped with a starter lockout switch. A. motorcycle is fully up.
Starter Lockout Switch Clutch Lever B. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 53
○The
NOTE
NOTICE
Do not let the...
Owners Manual - Page 59
...clutch starts to engage, open • the throttle a little more, giving the engine just enough fuel to • let out the clutch lever very slowly. Shift Pedal
motorcycle is ...in gear and the side stand is down. 58 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Moving Off
that the engine does not start if the transmission is in the clutch lever. • Shift into 1st gear. • Open the throttle a ...
Owners Manual - Page 60
...while re• Open leasing the clutch lever.
○The transmission is equipped with a
NOTE
WARNING
Downshifting at such a high speed that engine rpm jumps excessively. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 59
Shifting Gears... at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in the clutch lever. When the motorcycle is operated the speeds shown in severe injury or death, as well as cause the engine to a ...
Owners Manual - Page 63
62 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Stopping the Engine
the throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission key to "OFF". • Support ignition the motorcycle on a firm, • level surface with a vehicle-down . Rear Brake Pedal
○The motorcycle is equipped with the side stand. After righting the motorcycle...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during normal operation and can result in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into neutral • Shift and turn the ignition key to "OFF". the transmission into contact with the side stand. Do not idle or park your vehicle in...
Owners Manual - Page 93
... until the oil settles.
•
NOTICE
Racing the engine before each ride and change the oil and replace the oil filter in the Owner's Manual. Engine Oil
Oil Level Inspection If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for the engine, transmission, and clutch to the periodic maintenance chart in accordance...
Owners Manual - Page 101
... it to overheating and consequent engine damage. Check the coolant level each day before riding the motorcycle, also in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Change the coolant in front of time, the cooling system Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the...
Owners Manual - Page 109
... the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Valve Clearance
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 129
... lb), including rider, passenger, baggage, and accessories.
A. 128 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tires Payload and Tire Pressure Failure to vehicle weight is • Make securely installed. The maximum recommended load in addition to maintain proper inflation pressures or observe payload limits for your tires may adversely affect handling and performance of your motorcycle and can result in...
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Reviews
We have not received any reviews for the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom yet.