Softcover – 456 pages – Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 1987 – 1999 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Vulcan 88 A1-A9 (U.S. and Canada) (1987-1995) VN-15 A1-A9 (Except U.S. and Canada) (1987-1995) Vulcan 1500 A10-A13 (U.S. and Canada) (1996-1999) Vulcan 88 B1-B4 (U.S. and Canada) (1987-1992) VN-15SE B1-B4 (Except U.S. and Canada) (1987-1992) Vulcan 1500 C3-C4 (U.S. and Canada) (1996-1997) VN-15 C1-C4 (Except U.S. and Canada) (1994-1997)Note: This manual DOES NOT cover 1996-1999 Classic Nomad or Drifter models. See Clymer CM471-3 for VN1500 Classic models.Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Notes / cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Washing the bike / Torque specifications / Special tips / Fasteners / Lubricants / Threadlocking compound / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / Warning and information labels / Basic hand tools / Precision measuring tools / Special tools / Fabricating tools / Mechanic #39;s tips / Ball bearing replacement / Seals / Riding safety / Storage TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting the engine / Starting difficulties / Poor idle speed performance / Engine starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Fuel system / Engine overheating / Engine / Engine noises / Cylinder leakage test / Clutch / Transmission / Final drive / Handling / Frame noise / Brakes LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPRoutine checks / Pre-ride inspection / Service intervals / Tyres and wheels / Battery / Battery electrical cable connectors / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Oil pump screen / Final drive oil change / Front fork oil change / Periodic maintenance / Throttle adjustment / Air filter element / Unscheduled maintenance / Coolant change / Vacuum line inspection / Fuel line inspection / Tune-up / Compression test / Spark plug / Ignition timing / Carburetor idle speed adjustment / Carburetor synchronization / Specifications ENGINE UPPER ENDEngine principles / Engine / Rocker arm case / Rocker arm assemblies / Hydraulic lash adjusters / Camshafts / Camshaft chain tensioner / Camshaft chain and guides / External oil line / Cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Cylinder block / Pistons and piston rings / Specifications ENGINE LOWER ENDRight-hand crankcase cover / Left-hand crankcase outer cover / Front bevel ge related info
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