Thanks man. I really appreciated that you break it down to the laymen watching like myself. Sometimes when you aren’t familiar with a process you don’t focus on the most important aspects of working on a motor like the crush washer and over tightening the plugs
Good video, but you forgot to remove the screen and clean it off with brake clean or even some gas. If you look directly below the oil fill plug, all the way down at the bottom side, there will be a bolt that if you remove it, there's a screen in there. It catches all the gunk and debris in your engine case. I take mine out every oil change and clean it with brake clean. It's also a good way to keep tabs on what's going on inside tour engine!!
@@doreenduncan3411 I don't believe you need to CHANGE the screen every time, but it's good to remove it every time. See, that screen can tell you a lot about what's going on with not only your engine, but your clutch, and gear box. Idk, I'm certainly no expert on these bikes, but feel it can't hurt to take this out and clean it with every oil change.
I know this is an old video, but I was taking a quick look to where the oil filter was on my bike and who do I find. Old WHOTEEWHO, one of my favorite boolat slangers. Thanks brother!
Man that is one beautiful bike. If you have no use for the oil bottles the new oil came in - take a real sharp knife & cut them completely in have & use the residue on the sides of the bottles to lubricate your firearms after you clean them = Just a tip from JAMES in Cali.
Could you please tell me what could be causing a clunk while shifting up or down and how to fix it I just bought a 2002 kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic. Thank you very much!!!
Have a look on this vid. It's with an 800 but same thing. This filter is the one who can tell you if you have problems with your motor, as all the metal shavings from over warning will end up depositing. Good to check every oil changes! Cheers mate. (Sorry if my bad English).
I notice that you had the front wheel raised higher than the rear wheel. Was there a reason you did that? Would you still get an accurate level in the sight glass? I would've thought it would cause the oil level to read a little higher, as the oil would gather more in the back of the sump?
@@WHOTEEWHO OK Thanks for the reply. I wondered because I always raise my front wheel when re-filling the coolant system. It helps the coolant to get into the rear cylinder and prevents airlocks.
how easy is it to fix a oil drain plug hole that the slandered drain plug leaks on and yes it has a crushed ring on it , got the big used and I believe the guy buggered up the threads and when I tighten the plug down it gets to about tight and then just spins loose , how easy is it to tap the hole to a bigger size plug??
Hey thanks--just a question I have 2003 1500 classic in which they is also a small plug opposite side to remove the collecter spring???? which collects any debris??? in case--this is done before rplacing your new oil?? have you doner this??
There is a prefilter screen that should be removed and cleaned. It is directly across from the drain plug on the left side.. You don't even need to remove the drain plug.. If you remove the plug for the screen it is a way better way to drain the oil. It gets it all because it's leaning that way on the side stand and it's the lowest point. Another plus is the regular oil drain plug strips out easy and the screen plug dosnt. To remove and clean.. Remove plug on left side (17 mm) use brake clean or another fast evaporating solvent to spray the screen. If never cleaned before it may have gasket material and metal flakes in it.. That's normal if it's never been done just clean it out put back in and fill with oil to 1/2 way between the lines..
I'm new to bike riding and I'm about to purchase a 2003 Vulcan where the guy said it's sat for 7 years but he drain the fluid and it starts and has a new battery he says all he needs is to be serviced what exactly does that mean
Great video...Thank you....I'm trying to change the pul on my meanstreak 1600, I can't get the oil filter to move at all...nit much leverage given the low ground clearance, looks like you have safely managed to prop the bike up on something solid to allow you more leverage to open your filter....any tips on how you did this?
I have a motorcycle jack that let's me lift the bike up pretty high. If you dont have a jack you can roll it up on a wood board or two and that should get it high enough. Thanks for watching!
I have 4 12" X 12" cement patio blocks. 1 placed in front of the front tire, 1 placed in front of the back tire, and 2 high for the side stand. Drive it up on the blocks and with your foot side the 2 under the side stand and works like a charm. More clearance and the bike sits up a little straighter while still totally safe.
I surely plan to. The ride and sound is definitely smoother. Sounded like my bike was gargling before I changed the oil... after draining it was less that 1 1/2 quarts of oil. I guess plugs are next. I just bought it from a guy... how often should I change the oil (mileage wise)?
Depends on how much you ride. When I rode 15,000 miles a year I would go 5-6000 miles on an oil change. Now i dont ride as much. It gets an oil change every 3000 miles or once a year... whichever comes 1st
@@WHOTEEWHO awesome thank you again. With it being my first bike, I ride every chance I get so i'm sure I'll be in that 5/6000 mark... subscribing to your channel. Appreciate the value
Good afternoon ma dear... hope the Mrs n kids are all safe n well. And yourself of course. LOL My big cousin was the Scottish motorbike speed champion and it was Kawasaki he has always rode for! He's the main dealership here too. xXx have you got the Mrs to sing at our fire range or whatever it is....i Keep getting it wrong!! Haha xXx
Thank you for responding back! I've been feeling nervous, just got this thing over a week ago and when I drained the 3k mile oil according to the previous owner it was black I'm hoping that it's a mix of whatever didn't come out and stayed in the engine and not a coolant mixed with new oil even though I'm not noticing ant smoke from the pipes during cold starting or when it hot. Please let me know what you think 🙏. Thank you very much!!!
So the book says 3-1/2 quarter, you only put 3, I just got a 1999 Vulcan nomad 1500cc, first time I rode the motorcycle oil spit out behind the cylinder near the breather, I was told that to much oil in engine will spit out, I have the bike straight and the oil level was way above H, I did drain some to get the level in between L and H but still spitting out, I was told to keep the oil level right above the L,
Hey My son has a same bike and he poured 4 cans of oil and now the oil indicator plug is always on Should we drain the excessoil pouredin or we can ride the bike as it is.. we are in Troy MI.
No should 3.3 quarts first put 3 starts t the bike couple of mins shut it off hold the bike straight check should be between the low and the high level if it is pass the sight glass drain a little from the filter
I'm wondering n I've got a 2003 and every time I went to the garage with it, the also flushed the transmission oil witch is supposedly the same oil! Do I do this also?
Crazy i seen this comment. This is my first cruiser always have sport bikes. Mine also is having a issue getting into 2nd gear after its nice and warm after a while of riding. Was hoping a oil change would solve that seeing as it hasent had one since i bought it. Ever find out what it was?
@@WHOTEEWHO ok thanks, yeah they the same as what's on my bike i just purchased, but they are in poor condition. loose and beat up. can you recommend some that could replace them? i have been trying but don't seem to get answers from suppliers.
Awesome! Mine has about 22,000 and purrs like a kitten 😆 had this one for about 3 years and put only about 5,000 miles on it in that time but have had zero issues out of it
WHO_TEE_WHO I just recently started using that Valvoline oil in my 04 1500 classic. When I first got the bike I used GTX and it made my clutch slip have you ever heard of that? Thanks.
☝🏽 Attention ☝🏽 That’s ugly seats and ugly designed tank and the sound is good but the pipes and the handle bars don’t go with that bike and that sissy bar..You should have turned it into a bobber then the pipes and handle bars would look good and it looks like it needs saddle bags 💼
@@WHOTEEWHO You change the handle bars and added the pipes one might think u have a bit of change in your pocket ..Oh your broke oh my apologies 🤙 u left out change the screen for the oil by the way.
Thanks man. I really appreciated that you break it down to the laymen watching like myself. Sometimes when you aren’t familiar with a process you don’t focus on the most important aspects of working on a motor like the crush washer and over tightening the plugs
Thanks for watching!!!
@@WHOTEEWHO could you do a video on what each light on the gage cluster means and if the bike is water cooled How to change it or add to it
This is a really good video. Clear and to the point. Many thanks.
Thanks for watching
Nice bike. I have a 3003. 1600 Vulcan. Love the bike. Got close to 71K on it. Runs strong to this day.
That should say 2003.
Always remember to double check to make sure old oil filter gasket has been removed. Double gasket will result in a blown engine..
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Good video, but you forgot to remove the screen and clean it off with brake clean or even some gas. If you look directly below the oil fill plug, all the way down at the bottom side, there will be a bolt that if you remove it, there's a screen in there. It catches all the gunk and debris in your engine case. I take mine out every oil change and clean it with brake clean. It's also a good way to keep tabs on what's going on inside tour engine!!
Do you really need to change the screen every oil change.
@@doreenduncan3411 I don't believe you need to CHANGE the screen every time, but it's good to remove it every time. See, that screen can tell you a lot about what's going on with not only your engine, but your clutch, and gear box. Idk, I'm certainly no expert on these bikes, but feel it can't hurt to take this out and clean it with every oil change.
thank you! super helpful video. my dad and i just got a 2009 vulcan 500 and i’m changing the oil today
Thanks for watching!
First time changing the oil on my bike. Thank you for this tutorial. Awesome
Thanks for watching
I've been a subscriber for along time. This is the first video I've seen that wasn't gun related.
There are many. I quit doing them tho because no one was watching them 😝
I know this is an old video, but I was taking a quick look to where the oil filter was on my bike and who do I find. Old WHOTEEWHO, one of my favorite boolat slangers. Thanks brother!
😝😝😝👍👍
Thanks for your time and the video. I have this bike! Smooth ride. Biting at the bit to start riding. Been a long winter in Ohio...Lol
Thanks for watching! I hear ya! I have only rode the bike once this year and I live down in TN! Unusually colder winter/spring this year
Love the vulcan 1500. Probably never get rid of this one!
Man that is one beautiful bike. If you have no use for the oil bottles the new oil came in - take a real sharp knife & cut them completely in have & use the residue on the sides of the bottles to lubricate your firearms after you clean them = Just a tip from JAMES in Cali.
+Buzz Clark hey thanks for the tip! Great idea!
Where are the Ruger American's at?? I was looking at kawasaki vulcan videos & seen one of my favorite gun-tubeers. Who Tee Who is everywhere 😄.
Heyoooo
Been watching several of your gun videos and found you also share interest in the Kawasaki 1500. Be safe.
I am a kawasaki fan
Thank you it was helpful again thanks
Thank you so much that is super Chrystal clear and pleasant to hear .
Thanks for watching Bruce!
YOU FORGOT TO SHOW PEOPLE HOW TO CLEAN THE OIL PUMP SCREEN WHILE DOING THE OIL CHANGE!!
Ah nobody does that 😉. Hey thanks for watching
How did you clean the oil pump screen once you take it out? Should I warmup the engine before start draining the engine oil?
That oil screen only needs to be inspected and cleaned every other oil change.
I have cleaned mine one time and it was clean then!
Thank you so much. Now I feel confident on doing it myself. Thanks again!!
Thanks for watching!
Don’t forget to remove and clean the oil pump screen as well.
Awesome video. Big thumbs up. Have a great weekend.
Nice! Cheers from Bolivia
Cheers
What kind of coolant does the Vulcan 900 use and how many gallons
Could you please tell me what could be causing a clunk while shifting up or down
and how to fix it I just bought a 2002 kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic. Thank you very much!!!
There´s a screen filter on the other side of the engine that needs service too, brother.
+Antonio Vieira where is it at and how to you take it out???
Have a look on this vid. It's with an 800 but same thing. This filter is the one who can tell you if you have problems with your motor, as all the metal shavings from over warning will end up depositing. Good to check every oil changes! Cheers mate. (Sorry if my bad English).
Don't go crazy if it come with a lot of shavings this time as it might be a chance it has never been cleaned before. ;-)
+Antonio Vieira thank you my friend
+Antonio Vieira thank you for the tip!
Is there a reason you had your front lowered? I just got an '03 meanstreak
I notice that you had the front wheel raised higher than the rear wheel. Was there a reason you did that? Would you still get an accurate level in the sight glass? I would've thought it would cause the oil level to read a little higher, as the oil would gather more in the back of the sump?
Front wheel is raised because my bike is lowered. Raised so I could get my hands under it. I'm sure reading hair off but not much
@@WHOTEEWHO OK Thanks for the reply. I wondered because I always raise my front wheel when re-filling the coolant system. It helps the coolant to get into the rear cylinder and prevents airlocks.
I like the muffler on the bike I was wonder if we can get those at
Oh cool video thank you
Awesome ride!
+Scarface hey thanks! It is a fun one to ride!
how easy is it to fix a oil drain plug hole that the slandered drain plug leaks on and yes it has a crushed ring on it , got the big used and I believe the guy buggered up the threads and when I tighten the plug down it gets to about tight and then just spins loose , how easy is it to tap the hole to a bigger size plug??
If you have a screen filter on the passenger side be sure to clean it before you fill with new oil oil
I use this universal tool I picked up to change my motorcycle oil . It is called the C9 ! I change my oil every mile . No need for a filter that way .
+MuzzleMike oh my! I bet you use a lot of oil!
WHO_TEE_WHO oh no ! Just a couple of drops once in a while keeps my C9 going smooth . Oh you meant the bike !
+MuzzleMike hahaha!!!!
What about oil filter screen?
Hey thanks--just a question I have 2003 1500 classic in which they is also a small plug opposite side to remove the collecter spring???? which collects any debris??? in case--this is done before rplacing your new oil?? have you doner this??
Love the seat on that bike! What seat is that,i wanna get me one of those for my bike!
+CARLOS DAVILA thanks! It is the "Saddlemen Explorer Special Seat". If you google it it will pop right up
Thanks for the informative video.........enjoyed watching it
Thanks for watching!
Good looking bike.
+Bob Wies just rode that bike over 1000 miles in 2 days! Video coming soon on that trip
true blue help! preciate Cha much 👍
There is a prefilter screen that should be removed and cleaned. It is directly across from the drain plug on the left side.. You don't even need to remove the drain plug.. If you remove the plug for the screen it is a way better way to drain the oil. It gets it all because it's leaning that way on the side stand and it's the lowest point. Another plus is the regular oil drain plug strips out easy and the screen plug dosnt. To remove and clean.. Remove plug on left side (17 mm) use brake clean or another fast evaporating solvent to spray the screen. If never cleaned before it may have gasket material and metal flakes in it.. That's normal if it's never been done just clean it out put back in and fill with oil to 1/2 way between the lines..
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching Dean
Thank you brother. One question, what type of oil filter do I use for a 1998 Kawasaki 1500 special
I always have to look up the filters online
@@WHOTEEWHO thank you.
Great tutorial... thanks
Thanks for watching Mike!
Смотрим в России ваше видео . Очень полезно . Спасибо.
Thanks for watching
What pipes are those? That idle is an eargasm
Just straight pipes. No name
Wondering about the oil screen. Should we not pull and clean at the same time?
Sure can.....but if you know about the oil screen then why are you watching this video? 😜😜😜
I have a 1600 nomad. And I cannot find the oil screen anywhere. Do all of them have it?
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Whats seat is thay I'm looking for a better seat I have a Mustang it's not wide enough for me and the passing part is even worse
Good video, really helpful. One question, on your bike (same as mine) can you please tell me where the fuse box is located. Thank you.
I dont remember where the fuses are off the top of my head. I'll have to look at it
Its under the seat. you have to unscrew to screws on the side of the mounting seat (one each side)
I'm new to bike riding and I'm about to purchase a 2003 Vulcan where the guy said it's sat for 7 years but he drain the fluid and it starts and has a new battery he says all he needs is to be serviced what exactly does that mean
Generally means you need spark plugs, new fluids, and good look over everything. May need new break pads, etc
Thank you, helped me a lot
Thanks for watching
What kind of pipes do you have on it? They sound awesome
They are just straight pipes. No name brand, just straight, chrome pipes
Great video...Thank you....I'm trying to change the pul on my meanstreak 1600, I can't get the oil filter to move at all...nit much leverage given the low ground clearance, looks like you have safely managed to prop the bike up on something solid to allow you more leverage to open your filter....any tips on how you did this?
I have a motorcycle jack that let's me lift the bike up pretty high. If you dont have a jack you can roll it up on a wood board or two and that should get it high enough. Thanks for watching!
@@WHOTEEWHO many thanks
I have 4 12" X 12" cement patio blocks. 1 placed in front of the front tire, 1 placed in front of the back tire, and 2 high for the side stand. Drive it up on the blocks and with your foot side the 2 under the side stand and works like a charm. More clearance and the bike sits up a little straighter while still totally safe.
Great video. Thank you dude. This is my 1st bike and my 1st oil change on it
I love the bike! They last forever if you take care of them sweet
I surely plan to. The ride and sound is definitely smoother. Sounded like my bike was gargling before I changed the oil... after draining it was less that 1 1/2 quarts of oil. I guess plugs are next. I just bought it from a guy... how often should I change the oil (mileage wise)?
Depends on how much you ride. When I rode 15,000 miles a year I would go 5-6000 miles on an oil change. Now i dont ride as much. It gets an oil change every 3000 miles or once a year... whichever comes 1st
@@WHOTEEWHO awesome thank you again. With it being my first bike, I ride every chance I get so i'm sure I'll be in that 5/6000 mark... subscribing to your channel. Appreciate the value
Thanks Lyndon! If you're ever riding through TN give me a shout
you did replace the oil cap before running the bike didn't you?
Yes :)
So it's only 3 quarts? Thanks.
what kind of pipes r on that bike they do sound really good
No brand markings on them just straight pipes. They were on the bike when i got them. No baffles at all just straight through
Hey man when you put your new pipes on did you have to get the carbs re jetted?
I bought it this way. I assume so
Good afternoon ma dear... hope the Mrs n kids are all safe n well. And yourself of course. LOL My big cousin was the Scottish motorbike speed champion and it was Kawasaki he has always rode for! He's the main dealership here too. xXx have you got the Mrs to sing at our fire range or whatever it is....i Keep getting it wrong!! Haha xXx
Hey Karwn! Wow that is really cool! I need a kawasaki dealer friend :) . She hasnt sung yet, but she needs to soon!
I just changed the oil my my 02 Vulcan 1500 and 50 miles later I checked and it was brown,is this normal? Please let me know! Thank you very much!!@
Yup. Shouldn't be dark brown or black, but will definitely be brown
Thank you for responding back! I've been feeling nervous, just got this thing over a week ago and when I drained the 3k mile oil according to the previous owner it was black I'm hoping that it's a mix of whatever didn't come out and stayed in the engine and not a coolant mixed with new oil even though I'm not noticing ant smoke from the pipes during cold starting or when it hot. Please let me know what you think 🙏. Thank you very much!!!
What brand exhaust pipes are you using?
Don't know. Bought it used like that and not labeled
@@WHOTEEWHO okay thanks
Where did you get the pipes?
On it when I bought it
I can not find an oil level window. Vn1500d classic, 1997. Who can help?
So the book says 3-1/2 quarter, you only put 3, I just got a 1999 Vulcan nomad 1500cc, first time I rode the motorcycle oil spit out behind the cylinder near the breather, I was told that to much oil in engine will spit out, I have the bike straight and the oil level was way above H, I did drain some to get the level in between L and H but still spitting out, I was told to keep the oil level right above the L,
Did you use regual car oil
No
Was that regular car oil 10 w 40
No
I have an 2000 vulcan 1500N FI do you know how to adjust the idle? And where the idle screw is located?
I do not.
@@WHOTEEWHO ok thanks for the quick response
What pipes do you have on that bike
No idea. Bought it used that way. Non branded straight pipes
You did not cover how to do a burn Out Steve! :)
+Aaron Nelson shoot, tires are expensive! LOL
Do you use synthetic oil or regular oil
Regular
Where do you find what kind of oil is recommended for the oil change? And where can you buy the oil and filter for it?
Bought the oil and filter at walmart
@@WHOTEEWHO what size of filter and how many quarts does it take
Takes a little less than 4 qts I believe. Dont recall filter size. Looked it up in a book that was at walmart
WHO_TEE_WHO thanks
Hey My son has a same bike and he poured 4 cans of oil and now the oil indicator plug is always on
Should we drain the excessoil pouredin or we can ride the bike as it is.. we are in Troy MI.
If the oil indicator light is on then it needs more oil i believe, not less oil
No should 3.3 quarts first put 3 starts t the bike couple of mins shut it off hold the bike straight check should be between the low and the high level if it is pass the sight glass drain a little from the filter
I'm wondering n I've got a 2003 and every time I went to the garage with it, the also flushed the transmission oil witch is supposedly the same oil!
Do I do this also?
Never done mine
@@WHOTEEWHO
Ok! Thanks!
Great video by the way!
Keep on riding!!! 🏍️
what kind of pipes are on your 1500 .. I'd like to change out mine
They are straight pipes. No brand on em. I bought it with the pipes already on it
I'm having trouble the second gear popping out anybody has any clue please give me some information thank you
Hmm that's weird.
Crazy i seen this comment. This is my first cruiser always have sport bikes. Mine also is having a issue getting into 2nd gear after its nice and warm after a while of riding. Was hoping a oil change would solve that seeing as it hasent had one since i bought it. Ever find out what it was?
If you dont mind me asking what type of foot controller are those on your bike (5:12)? need to get new set for bike i just purchased. cheers
Jardine forward controls
@@WHOTEEWHO ok thanks, yeah they the same as what's on my bike i just purchased, but they are in poor condition. loose and beat up. can you recommend some that could replace them? i have been trying but don't seem to get answers from suppliers.
@@WHOTEEWHO great vid BTW. followed your instructions and got it done on my vn1600 classic.
@@RetiCooL awesome. Thanks for watching
Reguar 10-40 wet clutch motorcycle oil correct?
Yup
The 2000cc vulcan is completely different.
3 drain plugs and filter in the front.
I need a 2000
I have a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 how much oil do you use
The 1500 took 4 qts i believe
Hoody hooo!!!! Knuckle up buckle up!!!!
Your idle should be 950-1k rpm. Yours sounds like 650-700. Also you never mentioned the boards under the front tire.
What year is the bike??
This is a Vulcan 1500 carb model year 2001
Thanks, just bought a 1997 carb model and it's a real good bike. Also a 1500.
Sweet! You can find good deals on them these days. I have seen too many to count with over 50,000 miles on them. They were well-made bikes
WHO_TEE_WHO absolutely mine has 25,000 on the clock and runs very strong.
Awesome! Mine has about 22,000 and purrs like a kitten 😆 had this one for about 3 years and put only about 5,000 miles on it in that time but have had zero issues out of it
5:32 hahahaha
always spilling oil everywhere!
U missed the screen
Didn't clean the screen filter
Sure didnt
WHO_TEE_WHO I just recently started using that Valvoline oil in my 04 1500 classic. When I first got the bike I used GTX and it made my clutch slip have you ever heard of that? Thanks.
I have heard of it, but never experienced it myself
Whode who
heyo!
☝🏽 Attention ☝🏽 That’s ugly seats and ugly designed tank and the sound is good but the pipes and the handle bars don’t go with that bike and that sissy bar..You should have turned it into a bobber then the pipes and handle bars would look good and it looks like it needs saddle bags 💼
You talk like I have money to spend and do a bunch of modifications 😆
@@WHOTEEWHO You change the handle bars and added the pipes one might think u have a bit of change in your pocket ..Oh your broke oh my apologies 🤙 u left out change the screen for the oil by the way.
@@notoriouscowboy9773 I bought the bike as it sits
@@WHOTEEWHO Well u really should change things to your taste ..Cause that bike looks like Prince road it in the 90s
Don't have money to burn on it