First Vulcan Bagger

Mikanic · 04-25-2016, 08:29 PM

Hi guys, this is my first large bike.It did not come with any manuals so its internet info for me,lol. It belonged to the guys father,so I will assume nothing good about P/M. Any advice would be much appreciated. I was going to start with oil change,what type? Then coolant,which no one ever thinks of,type please? oooops, sorry,the bike..... 2000 Kaw Vulcan 1500 Nomad FI,only mod is V&H pipes. I seen air valves on the top of the shocks? I love this bike,the color,the way it handles and sounds.its like a caddy on the highway.
want to complete these tasks before I really ride it. Thanks ahead of time,Mike.

OldSchool · 04-25-2016, 08:52 PM

Welcome to the forum Mike

I'm in Missouri

If I were you I would start looking for a reasonably price manual on ebay. You will definitely want one if not now then later on. Stay away from any that are NOT the OEM service manual You can usually pick them up for around 40 to 50 bucks. In the meantime here is some reading for you. There are two modifications on the your Nomad you may want to look into. Cam chain tensioners and Clutch spring.

https://web.archive.org/web/20150211...sfixitpage.htm

Bud2rat · 04-25-2016, 09:07 PM

Welcome to the forum, Mike. There is a wealth of info and guys on this forum that are more than willing to help with needed info. BTW, I'm in southern NC.

V2K_Rod · 04-25-2016, 10:03 PM

https://web.archive.org/web/20150211...sfixitpage.htm

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V2K_Rod · 04-25-2016, 10:04 PM

Oil, Rotella T6, 4.5 quarts, 5 if you use a longer filter.

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ponch · 04-25-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by V2K_Rod

Oil, Rotella T6, 4.5 quarts, 5 if you use a longer filter.

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That's too much oil for the 1500.

dshelly · 04-25-2016, 11:32 PM

Buy a service manual....

**ringadingh** · 04-26-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by V2K_Rod

Oil, Rotella T6, 4.5 quarts, 5 if you use a longer filter.

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Ive never put that much oil in, it holds 3.3 litres with a new filter.

**nomadtom69** · 04-25-2016, 11:13 PM

the 1600 only uses 3.5 quarts with filter do not know about the 1500 but I would ck before putting too much oil in or you will be using a turkey baster sucking it out or dropping the plug and starting all over. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10178

V2K_Rod · 04-25-2016, 11:40 PM

Ponch, it's been a while since I had my 1500. Could swear it takes 4.5 quarts. Double check with the manual.

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lar · 04-26-2016, 12:19 AM

Oil and filter change for a 1500 is 3 qts 5 oz oil.

mick56 · 04-26-2016, 03:19 AM

Every manual you are ever going to need.

http://www.manualslib.com/brand/kawa...orcycle.html#V

mick56 · 04-26-2016, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lar

Oil and filter change for a 1500 is 3 qts 5 oz oil.

What is that ?,2 different types of measurment for a simple task like putting oil in your engine.The sooner you blokes catch up with the rest of the world and start using metric measurements,the simpler things will be to understand.And its 3.5 ltrs.

toogun · 07-10-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mick56

What is that ?,2 different types of measurment for a simple task like putting oil in your engine.The sooner you blokes catch up with the rest of the world and start using metric measurements,the simpler things will be to understand.And its 3.5 ltrs.

As per the label...I'll pour in 3.1L then start topping up to 3.5L. If I'm doing a normal oil change I'll drop the drain plug and pull the screen and let it drain while I go do something else, maybe an hour or so. Then it will take the full 3.5L. But doing a quick change, wait for the flow to go to a drip, it will take less, so pour in 3.1L and check the level, add as required.
As for metric as a universal measurement system, here in Canada the government implemented the metric system in 1970, 36 years later we still use both imperial measurement as well as metric. Our buildings were based on 4'x8' materials try using metric and you have a 1.2192M x 2.4384M sheet of wood...doesn't work.
Do you want to buy ground beef for $3.44/lb., or $7.58/kg, price is the same but for marketing it's more attractive to buy in pounds and ounces.
A 12 oz. beer, 355ml really!
And aren't speeds in the UK posted in MPH not KPH.
And you guys are driving on the wrong side if the road!!!

mick56 · 07-10-2016, 11:39 AM

You are right about the MPH,and we still insist on having our beer by the pint too.

http://www.2pass.co.uk/goodluck.htm#.V4Jq-aJ1DtQ

04-25-2016, 08:29 PM	#1
Mikanic Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 9	First Vulcan Bagger Hi guys, this is my first large bike.It did not come with any manuals so its internet info for me,lol. It belonged to the guys father,so I will assume nothing good about P/M. Any advice would be much appreciated. I was going to start with oil change,what type? Then coolant,which no one ever thinks of,type please? oooops, sorry,the bike..... 2000 Kaw Vulcan 1500 Nomad FI,only mod is V&H pipes. I seen air valves on the top of the shocks? I love this bike,the color,the way it handles and sounds.its like a caddy on the highway. want to complete these tasks before I really ride it. Thanks ahead of time,Mike. __________________ Ride it like you stole it..... With your past behind you,the open road is all that lies ahead. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-25-2016, 08:52 PM	#2
OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Welcome to the forum Mike I'm in Missouri If I were you I would start looking for a reasonably price manual on ebay. You will definitely want one if not now then later on. Stay away from any that are NOT the OEM service manual You can usually pick them up for around 40 to 50 bucks. In the meantime here is some reading for you. There are two modifications on the your Nomad you may want to look into. Cam chain tensioners and Clutch spring. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211...sfixitpage.htm __________________
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04-25-2016, 09:07 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Welcome to the forum, Mike. There is a wealth of info and guys on this forum that are more than willing to help with needed info. BTW, I'm in southern NC. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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04-25-2016, 10:04 PM	#5
V2K_Rod Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 39	Oil, Rotella T6, 4.5 quarts, 5 if you use a longer filter. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-25-2016, 11:32 PM	#7
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Buy a service manual.... __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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04-25-2016, 10:03 PM	#4
V2K_Rod Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 39	https://web.archive.org/web/20150211...sfixitpage.htm Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
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04-25-2016, 11:13 PM	#9
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	the 1600 only uses 3.5 quarts with filter do not know about the 1500 but I would ck before putting too much oil in or you will be using a turkey baster sucking it out or dropping the plug and starting all over. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10178 __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Last edited by nomadtom69; 04-25-2016 at 11:17 PM.
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04-25-2016, 11:40 PM	#10
V2K_Rod Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 39	Ponch, it's been a while since I had my 1500. Could swear it takes 4.5 quarts. Double check with the manual. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
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04-26-2016, 12:19 AM	#11
lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	Oil and filter change for a 1500 is 3 qts 5 oz oil. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider
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04-26-2016, 03:19 AM	#12
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Every manual you are ever going to need. http://www.manualslib.com/brand/kawa...orcycle.html#V __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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07-10-2016, 11:39 AM	#15
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	You are right about the MPH,and we still insist on having our beer by the pint too. http://www.2pass.co.uk/goodluck.htm#.V4Jq-aJ1DtQ __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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