Kawasaki Oil - Page 4

MET-RICK · 11-23-2015, 12:53 PM

Motul 5100 MA2 10W40 and OEM filter. She starts up quietly, runs and shifts smoothly. Don't know what all those numbers and letters mean but...read some where it'll add about 15 HP.

. Cheers

**canuckrider** · 11-23-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieago62

Oil is somewhat like picking a shirt to wear for the day no mater what you pick it will work.

What's that about just any shirt working?

MET-RICK · 11-23-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckrider

What's that about just any shirt working?

It appears that for some.... more than others, it can be a big decision!

Cheers

Dieago62 · 11-26-2015, 06:45 PM

Man o man that bulge will kill the mpg

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 09:18 AM

Have a very stupid question, if the engine and transylvania share the same oil do they have a dedicated plug for each? I have a 04 1600 classic and haven't done an oil change yet so I'm slaying before I get elbows deep into it. Don't feel like paying someone 125 dollars to do it for me. Thanks in advance.

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 09:20 AM

I hate auto correct. That's transmission and asking by the way.......

ponch · 11-27-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronald

I hate auto correct. That's transmission and asking by the way.......

One plug for both on the 1500/1600. There's also a sump screen that should be inspected once in a while too. If you drain from there, I believe it drains a little more oil out.

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 03:49 PM

So before I go pulling plugs out, is there 2 plugs to drain and if so can I pull both at the same time or is there more than 2? Haven't been under there so I have no idea, thanks

ponch · 11-27-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronald

So before I go pulling plugs out, is there 2 plugs to drain and if so can I pull both at the same time or is there more than 2? Haven't been under there so I have no idea, thanks

You only have to remove one plug, but take your pick on which one. If I was inspecting the screen, I'd do just that one, otherwise I'd remove the main one under the crankcase. The screen comes out sideways on the shifter side.

It would be a good idea to get the shop manual. There are PDFs of it floating around in a lot of places.

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 04:01 PM

Your the man thanks, just like to do my own maintenance. Little bit more pride that way. Thanks again.

ponch · 11-27-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronald

Your the man thanks, just like to do my own maintenance. Little bit more pride that way. Thanks again.

Just to be clear, this is a 1600, yes? A 2000 or 1700 are different. The 800/900/1500/1600 are as I described.

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 04:13 PM

04 1600 classic, I know this is off topic but do you know if a 05-8nomad fairing will fit the classic.

ponch · 11-27-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronald

04 1600 classic, I know this is off topic but do you know if a 05-8nomad fairing will fit the classic.

The Windshield? If you had all the hardware, it should, but there are other choices for windshields and as far as fairings go, there are aftermarket choices their as well.

Ronald · 11-27-2015, 05:09 PM

There is an aftermarket fairing on ebay I seen but it fits an 05-08 nomad, before I buy it I want to make sure it will fit my 04 vulcan classic

ponch · 11-27-2015, 06:57 PM

Dk. May be someone will chime in.

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Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	So before I go pulling plugs out, is there 2 plugs to drain and if so can I pull both at the same time or is there more than 2? Haven't been under there so I have no idea, thanks
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Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	Your the man thanks, just like to do my own maintenance. Little bit more pride that way. Thanks again.
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Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	04 1600 classic, I know this is off topic but do you know if a 05-8nomad fairing will fit the classic.
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Ronald Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Auburndale, Fl Posts: 113	There is an aftermarket fairing on ebay I seen but it fits an 05-08 nomad, before I buy it I want to make sure it will fit my 04 vulcan classic
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