How to tune up a Kawasaki Vulcan 900

[@marcmaschal2897]

DJ great job.Thanks for posting.I have a 2009 Vulcan custom and tuned it up today using your video as a guide .

[@DJsWorkshop]

glad it helped!

[@robertoggonzalez3801]

That was really nice and useful video. Thanks friend. Just now bought a vn900 classic second hand, and of course, will replace a lot of parts and will check and make a maintenance by my self even after the mechanic check. Little extra love is never bad. Good job!

[@DJsWorkshop]

Thank you Roberto glad you enjoyed the video!

[@hugogordillo9250]

Really like this video, just bought 2023 900 classic lt and everyone asked if it is a Harley

[@DJsWorkshop]

@@hugogordillo9250 ya I get that a lot too. Looks like a Fat Boy

[@corneilcorneil]

I never disconnect or losen the regulator. Just take the left bolt from the horizontal bar out, losen the left one and swing the whole thing to the right. I also take the oil cap off at the beginning, so air can flow in from the top.

[@bobb74ysmith]

Yes sir you are correct. He did not do that and also what about the reservoir oil screen filter and the second spark plug? how do you get to that one without removing the gas tank?

[@philtwowheels]

@@bobb74ysmith You remove the two tank bolts at the back, lift the tank and pull it back gently for the front plug, the back one you lift the back of the tank and wedge a rag or piece of wood under it. I've changed my plugs without removing the tank.

[@FRJ1982]

​@@philtwowheels so don't necessarily have to remove it, yet you do have to move it?

[@bobb74ysmith]

@@philtwowheels Thank you sir.

[@rodkramer8879]

These also is a screen to remove and clean behind the kickstand. Says to clean it every other oil change. There are a few videos on u tube that will show the screen removal. I usually put a little oil in the filter and let it soak in before installing.

[@bobb74ysmith]

good call, great idea yes.

[@gelther1]

I use my old washer didn’t know it needed to be replace but it’s working just as new

[@timothygraves1531]

So If you didn’t know if you pour the oil into the tank while it is resting it will actually be easier to judge the oil you put into it yes it’s slightly less than 4 quarts but it turns out perfect with the size fitting the whole perfectly to pour the oil

[@johnquinn7777]

Great video, you did a great job explaining the work. Thanks.

[@freedommaximalist6274]

Great content for newbies like myself 🍻

[@bobb74ysmith]

read mine more info there.

[@FRJ1982]

​@@bobb74ysmith under what?

[@adavidson116116]

What where the symptoms of the misfire? I’ve changed the plugs on my vulcan when I first bought it. Bought the same kawi lubrication/ ignition kit that you had in the video. But just starting today I swear my bike isn’t firing right. Like in second gear I was about 1/4 throttle and it just started bucking. Didn’t feel like it was getting a good spark. But once I got it on the main road and highway it felt fine. Idk, I’m still learning to quarks of this bike. This is my first bike and just bought it 5 months ago. So still learning.

[@DJsWorkshop]

It ended up being a bad spark plugs. Put a new set in and been running great since

[@chris-vl4fv]

Could be bad gas.

[@bobb74ysmith]

@@chris-vl4fv Yes true, get better gas. ad Sea Foam a couple of gulps should do it to a full tank twice a season or every other full tank.

[@rodkramer8879]

The screen plug is a large black one on the side of the oil pan behind the kick stand area. Kind of a pain because there isn't much room to remove the plug and remove the screen.

[@DJsWorkshop]

Yes i clean it every other oil change

[@vincentdavidson755]

What's the reason for removing the screen plug I'm knew to maint.

[@rodkramer8879]

@@vincentdavidson755 to clean it.

[@DJsWorkshop]

@@vincentdavidson755 its a secondary filter

[@vincentdavidson755]

@@DJsWorkshop O thinks my experience with bikes I have learn that the smallest thing can make the biggest deference I once change my oil and put the wrong screws in the holes got them mix up and I lost my trans fluid good thing I checked it 🤔

[@bobb74ysmith]

LOL I see all the Vulcanators out there are loud and proud LOL

[@Mr5Stars]

Great video,

[@russellsheppard8006]

Lot's of good points

[@DJsWorkshop]

Thank you

[@FRJ1982]

Probably sounds like a dumb question But what kind of spark plugs do I use when replacing?

[@DJsWorkshop]

I try to stay with factory parts on my vehicles. Working at an auto dealer I see that sometimes the cars do not run right with aftermarket parts in them.

[@FRJ1982]

@@DJsWorkshop I looked it up on the Clymer manual, I ordered a couple from O'Reilly's

[@marcmaschal2897]

NGK cpr7ea-9

[@kee7678]

what year is yours? Mine's a 2010 and it did NOT come with the same socket wrench.... wondering if I can buy one online. Far easier.

[@DJsWorkshop]

mine is a 2008

[@bobb74ysmith]

these bikes are all the same from 06-22 look it up, may be the previous owner lost the tool set for it.

[@kee7678]

@@bobb74ysmith Yes I'm aware...yet...not included on mine. Previous owner was retiring Admiral and..was pretty detailed and the bike was mostly new and mint condition. Maybe he has it but...yeah I need to get a new one.

[@SandyRidgeWoodshop]

Which floorboards and high bars are they?

[@DJsWorkshop]

They were on the bike when I purchased it so not sure.

[@SandyRidgeWoodshop]

@@DJsWorkshop does it have any make/model names anywhere?

[@DJsWorkshop]

@@SandyRidgeWoodshop not sure but ill look

[@bobb74ysmith]

floor boards come with the classic, same for the beach wide bars

[@raptorgamer8878]

what year is your bike?

[@DJsWorkshop]

2008

[@vincentdavidson755]

Make Shure to drive your bike then change the oil while it's hot

[@DJsWorkshop]

Yes of course

[@robertconklin7993]

You never use a spray around where the oil filter is when it is off. You spray it all down before you take the filter off. Also there is torque specs for the drain plug. You never cleaned the screen also. Also you never run the bike with the whole charging system not hooked up. There is no need to unhook any wires. Also no need to take the bracket completely off. Just loosen The one bolt take the other out and the bracket swings out of the way. To properly check the oil level bike is to be upright and level and the oil level is to be between the 2 marks on the sight glass which is just above the halfway mark. You sir need to be more careful on correctly showing people how to do things on their 900's

[@DJsWorkshop]

thank you for the advice

[@bobb74ysmith]

Hm hmm, yes sir you are correct.

[@juans3728]

Did i miss something or isn't the oil suppose to be drained out first before the oil filter is removed and replaced or does it matter on this bike.

[@norbertbulot443]

ou se trouve niveau d'huile.merci

[@DJsWorkshop]

avec le vélo debout, si vous regardez vers le bas près de la béquille, vous verrez un voyant rond clair indiquant le niveau d'huile.

[@norbertbulot443]

@@DJsWorkshop merci beaucoup avez-vous vidéo sur réglage soupape .

[@DJsWorkshop]

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[@DJsWorkshop]

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[@adampennington8954]

Do yourself a favor and get 4,5, and 6mm allen keys, sockets, whatever. Use the correct size.

[@DJsWorkshop]

I have 40 years worth of tools,sometimes I just grab whats close. Where is that damn 10mm socket ? ! lol

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

No such thing as a "tuneup" on electronic ignitions. Only repairs and, on shimmed valves, a valve adjustment.

[@bobb74ysmith]

Old way of saying getting bike ready for season, like all fuids and plugs and so on so there you go smart guy. Means the same its just an old way of saying getting the bike ready to ride, like a service call.