Kawasaki VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER Owner's manual

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

This Quick Reference Guide will

assist you in finding the information

you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

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situation which, if not avoided,

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could result in death or serious

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jury.

NOTE

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NOTE indicates information that may

help or guide you in the operation or

service of the vehicle.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehi-

cle components contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm.

NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN

MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A

REASONABLE AND PRUDENT

MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OP -

ERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE

ONLY.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki Motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for superior re lia bility, safety and performance .

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly fam ilia r with the prop e r o p eration of your motorcycle’s controls, its fe a-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is n ot to provide instruction in all the te chniques and skills require d to r ide

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-

cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on th eir Kawasaki M otorcycle, a Se rvice Manual is ava ilable for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you c an

refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with the m otorcyc le when it is sold.

prior written permission.

This publication includes t he latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be minor differences between the actual prod uc t and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 10

Serial Number Locations .................. 14

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 15

LOADING INFORMATION.................. 18

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 21

Meter Instruments ............................ 21

Speedometer and Tachometer ..... 22

Meter U nit Switch ......................... 23

Multifunction Meter ....................... 24

Setting Menu ................................ 30

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 32

Service Code ................................ 35

Keys ................................................. 36

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 37

Audio System................................... 40

Important Notice ........................... 40

Operating Precautions.................. 40

Getting Started ............................. 44

Radio Power On/Off...................... 45

Radio (FM/AM/WX BAND)............ 45

PTT (Push to Talk) ........................ 66

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 67

Dimmer Switch ............................. 67

Turn Signal Switch........................ 68

Horn Button .................................. 68

Audio Control Switches ................ 68

Right Handlebar Switches................ 68

Hazard Switch .............................. 68

Engine Stop Switch ..................... . 69

Starter Button ............................... 69

Meter Unit Switch ......................... 69

Electronic Cruise Control ON/OFF

Button........................................ 69

Electronic Cruise Control Switch

(SET/- and RES/+) .................... 70

Electronic Cruise Con trol System .... 70

Electronic Cruise Cont rol Indi cator

Light .......................................... 71

Electronic Cruise Control Set

Indicator Light............................ 71

Electronic Cruise Control Switch

(SET/- and RES/+) .................... 72

To Set the Electronic Cruise

Control....................................... 73

To Increase the set speed ............ 74

To Decrease the set speed ........... 75

To Canc el the Electro nic Crui s e

Control....................................... 75

Brake Lever and Clutch Lever

Adjusters....................................... 77

Fog Light Switch............................... 78

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 79

Fuel Tank ......................................... 80

Stand................................................ 84

Seat.................................................. 85

Tool Kit ............................................. 88

Leg Louvers ..................................... 88

Special Warning on the Use of

Fairing Pockets, Saddlebags, and

Travel Trunk.................................. 89

Fairing Pockets ................................ 91

Saddlebags ...................................... 92

Travel Trunk ..................................... 96

Accessory Socket/Connectors ......... 98

BREAK-IN ........................................... 104

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTO RC YCLE .106

Starting the Engine .......................... 106

Jump Starting................................... 109

Moving Off........................................ 112

Shifting Gears .................................. 113

Braking............................................. 115

Kawasaki Advanced

Coactive-braking Technology

(K-ACT) - Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) for models equipped with

K-ACT ABS................................... 116

K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ........... 119

Stopping the Engine......................... 120

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 121

Parking............................................. 122

Catalytic Converter........................... 123

Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV)

System.......................................... 125

SAFE OPERATION............................. 126

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 126

Daily Checks .................................... 129

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 131

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 133

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 137

Engine Oil ........................................ 150

Cooling System................................ 157

Drive Belt.......................................... 163

Spark Plugs...................................... 164

Evaporative Emission Control

System (California model only) .... 165

Valve Clearance ............................... 166

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 166

Air Cleaner ....................................... 167

Throttle Control System ................... 169

Idle Speed........................................ 171

Clutch............................................... 174

Brakes.............................................. 175

Brake Light Switches........................ 180

Rear Shock Absorbers..................... 182

Wheels ............................................. 186

Battery.............................................. 192

Headlight Beam................................ 1 99

Fuses ............................................... 200

General Lubrication.......................... 202

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 204

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 210

STORAGE........................................... 213

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 216

YOUR WARR ANTY/OWNER

SATISFACTION .............................. 217

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 223

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 224

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 225

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 229

10 SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 560 mm (100.79 in.)

Overall Width 995 mm (39.17 in.)

Overall Height 1 550 mm (61.02 in.)

Wheelbase

1 665 mm (65.55 in.)

Road Clearance 135 mm (5.31 in.)

Curb Mass:

VN1700A

402kg(886lb)

VN1700B

406kg(895lb)

ENGINE

Type

SOHC, V-type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement

1 700 cm³ (1 03.7 cu in.)

Bore x Stroke 102 × 104 mm (4.02 × 4.09 in.)

Compression Ratio

9.5 : 1

Starting System

Electric starter

SPECIFICATIONS 11

Cylinder Numbering M ethod

Front to rear, 1-2

Firing Order

2-1

Fuel System Digital fuel injection system (DFI)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing

0° BTDC @950 r/min (rpm) ∼

(Electronically a dva nced) 40° BTDC @3 000 r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK ILZKAR7B11

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

Capacity

5.0 L (5.3 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.4 L (2.5 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

Driving System

Belt

12 SPECIFICATIONS

Primary Reduction Ratio

1.515 (50/33)

Final Reduction Ratio

2.250 (72/32)

Overall Drive Ratio 2.746 @Top gear

Gear Ratio:

1st

2.933 (44/15)

2nd

1.900 (38/20)

3rd

1.407 (38/27)

4th

1.143 (32/28)

5th

0.967 (29/30)

6th

0.806 (29/36)

FRAME

Caster 30°

Trail

177 mm (7.0 in.)

Tire Size:

Front

130/90B16M/C 67H

Rear

170/70B16M/C 75H

SPECIFICATIONS 13

Rim Size:

Front

J16M/C × MT3.50

Rear

J16M/C × MT4.50

Fuel Tank Capacity 20 L (5.3 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 18 Ah

Headlight

12 V 60/55 W

Tail/Brake Light

LED

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights dose not go on, consult

with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

14 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

Serial Number Locations

The engine a nd frame serial num be rs are u sed to register the m ot orcycle. They

are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same

model type. These serial numbers m a y b e needed by your dealer w hen ordering

parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers

as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help

them identify it.

Frame No.

A. Frame Number

Engine No.

A. Engine Number

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

LOCATION OF PART S

1. Clutch Lever

2. Clutch Lever Adjuster

3. Front Spea kers

4. Meter Unit

5. Audio Unit

6. Brake Flu id Reservoir

(Front)

7. Brake Lever Adjuster

8. Front Brake L ever

9. Left Handlebar

Switches

10. Fairing Po ckets

11. Fog Light Switch

12. Right Handlebar

Switches

13. Throttle Grip

14. Accessory Socket

15. Ignition Switch

16. Fuel Tank Cap

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

17. Headlight

18. Turn Signal Light

19. Air Cleaner Elemen t

20. Fuse Box

21. Battery

22. Travel Trunk

23. Antenna (AM/FM)

24. Front Fork

25. Brake Di sc

26. Brake Ca liper

27. Leg Louver

28. Shift Peda l

29. Side Stand

30. Rear Shock Absorber

31. Drive Belt

32. Muffler

33. Saddlebag

34. Licence Plate Ligh t

35. Tail/Brake Light

LOCATION OF PARTS 17

36. Passenger’s S eat

37. Rider’s S eat

38. Tool Kit

39. Fuel Tank

40. Spark Plugs

41. Rear B rake Light Switch

42. Rear Brake Pedal

43. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)

18 LOADING INFORMATION

LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motorcy-

cle may result in an unsafe riding

condition. Before you ride the

motorcycle,makesureitisnot

overloaded and that you have

followed these instructions.

With the exception of genuine

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,

Kawasaki has no control over the

design or application of accessories.

In some cases, improper installation

or use of accessories, or motorcycle

modification, will void the motorcycle

warranty. In sele c t ing and using acces-

sories, and in loading the motorcycle,

you are personally responsible for your

own safety and the safety of other per-

sons involv ed.

NOTE

○

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

andaccessoriesyouaddtoyour

motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki

components.

Because a mo to rcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take ex tr eme care in

carrying cargo, passengers and/or in

fitting of additional accessories. The

following general guidelines have been

LOADING INFORMATION 19

prepared to assist you in making your

determin ations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passenger can affect

control of the motorcycle by im-

proper positioning during cornering

and sudden movements. It is impor-

tant that the passenger sit still while

the motorcycle is in motion and not

interfere with the operation of the

motorcycle. Do not carry animals

on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to keep his feet on the

passenger footpegs and hold on to

the operator or seat strap. Do not

carry a passenger unless he or she

is tall enough to reach the footpegs

and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides of the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. Make sure that the baggage

will not move around while you are

riding. Recheck baggage security

as often as possible (not while the

motorcycle is in motion) and adjust

as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on

a luggage rack. They are designed

for ligh t items, a nd overlo ad ing can

affect handling due to changes in

weight distribution and aerodynamic

forces.

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