Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 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

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A Table of Contents is included after

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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

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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 LOCATION S......... 14

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

LOADING AND AC CESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 18

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

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

Speedometer and Tachometer ..... 22

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

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

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

Wa rning/Indicator Lights ............... 32

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

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

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 38

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

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

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

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

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

Radio (FM/AM/WX BAN D)............ 45

PTT (Push to Talk) ........................ 65

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 66

Dimmer Switch ............................. 66

Turn Signal Switch........................ 67

Horn Button .................................. 67

Audio Control Switches ................ 67

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

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

Engine Stop Switch ...................... 68

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

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

Electronic Cruise Control ON/OFF

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

Electronic Cruise Control Switch

(SET/- and RES/+) .................... 69

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....................................... 72

To Increase the set speed ............ 73

To Decrease the set speed ........... 74

To Canc el the Electro nic Crui s e

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

Brake Lever and Clutch Lever

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

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 78

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

Stand................................................ 83

Seat.................................................. 84

Tool Kit ............................................. 86

Helmet-Hooks .................................. 86

Special Warning on the Use of

Fairing Pockets and Saddlebags.. 87

Fairing Pockets ................................ 89

Saddlebags ...................................... 90

Accessory Connectors ..................... 94

BREAK-IN ........................................... 98

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTO RC YCLE .100

Starting the Engine .......................... 100

Jump Starting................................... 103

Moving Off........................................ 106

Shifting Gears .................................. 107

Braking............................................. 109

Kawasaki Advanced

Coactive-braking Technology

(K-ACT) - Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) for models equipped with

K-ACT ABS................................... 110

K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ........... 113

Stopping the Engine......................... 114

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 115

Parking............................................. 116

Catalytic Converter........................... 117

Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV)

System.......................................... 119

SAFE OPERATION............................. 120

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 120

Daily Checks .................................... 123

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 126

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 128

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 132

Engine Oil ........................................ 145

Cooling System................................ 152

Drive Belt.......................................... 158

Spark Plugs...................................... 159

Evaporative Emission Control

System (California model only) .... 160

Valve Clearance ............................... 161

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 161

Air Cleaner ....................................... 162

Throttle Control System ................... 164

Idle Speed........................................ 166

Clutch............................................... 169

Brakes.............................................. 170

Brake Light Switches........................ 175

Rear Shock Absorbers..................... 177

Wheels ............................................. 183

Battery.............................................. 189

Headlight Beam................................ 196

Fuses ............................................... 197

General Lubrication.......................... 199

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 200

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 207

STORAGE........................................... 210

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 213

YOUR WARR ANTY/OWNER

SATISFACTION ........................... 214

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 220

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 221

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 222

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 227

10 SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 510 mm (98.82 in.)

Overall Width 970 mm (38.19 in.)

Overall Height 1 290 mm (50.79 in.)

Wheelbase

1 665 mm (65.55 in.)

Road Clearance 145 mm (5.71 in.)

Curb Mass:

VN1700J

379kg(836lb)

VN1700K

383kg(845lb)

ENGINE

Type

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

Displacement

1 700 cm³ (103.7 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 Numbe ring

Method

Front to rea r, 1-2

Firing Order

2-1

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing

0° BTDC @950 r/min (rpm) ∼

(Electronically advanced) 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

5.0L(5.3USqt)

Coolant Capacity 2.4 L (2.5 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

12 SPECIFICATIONS

Driving System

Belt drive

Primary Reduction Ratio

1.515 (50/33)

Final Reduction Ratio

2.250 (72/32)

Overall D rive 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 Fluid

Reservoir

3. Front Spea kers

4. Meter Unit

5. Audio Unit

6. Brake Flu id Reservoir

(Front)

7. Front Brake L ever

8. Throttle Grip

9. Right Handleb ar

Switches

10. Fairing Pockets

11. Fuel Tank Cap

12. Ignition Switch

13. Left Handlebar

Switches

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Headlight

2. Air Cleaner Elemen t

3. Fuse Box

4. Battery

5. Tail/Brake Light

6. Antenna

7. Licence Plate Light

8. Turn Signal Lig ht

9. Drive Belt

10. Coolant Reserve Tank

11. Side Stand

12. Shift Pedal

13. Brake Caliper

14. Brake Disc

15. Front Fork

LOCATION OF PARTS 17

1. Saddlebag

2. Rear Shock Absorber

3. Tool Kit

4. Seat

5. Fuel Tan k

6. Deflector

7. Brake Flu id Reservoir

(Rear)

8. Rear Brake Pedal

9. Rear Brake Light

Switch

10. Spark Plugs

11. Muffl er

18 LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

LOADING AND A CCESSORIES 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, can negatively affect per-

formanc e, and can even be illeg al.

In selecting and using accessories,

and in load ing the motorcycle, yo u are

personally responsible for your own

safety and the safety of other persons

involved.

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 extreme care

in carrying cargo, passengers and/or

in the fitting of additional accessorie s.

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 19

The following general guidelines have

been prepared to assist you in making

your determin ations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passenger can affec t

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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