Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Series Motorcycle (1996-2008) Service Repair Manual Description Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic Drifter and Nomad Series. Includes Color Wiring Diagrams. Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual get one today.Every Clymer manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations developed from a complete disassembly and assembly of a motorcycle. This in addition to extensive research allows Clymer to achieve an unmatched level of detail accuracy and clarity.The step-by-step instructions and two-column text with large print are user-friendly. Bold figure numbers make it easy to quickly match instructions with illustrations and photos. Thumb-tabbed chapters numbered table of contents and an extensive index make it possible to locate the desired section quickly. Contents This Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Motorcycle Manual is 448 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Notes cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Washing the bike / Special tips / Torque specifications / Fasteners / Lubricants / RTV gasket sealant / Gasket remover / Threadlocking compound / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / Warning and information labels / Basic hand tools / Precision measuring tools / Special tools / Fabricating tools / Mechanicâ??s tips / Ball bearing replacement / Seals / Riding safety / Storage / Specifications CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting the engine / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting troubleshooting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Engine lubrication / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Electrical troubleshooting / Test equipment / Basic test procedures / Electrical problems / Charging system troubleshooting / Ignition system troubleshooting / Starter system troubleshooting / Carburetor troubleshooting / Excessive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems / Specifications CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Tune-up /Air filter / Engine oil and filter / Idle speed adjustment / Spark plugs / Battery / Compression test / Ignition timing inspection / Brake system / Clutch system / Cooling system / Fuel hose inspection / Emission control systems / Throttle cable operation and adjustment / Control cable lubrication / Gearshift pedals / Tires and wheels / Lights and horn inspection / Sidestand switch and ignition cut-off system / Steering head bearing inspection / Front suspension inspection / Rear suspension inspection / Swing arm bearing lubrication / Final drive unit / Speedometer cable lubrication / Fasteners / Specifications CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END Shop cleanliness / Engine / Rocker case cover / Rocker case / Camshaft and cam chain tensioner / External oil hoses / Cylinder head / Valves / Cylinder / Piston and piston rings / Specifications CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END END Right crankcase cover / Left crankcase outer cover / Front bevel gearcase / Bevel gears / Driven gear / Primary drive gear and water pump drive mechanism / Starter gears / Oil pump / Balancer weights / Balancer drive gear / Balancer shaft / Crankcase / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Break-in / Specifications CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM Gearshift pedals / Gearshift pedal shaft / External gearshift mechanism / Clutch inner hub / Master cylinder / Clutch hose assembly / Slave cylinder / Specificati...