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General Specifications |
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Engine |
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Engine Type |
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4-stroke, V-type, 2-cylinder, SOHC, Liquid cooled, |
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8-valve, Counterbalancer |
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Displacement |
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1470 cc |
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Bore x Stroke |
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102.0 x 90.0 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
8.6:1 |
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Carburetor |
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Keihin CVK40, Constant velocity, Diaphragm-type, K-TRIC |
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Ignition System |
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12 V Battery & Coil, Transistorized Breakerless |
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Ignition Advance |
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Electronic |
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Crankshaft Rotation |
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Clockwise from RH side |
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Firing Interval/Order |
1/2 |
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Cylinder Material |
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Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves |
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Fuel |
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Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK |
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Coolant |
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50% distilled water /50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze |
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—Capacity |
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2.3 liter |
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—Level |
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Level with radiator filler neck |
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Transmission |
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Clutch Type |
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Wet, Multi-disc, Manual |
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Transmission |
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5-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift |
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Shift Pattern(Bottom up) |
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1-N-2-3-4-5 (w/Neutral Finder) |
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Gear Ratios |
—1st |
2.50 (40/16) |
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—2nd |
1.59 (35/22) |
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—3rd |
1.192 (31/26) |
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—4th |
0.965 (28/29) |
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—5th |
0.781 (25/32) |
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Primary Ratio |
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1.517 (85/56) |
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Final Ratio |
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2.62 (15/21 x 33/9) |
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Overall Ratio (Top Gear) |
3.105 |
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Chassis |
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Wheelbase |
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1660 mm |
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Seat Height |
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700 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
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125 mm |
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Dry Weight |
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292 kg (US) 292.5 kg (CA) |
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Curb Weight |
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310 kg (US) 310.5 kg (CA) |
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Max Recom Load |
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180 kg |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
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16.0 liter |
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Tire Size |
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130/90-16 67H |
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—Rear |
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150/80-16 71H |
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Brake Type |
—Front |
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Single Disc |
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—Rear |
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Single Disc |
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Brake Size |
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272 mm Effective Diameter |
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—Rear |
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236 mm Effective Diameter |
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Wheel Travel |
—Front |
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150 mm |
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—Rear |
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87 mm |
Model Identification |
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Year & Model |
‘01 VN1500-E4:VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC |
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Colors |
Luminous Vintage Red/Pearl Luster Beige (SI) |
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Metallic Dark Bronze/Metallic Champagne Gold (XI) |
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VIN Range |
JKBVNAE1 1A101001 - |
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Engine No. Range |
VNT50AE000031 — ? |
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Engine No. Location |
RH top crankcase, below carburetor |
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Tuning Specifications |
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Engine |
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Valve Clearance |
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—Adjustment Method |
Automatic lash adjusters (hydraulic) |
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Compression Pressure |
13.0 kg/m2 at 300 rpm |
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Spark Plug |
STD NGK DPR5EA-9 |
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OPTION NGK DPR6EA-9 |
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—Gap |
0.8 - 0.9 mm |
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Ignition Timing —Idle |
0° BTDC (“F” mark) at 800 rpm |
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—Full |
N/A |
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Pilot Screw |
Sealed — not adjustable |
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Idle Speed |
800 ±50 rpm |
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Engine Oil |
SAE SE, SF, or SG 10W40 |
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—w/Filter Change |
3.5 liter |
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—No Filter Change |
3.4 liter |
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—Level |
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window |
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Chassis |
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Fork Oil |
SAE 10W20 |
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Capacity |
465 cc (dry) Level 137mm |
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Tire Pressure (Cold) |
2.0 kg/cm2 |
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—Rear (Normal) |
2.0 kg/cm2 (0-97.5 kg) (28 psi) |
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—Rear (Heavy) |
2.25 kg/cm2 (97.5-180 kg) (36 psi) |
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Final Gear Case Oil |
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— Above 5°C |
API GL-5 SAE 90 |
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— Below 5°C |
API GL-5 SAE 80 |
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— Capacity |
0.2 liter |
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— Level |
Mcy vertical, to bottom thread of filler cap hole |