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Vulcan 900 / 1700 (belt)

Library entry covers 2006-2026

46 factory 26 guideline

Published source

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Owner's Manual VN900B6F (2006), Periodic Maintenance Chart pp.73-80

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic (VN900-B6F) owner's manual, Kawasaki part 99987-1343; Vulcan 1700 not covered by this source.

72 items for a 2013 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Hydraulic lifters (no routine clearance adjustment)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Toothed belt
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 / 1700 (belt)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Brake fluid level: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every 6 months or 6,000 km (4,000 mi), first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Brake fluid leak: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 6,000 km (4,000 mi), first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Brake hose installation condition: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every year or 6,000 km (4,000 mi), first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag): inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 6,000 km (4,000 mi), first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer

Every 4,000 mi

5 items

Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive belt deflection and wear: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item
Brake light switch operation: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: first at 1,000 km (600 mi), then every 6,000 km (4,000 mi) Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Spoke tightness and rim runout: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80
Evaporative emission control system function: inspect (California model)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every column from 1,000 km; California model only Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 7,500 mi or 12 months

18 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: first at 600 mi; every 7,500 mi or every year
Coolant leak: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km, first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Engine stop switch operation: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Headlight aiming: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator hoses: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 7,500 mi; hoses and O-rings replaced every 3 years
Lights and switches operation: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Radiator hoses installation condition: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km, first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; with the oil
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle control system: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 7,500 mi
Fuel hoses installation condition: inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every year or 12,000 km, first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Fuel leak (fuel hose and pipe): inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every year or 12,000 km, first at 1,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering play: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item
Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak: inspect

Front end

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front forks/rear shock: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item
Side stand switch operation: inspect

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings damage: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item
Tire air pressure: inspect

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 12,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Chassis parts: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: every year or 7,500 mi

Every 7,500 mi

9 items

Air suction system damage: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Bolts and nuts tightness: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: first at 1,000 km (600 mi), then 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Coolant level: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: first at 1,000 km (600 mi), then 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Idle speed: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: first at 1,000 km (600 mi), then 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Uni-Trak rocker arm operation: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Uni-Trak tie rods operation: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch operation: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tire tread wear: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: pressure every year
Wheels/tires damage: inspect

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: 12,000, 24,000, 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; more often in severe conditions

Every 15,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering stem bearings: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 2 years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (front and rear): replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 2 years; level inspected every 6 months

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi

3 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Uni-Trak rocker arm and tie rod bearings: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; inspected every 7,500 mi
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swing arm pivot: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 3 years

2 items

Radiator hoses and O-rings: replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 3 years or 36,000 km Re-read from owner's manual page images in the Kawasaki KTIVS viewer
Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 3 years

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hoses: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 4 years; leaks and damage inspected every year or 7,500 mi
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance chart pp.73-80: dealer item; every 4 years; inspected every year or 4,000 mi

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 50,000 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.