Periodic maintenance chart (Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan)

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The scheduled maintenance must be done in accordance with this chart to keep the motorcycle in good running condition.The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.

Periodic inspection

INSPECTION	FREQUENCY (Whichever comes first)								See Page
	* ODOMETER READING x 1 000 km (x 1 000 mile)
	Every	1 (0.6)	6 (4)	12 (7.5)	18 (12)	24 (15)	30 (20)	36 (24)
Fuel System
Throttle control system (play, smooth return, no drag) - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-14
Idle speed - inspect		•		•		•		•	2-15
Fuel leak (fuel hose and pipe) - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-14
Fuel hose - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-14
Fuel hoses installation condition - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-14
Cooling System
Coolant level - inspect		•		•		•		•	2-16
Coolant leak (radiator hose and pipe) -inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-16
Radiator hose damage - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-16
Radiator hose installation condition - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-16
Air Suction System
Air suction system damage - inspect				•		•		•	2-17
Evaporative Emission Control System (CAL)
Evaporative emission control system function - inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-46
Engine Top End
Valve clearance - inspect (US and CA)						•			2-17
Valve clearance - inspect (EU and AU)	Every 42 000 km (26 000 mile)								2-17
Clutch
Clutch operation (play, disengagement, engagement) - inspect		•		•		•		•	2-21
Wheels and Tires
Tire air pressure - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-22
Wheel/tire damage - inspect				•		•		•	2-22
Tire tread wear, abnormal wear - inspect				•		•		•	2-22
Wheel bearings damage - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-23
Spoke tightness and rim runout-inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-24
Drive Train
Belt deflection - inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-25
Belt wear and damage - inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-28
Brake System
Brake fluid leak - inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-31
Brake hose damage - inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-32
Brake hose installation condition - inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-32
Brake operation (effectiveness, play, no drag) - inspect	year	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-32
Brake fluid level - inspect	6 months	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-32
Brake pad wear - inspect #			•	•	•	•	•	•	2-33
Brake light switch operation - inspect		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	2-33
Suspensions
Front forks/rear shock absorber operation (damping and smooth stroke) - inspect				•		•		•	2-34
Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak -inspect	year			•		•		•	2-35
Swingarm pivot - lubricate						•			2-35
Uni - trak rocker arm operation - inspect				•		•		•	2-35
Uni - trak tie rod operation - inspect				•		•		•	2-35
Uni - trak rocker arm bearings - lubricate						•			2-36
Uni - trak tie rod bearings - lubricate						•			2-36
Steering System
Steering play - inspect	year	•		•		•		•	2-36
Steering stem bearings - lubricate	2 years					•			2-38
Electrical System
Lights and switches operation - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-39
Headlight aiming - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-41
Sidestand switch operation - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-42
Engine stop switch operation - inspect	year			•		•		•	2-43
Others
Chassis parts - lubricate	year			•		•		•	2-44
Bolts and nuts tightness - inspect		•		•		•		•	2-45

#: Service more frequently when operating in severe conditions; dusty, wet, muddy, high speed or frequent starting/stopping.
*: For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.

• (AU): Australia
• (CA): Canada
• (CAL):California
• (EU): Europe
• (US): United States

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