Technical

The technical page for the Drifter with information and links for maintenance and modifications to your bike, hints, tips and FAQs.

Home











FAQ : Facts : Models : Manuals Hints & Tips





































































































.Replacement Braided Hoses

.6 Pot Front Brake Caliper

.Upgraded Suspension

.VN800 Superchip

.Dyno Performance Electronics

.K&N Replacement Filters

.Techlusion Performance module for 1500

.Sherms Performance upgrades

.B&C Chain/Sprockets


* * * Recall Information on Drifter Models * * *

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Earls braided hoses

If you need new hoses, then check out Earl's stainless brake, clutch & fuel lines which are a bargain price alternative to Goodridge and OE replacement. These are high quality replacements and come Zinc coated as standard, but are also available in chrome & stainless. You can email their friendly service for a personal quote if your unsure of what you need for your Drifter.. plus they're quick on delivery too.

Visit their web site at www.earls.co.uk for more info

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Harrison Billet Brake Calipers for VN1500

Although heavier that the VN800, the VN1500 has the same from brake set up, so if you want to improve on the factory setup, Harrison Billet manufacture a mini 6-pot caliper for the Drifter which is a bolt-on replacement for the standard front caliper.

Visit their web site at
www.billet.co.uk
for details

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hagon shocks

Hagon have replacement rear mono-shock units with adjustable spring & damping available for the VN800 Drifter, along with progressive fork springs.

                     

Visit their web site at www.hagon-shocks.co.uk

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Superchips for VN800

Quoted by Superchips -

"Your Kawasaki VN 800 can gain from improved performance, smoother power band via an Iconrace. This is an on-board computer that can vary ignition timing. It does this using a pre-programmed performance map to enhance your existing ECU commands without actually changing the manufacturers programme. It's diminutive size allows it to be tucked way in any convenient location and it uses the latest PIC microcontroller, running 4 times faster than most current manufacturer's ECU's. This gives you low speed flexibility and swifter overtaking."

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Dyno Performance Electronics

Dyno Performance Module for 800 Drifters

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

K&N Filters

K&N Air Filters, Jets and accessories for Drifters

Visit their web site at http://www.knfilters.com/

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Techlusion Performance Module for 1500

Techlusion Performance Module for 1500 Drifters

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Sherms

Sherms has plenty of performance up-grades for Drifters similar to those listed above, and they ship to the UK

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

B&C Express

Suppliers of Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki 'O Ring' and 'X Ring Gold' Chains

(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Recall Information

1.) Possible Fuel Hose Leak on VN1500 J1 -
The protective sleeve on the fuel hose from the fuel filter to the throttle assembly may not prevent damage to the hose by rubbing against the fuel pump plate. A fuel leak might occur with a risk of fire.


2.) Apr 6, 1999 Recall ID #54902 - Fuel system, Gasoline:Fuel Injection system on VN1500-J1 -
Motorcycles (VN1500-J1/L) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. This feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. During battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from it's normal mounted position. If the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers.


3.) Jan 4, 2004 Recall NHTSA Safety - High oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge -
On certain 2003 Vulcan 1500 Drifter model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.


4.) Jan 12, 2004 Recall ID #22137 - Engine and engine cooling on VN1500-R3 -
On certain 2003 Vulcan 1500 Drifter model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge. This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.


(top)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


Top  |   Home  |   About US  |   Newsletter  |   FAQ  |   Forum  |   Members Info  |  
Events  |   Accessories  |   Merchandise  |   Sale & Wanted  |   Links