Kawasaki Vulcan 800 maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2006
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
ON CERTAIN 2003 VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC, 1500 DRIFTER, 2003-2004 1500 MEAN STREAK, 2003 1600 CLASSIC, AND 2003-2004 NOMAD FL MODEL MOTORCYCLES, HIGH OIL PRESSURE UPON A COLD START-UP CAN DEFORM THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 800?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (2000–2006).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 800?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (2000–2006).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 800?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (2000–2006).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Vulcan 800?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (2000–2006).