Kawasaki Vulcan s oil change and Chain Clean

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Kawasaki Vulcan s oil change and Chain Clean

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6 жыл бұрын

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I spent some time with Shea's Vulcan S to give it a bit of a maintenance, Oil Change, Chain Clean and talk about a couple of tips and tricks that I learned about this bike..
This is the second upload on this vid to fix a mistake on the amount of oil required.. 1.9 US qts..
The lesson here is never listen to the parts guy at a dealership!!
Always Read the manual!!
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@Phyde4ux 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the very important step of accidentally dropping the nut into the pan of oil. No oil change is complete without doing this at least one time.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

+Phyde4ux ...lol, you are so right! But to be "original" I decided to overfill the oil reservoir instead.. (you can see where I edited it to say "two quarts" instead of "two n a half")... I had to syphon half a quart out!..

@ThomasRSmith-og7zo 6 жыл бұрын

He instead dropped the 17 mm socket into the pan :-)

@just-dl 5 жыл бұрын

^^ true

@chael9323 5 жыл бұрын

I actually dropped the bike in the pan.

@cobbb11 4 жыл бұрын

That's why you get the telescopic magnet bolt picker-upper. Saves A LOT of frustration.

@danf8047 5 жыл бұрын

a little advice, when you spray your chain, you can put a piece of cardboard between the chain and the tire so all that lubrification doesn't get on the tire. That's the last thing you want on your tire...cheers!

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.. I dropped the ball on that one.. I've used a rag ever since... luckily enough there wasn't any issues after that time.

@7316bobe 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I use a piece of cardboard cut from a large size rice bubble box. One will last many chain lubes. That "chain wax" is the best lube that I have ever used.

@semicroquant3420 6 жыл бұрын

Straight to the points, no waste of time, no bullshit. U earned a sub.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Semicroquant! Appreciate that!

@quietcoyote174 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, just wanted to stop by and say thanks. I’m new to motorcycles and just bought a new Vulcan S, and this video was really informative. I went ahead and bought that bike stand and spools, and now feel a lot better about maintenance. Great vid, definitely subbing!

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear.. thank for the sub! Ride safe and have fun on your new ride!

@172389 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, glad to see that rear stand works without any issues. I own the same motorcycle and bought a rear stand for oil changes but ran into the issue where the stand contacts the licence plate. I have to take my licence plate off to use my rear stand, and even then I usually have to lift the bike up a bit by getting the rear tire resting on a 2X4 before the stand will clear the fender.

@djb523 Ай бұрын

I bought a 2023 Vulcan S last year and ran into the same problem. Gotta get that stand.

@MrEye4get 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Engine Oil: 1.7L without filter change and 1.9L with a filter change. Torque Engine oil filter: 17.5 N·m (1.78 kgf·m, 12.9 ft·lb). Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb). Don't let oils and cleaners stain the driveway or your spouse will bitch endlessly!

@stevensanger 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as I am looking at buying a Vulcan myself in the near future, also I know nothing about maintaining one so this video was very helpful and looks straight forward

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Im glad its helpful to you... :)

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for the link to the LED light. I've wanted to swap mine out as well and wasn't sure what was compatible.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@zachrat9083 2 жыл бұрын

How frequently do you change your oil? Is the manual pretty accurate?

@ravenrodriguez7818 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not into red and livery but, that bike looks sweet AF~!

@drlove891 5 жыл бұрын

I like how clear your instructions are and the labeling in your video. Cool accident by the way.

@johnnychristo4895 Ай бұрын

Why didn’t you clean the oil screen located on the back of the motor?

@namter93 4 жыл бұрын

Need to apply lube to the inside of the chain to the lube migrates through the chain. Also fill the oil filter with oil prior to putting it on

@user-cq4zp6zq4w 2 жыл бұрын

tip: when you jack the rear wheel up, turn her over and put her into first. The rear wheel will spin on it's own, meaning you don't have to spin it manually.

@MrEye4get 6 жыл бұрын

It's funny, but hard as hell to find large rubber gloves in Thailand. Asian sizes are 1-2 sizes smaller than US/EU sizes. I found a simple strap oil filter wrench; that works on all sizes of filters. Where do you dispose of used oil in the UK? Most smaller shops here seem to prefer the backyard! I changed my light bulb to LED as well. Actually I went through three different LED bulbs until I found one the right color and not blinding! Be careful with over-spray of chain cleaner and lube on the rear tire! I use a rag to catch the excess spray, or sometimes cover the tire with a larger towel.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Hiya MrEye4get.. Im living in the USA so we can take the oil to any auto shop and they'll get rid of it here.. I forgot to wipe down the tire after waxing the chain, there was no slips but I'll have to remember to do that next time..lol.. as for the gloves, when I order anything manufactured from places like Thailand I normally have to ask for a larger size.. so its understandable..

@MichelCernev 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cockney Biker, It's awesome maintenance of Vulcan S, tricks of the trade and the good old know how is the way to go. Regards : Mich

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated Michel! Thanks!

@SunShine-yd5xu 4 жыл бұрын

Why you didn’t change the oil while on stand, like the way cleaned the chain ?

@CockneyBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Because the drain bolt was on the kickstand side of the bike.. so it drained a bit quicker.

@utubevid0 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and detailed. 5*. Can you please provide the link for the seats?

@billmeloche4918 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video:) Where did you get your engine Guards?

@ThomasRSmith-og7zo 6 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video as always! Thanks for posting them! I will need to get me one of those Rear jacks to do the Chain clean and lube. Thanks again! Great Video.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas.. Glad it helped :)

@deep_k1ng 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video on how to adjust the chain slack?

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Sure..Her bike is due for another service soon, so I'll include that as well

@faithbiker8262 6 жыл бұрын

I just made a reservation at the Harley dealer to get my oil changed. I would do it myself but figure to let the pros do it knowing my luck I will mess it up some how. LOL Nice looking bike bro! Take care my friend.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

How many miles does you Harley have on it?

@tedturner5299 6 жыл бұрын

Really good review. Good commentary. Don't forget to wipe clean the metal facing before installing the new oil filter. Love the links you provided to the various goodies!!!!!

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted, Appreciate you saying that.. I probably forgot a lot of things to do on that bike for the maintenance..lol. I hoped it helped you out.

@ekimandersom4478 2 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t the dealer do the first oil change for warranty?

@jacejace2011 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2018 Vulcan S last week. Approaching 300 miles so not too far off from needing to do my first oil change. Your vid definitely helped me out. One question thou...Do you not replace the crush washer? I thought reusing them was a big no-no...

@bstranded 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips. Where did you get the crash bars?

@marcinpiak3540 5 жыл бұрын

Good instructional video. Never seen that colour before, looks great. Ride safe mate.

@7316bobe 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the colour is beautiful.

@clintstinytrailerconversio5560 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, you have links to Harley Dav parts. Does this Mustang seat actually fit the Vulcan S? I agree with others, please dig that music. Thanks for the helpful information.

@the_wilkini 4 жыл бұрын

Top video and extra points for mentioning the size of the sump plug nut :D

@CockneyBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@nathanhitesman1787 6 жыл бұрын

Nice bike. What rear stand are you using. I can't find one that doesn't run into the rear tail light. I found one online that a few people recommended but it was kind of expensive.

@kandicegalbraith7870 5 жыл бұрын

Cut the background music its annoying and your just changing oil.

@nproy2319 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Cockney Biker! Great instructional video, curious of your opinion on if the Vulcan S would be a good first bike? I've been looking at these for a while and think it will be my choice.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, Absolutely I would recommend the Vulcan S as a first bike.. it's got a great engine and handles like a dream, It does great on twisty roads and goes faster that a lot of cruisers out there. it's got the adjustable ergonomics for tall and short people, I know a few KVS riders and no one has anything bad to say about the bike.

@mikeyates4724 5 жыл бұрын

I love mine!

@turtle19dad 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Cockney Biker do you have the bike in neutral when you do the chain maintenance?

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.. you have to to be able to spin the wheel and clean the chain.. never use the engine to tick over the wheel while cleaning the chain..

@gizmoinasia6080 4 жыл бұрын

nice bike m8 where did the tinted screen come from and the rear saddle bags?

@davidcordatos-marcotte8144 2 жыл бұрын

Been riding I see.

@nathangarciamuro 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the video. I have learnt a lot, specially on how to change the oil. I love to work in the motorcycle so next oil change Ineill do it myself. By the way, wouldn’t you have a video on how you changed the headlight bulb? I saw your LED bulb and I went and purchased one from Amazon.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathanael, I do have a video on that.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qaemhtaXycWlfmQ.html

@nathangarciamuro 6 жыл бұрын

Hello again, can you share the model of the oil filter you used in your video? Do you have a link to such oil filter?

@k_mish 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, what did you use between chain cleaner and chain wax? Chain Lube?

@CockneyBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Yep.. Cleaner , Lube then Wax

@iamthebeatmaster 6 жыл бұрын

nice video, i have the exact same bike, same color. i'm wondering why you didn't fill the oil while the bike is on the rear stand since the bike need to be levelled to have the right amount of oil. a tip, when i clean the chain i put a card board between the wheel and sprocket, high/low enough so the cleaner and wax doesn't go on the rim and tire, that way everything stay clean and no danger of having cleaner or wax residue on the rubber tire.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Hiya! the manual called for 1.9 us Gals, so that's all I put in, You're right though on both points that I could have filled it up more accurately had it been on the stand at the time.. so I'll do that next time I change the oil.. It never occurred to me at the time to do anything to protect the tire when I cleaned the chain, I hope I didn't do any damage to it in the process.. but from now in I'll do as you suggest and use something to protect the tire on the next chain clean.. thanks for your input, Appreciate it.. Ride safe. (PS.. they are fantastic bikes these vulcan s's, I hope you get as much enjoyment as my daughter gets from hers)

@SuperLaplander 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks for sharing. Subbed.

@CockneyBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

Finally got around to filming this, eh? I was going to do it when I made the change a couple weeks ago, but it was late in the day and had no light for fliming. Especially by the time I dealt with finding a tool that could get the original filter off.

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you pulled out the channel lock wrench! I had to resort to the same thing!

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

LOL!.. I bet so many people didn't know that as well !!

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

I have an oil filter wrench, it just won't go small enough for the motorcycle filter. I got a smaller set of "strap wrenches", but they wouldn't grip tight enough. Ended up with the channel locks. The replacement filter has a 17mm "nut" on the end of it, so the next time I need to do this, I just need my socket wrench. So, I'm surprised you didn't have Shea do the oil change.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

I was going to make her do it, But she still has a sprained ankle from a week ago.. She fell down some stairs not too long ago and so she's limping for a bit..

@paulnicholas6147 5 жыл бұрын

Are your saddle bags attached to brackets or free floating?

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

There are brackets under the saddle bags.

@paulnicholas6147 5 жыл бұрын

@@CockneyBiker great, thanks :) love the videos, I've found them really helpful

@RALPH531967 6 жыл бұрын

Did you make a video when you changed her headlight?

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Yes.. it's here kzfaq.info?o=U&video_id=sAvSsfd_AN0

@knightice69 5 жыл бұрын

Link does not work :-(

@BikeRider01 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm really liking the dark windshield. Did you applied the dark tint film yourself?

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Hiya BikeRider, no, I bought the bike with that screen already attached.. I don't know how they did it.. or if the screen came like that

@KMK77 6 жыл бұрын

Good one mate

@JaguarPirate 5 жыл бұрын

easy to follow instructions, thanks Cockney Biker.

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@angry1meatball 5 жыл бұрын

such a nice voice and such a love for the bike,like and subscribed

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@lakegeneva4851 6 жыл бұрын

Don’t have a Vulcan as you know but great video. Maybe Shea could get her hands dirty too, so she can look after her own bike 😂😂

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

She would have, But she twisted her ankle so she couldn't do anything.. she was laid up in the house :(

@Ramibiker2023chief 6 жыл бұрын

have you fiddled with the rear spring adjustment ? my bike bottoms out easily

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Rami.. the spring came set on the 2nd to lowest setting.. under your seat is a small tool kit, and with it is an adjuster for the spring.. set it to the 3rd or 4th setting and you shouldn't have any issues

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

Did you add the rear seat? I haven't seen one that came with it yet. I was wondering if I was going to need to do that to put saddle bags on (or one of those over-priced "luggage racks" to go on the rear fender.)

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

The rear seat was an extra purchase (came with the 2015 Vulcan s, .. it's handy for shea's saddlebags,.. but not to worry, she has no rear foot pegs so there's no danger of her taking any passengers for a ride.. >:)

@StrongbowTX 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I wasn't worried about that. Just wondering if you found a deal where it was included, or if you had to buy that as an extra. :)

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

It came with the 2015 bike.. the seat has a bracket that needs to go on first so the rear seat hooks on to it ..

@RALPH531967 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, by the way does the abs model come with the rear seat

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

No, They all come with a single seat, the Passenger seat AND Passenger pegs are sold separately.. I bought Sheas first Vulcan s Used (The Black 2015 model) so the previous owner already installed the passenger seat and wind shield, I transferred them to her new red 2017 KVS afterwards.

@motoryzen 5 жыл бұрын

12:05..Instead of using any big name brand cleaner ( like that one he shows at 12:06)..Use pure kerosene that is available in one or more gallon jugs for MUCH cheaper overall at Walmart. Get a cheap spray bottle and a small measuring cup from dollar tree. measure /pour an ounce or two into the spray bottle and you have a great chain cleaner that is o ring safe for all motorcycle chains. revzilla has some reasonable deals on lube, YMMV depending on zilla cash remaining versus other sites.

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Won't Kerosene corrode the O-Rings on your chain? Everyone was going on about using cleaners and lubricators that protect these rings, So I just played it safe for the cleaning and lubing..

@Desstrik 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid, great bike.

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@q-bert6454 5 жыл бұрын

Do the transmission and engine share the same oil? My z1000 does

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Yep.. there is no seperate trans oil on these bike as far as I'm aware

@q-bert6454 5 жыл бұрын

The Cockney Biker: I see you’re using regular motor oil, my owners manual says not to use regular motor oil because of the wet clutch.

@CockneyBiker 5 жыл бұрын

@@q-bert6454 The oil is Kawazaki SAE 10w 40.. which is for the Vulcan S, However, My biggest concern was making sure the bike wasn't upgraded to Synthetic Oil.. So I checked with the dealership (The place I bought the Oil and the Bike) and they it's the proper oil for it.. what we must not do is put car oil into the bike for that very reason.. Motorcycle oil is designed for wet clutches regardless of the weight.. Trust me, the oil is fine for this bike.. it's been ridden a couple of thousand miles since that change :)

@q-bert6454 5 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you for sharing this info.

@NoWay23548 3 ай бұрын

Skip the elevator music and the video gets much more enjoyable.

@Fabi_045 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! New subscriber! You're amazing! ^_^ ❤

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

+Fabio Ciarcià glad to help!

@linusa2996 6 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing they expected that for an oil change, the mechanic would put it on a rear wheel stand?

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Probably, But the drain plug is on the low side as the bike sits on the kickstand.. it only needs to be level if you want to know how much oil there is on that little window.. so it's really one way or another..

@linusa2996 6 жыл бұрын

It uses a de-tuned motor from the Ninja right? Looking at the maintenance manual, the Ninja's kickstand is further back compared to this Vulcan. So it looks like when they adapted the motor for this application, they did change the location of the drain hole to take into account the different placement of the kickstand.

@linusa2996 6 жыл бұрын

sorry "did not change the location".

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly, It's been tuned for a lower torque, so it's not a screamer :) Which is great for my daughter to ride.. it's one of the best bikes for a short rider (Other than a 250 or a HD Soft tail slim)

@antoniovictor8697 Жыл бұрын

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@SpiderPig454 6 жыл бұрын

Would this oil be good my for 2016 Vulcan S? 2013 Kawsaki NINJA 650 Full Synthetic Oil Change Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSZB95G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_04tXAbFVSJQQY

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Niko... you're going to upgrade your engine to full synthetic, you'll be ok with doing that.. you'll get better performance.. I'm thinking of upgrading Sheas bike in a couple of thousand miles.. the general advice is not to ever downgrade again..

@SpiderPig454 6 жыл бұрын

The Cockney Biker So would you recommend it? It’s more expensive but I want my bike to run as good as it can for as long as it can!

@CockneyBiker 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.. At the very least it'll be cheaper in the long run as you can go a lot longer between Oil changes..