Vulcan 1600 Classic - Air Filter Change

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5 жыл бұрын

in this video, I change the air filter in my 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic. Doing an air filter change is probably the easiest maintenance you can do to your bike; once you find the right side of the bike.

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@bauerpower83 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you actually made the mistake of taking the right side cover off because I know nothing about bikes and I was wondering what was under there. I have the same bike and I thought I had 2 air filters lol. Thanks for the video it was helpful

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad to be of service.😁

@Ghostrider42047 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing that only the left airfilter real ! I plan on adding a spike intake

@ChefHikerBiker 2 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@robertbryan1663 3 жыл бұрын

I was so glad to see you didn't know what side the filter was on. It makes it so much easier to watch as I am no mechanic and hope to learn by watching . I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

As you know, I'm no mechanic either. Sometimes you have to screw up to learn something new. Thanks for watching and enjoying my videos.

@addisonwilliamsjr4450 4 жыл бұрын

Now I see what my face looked like when I pulled off the cover on the right side and saw NO filter. LOL! Your videos are really good Marc, and thank you for taking the time to make them. I have a 2003 1600 Vulcan Classic and so far everything is so similar that I can watch you then know what to do... and not to do. I am just farting around right now waiting for mine to cool down so I can drain the water and vinegar mix and put in the distilled water to basically rinse it out before I put in my antifreeze - silicate and borate free, of course, thanks again - and then I will put it all back together and pat myself on the back! Thanks again, Marc, and keep 'em coming.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that should show everyone, I am not a mechanic. Most of the time I don't know exactly what to do, or how to do it. But I take a deep breath and give it a go. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching.

@daltonvickersjr9441 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Vulcan 1600. We love it. Thanks for the videos

@ChefHikerBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Have you found the Vulcan Riders Association (VRA)? If not, look them up. Lots of good people with lots of information to tap into. vulcanriders.us

@jamesb2980 3 жыл бұрын

I literally checked my air filter this week and followed the same logic in looking for the filter. This video gave me a huge laugh as I knew that feeling when pulling the cover off the the right side 😮

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm the type of person that can laugh at himself. That was funny. Thanks for watching.

@richardtaimalie3120 4 жыл бұрын

cheers again. Really like your videos.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching

@morecringe89 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I just bought one and any help and tips are welcome.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, thanks for watching, and enjoy the ride.

@1959stuff 2 жыл бұрын

That is why I like watch videos, now I know witch side the A/F is on. Thanks

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@davidl.huffman4562 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this video because I, too, took off the right cover. I thought the other side would be empty too and couldn't imagine where the air filter was.

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Glad my video was helpful. It's fun to make mistakes like that. As long as your the type of person that can laugh at themselves. I know a lot of people that cannot do that. Instead they get mad and pissed off. It always baffles me. I mean, what's the point of being mad about it? Just chuckle about it and move on.

@KJ6UXW 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Great video.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JESUSMEDINA777 5 жыл бұрын

Dude what are the odds I typed in the model I get your video with the bike with the same name as my uncle's it's like it was meant to be LOL then I'm watching your video and you are an awesome person LOL you got a new subscriber for sure!

@ChefHikerBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like the channel.

@bauerpower83 2 жыл бұрын

That was great lol. Thanx for the help brother

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍

@jamesalvin107 3 жыл бұрын

Im no expert either my friend, that's why I'm watching, great job in the presentation of videos ...I'm riding a 2004 suzuki marauder. vz1600...exactly same engine

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, glad you like my videos and hope they help.

@andreinicolae6154 4 ай бұрын

What carburetor? It is fuel injected

@ChefHikerBiker 4 ай бұрын

You're right. That's just the way my brain thinks

@sadlersquad 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Same thing happened to me when I went to replace my filter on my 2002 Meanstreak. I was swearing I had no filter on the left side because mine also has the "big air cleaner" on the right.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Just gotta laugh at yourself sometimes.😃😁

@sadlersquad 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChefHikerBiker Haha yes sir. Now I just have the hassle of finding a replacement filter for the big air cleaner. But my left side one is good.

@offaithandfire3440 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks!

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@3MContent 3 ай бұрын

Watchign this again. Having issues getting my cover to see in the grooves around the case. I guess ill just try and push harder. Also why is your filter a half circle? My Mean Streak is a full circular filter. Weird.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 ай бұрын

I don't know why the filters are different.

@3MContent 3 ай бұрын

@@ChefHikerBiker I have someone telling me I have it on backwards so gonna try flipping it around. Swear if it was that simple...

@ChefHikerBiker 3 ай бұрын

Let me know if that's the issue.

@jesusjimena 4 жыл бұрын

you were wrong but finally it helped me too👍

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, cool

@stanpollard 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1600 too..I get water drips coming out of the air filter

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

I'm no mechanic, but I believe having a little water coming out is normal, but it could also be the first signs of your piston rings failing.

@user-qv2mg8ru1u Жыл бұрын

my 1600 sometimes acts like it is out of gas and pops through the intake. IT doesnt do this every time but when it does its a pain in the arse. Any ideas?

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Is your bike carburated or fuel-injected?

@user-qv2mg8ru1u Жыл бұрын

injection. It is an intermittent problem. not every ride...i was wondering if it could be moisture or trash in the gas. seems to happen at at 1/2 tank but could just be me looking for a pattern

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Those could be causes. Your fuel pump might be going too. I suggest taking to your mechanic and see what they find.

@Lavidaessolouna2024 2 жыл бұрын

👍. Excellent

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. 😀

@smilingbob6708 4 жыл бұрын

I cant believe the air filter isn't falling apart after 12 years. I have seen them stick and tear to pieces when you pull them off.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

The filter is a K&N. This modle is made to be used for years. You just need to take an air hose and blow it out every once in awhile.

@TheChiefJudgeDredd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@MKMidnightMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank goodness I thought I was missing a filter and ruined my engine over thousands of miles

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a little odd set up.

@dhardy9296 2 жыл бұрын

Who painted your tank!

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Those are Lethal Threat decals. Last I knew, they stopped producing the ones on the tank.

@danielhanson4326 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe the Kawasaki was too stupid to put something in there to help you line that filter up it is really a nightmare trying to keep it in place and get the cover on the designer of that should be fired immediately

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

It's really not that bad