[Rpeach72]

Hi Guys,

I'm running into a problem with a new purchase. I bought this '96 Vulcan a few weeks ago and I am having trouble, I believe the bike sat for an extended period of time and she won't idle properly, she is fine at full choke but when its closed she cuts out, also can't give her any throttle.

So far I've used a generous amount of Seafoam, I attempted taking the Carb apart and replaced the old gas.

Next on my list is replacing the air filter, but waiting for it to arrive.

Any ideas please send them my way.

Thanks,
Frustrated new owner

 

[Rpeach72]

Ok making progress. Got her to idle with a closed choke. Now she quits on me when I put her in first gear. Applied more Seafoam, seems to be working. Any other ideas let me know.

 

[bikerbill]

The quitting when shifting into gear could be the sidestand down or a bad sidestand switch.

 

[Rpeach72]

Thanks, the stall takes place as I release the clutch, while in gear. I get her in gear then as I get half way from releasing the clutch she dies on me.

 

[Rpeach72]

Think I eliminated the stand switch. I tried starting her with the stand down no clutch and nothing, pulled the clutch and she started so I think the switch is ok.

 

[Rpeach72]

Still having trouble with the clutch, I got her in first gear release the clutch to about 90% released and then she quits.

Need suggestions

 

[Blaine]

Still having trouble with the clutch, I got her in first gear release the clutch to about 90% released and then she quits.

Need suggestions

Either kickstand switch or clutch lever switch!!

 

[Rpeach72]

After looking at the switch I see that the plunger seems to be ceased, is it supposed to simply make contact with the side stand or is it supposed to retract? I can't seem to find any decent resources online and wanted to know before I bypassed it.

 

[Blaine]

After looking at the switch I see that the plunger seems to be ceased, is it supposed to simply make contact with the side stand or is it supposed to retract? I can't seem to find any decent resources online and wanted to know before I bypassed it.

It should push in when contact is made.Give it a good shot of penetrating fluid.That may free it up,or just by-pass it.

 

[Rpeach72]

So I've got it apart, for giggles I bypassed the switch and I'm having the same issue. Completely stuck and no idea what to look at now.

 

[bikerbill]

Aren't you waiting for a replacement air filter?

If there is no element in the airbox then the carbs run lean and the engine dies.

 

[Rpeach72]

I'm hoping its that easy, I have the old one still in there. Also I didn't think of this earlier but I never replaced the fuel filter. So I hope these two will help.

 

[sfair]

I would never recommend bypassing safety interlocks.

 

[Rpeach72]

I simply did it to help rule out the switch. I agree with you that they are there for a reason

 

[helderman86]

What came of your bike idling issue?