How-To: Kawasaki Vulcan VN800 Carburetor clean rebuild 1995-2006
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The Vulcan VN800 in this video had a dirty carburetor, and caused the float needle to stick open, which flooded the engine. Fuel was leaking out the exhaust pipes and also made it's way into the crankcase, overfilling it. So make sure to change your oil before you run it again! - Jak na to + styl
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Buy? 😑
Does the video show how to make the air screw mix screwdriver how much is video?
@@1goddarddr Full video: matthewmcrepair.gumroad.com/l/OrPk
Buy the video, if it does not help you out, then ask for a refund.
@@HTMR good instructions thanks, Dave
Did the rebuild kit you bought , come with a Is excellerator diagram ? Think my carb is leaking out of the excellerator rod ,
Great job on fast forwarding through the rebuild process....
It's all about the money!!! Lol...
Good video kid but you give us a step by step of the easy stuff and fast forward through the disassembly of the carburetor 🤔
Just got to the part that I came to see and was like WTF?!
If you listened in the intro you would know why
He wants you to buy the information
Thank you for mentioning the vacuum leak at the end of the video and the fix, my bike had the same problem and now, thanks to your video I'm back on the road. Your help earned you a like and a new subscriber.
Not sure why one would complain that a guy wants to earn a bit from the work involved in putting together this type of helpful video. Matt's biggest mistake is not telling the audience at the beginning: "This video can be purchased for $14. It will provide guidance for taking the carb off the bike, but at ___ minutes, it will jump to 4 times the speed. If you want to get the regular speed version, please consider paying the $14. I am just trying to cover my cost of putting together these videos." or something like that. Basically, give us a heads-up so we do not expect something and get surprised.
Yes I started mentioning that in the first few seconds in newer vids
Why wouldn’t you focus your attention on the reason you posted this video? If someone is attempting to clean their carb then they should know how to get to it.
Matthew...I wanted to thank you so much for the video. I recently bought a 2003 K Vulcan and it would never start. I could smell gas in my garage from your advise I understood it was the carburetor. I bought your video and kudos to you. You have very clearly mentioned the steps. It just took me couple of hours and wow it starts like magic....thank you so much once again. NB: yes the dog barking in the background was annoying but you made me laugh :)
Thanks for all the compliments! That damn dog though...LOL.
Wtf. You fast forward over the parts I came to watch
Selling the video on the website.
That’s bullshit
Just fixed my VN800 carb hassles n leakes thanks to you especially that tip on 3mm ball end hexagon tool for tightening the carb, many thanks, Lewis.
Thanks for the feedback Lewis!
Yeah I luckily had it, that piece is a pain without one
The video was very helpful andl well done my 95 Vulcan. Idols good with choke on or off no more gas leaking out on my garage floor
thanks for trying. but all the stuff i wanted to learn (How to). you spead up the the video.
That is because the full video is available for purchase only. This is a sample.
@@HTMR pretty gay ngl
Thanks for actual time on breaking it down but ffffffff forward putting the carburetor back together. 😵💫
hope of all the motorcycles that I've had I hated the Vulcan 800 carburetor the float needle with stick all the time I replaced it rebuilt it. Here it was found that the fuel hose that feeds the fuel to the carburetor float Bowl but breaking down and that's what was actually clogging the needle so I installed a filter in line with the fuel hose
This was an excellent video. Now i feel equipped to do this on my own bike. Thanks a lot!
troels1979 Glad it helped!
Mulțumesc prietene pentru tutorial, am învățat ce aveam nevoie.👍🏍️
Thanks for the very useful video! Soon I'll try to clean my carb thank to this video.
P.S.= do you know the original measurements (lenght, diameter and twist) of the stock handlebar bolts?
Was the large tube on the carburetor that was called a vac tube actually the tube supplying the gasoline to the carb?
After u take off the air intake there is a plastic hand screw attached to a tube? Or cable? What does it do?
Why did you fast forward through the rebuild part?
$$$
He charges for the full video. Which is odd because there’s plenty of videos of this being done free of charge. Can’t knock the guy for it, but I can’t imagine he’s made too much off this method.
What does the tube wrapped in a spring on the bottom left of the carburetor go too?
Excelente video amigo, aunque no entiendo el idioma, me resulto de muchisima ayuda, mil gracias!!.
What is the correct fuel level in the carburetor?
In the service manual it says that + -2mm above the upper edge of the float chamber. But it cannot be set like this. The float height is 16.5 mm + -2mm and with this setting the fuel level is below the edge of the chamber float.
How do you access the air fuel mixture screw on the Kawasaki 800 it's really hard to get to in just about impossible when the engine is running without getting your hands
Buy a cheap screwdriver and cut/grind it to fit.
Hello there I re did my carbs got bike running and everything but it's backfiring from carbs any help would really be appreciated
So glad u posted this video. You are a Godsend sir!
If he was a Godsend, he wouldnt be charging $25 bucks to HELP people! Lol...
This week a shop billed me € 185 for this work.
35 on parts and 150 on labor/2.5 hours
Must have been awhile since you made this video you said a shop would charge 150 to do this! I checked they start at 120.00 an hour and you talking a 4 hour job !
Yikes!
José ok thank you for responding I appreciate it
This is really good!
What's to stop someone disconnecting the speedometer and purtting up high miles and not registering it on the clock. I've wondered about this
Went to your site and signed up to get the manual. So far this morning it has not shown up in my email. Will check this afternoon.
Email me here I will send it to you: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
how many turns out from the idle screw on the Vulcan 800 classic the last guy who worked on it lost the washer and I just replaced it but don't know the original setting please help
Just turn it in until it idles
I needed to see the part for cleaning it and it’s fast lol
Ola. Sou do Rio de Janeiro e meu carborador esta vazando por cima. Tenho uma vulcan classic 800 97. fiz reparos e não funcionou bem. Poderia me indicar qual vc usa na sua moto e medidas?
Obrigada Janvierny
This video is exactly what I was looking for and its fast forwarding through all the important stuff. SMH... Well... now I know why he fast forwarded all the important stuff in the video...its all about money with this guy apparently. For ONLY $25 bucks...lol. you PROBABLY get the regular speed video...Lol. Again...SMH... Nicely done...
The tube you took off at 9:16 my bike doesnt have the hose connected to that, would that cause an issue??
Is there a way to unflood the carbs without taking them off the bike?
You can turn petcock off, and drain the float bowls. However make sure to check oil and see if any fuel migrated there.
I know this video is old but I just bought this bike and if you're looking at the carburetor straight on... the larger diameter hose that is connected to an inlet (or outlet) on the bottom left of the carburetor (on the front) where is that supposed to connect to?
You'll have to email me a pic.
What are the lines coming out of the air box? Not the drain line but the other ones. I'm missing one of the bigger lines.
So we took the carb off and cleaned it and everything. Put it back on and the idle is extremely high like how yours was but yours went back down. How exactly do I fix that
Turn the idle screw CCW.
i wonder if there is a abs kit available for these vn800 A and B.
hello !just a litle question please , why when i change my air filter (for a K.N filter) on this bike (vulcan 800) i have many problems whith carburetor after :small explosion when i roll slowlly she is wrong and problem for accelerate .........but when i ride fast the problem seems disappears... .........so sorry for my horrible langage and my bad translation ..........but Im french!! ...arf!.
You introduced more airflow, and did not add any more fuel. So you are lean.
The 3 différent tube behind the intake its for what???
just got my 800 the plastic elbows that let fuel to carb and from are cracked and leaking can they be removed replace with an alternative.it runs really good paid 9oo for it going to fix up slowly but surely lol
u need a brass 90 inlet fitting to replace ur old stock one
buen vídeo felicidades
espero hacérselo
a mi motocicleta
gracias
Service Manual is no more available. :(
I wanna grasp how to balance the fuel on carbu , My 1999 classic is a real spender 🙄 I dunno wherever to locate it to balance .
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Is this a Classic? I noticed there are two different carb kits for the 800
I know this video is old but there is a plastic 90 going to the bottom of the card is that the main supply line and its broke any ideas
They make a repair kit to replace with brass. Google cvk fuel inlet repair kit.
@@HTMR so the old fitting will just come out with some force is there a o ring inside that I should repealed also I just bought this bike and it's been sitting for 8 year
I have a 2005 800cc. Do they have fuel pumps?
Hey, I have a 800 classic and had the fuel take painted and they painted the peacock and now the fuel in leaking thought the carb and exhaust I drained the carb and it looks like pink water so I think I have some paint residue in the carb, so what is the easiest way to clean /flush that out do I have to remove the carb to do that? Thanks for any advice, great videos ...
+TIM HAYES Check the inside of tank for overspray (and water from wetsanding). I've had good luck using brake fluid to get rid of overspray...just be careful not to get it on new paint! Then flush your lines and tear your carb apart and clean it as well. I'd replace the float needle as this model seems to get stuck float more than others. Change oil also, the fuel definitely made into the crankcase as well.
Is this the same carb as a 1996 1500 vulcan? It is doing the same thing, fuel goes into carb then comes straight out of overflow hose, bike has been sitting for along time. Cheers
If it has a single carb, then yes.
What is the item that he removed after the seat called? Mine doesn't seem to have one. It has two bolts holding it down and looks to be made of plastic.
That's one of the air boxes
Thank you so much for such a breakdown. Will this carburetor listed in the annotations fit an 96 vn800, I am having the same problem with gas overflowing from the air filter and exhausted area. My dad said it would be best to replace vs clean.
Yes it will cover your model. Best to clean and rebuild what you have.
wish you were local, kinda scared to take the bike apart, its my first bike, but for sure more confident after watching ths breakdown
Go for it, it's not that hard.
Has anyone run into a problem on the 09 vulcan vn1700 classic with the headlight and starter. My headlight quit working and now the starter won't engage. Battery is good this problem happened at the end of a ride.
good video!!!
What is the air fuel adjustment set to I just rebuilt mine and I cannot get it to run without having the choke on
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What is the black plastic box that was underneath the gas tank? I'm new to all of this and my 04 Vulcan does not have that black box under my gas tank.
Part of the air intake.
@@HTMRit's called the air chamber right?
do u have a video on how to fix gear and to open motor for Kawasaki 800 volcan 2001 classic
+Jose Ruiz No I'm sorry I don't.
Thanks for making this video I'm having the exact same problem with my 1999 vulcan 1500 it helped me imensly thanks
kind of confused a little after you take the carb loose I don't see where you clean it. I see you just disassemble & reassemble it back together.
I have a ‘97 1500. Same process?
Very similiar.
I would like to rebuild the carb on my 2000 Vulcan 500. Do you think it is similar enough to the 800 that it would be worth buying the video?
It would help, however you have a dual carb model.
Bravo 👏
Looks like your in Illinois?! Wanna take a look at my 800 classic? Pretty sure I need to just shim the pilot jet. Hate messing with carbs
Chicago area.
@@HTMR I'm in lombard. How far away are ya?
@@kevinjohnson5551 Mount Prospect. I'm not accepting service work though.
No need to take all the bolts from the dash cluster just the bottom bolt
Anyone know where u can purchase the rebuild kit thanks in advance
Just buy the OEM parts that you need.
how many carb does this bike has cuz i have one just like it and took it to the shop for a carb rebuild and the tech guy says he has to rebuild both carb .. so far I know it has only one carb ?
Just single carb on this model.
I followed your video and all clean starts and runs fine at idle but as soon as I move the throttle it dies I can’t get engine to even run above idle. ???
Did you tune the fuel screw?
thanks for the video.
Your welcome!
Hi men great video one custion. how many laps given to pin mix ?
Restate your question. I am not following.
Maybe he's asking how many turns out on the pilot jet (mix pin)?
how can i contact i have my motorcycle kawasaki vulcan 1999 and it needs a cleaning do you have your workshop
I'm in Chicago and not accepting service work.
Good start but tmwhats the deal with the 14 minutes of silence
Hey bro I have the same bike. In the mornings I have about 6 failed starts where it sounds like a dead battery then it starts up right away and no issues for rest of the day. Secondly I have gas coming out of the exhaust in the morning. Puddle on the ground even. Any ideas on these ??
Petcock and float needle in carb need replacement/testing.
MatthewMCRepair thanks man. It’s going in for a full carb cleaning on Monday and a couple weeks ago I noticed there was a drip in the on position when the tank was off. Probably not good right?
@@senorcheeto3411 Not the end of the world. The carb float needle will stop fuel flow.
I purchased this video, and it's solid! but my email was deleted ... ?? anyone know how I can access the "unlimited full-length video" I purchased??? where's link?? I'd appreciate the help. Thanks!!
I responded to your email.
Hey do you know the exact float height for the carb?
So I have 2 questions, the choke cable with the threading, i think my threading is messed up on that plastic part because it won't tighten/grip, can I replace that threaded price itself? And the black plastic 90 degree piece (hose comes from the fuel shut off valve) that piece broke, it was brittle, I can't find that piece anywhere, what can I do about that one?? I don't know if yours was the same but mine had a grey one and a black one of those plastic 90 degree things, (receiving and outgoing)
Yes, that part is available. What year and make is yours? I went to the OEM parts finder under carburetor and it comes with elbow and threaded nut.
MatthewMCRepair 96 Kawasaki Vulcan vn800
PN 16016
www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Kawasaki/Motorcycle/1996/VN800-A2+Vulcan+800/CARBURETOR/parts.html
first of all, some useful information on this video thanks. But I clicked on this video to learn a little bit about the carburetor because my bike is doing the exact same thing. And after 12 minutes you fast forward over the best and most important part.. so thanks but not a useful video for me
This is a sample. Full video is available for purchase through link.
I've got a Kawasaki 800 2000 model runs good but don't have good power need to shift down going up hills runs about 60 miles an hour can't figure out what the problem is can you help me?
Can you rev it out in any gear? Or is this speed related?
I’m having the same issue, doesn’t rev out in any gear.
I’m dealing with a 98 Vulcan 800 how do we get watch the rebuild in slow motion
howtomotorcyclerepair.com/vulcancarbclean/
I bought ur video today rebuild just like u did I’m having trouble the bike at idle is trying to pull fuel through the needle jet while at idle
@@ryancastleberry3614 Please email me for tech support. It is hard to respond here.
@@HTMR what’s the email
@@ryancastleberry3614 howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
The important parts are shown in too fast mode and the easy parts slow.
What happened to the clean and rebuild?
Full video: gum.co/OrPk
helpppp my 1999 drifter fuel injected starts when i put new spark plugs but after i turn it off it wont start and it keep injecting fuel that it floods the carb what cuold it be .....
Freddy, I don't have much experience with FI.
mattthew, do you know if there is any ecu compatible to vn 800 211191438, cheer's r where can I find any info on compatible
Sorry I don't know that info.
If the bike was stored with the petcock in the on or reserve position, then if you flooded the exhaust with fuel, the petcock must also be bad....
What would be the measures to take after this has happening? The bike is bogging then coming out to almost full power it was stored for 3 years two of which had non ethanol gas in it in the on position. Thanks
@@brett7794 Carb cleaning and replacement with new fuel and a new fuel filter is simple and easy, though you may need a seal and gasket kit. Automatic petcocks, with a vacuum hose leading to the petcock (and no off position), should not leak at all with engine off when the petcock is left in the on or reserve position. You'll know when you remove the tank with fuel in it. The tank will keep dribbling out the petcock. Without tearing the bike down you won't recognize a leaking petcock unless the carb bowl needle is leaking, too. If the petcock leaks, the option is to clean the petcock, with or without a seal kit, or replace it. All of these are bread and butter jobs at a pro shop, they don't usually cost much and results should be better than amateur tinkering.
Thank you for you knowledge and time brother 👍 the shop near me gave a quote for 350-400 for a carb clean on my 02 Vulcan 800 that's why I was gonna do it myself but I'll probably mess something up
spelunkerd Thank you for your knowledge when it comes to the Vulcan 800 I have an 03 classic. Your videos helped me tremendously.
where can i purchase this whole video at
gum.co/OrPk
What is that knob that hangs just in front of the carb/intake assembly?
You are probably referring to the idle speed adjustment.
Time for a new upgrade carb!!
No, just clean what you have.
If you're having issues with backfiring & "Sneezing" when the bike is cold or if it runs hot when trolling at slow speed, you just need to rebuilt with a jet kit because the factory settings are too lean. I think i used a vance & hines kit and went up 2 sizes (3 would be full race mode) and raised the needle up 2 notches (there's several grooves to set the needle height). the bike runs so much better. mileage went from 50 down to 35, but that's what happens when you give it the gas it wants.
i would suggest not doing an aftermarket carb swap, but hey it's your bike.
Why in one of the comments it says the video is $14 but at your web site it’s $25?
That pricing was years ago.
Where are you located. And how much would you charge to fix mine. Same bike. Just a 97
+William Brown NW burbs of Chicago.
what are you doing at 13:08 and what took is that for checking the float needle seal?
+kj gibson czcams.com/video/1I9YzHKV2vc/video.html
Yes, pressure testing float needle.
How many turns out did you set the mixture screw back to?
2.5-3
Thanks
need to no how to change water pump on a 85 Kawasaki 750 cruiser found everything but that need help !!!!
I currently do not have a video on that.
At 9:18 you are taking off a Tube with green tape on it. You say "There's lots of Tubes on this bike." I'm curious what that tube goes to because I don't even have a tube anywhere on the bike to hook up to that spot on the carb. (I bought my bike previously owned and just want to make sure the previous owner didn't take something important off)
That tube is a vent. It may lead to some kind of evap. Grab the service manual and it should have a page on hose hookup/routing: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/kawasaki-vulcan-vn800-1995-2004-service-manual-2/
Did this end up being a vent hose? The hose on mine is only 5 inches long. Can’t find anywhere that it should go.
@@ryanelliott6811 Its a vent tube. Doesn't go to anything.
Are the carbs the same on the 1500 vulcan
What year?
Wth man I need the actual rebuild process 🤡 thanks anyways
Where is the pilot screw? I can't find it.
It's on the bottom. There is probably a plug in it if it's stock. And can be gently drilled and pulled out. The screw is underneath. There are some videos on it even if it's not the 800 exactly. similar concept
The people bitching about a few bucks for the video can go ahead and pay the 150-200 at a shop to do it. Get your hands dirty.
Thanks! My thoughts exactly!
What is the brand and model of this carb your work on
keihin cvk
What kind of bars do you have ?
Have no idea, not my bike.