Oil filter recall

[richaud]

Great!!! Thanks!!

[chief]

Hi y'all ...tried to get a grip on this with oilfilter. ....what part NO Do i need for my 1999 1500 drifter? Gonna give the gal a oil change so she can dit with some new oil in het over the winter. .

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oilfilters.html

Just a reminder... click on the LINKS tab in the Nav bar... all sorts of info there on parts, accessories, etc.

[pcarrell]

Hi y'all ...tried to get a grip on this with oilfilter. ....what part NO Do i need for my 1999 1500 drifter? Gonna give the gal a oil change so she can dit with some new oil in het over the winter. .

Does this help?

http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx?type=ps&year=1999&make=KAWASAKI&model=VN1500+Vulcan+Drifter&engine=1500

http://www.oilfiltersonline.com/PH6017A-Fram-Extra-Guard-Motorcycle-Oil-Filter

[Troll]

Factory Kaw filter for virtually everything. Same one fits my W-650....

[richaud]

Hi y'all ...tried to get a grip on this with oilfilter. ....what part NO Do i need for my 1999 1500 drifter? Gonna give the gal a oil change so she can dit with some new oil in het over the winter. .

[Snake]

Thanks Troll, I did use the NAPA filter when I changed oil for the winter.

[Troll]

I've been using the napa filters on both my Kaws for the last 60,000 miles (including both bikes in that) no problems that I can detect with either bike...I don't think that's the number I've been using...because that one is too long for the W . The chrome filter cover won't fit...

[Snake]

Hey Troll, I have a question for you. I asked a NAPA auto dealer if they carried a oil filter for a drifter and they did. Part Number 1358- price $4.74. Looks like the OEM filter, price-$12.25 at the the Kawasaki dealer. What do you think would be difference in filters?

[kawasaki.addict]

I don't know what it is with people and oil changes...i change 3x a year, or every 3,500 miles...I would, and did changes all the fluids on my bike as soon as I got it home.

I did/do the same bought my drifter bam new oil brake fluid antifreeze. Same on a car or truck i buy you just gotta be safe rather than sorry.  I am on 2nd oil chamge for having my bike 6 months i will likely put 15k miles a year on it and i have seem kawasakis take a 20k mile year without anything more needed than a tire change and regular fluid changes. My drifter will run for 100k then a she is getting a modded meanstreak motor an trans

[Troll]

Good luck. We will help you with any questions and could even supply some correct answers!...The things I outlined are not difficult, but are necessary...and often overlooked.

[Sparks500]

I agree, completely. But, being an electrician, not a mechanic, I needed a clymers manual to guide me. It arrived last Wednesday and I'm getting started on all those things.

[Troll]

There's that funny word...assumed....again. Did you consider changing the coolant? How about the brake fluids? 99% of people "assume" brake fluid is a lifetime fill...After a lifetime as an auto tech, I can guarantee that the only time brake fluid gets changed is when there is a component failure. DOT 4 brake (and clutch) fluid will absorb moisture and deteriorate, even with the improvements in master cylinder sealing. The majority of "frozen" calipers where the pistons are the actual problem are due to water in the system. The calipers also deserve a once over, and the slider pins need to be lubed with silicone brake paste....nobody even THINKS of that until there is a problem. It's not total use, here, but age. Cables need to be lubed, final drive oil should be changed....steering neck bearings need to be repacked....Not trying to get in your face, but this is a finely crafted precision device, capable of many years of reliable service, but only if you do YOUR part...besides, working on you bike is a bonding experience!

[Sparks500]

Well, in all fairness, I did make a few assumptions. The bike is spotless, like the day it was first sold. The po is a fireman that was very meticulous, so I assumed the oil was kept up. And, it may be just fine, but, someone just added an extra 1/2 qt. on th last change.

[pcarrell]

Oh, no disagreement from me!  Gotta do the fluids regularly.  Climate alone dictates the change, let alone mileage.

[Troll]

It's not just that it was sitting for so long that prompted me to change the fluids, it's the "unknown" quality of what was in there. When I bought my car last year, I did the same thing, even though there was an oil change sticker on the windshield that told me when the last changes was done, but not with what....Really, starting out on day one with a base line is really the only way to be sure of anything...and then there are those who change once a year...How can you do that to a machine? You need to change, at a minimum twice, no matter how little you ride. Leaving the oil from the Summer in over the winter just promotes internal deterioration of the engine....Which is cheaper? An oil change, even if it's $50, or a crankshaft? I'm expecting that my Drifter will have about 100,000 miles on it around Drift-In time. I would expect nothing less than total reliability from it and so far, it's not disappointed me. Preventative maintenance means I can go on a trip with confidence, not trepidation.

[pcarrell]

I would, and did changes all the fluids on my bike as soon as I got it home.

You found your bike in a barn and it'd had so little use over the years that it actually had moss growing on it.  I'll bet you changed all the fluids right away!

[Troll]

I don't know what it is with people and oil changes...i change 3x a year, or every 3,500 miles...I would, and did changes all the fluids on my bike as soon as I got it home.

[Sparks500]

This is my first oil change with this bike. I should have done this sooner. Although, the oil didn't look too bad, I just don't know how long it's been in there. Don't like over filling with oil, especially since this is a recall bike that may have excessive oil pressure.

[pcarrell]

I was going to say, I drain at the screen and 3.5 is topped off.

[Troll]

that's a bit too much. Mine holds EXACTLY 3.4 QT. Measured it many times....I can get 3.5 in if I drain the oil at the pick up screen. 3.4 puts it exactly on the "high" mark in the window.

[Sparks500]

And, I'm a bit troubled: I just drained a bit over 4 quarts of oil out of this baby.

[Sparks500]

Just an update. Part #99999-0032 is the replacement cartridge filter. Just ordered 2 off ebay at 9 bucks apiece.

[Sparks500]

called the biggest dealer in the area yesterday and asked him about replacement cartridges, and he had no idea what i was talking about. he put me on hold to ask someone in service about it, came back and said that he could order the whole kit for me at 17 dollars, but he hadn't ordered one in years. said everyone just went back to stock filters.

[Sparks500]

I would check your engine numbers to be sure. It would be really bad to have your oil filter blow off and dump engine oil right in front of the rear tire.

[chief]

Look at the recall (link previously posted)... it gives the vin # impacted. The recall does NOT result in a spin off filter. It is a whole different deal. If you had one you'd know it.