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Posted by 49Reo
- February 01, 2012, 13:47:15 PMHi, Paul; in my manual, it says to remove the nut with an impact wrench; if you want, I can scan those pages and send them to you as well. Let me know.
Regards and such,
Fred (49Reo)
Posted by drifter-paul
- February 01, 2012, 03:36:07 AMThanks 49REO, that solved it , as per my P.M. 
Have started on the right side now, am at the clutch now - have replaced the curved plate before using the copper coin trick - but this time , althought the copper STOPS the gears from turning, the 27mm nut and silver plate just spin and won't loosen . 
Any ideas, anyone ?
Posted by 49Reo
- January 27, 2012, 20:59:39 PMQuote from: 49Reo on January 27, 2012, 11:12:01 AMHello; I have a Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter service manual, for '01 and '02 models; I will look and see if the manual has the info you require and scan/email the info to you; am quite busy right now, but will try to get it to you tonight or tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be too far off from the '99 model.
Regards and such, Fred
Paul; as per last post, sent you some info; please let me know if it comes through ok.
Regards and such,
Fred
Posted by 49Reo
- January 27, 2012, 11:12:01 AMHello; I have a Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter service manual, for '01 and '02 models; I will look and see if the manual has the info you require and scan/email the info to you; am quite busy right now, but will try to get it to you tonight or tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be too far off from the '99 model.
Regards and such, Fred
Posted by drifter-paul
- January 26, 2012, 18:40:49 PMHave taken the engine out and removed the cam covers and rockers. Looking down the chain tunnel I can see the extender is fully out.
Have used a Clymer VN1500 Vulcan Classic 1996-1998 manual, so far (only thing available here , when I bought the bike new). I want to understand the timing procedure/marks before i unbolt any more parts - obviosly it must be pretty close, but can't relate it to what is in the manual. Searching on the internet, others have this problem too with the Clymer manual.
Is there a source , with diagrams, where i can get this information specific to the Drifter. Have cranked it over by hand to try and make sense of the marks for cam chain re TDC etc, but can't see any alignment marks that (do) match up - thoroughly (temporarily) beat at this stage.
Any help, greatly appreciated
Posted by chief
- November 03, 2011, 14:22:23 PMPersonally I would - simply so I won't HAVE to do it later. I think you would have to inspect it to be sure, but once open I'd go ahead and replace the darn thing...
Posted by drifter-paul
- November 01, 2011, 17:57:12 PMHi all. I was registered with this forum a few years ago, but have forgotten my old login details. I remembered an article on Cam Chain Tensioner Extenders - should have printed it and used it earlier. Now it is too late. 
Having refound the article by Tim Acree I checked my 1500 99' Drifter and i have 3/8" 10mm extension , Tim says 5/16" is OUT OF TRAVEL and he's right. It was full of oil.
I have 80,000 miles on my '99 1500 Drifter.
I've located my Clymer Vulcan "classic" 1996 - 1998 manual (closest I could get to a Drifter manual in 1999) - looks a big job, but not overly difficult.
Before I take the engine apart, is there an easy way to check how worn the chain is ? If it is at this level of wear, would I be better replacing the chain and guide and tensioner, as a matter of course ?
There is no oil in the spark plug hollow, so the collar has not been worn thru.
Any expertise/shortcuts from this Forum will be much appreciated . 
Many Thanks, drifter-paul (Australia)