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Posted by DC
 - October 30, 2012, 15:54:20 PM

Anyone know of a service manual source for a 2001 1500?  I really want to avoid FleaBay if I can.  Not my favorite place to buy something (mainly due to having to use PayPal).

Posted by chief
 - August 19, 2012, 13:26:59 PM

Personally, I use both the Kawasaki manual and the Clymer manual. I look in the Clymer first... you might want to have a look at that one until you can find a kaw manual.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/books.html
99/00 Kaw manual is what you want, though any of the other years will also be helpful.
Posted by waltervl
 - August 19, 2012, 04:37:59 AM

I only have found one in German  8) , here:
http://kawa-drifter.com/technik/technikvns/handbuchvn1500drifterj1/index.php

Posted by chief
 - August 18, 2012, 13:45:38 PM

Look on the web site in the accessories area... no free manuals I don't believe, but other sources and free download of OWNER manuals... from Kaw...

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/showcat.php/cat/26
Posted by greenbarn
 - August 18, 2012, 09:37:53 AM

I don't know of any free downloads like you mentioned, but they are not that expensive to buy.

Ebay is probably your best bet.  I've purchased several manuals over the years for my 800 and also my son's suzuki and a couple quads.  I recently bought an electronic version that was really done well from a seller called "green-manuals".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2000-Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Drifter-Repair-Maintenance-Manual-/261083266313?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item3cc9c67d09&vxp=mtr

I saw one for as cheap as $5, but don't know anything about it - I'd personally recommend the green-manual, because of personal experience.

Paper copies are available sometimes too.

There is currently at least one paper copy of the factory service manual:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-99-00-Vulcan-1500-Drifter-VN-1500-Drifter-Motorcycle-Service-Manual-/120949064965?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item1c29204505&vxp=mtr

Posted by amsoilman
 - August 18, 2012, 09:11:38 AM

Hey all and Morning ( Depending on where you live) I have one question that I hope someone can answer. I purchased a 1999 1500 Drifter the other day with 7500 miles on her. Of course NO manual. I have owned Vulcans for yrs and would not Change. Im looking for a free download of a service manual with specs. Thanks to everyone for their imput to this forum.
Amsoilman

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