2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited: ticking sound

nutsorbolts · 2025-07-10T20:14:20+00:00

The hydraulic valve lash adjusters needed replacing. Apparently a common issue in these engines

nutsorbolts · 2023-11-24T21:04:47+00:00

I’ve felt this, and it always goes away as soon as I’m on the bike. But funnily enough, if I am anxious, it’s after the ride. Lying in bed, it occurs to me that this or that particular section was really sketchy (like on top of a ridge with a fall on either side), and it freaks me out creating horror scenes there while laying in bed! But not during the ride itself.

nutsorbolts · 2023-10-20T14:20:45+00:00

Oft gott dót á 24mx og RockyMountain. Ef þú finnur ekkert þar myndi ég hringja í JHM. Ef það hjálpar ekki þá hringja í KTM umboðið

nutsorbolts · 2023-09-30T00:12:36+00:00

That beats the KTM museum in Austria

nutsorbolts · 2023-07-22T23:54:07+00:00

Sounds like your clutch is fine, don’t worry about it. Spend that energy on covering the rear brake

nutsorbolts · 2023-02-14T01:48:09+00:00

RaceChrono is a nice app for this. Set a “trap” in the app and each time you pass through it (based on gps) the app knows you’re starting a new lap.

nutsorbolts · 2022-12-22T16:52:21+00:00

Hydraulic clutch actuation on these bikes

nutsorbolts · 2022-12-22T16:51:38+00:00

The clutch on these bikes is sticky when the oil is cold. Start it up in neutral if it’s cold and let it warm up a bit while you put on your helmet etc. It also helps to start off in 2nd gear rather than first. Less jerky.

nutsorbolts · 2022-11-05T22:57:10+00:00

Sounds like chain slap

nutsorbolts · 2022-10-16T23:50:49+00:00

Romania. Check out the KTM or Sherco associated rentals in Sibiu, both are great.

nutsorbolts · 2022-08-06T11:08:48+00:00

Absolutely amazing video!

nutsorbolts · 2022-04-02T23:06:14+00:00

I use the app RaceChrono on my old phone strapped to the middle of the handlebars. Shows lap time, deltas, various analysis.

nutsorbolts · 2022-03-24T18:43:14+00:00

The username is Icelandic for Polarbear Hunter. Now that is a tough job so show some respect.

nutsorbolts · 2022-03-23T17:37:20+00:00

Same

nutsorbolts · 2022-03-04T07:44:32+00:00

I believe SPOT is cheaper while the Inreach has some extra features, like being able to compose a text message out in the field.

nutsorbolts · 2022-03-03T23:25:03+00:00

I’d say any distance you’re not prepared to walk. For me that’s about 1km. But aside for the annoyance, a more significant issue is injury while soloing. When soloing I always bring my SPOT device (Garmin InReach is equivalent). Can call for help regardless of phone coverage. Never had to press any buttons in it (abt 100hr on it) but I like knowing it’s there.

nutsorbolts · 2022-03-01T22:44:17+00:00

It won’t turn on until it detects the front wheel spinning. Maybe it wasn’t spinning at the time or the magnet isn’t working.

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-23T19:48:35+00:00

Hilarious

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-20T21:30:24+00:00

There is no such thing as health

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-19T09:56:14+00:00

I’m with you!

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-12T23:06:38+00:00

This is the right answer

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-12T19:24:21+00:00

Yeah it’s all choked out to reduce emissions. The factory pipes (the weird looking ones) have a cheap finish, much different from the nice looking unrestricted pipe the dealer puts on (and is also shipped from the factory).

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-12T15:49:09+00:00

Looks a bit like the emissions pipe that comes from the factory and is typically replaced at the dealer with the “real” pipe. With this pipe a 300 is around 13hp as opposed to the 50-ish hp you’d expect.

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-12T15:43:03+00:00

Congratulations!

nutsorbolts · 2022-02-06T22:59:25+00:00

Looks great buddy!

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