While riding the motorcycle on the interstate the motorcycle suddenly shut down and locked up the rear wheel. I went down on my left side and hit the jersey barriers dividing he highway. Another rider just behind me saw the rear wheel suddenly lock up turn for a second and lock up again. As of the date of this complaint it has not yet been determined what the cause was. This is certainly not common for a motorcycle three years old with such low mileage. I suspect it may be a problem with the ecu unit but there have been no recalls on my motorcycle. This is a potential life endangering issue. If not for my helmet I wouldn't be here to write this. This motorcycle has always been maintained very well and there are no visible signs on the outside components that can account for the accident. Nothing has ever been modified on the motorcycle not even an accessory added. I have had many cycles in my life and I have been riding for over 30 years.
The worst 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 1
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What 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 owners say
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After filling up gas tank on my 2009 kawasaki vulcan 500 it quits running after 20 to 60 miles. This has happened three times. Since the last time I have been running with the fuel valve on reserve and have not had another problem. Also my sister in law and a friend has had the same with their 2008 vulcan 500's.
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Questions about the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Is the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, 2.0 times a typical Vulcan 900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 have?
No recalls on record.
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