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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan is fuel and propulsion system. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Vulcan model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

My 2005 Kawasaki vulcan 1600 nomad have gas tank is leaking, and I looked on the internet and I saw that many people have this problem, is there a recall? The gas tank leaks in the left corner of the tank under the seat? Please let me know, and thank you for all you support.

Filed Aug 27, 2022 · Fuel system · AL

My 2005 Vulcan 1600 has recent started seeping fuel from the bottom tabs that are welded onto the gas tank and is slowly progressively getting worse

Filed May 19, 2008 · Engine · 2,703 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 (na) kawasaki vulcan. On two separate occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the middle of the vehicle. The dealer stated that a belt wax on the drive belt was needed; however, the noise still persists. The current mileage was 2,821 and failure mileage was 2,703.

Filed Nov 18, 2005 · Wheels · 12,000 miles · TX

Front tire of motorcycle wears very unevenly not allowing full contact of rubber to meet the road. This creates a dangerous situation as tire is not fully contacting the road surface. It has done this since bike was new and on two sets of tires. I think the rim may be the problem causing this uneven wear. I had two different dealers install tires with the same identical results of poor road contact. Kawasaki of kingman arizona and kawasaki of rapid city, south dakota.

Filed Nov 18, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 3,000 miles · TX

Motorcycle keeps burning up batteries once each six months and the low beam headlight bulb burns out every 3,000 miles. This has been an ongoing problem since I bought the bike in february of 2005. Even main headlight fuse has burned leaving me stranded at night. The bulb burns in daytime and I have no headlight and I do not know it. I had to use a tow truck due to battery being cooked it left me stranded in reno, nevada. Dealer did not replace the battery on warranty and charged me $150 for the battery. These problems make this motorcycle very dangerous to ride. Battery failed twice, headlight bulbs failed seven times and I only had the bike for nine months. I bought it new. I have no electrical accessories on the bike. It is stock from the factory.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Fuel system, Lights · TX

2005 kawasaki vulcan 2000 experiencing problems with the gas tank as well as the front tire is installed backwards.*mr. Gas tank cap leaks fluid and fumes, causes potential fire hazard and health problems. Headlights won't adjust and move down, making it impossible for consumer to see road at night. Also, front tire was installed backwards.

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Questions about the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan

Is the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan, 2.0 times a typical Vulcan model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (2).

How many recalls does the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan have?

No recalls on record.

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