May 31, 2011 · The "old" bottles were black and the 10W-40 and 20W-50 designations were both shown in a grey band. The new bottles are grey and have a red band for the 10W-40 Racing 4T oil and a blue band for the 20W-50 V-Twin oil. On the back label of the new bottles is a picture of a Mobil 1 filter with a caption to the effect of: "Try a Mobil 1 motorcycle Sep 23, 2016 · A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, Vulcan 1500, Vulcan 2000, Vulcan 500, Vulcan 1600, Vulcan 900 and all other Vulcan motorcycles. Aug 8, 2009 · 10w40 for temperatures from 0-104^f. 20w50 for 32 and up. 10w40 will provide better lubrication if you are not running in high temps. - Rich. 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic. Patriot Guard Rider. Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help. Save Share. Nov 4, 2020 · The maintenance schedule for the Vulcan 1700 motorcycles is basically a major service every 7500 miles (12000 km) and a minor service every 3750 miles (6000 km). The minor services are all safety and emissions checks — checking the brakes, clutch, and emissions control systems regularly. You do need to periodically change the coolant, too, as Apr 5, 2003 · Shipping calculated at checkout. Kawasaki 03-08 VULCAN 1600 NOMAD CLASSIC MEAN STREAK Full Synthetic Oil Change Kit. **Kits Includes 4 Quarts Of Oil, One Genuine OEM Kawasaki Oil Filter, and One Crush Washer. Prolonged engine life through improved engine cleanliness, reduced oil volatility and enhanced thermal and oxidation stability. Oct 16, 2012 · 371 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Oct 16, 2012. oil change. I changed mine at 600 based on the owner's manual and the dealer recommendation. I used Kawasaki dinosaur oil, also based on the dealer recommendation. Next oil change will be to either Kawasaki or Mobil 1 full synthetic. Jun 8, 2013 · 491 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Jun 9, 2013. Your Nomad takes just over 5 qts with the filter change. Make sure read your owners manual carefully and follow the procedure for checking your oil and for changing it. If you dont you will overfill it. This is a common issue with new owners. Btw, congrats on your new Nomad!! Dec 4, 2012 · redace Discussion starter. 58 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Dec 4, 2012. I have a 2005 kawasaki vulcan 1500 classic. I noticed there was some oil leaks coming from my "front" cylinder head. I noticed after ride my pant around my right knee i see stains of oil. I checked under the cylinder head and I see oil around the top area of the cylinder head. Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Kawasaki VN 1600 Mean Streak 2004. Motorcycle Style: Cruiser. ENGINE SPECS. Engine Type: 1552 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin. Engine Bore and Stroke: 0 mm x 0 mm. Compression Ratio: 9.0:1. Valves SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder. Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies. Apr 18, 2013 · Re: Engine Oil & Weight. Conventional oils are made with long molecules, which allow it to shift viscosity, for example, from 10 weight, to 40 weight, as it warms up. These long molecules get chopped up by the transmissions of M/C's, which after around 1,000-1,500 miles, makes it revert to its thinnest weight, 10 weight, in my example, and it Kw3A.