Hey all,
new to kawasaki motorcycles and just bought a 2000 Vulcan vn800a. it didn't come w/ the owners manual, i have ordered one but in the meantime, how do i check the oil level and what oil should i use in the bike. i live in TX so the heat in the summer is an issue.

one other thing. what is the PRI setting on the fuel selector valve for? i have had Hondas in the past and they did not have this position.

thanks

 

Welcome to the forums....

I can;t give you many details in that vulcan. But I bet somebody here can.

IMO, I would prob run Repsol, or equilivent. I'm a full synthetic fan. How many miles are on the bike? I would prob say a good 10w40.

The PRI ? odd....most every bike I have owned there is Reserve, Off, ON..... I would assume PRI stands for prime which I would equate to Reserve.

 

Yup, seen that online as a reserve before. Welcome to KF

 

I don't believe the "PRI" position is a reserve cause it has a "RES" position. its a three position valve, ON, PRI and RES.

 

I do not have this service manual, look in the VN section. Maybe that is where I have seen this question before. Good luck