2009-2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad / VN1700 Classic Tourer Service Manual (P/N 99969-1803)
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Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS, Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer, Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer ABS
Sub-models / Variants: US Models, CA Models, EUR Models
Model Years: 2009–2010
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 1700 cm3
- Engine type: 4-stroke, SOHC, V2-cylinder
- Transmission type: 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
- Drive system: Belt final drive
- Max power: 54 kW (73.4 PS) @ 5 000 r/min
- Max torque: 136 N·m (100.3 ft·lb) @ 2 750 r/min
- Fuel system: FI (Fuel Injection), MIKUNI EACW42 x 2
- Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
- Battery: 12 V 18 Ah
Kawasaki Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 2009–2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 models, including the Nomad, Nomad ABS, Classic Tourer, and Classic Tourer ABS equipped with the 1700cc V-twin engine.
- Official Kawasaki publication (Part No. 99969-1803) featuring 729 pages of technical diagrams and maintenance specifications.
- Provides comprehensive reference data for professional repair and shop-floor diagnostics, including detailed system schematics and torque tables.
Technical Documentation and System Coverage
This factory-authorized reference details the exact technical requirements needed for maintaining the VN1700 series. Professional mechanics and technicians will find complete descriptive breakdowns of the engine top end, clutch, transmission, and final belt drive systems. Additional sections thoroughly map out the cooling, fuel injection, and electronic networks, specifically highlighting the Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) system and K-ACT ABS diagnostic data. Professional-grade exploded views illustrate complex component assemblies. When servicing heavy touring motorcycles, ensuring all systems meet factory specifications is critical to prevent mechanical failure and ensure rider safety. The documentation outlines these precise benchmarks to support safe maintenance routines. Thorough planning and reviewing these exact specifications before beginning any structural repair work is essential for shop safety.
Specification Highlights and Reference Data
Crucial torque values for major assemblies are listed in N·m, kgf·m, and ft·lb, ensuring precise fastener tension for critical components like cylinder head nuts and axle hardware. The documentation states the engine lubrication system capacity for the 1700cc V-twin is exactly 5.0 liters during a full engine teardown. For the electrical system, the spark plug gap for the NGK ILZKAR7B11 is specified at 1.0–1.1 mm. Final drive tolerances are equally detailed, with drive belt deflection listed at 3.0–4.5 mm at 45 N force.
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