Vulcan 1500 oil pump | Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums
Joined Nov 26, 2007. 3,787 Posts. #2 · Dec 25, 2010. From 1987 through 1999, all Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 models, except the Drifter, were built with a plastic oil pump gear. IT FAILS FREQUENTLY! Go to and register your bike''s VIN via the process there, and then look for any service recalls.