Kawasaki Vulcan 400c <- HELP HELP

[hellboyinnz]

Hi Guys/Gals

I have a kawasaki vulcan 400cc which seemed like exactly 800cc one (think fella I bought it from changed the pistons or somehow got it converted to 400cc). Now I was thinking to change oil and filter in this and when opened the oil cap to put new oil in it, there is NO hole underneath. Looks like sealed up or hole under the blady sealed part.
I aint no good when it comes to servicing bikes so wondering if anyone got any ideas on how to blady change oil in this thing? If someone can show me then happy to pay, just dont wana pay $400+ to bike shop (last time I chekced, fella from mt eden bikes told me it will cost $550+ for full service :mad: )
Any help will be great, oh and I am in Auckland :-) thanks

[hayd3n]

Hi Guys/Gals

I have a kawasaki vulcan 400cc which seemed like exactly 800cc one (think fella I bought it from changed the pistons or somehow got it converted to 400cc). Now I was thinking to change oil and filter in this and when opened the oil cap to put new oil in it, there is NO hole underneath. Looks like sealed up or hole under the blady sealed part.
I aint no good when it comes to servicing bikes so wondering if anyone got any ideas on how to blady change oil in this thing? If someone can show me then happy to pay, just dont wana pay $400+ to bike shop (last time I chekced, fella from mt eden bikes told me it will cost $550+ for full service :mad: )
Any help will be great, oh and I am in Auckland :-) thanks
have a look online for a service manuel
i think there was a 400cc version and a 800cc version and a few others

ppl need more info

what year is the bike???

[Laava]

To be honest, with your lack of motorbike maintenance experience, you need to take it to a shop and see if you can pick up the knowledge from there. They dont put oil filler caps on blind holes.
Can some one recommend this chap a reputable shop?

[FJRider]

To be honest, with your lack of motorbike maintenance experience ...

An understatement I think ... :scratch:

The Vulcan 400 actually weighed more than the 750 ... so I doubt if ANY changes were made by ANY previous owner ...

And ... as for the "blocked" oil filler hole under the cap ... there will be a gap around the edge of the plate seen under the cap ... that I am sure ...

If indeed it is the oil filler cap he's "found" ...

To the original poster ... pour a little oil in and see ...

[hellboyinnz]

Thanks for help guys.. hahaha yep that is the oil filter I found, well it says OIL on it. Hmm good point, there is seems to be little gap so yeh might be a good idea. Will pour little bit oil and see if it comes out from somewhere or goes in the right place :drool:
Any advice on reputable service person will be great tho one who works from home will be excellent... lol..