1700 Safety & Recall Information

[Sin City Stan]

I got a letter from Kawasaki today. A Safety & recall notice. Before even opening it I'm already upset. Brand new and I have to take it to a dealer to fix something or another.

The letter stated;

Thank you for purchasing the Vulcan 1700 featured the most advanced and sophisticated long stroke, liquid-cooled V-twin engine in Kawasaki history. (sounds like a commercial so far)

Reason for This Notice:
This letter was sent to notify you that a specific starting procedure is required on all Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 motorcycles to insure optimum idling performance. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of these units.

Starting Procedure:
1. check that the engine stop switch is in the RUN position.
2. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral and check the neutral indicator.
4. Without operating the throttle, push the starter button.
5. Let the engine idle for 12 seconds before riding off. Do not operate the throttle during this 12 second period.

Note
This procedure supplements the procedure in the owner's manual.

Blah, Blah, Blah.

So, all you people who start it and roar off in 11.9 seconds. STOP IT!! :-)