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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-20-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,455
Posted By ctrider
Curious with the 412's do you have to remove the...

Curious with the 412's do you have to remove the bags to adjust the preload?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-17-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,216
Posted By ctrider
I tried that and just spun, I took both forks to...

I tried that and just spun, I took both forks to mechanic he put the spring and space back in turned it upside down and with all his weight compressing down on the forks he was able to break that...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-17-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,216
Posted By ctrider
Fork help

I started to take the forks apart. I used a impact gun to loosen the bottom bolt then used a rachet to continue. It seems its just turning and turning and not coming out and can now hand loosen or...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-05-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,045
Posted By ctrider
I used a long brass punch and mallot. I give it a...

I used a long brass punch and mallot. I give it a good wack at 12, 6, 3 and 9 on a clock and keep wacking it until i feel the edge then wack it jt every 10 minutes on the clock until it comes out....
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-05-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By ctrider
That came from the Kawasaki service manual. Not a...

That came from the Kawasaki service manual. Not a big deal just sounded like from other posts it was not hard to loosen.

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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-30-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By ctrider
I laughed after reading the section on plug tube...

I laughed after reading the section on plug tube removal.... It's in the top end section,,, remove plugs (see electrical) remove plug tube A A referring to the pic. so much for that.

I got the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-30-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By ctrider
changed the oil and it want milky or any water...

changed the oil and it want milky or any water that I could see. I filled the coolant from the low line to full with it cold. Started it up and let it idle until the fan kicked it the thermostat does...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-30-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By ctrider
spark plug tube removal

I want to check my plug tubes. I can verify a shower head socket set at home depot does fit.

Do you need a lot of force to loosen it? I tried with just my hands but it won't budge at all.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-29-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By ctrider
I thought about bad gas but I used the same gas...

I thought about bad gas but I used the same gas station 2 other times 93 but I did but gas in about 40 miles after filling from that same station and yes there was dew in the morning.

Why is the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-29-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By ctrider
Thats interesting, My tank has no rust and I had...

Thats interesting, My tank has no rust and I had the bike on a tender the night before and ran just fine the next day until this morning. I am down on coolant but I have haven't seen any puddles at...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-29-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By ctrider
Engine Issue

Hi All,

First off my 1600 is stock except for V&H pipes which I bought it with 4 years ago. I added a K7N air filer 3 years ago. Stock other than that. 34K on it. No cam tension replacement.
...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-03-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By ctrider
Hey Martin, nice to see your back on the bike....

Hey Martin, nice to see your back on the bike. Walmart and advanced Auto has T6. Been running it on this bike and the Honda.

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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-12-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,092
Posted By ctrider
The first thing you should do is get a service...

The first thing you should do is get a service manual. Makes life a lot easier, check out eBay. If your trying to tighten the fork bolt you need to have the front end lifted else your not going to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-20-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 45
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Views: 8,700
Posted By ctrider
I use an older Garmin 755 also mounted with a ram...

I use an older Garmin 755 also mounted with a ram mount on the left side of my handle bars. I also have it hard wired into my fuse box. I like the zip lock idea also. I find my can be a pia because...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-15-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,378
Posted By ctrider
Great write up and bookmarked the site ..thanks ...

Great write up and bookmarked the site ..thanks

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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-11-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,819
Posted By ctrider
Agreed but I do loose a few lbs. Over the season...

Agreed but I do loose a few lbs. Over the season and honestly it's a pia to jack it up . I do center the bike with blocks I made when doing the oil changes. As long as it rides well I'm happy with 37...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-11-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,819
Posted By ctrider
Were at about the same weigh. I started at 27lbs...

Were at about the same weigh. I started at 27lbs #2 single #3 2 up. I recently started using 37lbs. Same damper settings and found the bike much more responsive in turns and more stable on the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-11-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,378
Posted By ctrider
It does not take that much longer to remove the...

It does not take that much longer to remove the swing arm check the bearings re grease or replace. Re grease the drive shaft and replace the boot. Be very careful with that little doing in the drive...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-11-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,211
Posted By ctrider
I have 17,000 on my Commander II's . There a bit...

I have 17,000 on my Commander II's . There a bit noisy now and a bit more slippery on road snakes but there's enough left for 3-5 thousand more.

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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-24-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,691
Posted By ctrider
Also make sure the forks are set equal on both...

Also make sure the forks are set equal on both sides and recheck your front end torques including the axle and pinch bolts.

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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-10-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,474
Posted By ctrider
Works great for me Sent from my A1-840 using...

Works great for me

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Forum: Rides/Trip Reports/Travel Information 03-03-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,683
Posted By ctrider
I'm waiting until the rain washes away the salt...

I'm waiting until the rain washes away the salt and that green pre crap the put down. It's been a easy winter only 2 minor snows. I'm thinking a few more weeks..
Forum: Off-Topic 01-28-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,713
Posted By ctrider
The best outcome is you both are still breathing....

The best outcome is you both are still breathing. Hopefully your attorney will find an additional way to sue.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-13-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,433
Posted By ctrider
55 degrees here in Connecticut unheard of for mid...

55 degrees here in Connecticut unheard of for mid Dec got out with a friend for a few hrs.
Forum: Off-Topic 11-28-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,713
Posted By ctrider
Glad to hear you both are going to make 100%...

Glad to hear you both are going to make 100% recovery. My best wishes to you both.
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