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Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 10-04-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By RACNRAY
The 1700 is a poorly designed engine from a power...

The 1700 is a poorly designed engine from a power standpoint. A good intake and exhaust system along with an ECU flash will allow big gains. This is one of the worst engines to expect worthwhile...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-17-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,905
Posted By RACNRAY
I had to do sum measuring and a few fone calls, I...

I had to do sum measuring and a few fone calls, I sourced rings and wrist pin clips. The heads r DONE and the cylinders should be arriving next week. I am excited as I put ALOT of werk into those...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-13-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,729
Posted By RACNRAY
Bent/damaged shift forks are what I call...

Bent/damaged shift forks are what I call collateral damage from a gear jumping out of engagement. Worn engagement dogs/slots at some point will not allow a gear to remain in engagement. When the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-03-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,051
Posted By RACNRAY
Great job Vernon, sounds like the amount of...

Great job Vernon, sounds like the amount of weight removed was spot-on with no negative affects.

Got ur cylinders cleaned up at the top and bottom flanges and ready for the new sleeves when they...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-11-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,905
Posted By RACNRAY
Just had a long talk with @Mechaniac and was...

Just had a long talk with @Mechaniac and was alerted to the latest posts here. BTW the scoring in the sleeve is VERY bad and the skirt on that piston is not happy. I wonder if the original 1600...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-23-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,905
Posted By RACNRAY
1500 Mean Streak pistons installed in a 1600 will...

1500 Mean Streak pistons installed in a 1600 will bump the c.r. .5 point from 9-1 to 9.5-1.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-21-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,905
Posted By RACNRAY
SWEPT cylinder volume PLUS total combustion...

SWEPT cylinder volume PLUS total combustion chamber volume divided by said c/c volume equals static compression ratio.

Bare in mind that total combustion chamber volume includes the combustion...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 08-30-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By RACNRAY
SO SORRY, ECU has been sold

SO SORRY, ECU has been sold
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 06-27-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,850
Posted By RACNRAY
There is a another organization called bagger...

There is a another organization called bagger Racing League that have additional classes where other brands and engine Styles can run, but unfortunately the aftermarket high-performance industry...
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 06-22-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By RACNRAY
The 1700's definitely do have cam chain...

The 1700's definitely do have cam chain tensioners. 1 cam chain tensioner is under the right side engine cover the other one is under the left side engine cover. If I'm not mistaken they both were at...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 06-13-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By RACNRAY
EBC HH pads r pretty darn quiet, I never had any...

EBC HH pads r pretty darn quiet, I never had any issues.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-03-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,330
Posted By RACNRAY
The 1700 pistons ARE DISHED, or also known as a...

The 1700 pistons ARE DISHED, or also known as a reverse dome. It does not take much of a reduction in the reverse dome volume in that dome style piston to raise the compression alot. When I designed...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 02-24-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By RACNRAY
21175-0339 I tried to post 2 pics but each...

21175-0339

I tried to post 2 pics but each too large, this site needs to upgrade their system.
Forum: Parts & Accessories 02-24-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By RACNRAY
OOPS...fixed it...............$100.00

OOPS...fixed it...............$100.00
Forum: Parts & Accessories 02-24-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By RACNRAY
Vn1700 ecu for sale SOLD

Good used ECU for 1700. NOT flashed. $100.00

Free ground shipping to the 48 states.

I accept credit card and Papal, any fees are in addition.

My pics are too big to include here so if pics...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-18-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,901
Posted By RACNRAY
Forget about car pistons as most car engines are...

Forget about car pistons as most car engines are 2 or in case some r 3 valve.Ur barking up the wrong tree. I had big bore piston kits made for the 1700, that was ALOT of werk on my part.
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 09-16-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,715
Posted By RACNRAY
SO thats how they werk? LOL back in...

SO thats how they werk?

LOL

back in 1974 the kickstarter went bad on my 125, Suzuki hid the kickstart gears INSIDE the crankcase necessitating the whole damn thng coming apart. Dad said he...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 07-29-2021, 12:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,114
Posted By RACNRAY
I have a used ECU for sale,I'll get a pic and...

I have a used ECU for sale,I'll get a pic and part number 2morrow.
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 05-16-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,416
Posted By RACNRAY
Yeehaw!!!

Yeehaw!!!
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 04-11-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,416
Posted By RACNRAY
109 cubic inch kitted Vulcan classic heading...

109 cubic inch kitted Vulcan classic heading home. Complete with fully undercut transmission, mild set of webcams, Hydraulics flush and bled, dynatech CDI system, new steering head bearings and front...
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 04-04-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,416
Posted By RACNRAY
Had a problem with one of the HVLA's on the rear...

Had a problem with one of the HVLA's on the rear cylinder collapsing with the associated valve train noise and loss of performance. Drop the engine out of the frame last week and installed for new...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-30-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,365
Posted By RACNRAY
ON THE 1700'S AFTER the frnt cam is installed and...

ON THE 1700'S AFTER the frnt cam is installed and timed the crank must be rotated 360dg PLUS 52dg to align the "T" for the REAR cylinder so the rear cam can be installed timed correctly.

Is the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-25-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,365
Posted By RACNRAY
CAM TIMING PROCEDURE FOR vn1500

I am in the process of re-assembling a 1500 and was hoping some kind soul could provide me with the cam install/timing procedure. I do not wanna bet it's the same as the 1700!

THANX
RAY
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 03-04-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,416
Posted By RACNRAY
First start-up

Finally after some electrical issues I got this bad boy runnin today and it sound bad azz. Gonna start the final re-assembly tomorrow and hope to put some miles on it next week.

Engine starts up...
Forum: Off-Topic 12-28-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By RACNRAY
No repairs but LOTS of mods, not much different...

No repairs but LOTS of mods, not much different than what I did with the Vaq. Except cams and valve springs, cams go in easy, bout a 3 hour job, but engine had to be dropped to swap out the springs....
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