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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-04-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,943
Posted By skiman
Simple, to comply with EPA noise standards.

Simple, to comply with EPA noise standards.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-01-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,107
Posted By skiman
Some bikes use an indexing spline that has one...

Some bikes use an indexing spline that has one double section on the spline so you can only put it on one way. Not sure that's the case here but it could be. Also as CNC noted the bolt need to be...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-01-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,670
Posted By skiman
Yamaha Road Star 1600 and Suzuki M95 use the same...

Yamaha Road Star 1600 and Suzuki M95 use the same relay.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-29-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,328
Posted By skiman
The best is highly subjective. The best is what's...

The best is highly subjective. The best is what's best for you, I only know the Mustang seat that came on my bike I haven't needed or wanted to look for another because it works for me. You won't...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-29-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,814
Posted By skiman
Is the speed cluster doing it's thing, power to...

Is the speed cluster doing it's thing, power to the fuel pump go through that connector. I've it come loose because I didn't get it seat good enough. Also did you hear a good click when you pushed...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-27-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,661
Posted By skiman
Don't over think it, these are not GP race bikes...

Don't over think it, these are not GP race bikes lol.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,661
Posted By skiman
You can use 1145's but it takes a little work to...

You can use 1145's but it takes a little work to install them.
http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/nomad_fi_progressive_spring_install.html
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2016, 03:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Posted By skiman
Ring, did you use an All Balls kit? If so you may...

Ring, did you use an All Balls kit? If so you may need a shim like a few of us have had to do. When I was seating the bearing I could get the bear to go tight no matter how much I tightened the nut,...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By skiman
Did you get HD springs? I have SD springs and...

Did you get HD springs?
I have SD springs and I'm set up solo, I set the sag and they were great but after some miles I guess the spring broke in and I bottomed on bigger bumps so I went up 2 turns...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-09-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By skiman
http://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/SRK-Cycles-3033...

http://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/SRK-Cycles-3033752/listing/2010-Kawasaki-Vulcan-1700-Voyager-118680357 This is a dealer so they have an advantage of taking trade-ins.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-06-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By skiman
There should only be one. No idea why you have 2.

There should only be one. No idea why you have 2.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-06-2016, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,807
Posted By skiman
You'll know when you take it for a ride about...

You'll know when you take it for a ride about 25-30 mph, too tight and it won't want to track straight it hold a line just not a straight one will want you be correcting the bike constantly. too...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-05-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,807
Posted By skiman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSunBRB6-r8 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSunBRB6-r8

for the stem tighten to 58ftlbs move forks stop to stop about ten times this will seat and square the bearings, loosen nut not all the way just enough...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-05-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By skiman
We have a road not too far from me that has 318...

We have a road not too far from me that has 318 curve in 11 miles that will keep you on your game for sure, not to many place in the world like that.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-04-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By skiman
I run between 65-80 mph so I'm always turning...

I run between 65-80 mph so I'm always turning between 3000 and 3500 rpm on the highway, no way around it.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-04-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By skiman
http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/vulcan_speed_rp...

http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/vulcan_speed_rpmcheck.html

http://www.12oclocklabs.com/sdrd_calc.htm

My speedometer was off by -7.7% using gps
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-03-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By skiman
You want to keep the engine free, by free I mean...

You want to keep the engine free, by free I mean that when you give it throttle it goes and doesn't bog down. You don't want to lug the engine but it's not a sportbike either, if you give it throttle...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-03-2016, 02:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By skiman
It's a cleaner.

It's a cleaner.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,428
Posted By skiman
It has 2 locator pins so it will need to come...

It has 2 locator pins so it will need to come straight back not side to side or at an angle.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,328
Posted By skiman
It's only an issue if you have aftermarket...

It's only an issue if you have aftermarket electrical devices the are grounded to any part of the forks, if your bike is all stock there's no problem.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By skiman
Straight from the Seafoam website. ...

Straight from the Seafoam website.

Instructions
1. Add 1 ounce to 1.5 ounces of Sea Foam Motor Treatment per quart of oil in crankcase.
2. When ready, remove OIL FILLER CAP and pour the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,328
Posted By skiman
No, it's the bearings that are subject to...

No, it's the bearings that are subject to arcing/pitting as current passes through them. I noticed the problem when installing my aux lamps, all the stock lights run there own grounds back to the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,328
Posted By skiman
You want to add a ground from the headlight...

You want to add a ground from the headlight bucket to frame. It been noted that the ground path for the forks is through steering head bearings.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,428
Posted By skiman
Worth a look. I'm pretty sure all that can be...

Worth a look. I'm pretty sure all that can be serviced is the seal and impeller, everything else is in the motor. The coolant tank really doesn't change level much. It doesn't look like the impeller...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,807
Posted By skiman
If there's any notchy feeling when turning the...

If there's any notchy feeling when turning the bars then you need new bearings.
As long as the steering is smooth I would grease the bearings and adjust them. You could just adjust them for now and...
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