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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-13-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By hammer
Actually, thanks for reference to the Honda...

Actually, thanks for reference to the Honda machines. So far though, the Honda car cross reference should work. I will take the cost hit if it does not and post results.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-13-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By hammer
Yup Mick that's right on target. 1.1 bar = 15.9+...

Yup Mick that's right on target. 1.1 bar = 15.9+ psi. As far as I know, the cap does not need to be bike specific or even a motorcycle cap to do the job. Except for fitment specs and temp spec, I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-13-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,837
Posted By hammer
Try this link, ...

Try this link,
http://http://tearitupfixitrepeat.blogspot.ca/2012/07/kawasaki-vulcan-1500-1600-radiator-cap.html
I am going to pick a Stant version of a cap for a '96 Honda Accord. Rated at 16psi...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-21-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,200
Posted By hammer
I did. I liked it a lot.

I did. I liked it a lot.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-17-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Yes riding again today. That's due to...

Yes riding again today.

That's due to perseverance, good advise and special tools like the big strap wrench and chop sticks. Getting the outer cover and new gasket on required defeating...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-16-2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
SUCCESS!!!:tup: Got it back together using...

SUCCESS!!!:tup:

Got it back together using an HDX Universal strap wrench from Home Depot and torqued up the rotor. Thanks Dragonlady, I am converted. Thanks to all who helped out with this...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-11-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,925
Posted By hammer
I went down to my friendly engine rebuilder. He...

I went down to my friendly engine rebuilder. He "gave" me a little baggy of what he calls cam lube. Red color, high moly disulphide content. High temp resistance and helps prevent stripping with...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-10-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,925
Posted By hammer
What the heck is molybdenum disulfide grease

I am reinstalling the rotor bolt on my 1600 and this is what it calls for in the manual. I think I have seen it in other parts of the manual too. Anyone have an idea on what the grease is to be...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-10-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Yah thanks bud. But I also have a wife with...

Yah thanks bud. But I also have a wife with other ideas for sunny days or any day for that matter. I have been married more than 50 years so it's working.....so far!!!

I have also been helping...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-10-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
From my limited experience, electrical is the...

From my limited experience, electrical is the least understood and overlooked part of maintaining the bike. I have learned a lot from folks on this forum about this so now it's part of my annual...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-10-2018, 02:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Roger that! I have pretty much gone over every...

Roger that! I have pretty much gone over every accessible connector on the bike. I usually bleed clutch and brakes every winter too so those rectifier, stator and other connectors under the side...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-09-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Rotor came off with rear wheel down, in gear and...

Rotor came off with rear wheel down, in gear and rear brake on for good measure. Used air gun on my smaller Porter Cable pancake compressor. Yup left loosey.

Lifted the front of the engine after...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-08-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By hammer
It's just the Alpa Numeric versus Metric naming. ...

It's just the Alpa Numeric versus Metric naming. My cross reference says they are the same. I like to stick with the H speed rating too. So far, great tires for me.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-08-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,044
Posted By hammer
Maybe this might help with some ideas,...

Maybe this might help with some ideas, http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42294&highlight=steering+stem+bearings

Like Atom said, getting the races out can be a major pain. If you...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-07-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
OK Mas, maybe I am overthinking this. I thought...

OK Mas, maybe I am overthinking this. I thought maybe 58 ftlbs would put a lot of stress on the crank/transmission doing it that way.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-07-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
I now get the air impact ratchet to get the rotor...

I now get the air impact ratchet to get the rotor off but I am somewhat mystified how the strap wrench will hold the rotor to get it back on again. It needs 58 ft lbs. I checked the local tool shop...
Forum: Lighter Side/Jokes 05-06-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By hammer
To the bone! I sang that in Karaoke once. I was...

To the bone! I sang that in Karaoke once. I was B-b-b Bad!!
Forum: Off-Topic 05-06-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By hammer
Happy Birthday Rick. Yes he is now in the...

Happy Birthday Rick.

Yes he is now in the lower mainland after selling up the 100 Mile homestead.
The last time I talked to him he was planning to sell the Nomad. I will try to contact him soon.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By hammer
SS stainless washers should do the trick. Great...

SS stainless washers should do the trick. Great solution.

I have a couple of 4 packs of HD gaskets on hand and the right sixed SS washers too:tup:.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Yes that's it. I really would like to know. ...

Yes that's it. I really would like to know.

Loosen left or right. Someone must know.

A lot of folks here, like me, are not experienced mechanics. The manual assumes you are which can lead...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Yes, so my question again, is this rotor bolt a...

Yes, so my question again, is this rotor bolt a left hand or right hand bolt???

DOES THE ROTOR BOLT TIGHTEN LEFT OR RIGHT????

I have seen very few bolts that tighten left but I don't want to be...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-05-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Nah not an oddball and I appreciate the help from...

Nah not an oddball and I appreciate the help from a talented wrench.

Thanks all, inner stator is a 1st me. I have an air and electric impact gun so I may be half way there.

As before, does...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-05-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Flywheel? Is that the same as the rotor? ...

Flywheel? Is that the same as the rotor?

Looking at the "left" side of the bike at this large 6 1/4" rotor, is the engine and the alternator rotor rotation counterclockwise? I am not sure what...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-05-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By hammer
Yup found the stubby thing. Looks pristine...

Yup found the stubby thing. Looks pristine without all the tape on it.
Yah I could see it in the manual and some other posts. I buried it in the wrong place the last time I replaced the battery. ...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-05-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By hammer
Need help removing alternator rotor on 1600 Nomad

I need to replace the inner stator which means the Alternator Rotor needs to be removed.

I am following the Kawi manual which says use special tool# 57001-1410. That is supposed to hold the rotor...
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