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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-02-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 168
Posted By BigRiig
Oil choice

Hey all,

I am getting ready for an oil change and wanted to see if anyone has used the Lucas Semi-Synthetic...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-02-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By BigRiig
You're welcome. There is a lot of information out...

You're welcome. There is a lot of information out there but nothing that was very clear. I have done a lot of electrical work on cars but never worked with diodes. I had to do an hour of reading just...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-01-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,465
Posted By BigRiig
67,XXX on mine and still going strong (knock on...

67,XXX on mine and still going strong (knock on wood). I have installed the tensioner extenders back at around 35K but not sure how long they last. No issues thus far but I don't ride too hard....
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-30-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By BigRiig
LED turn signal conversion

Hey all,

I know there are a couple threads on here about replacing the turn signals with LEDs and to be honest, it all sounded confusing and intimidating. I'm here to tell everyone that it is...
Forum: Images & Video 04-23-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By BigRiig
Custom Bagger (Hardly Davidson)

Hey all,

I just wanted to post some pics of my ride after years of slowly modifying it into the vision of the bike I have always wanted. Here is all the info:

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-22-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By BigRiig
��What he said. I have run mine as low as 10psi...

��What he said. I have run mine as low as 10psi but prepare to bottom out on bumps. I'm a bigger dude (280lbs 6'3") and typically run 15psi solo and 35psi 2-up. I split the difference on solo trips...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-22-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By BigRiig
Ok so y'all can disregard this. I fixed it! ...

Ok so y'all can disregard this. I fixed it!

Good thing I still have contact with the previous owner. It turns out that he installed a relay to add air horns. He ended up removing the air horns...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-22-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By BigRiig
Also, I have checked fuse and it is good and...

Also, I have checked fuse and it is good and there is power at the fuse.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-22-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By BigRiig
Dead horn

Hey all,

I have a 2005 Nomad with 67,XXX miles and a dead horn. I had replaced the horn last year and it was working fine. Now it's dead. I tried replacing it again to no avail. I pulled the wires...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-08-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,284
Posted By BigRiig
Cluster lights

Hey all,

Forgive me if this has been discussed in another thread. I am in the process of replacing my turn signals with LEDs and want to know if the cluster indicator lights (neutral, turn signal,...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-31-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By BigRiig
A little backstory on mine: I got tangled up with...

A little backstory on mine: I got tangled up with a guy on one of our rides and essentially destroyed my right side saddle bag. Since the Nomad bags are very expensive and I have never been a fan of...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-25-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By BigRiig
Rear Fender

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone has modified a 1500 fender to go on a 1600? I am getting ready to paint my bike and don't really care for the "pointy" look of the 1600 fender and was hoping to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-25-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By BigRiig
Aftermarket Tail Light

So I have been looking at replacing the rear tail light on my bike (2005 Nomad) and cannot find anyone that makes an aftermarket bolt-on option. I did find several that seem promising but no direct...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-20-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By BigRiig
From what I have seen you have to pull the heads...

From what I have seen you have to pull the heads off to get the chains out? Is this a DIY project or better suited for a mechanic and if so, how much do they charge?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-18-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By BigRiig
Update: I removed the tensioner and the culprit...

Update: I removed the tensioner and the culprit was a bent spring in the tensioner which was causing it to not extend. I straightened it back out and it seems to be working better. Time will tell if...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-15-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By BigRiig
Also found these on Ebay as an alternative....

Also found these on Ebay as an alternative. https://www.ebay.com/itm/401431028283#rwid
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-15-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By BigRiig
Cam chain tensioner extenders

So my bike has around 70k on it and the previous owner installed the tensioner extenders around 20k. No issues with the bike until this time last year when I spotted a large oil leak near the front...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-27-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By BigRiig
Thanks for the support! I guess I am leaning...

Thanks for the support! I guess I am leaning towards replacing them but will have a shop do it as I would have some other work done while they have it apart. My dad has a 91 Harley with 97K miles on...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-21-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By BigRiig
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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-21-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By BigRiig
If you know the brand that would be greatly...

If you know the brand that would be greatly appreciated. Also how has the new chain done compared to the OEM?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-21-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By BigRiig
As far as I know, there are no other extenders...

As far as I know, there are no other extenders besides the ones that I have on. What is a bit worrysome is that the rear cylinder has barely any wear on the spark plug tube and the front is worn...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-20-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By BigRiig
I totally get what you're saying. However there...

I totally get what you're saying. However there has to be a better solution. Our bikes are not the only ones using cam chains but they seem to be the only ones that go out at 60K or even sooner. I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-19-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By BigRiig
Awesome! Thank you.

Awesome! Thank you.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-18-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By BigRiig
I need to check how far extended they are. I...

I need to check how far extended they are. I haven't pulled the rear cylinder tube to see how damaged it is. I commuted on this bike for a few years but also ride it on the backroads. I don't usually...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-18-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By BigRiig
Quick Release Passenger Backrest

Hey all,

I have a 2005 Nomad and LOOOOOVE the look of my bike with no backrest and a solo seat. Removing the passenger seat is easy but unfortunately removing the backrest takes about 30 min or...
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