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Forum: In Memoriam 12-10-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,915
Posted By dogdoc
Passing of Mac

Wanted to let guys know that Mac and very frequent on here and helper of any with bike problems has died of cancer about two months ago. His knowledge of Vulcan nomads will be missed. He helped me a...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-13-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,700
Posted By dogdoc
T6

TopCat where is that listed on the gallon jug? How can you be sure you got the old stuff which is OK or the new stuff which is not ok? Its getting too difficult to change oil now.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-10-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,700
Posted By dogdoc
T6 oil

I've been using this oil and Mobil-1 TD syn oil since my Nomad was bought new '05. I've had no issues with these two oils. I was over at the Vulcan Owners forum the other day and a guy said he was...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-09-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By dogdoc
Jim thats the way my brother's '06 has worked. My...

Jim thats the way my brother's '06 has worked. My '05 has been different. I have always used full syn Mobil-1 or Rotella T6. When run every day while I was working it was fine. But after retiring and...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-09-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,382
Posted By dogdoc
Where exactly are you talking about to add 20 ml...

Where exactly are you talking about to add 20 ml grease(on a 1600 Nomad)?? Thx
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-07-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By dogdoc
Ive also been told to hold front brake lever real...

Ive also been told to hold front brake lever real tight when you kick it into first. If it does lunge the brake holds it and prevents it front lunging/dying. Thx everybody for your help. I let it...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By dogdoc
Thanks Bob for tips. I have tried those and maybe...

Thanks Bob for tips. I have tried those and maybe 10% of the time it helps.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By dogdoc
I tried that and some days it works great. Other...

I tried that and some days it works great. Other days it dont help at all. Just hated to rock it back in forth in first gear every morning/
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-06-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,577
Posted By dogdoc
Lunging forward when going to first gear

2005 nomad only 16,000+ miles city driven. It has done this when i let it sit for a long time but not often since i was working every day i rode every day. Now retired since 2014 i dont ride as...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-06-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,573
Posted By dogdoc
Go to the Darkside Caveman. Now would be the time.

Go to the Darkside Caveman. Now would be the time.
Forum: Parts & Accessories 09-06-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,177
Posted By dogdoc
Sounds like Kawa should just put a whole Meanie...

Sounds like Kawa should just put a whole Meanie motor in our Nomads and get the power we thought we were buying.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-06-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By dogdoc
Got the same yr bike. hard to get that bolt out...

Got the same yr bike. hard to get that bolt out with V&H true baggers installed. Just barely get her out/in. Mine hasnt boogered up too bad yet. It doesnt look special just need right diameter and...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,472
Posted By dogdoc
you got a big problem there.

you got a big problem there.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,938
Posted By dogdoc
I think he meant lithium ion. Not sure these are...

I think he meant lithium ion. Not sure these are out for our bikes yet. I like the stock OEM battery mine came with. They hold up the best for me.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,747
Posted By dogdoc
Check battery

Check battery
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,474
Posted By dogdoc
I fill up to the plate on the kick stand. I dont...

I fill up to the plate on the kick stand. I dont try to cramp more in because down in south TX it will build up pressure and spew out the over flow. I dont like wasting gas.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By dogdoc
My stock screen like crystallized with a ton of...

My stock screen like crystallized with a ton of tiny cracks all through it. When sun hits it I cant see anything. Anything I can put on the Clearview to protect it from UV rays destroying it like my...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,677
Posted By dogdoc
Looks nice and clean install.

Looks nice and clean install.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By dogdoc
Thx Ridefree, another good idea. Not sure what...

Thx Ridefree, another good idea. Not sure what kind of space Im looking at in there until I throw that plexi-glass away and try to get the stock bolts to work with the Clearview shield. Its hard for...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By dogdoc
Thats a good idea, only one I could come up with....

Thats a good idea, only one I could come up with. Get some SS from Lowe's. Thx Bob.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By dogdoc
K&N is what I am using and it has held up for yrs...

K&N is what I am using and it has held up for yrs in the hot sun. Also had popping back through the throttle body at times on quick throttle on. Filters didnt help. Tuning the TFI helped the most....
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By dogdoc
15% sale now throught Sept 7 for Labor Day. I...

15% sale now throught Sept 7 for Labor Day. I pulled the trigger.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,863
Posted By dogdoc
Hey Bill will that bulb you were talking about...

Hey Bill will that bulb you were talking about above fit my 1600cc Nomad '05?? Do you need 1 bulb(I see you buy 2 on Amazon, so 1 is spare?) or is that bulb you mentioned a hi/lo bulb? if so thats a...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-05-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By dogdoc
Waving Clearview windshield on 1600 Nomad!!

Just ordered a Clearview windshield at 15% off for Labor Day, so today was the day. My question is I know you use your own hardware off the old shield and put it on the Clearview. But there is the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-31-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,735
Posted By dogdoc
Some body probably tightened both WAY toooooo...

Some body probably tightened both WAY toooooo tight thinking he was helping outthe next owner! I just tighten my oil filter with hands. Easy to take off with a filter cap as shown above. I boughta...
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