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Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 04-19-2012, 10:23 PM

Replies: 13 Front Tire Views: 1,901 Posted By jonsamson A larger front tire will make handling worse. ... A larger front tire will make handling worse. Much harder to turn the bike in slow speeds and much heavier feeling all around even at 40+ miles per hour I changed my front to a Dunlap 130 and I...

Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 03-08-2012, 01:39 AM

Replies: 32 disposing of antifreeze Views: 2,341 Posted By jonsamson It is harmful to the treatment plants and... It is harmful to the treatment plants and animals. In the 5 different states I have lived in the auto parts store all took used antifreeze at no charge.

Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 01-24-2012, 02:25 AM

Replies: 29 Would you take photos of your Nomad here if you were trying to sell it? Views: 4,296 Posted By jonsamson Too bad it is over priced, I have a similar bike... Too bad it is over priced, I have a similar bike with a lot more miles, but I owe about that much on it. Lay a way = eBay violation No vin number = eBay violation posting web site in description...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-23-2011, 03:46 AM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Last update on the thread. No more oil leaks. ... Last update on the thread. No more oil leaks. Finally. No I didn't add oil while the bike was running. Usually start it and let it run for a few then shut off and check in in about 8-10...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-12-2011, 12:51 AM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Latest update. No I am not a camera photo take... Latest update. No I am not a camera photo take of anything special. I take a lot of pictures though for eBay selling. I got the spark plug tube O rings in today. Replaced the one on the rear...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-07-2011, 02:13 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Still leaking out of the plug. I pulled the tube... Still leaking out of the plug. I pulled the tube out again. O ring seal is gone again in the part that seals against where the spark plug goes. I have O rings on order supposed to be here today...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-07-2011, 01:10 AM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson After writing my last post, I realized what I... After writing my last post, I realized what I said. Like bowling water can boil over a pot if there is too much water in the pot. Water expands with heat. Umm, I bet oil does also, so if it is...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson This only happens when the bike is warmed up. To... This only happens when the bike is warmed up. To the point of when the fan turns on. I would think a pressure issue would start right off as pressure builds quickly in the motor, also why is not...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2011, 10:54 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson If you remove your front left plug and your rear... If you remove your front left plug and your rear right plug shine a light in there you will see a vent hole. That has been there since I bought it new. It is pictured in gadges site also when...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2011, 09:09 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson I don't remember that. Ok, then were do I go... I don't remember that. Ok, then were do I go next. Where is the crankcase breather at? and how would I clear it?

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2011, 08:02 PM

Replies: 17 Sept. 10th Trip to NYC, Gone Bad Views: 1,692 Posted By jonsamson you have his license plate, I would get the... you have his license plate, I would get the plates run and get his address, find where he works and then see where the law goes. I would let him know I know about him through his wife or kids, let...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2011, 07:55 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson No internet yesterday for an update. To gauge... No internet yesterday for an update. To gauge the hole I tried a M4 too small. I tried a M5, tighter but I could wiggle it in, 1/4 too big. I got a M6, umm that feels good. I used an M6x20 hex...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-04-2011, 09:53 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Well guys thanks a lot for your help. Flashlight... Well guys thanks a lot for your help. Flashlight in the hole light shines in the vent hole in the spark plug chamber. I had taken out the spark plug tube. Again I am so lucky, the O ring...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-03-2011, 10:58 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson It was great until my last oil change. No weird... It was great until my last oil change. No weird sounds, just low on oil but no leak. It was time to change the oil and the plugs. I changed the oil, filter, the rear plug was quite black but the...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-03-2011, 09:31 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson I haven't figured out how to make a larger... I haven't figured out how to make a larger picture in the post. The instructions on here only talked about adding an attachment, to insert in the post it refers to an arrow to click then I can put...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-03-2011, 08:57 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson There is another hole in the front cyclinder... There is another hole in the front cyclinder facing the radiator, I was looking in the wrong direction. No oil leaks out of it though, and it passes into the engine also.

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-03-2011, 08:49 PM

Replies: 7 This mornings Ride into work Views: 722 Posted By jonsamson Could be bad gas could be lugging as you gunned... Could be bad gas could be lugging as you gunned it in wrong gear? could be moisture in the tank what color is the exhaust? do you smell anything different do you smell something burning could...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-03-2011, 02:25 AM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson I didn't either. I spent hours googling for a... I didn't either. I spent hours googling for a similar problem in the world. None showed up. How can I get so lucky. I am going to go get a flashlight with a fiber optic extension like you would...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-02-2011, 02:47 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson No I have not looked. That would mean I would... No I have not looked. That would mean I would have to take off the dog bowls to see, and I am not sure I could probe to see if it goes into the engine. My air intakes plastic piece that holds the...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-02-2011, 02:44 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson No I haven't. Any idea what the link is? Jon No I haven't. Any idea what the link is? Jon

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-02-2011, 12:03 AM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Jared, Thanks for looking. I used a wood... Jared, Thanks for looking. I used a wood bar-b-que skewer and it deep into the block stopped at about 6" or so. I found some oil on the rear spark plug threads, but no leaks coming out from...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-01-2011, 10:45 PM

Replies: 37 Cam chain tensioner extenders Views: 7,812 Posted By jonsamson I had to change my cam chain tensioners out at... I had to change my cam chain tensioners out at about 21,000 miles. I would check, it will take about 10 min to check the left. Then you might as well order them, you will need them eventually, and...

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Thanks for looking. That is nice to know that... Thanks for looking. That is nice to know that yours and mine look the same. I wish it didn't and I needed to put a plug or something.

Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-01-2011, 06:17 PM

Replies: 65 Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak Views: 5,859 Posted By jonsamson Rear Cyclinder Oil Leak 2008 Nomad 40,000 miles Replaced Cam Chain Tensioners at 25,000 No TFI No Air intake mods Pipes changed to VH I have a oil leak that is pouring out a hole that is on the rear cyclinder. The...

Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 09-13-2011, 12:30 AM

Replies: 105 What does Ma Kaw need to do to keep us? Views: 5,674 Posted By jonsamson What does Ma Kaw need to do to keep us? For me needed changes: handle bars without risers, or riser option Quick release pillion, sissy bar, windshield Belt drive Clutch Oil Seal that stays in place Radiators that don't leak Cam...

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