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1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-29-2023, 11:20 AM
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Stator failure-Caltric ok?
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Sabre-t
I know I'm a bit late to the party on this...
I know I'm a bit late to the party on this thread, but Rick's makes good stators. Electrosport makes good ones, too.
If you aren't replacing the rectifier/regulator, be sure to test it...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-19-2022, 09:54 AM
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5
Vaquero Driving Light install issue
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985
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Sabre-t
Same connectors as a Voyager. They could be...
Same connectors as a Voyager. They could be tucked away where you just can't find them without taking the fairing off.
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
04-13-2022, 08:31 PM
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Running lights
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648
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Sabre-t
Rear turn signals can be amber or red (Federal...
Rear turn signals can be amber or red (Federal rules), so making them red running/turn signals would be legal. Leaving them yellow as running lights would be illegal in states with rules requiring...
Forum:
Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-01-2022, 09:07 PM
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Installed rear wheel after tire change. Questions still
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1,529
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Sabre-t
Off the ground.
Off the ground.
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Off-Topic
03-25-2022, 08:11 PM
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Kawasaki Goat
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564
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Sabre-t
Could be a fun off-road ride. I'll stick to 2...
Could be a fun off-road ride. I'll stick to 2 (or 3) wheels for on road for now.
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-08-2022, 03:33 PM
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Shock air pressure
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3,080
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Sabre-t
I totally agree. Like I said earlier in the...
I totally agree. Like I said earlier in the thread, people try to use air pressure to replace adjustment or maintenance to the suspension, especially on the front. I use a heavier than OEM fork oil...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-08-2022, 10:18 AM
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Shock air pressure
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3,080
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Sabre-t
I run 32F/38R with MCIIs. Very even wear on both...
I run 32F/38R with MCIIs. Very even wear on both tires, with about 19K miles on them and not yet to the wear bars.
When I got the bike, it had brand new Bridgestone Excedra tires on it. I ran...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-03-2022, 11:29 PM
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Shock air pressure
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3,080
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Sabre-t
Personally, I think high 30's psi on the front is...
Personally, I think high 30's psi on the front is too high. I run at 32 psi. Just my opinion, but I think people use air pressure to get the "right feel" for the front suspension rather than...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-03-2022, 11:21 PM
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Valve Stem alternatives
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Sabre-t
Metal valve stems. Ask for them where you get...
Metal valve stems. Ask for them where you get your tires changed.
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
02-22-2022, 06:54 PM
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Trying find tires
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632
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Sabre-t
What Chuck A. said. For heavy cruisers, it...
What Chuck A. said.
For heavy cruisers, it is prudent to use biased tires unless the bike mfg recommends radials for that specific model. In general, biased tires, especially for the rear,...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
02-22-2022, 06:45 PM
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Turn signal switch cleaning
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1,452
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Sabre-t
Sounds like you have an intermittent short...
Sounds like you have an intermittent short somewhere. Those are often hard to track down because they are, uh, intermittent. It can be fine for a while, but one touch of a bare wire to ground and...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
01-01-2022, 12:31 AM
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1700 under seat storage?
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3,500
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Sabre-t
Well sure. If you take out the battery and...
Well sure. If you take out the battery and cover, there's plenty of room for a tiny skid lid.
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
12-26-2021, 01:38 PM
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6
Turn signals
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921
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Sabre-t
Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to...
Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to take it apart, clean it, and apply some dielectric grease for lubrication and to keep moisture out. Some prefer to just spray some WD-40, or contact...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
12-20-2021, 10:45 AM
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2021 Voyager. couple of upgrade questions
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1,030
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Sabre-t
Just my opinion: Personally, I hate using my...
Just my opinion: Personally, I hate using my phone as a GPS.
The tech may be better now, but I have had trouble in the past with the phone overheating on hot summer days while charging and...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
11-27-2021, 11:38 AM
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What horn did you put on your bike.
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Sabre-t
I have 2 Wolo horns that make a total of 3...
I have 2 Wolo horns that make a total of 3 dissonant tones, one on each side of the bike. I made my own wiring harness with relays to trigger both at the same time. The OEM horn circuit triggers...
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Off-Topic
11-07-2021, 07:13 PM
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Michelin Commander III Touring.
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2,458
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Sabre-t
Thanks for the updated review. Wet roads and tar...
Thanks for the updated review. Wet roads and tar snake traction is what I don't like about MCIIs. Won't use MCIIIs until I see more reviews about traction, but this confirms what I suspected: they...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
09-14-2021, 09:38 AM
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Jump start no-no's
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Sabre-t
Never jump a MC from a running car or truck, but...
Never jump a MC from a running car or truck, but you can jump a car or truck with the other vehicle running. The important thing is to hook up the jumper cables correctly. Positive on the battery...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
09-02-2021, 11:55 PM
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HELP 2012 Voyager Longer Kickstand Change
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Sabre-t
There should be nothing special. A bold for the...
There should be nothing special. A bold for the switch and a bolt and nut for the stand. You will need a wrench on the nut and the bolt. If it was over torqued or just hard to turn, you may need a...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
07-27-2021, 04:05 PM
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Oil leak
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646
Posted By
Sabre-t
Oil leak sealants from different mfgs work...
Oil leak sealants from different mfgs work different ways. Some can definitely damage an motorcycle (or any other engine) and should only be used as a very temporary solution.
I wouldn't...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
07-16-2021, 12:23 AM
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Battery/Electrical issue
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3,783
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Sabre-t
Those wires will get quite hot. They are...
Those wires will get quite hot. They are carrying considerable voltage and current. If there is a poor connection in the stator to R/R plug or one or more pins in the plug are corroded or dirty,...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
07-16-2021, 12:12 AM
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Suggestions Required..
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984
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Sabre-t
Does your bike have a hydraulic clutch? If so,...
Does your bike have a hydraulic clutch? If so, the problem may be in the master cylinder or the slave cylinder. The fluid on the clutch side can get really nasty with a lot of particles in it that...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
07-03-2021, 03:24 PM
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Anyone using Shell Rotella T6 15W40?
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1,166
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Sabre-t
You shouldn't use 5W anything unless you live and...
You shouldn't use 5W anything unless you live and ride in very cold weather. The viscosity is too low for enough to cling to vertical surfaces to provide adequate protection when cranking cold. A...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
07-01-2021, 02:15 PM
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24
Battery/Electrical issue
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3,783
Posted By
Sabre-t
You don't have to pull the stator to test it. In...
You don't have to pull the stator to test it. In fact, you should test it in the bike in order to test it's output. Here is a link to a generic troubleshooting guide for checking the charging...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
06-07-2021, 12:05 PM
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10
Jump start no-no's
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2,443
Posted By
Sabre-t
I have not boosted a motorcycle from a running...
I have not boosted a motorcycle from a running auto, just from the battery. I have a lithium battery pack now with a booster attachment. I have boosted a couple of bikes with it, as well as several...
Forum:
Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-30-2021, 12:08 AM
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26
Which windshield?
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6,991
Posted By
Sabre-t
If your windshield fogs up and you are looking...
If your windshield fogs up and you are looking thru it, you're screwed. If you helmet visor fogs up, you can clear it with your hand.
I was taught that you should always have your windshield...
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