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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-21-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,197
Posted By desertdog
Had this issue last year with my 2008 vulcan. It...

Had this issue last year with my 2008 vulcan. It was using over a qt every 1,000 miles. Finally took it to a shop with a good reputation. They pulled the top end and it was a broken piston ring. Had...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-03-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,729
Posted By desertdog
Could possibly be a faulty relay too, even if its...

Could possibly be a faulty relay too, even if its new. Don't ask me how I know this. After much frustration and hair pulling last resort I tried a different one, problem solved.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-08-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By desertdog
I checked with Clear view when I installed mine...

I checked with Clear view when I installed mine last year and they told me to use the rubber pads. They said the instructions are not clear on that and they need to correct them. Looks like they...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-27-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,879
Posted By desertdog
When I bought the bike they told me to run 93...

When I bought the bike they told me to run 93 because the heat would cause pinging with lower grades.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-27-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,879
Posted By desertdog
I used primarily Shell 93 octane, till I put a...

I used primarily Shell 93 octane, till I put a dobock fuel processor in it. Then depending on the weather Shell 89 octane, or in cooler weather 87 octane. In really hot weather, ie over 105 I put 93...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-27-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,879
Posted By desertdog
I checked around and asked different shops both...

I checked around and asked different shops both Kawa dealers and independent shops who would be best able to handle the rebuild. The same Dealership and person came up in several conversations. I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-26-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,879
Posted By desertdog
Bike in Shop Update

Got my bike back Saturday after 6 weeks in the shop. Also got most of the parts from the engine and clutch that they rebuilt.

Front piston did not have a crack in the face, I misunderstood that...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-20-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
K&N, changed filters with each oil change

K&N, changed filters with each oil change
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-19-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
Just think, you could have purchased my 2008 with...

Just think, you could have purchased my 2008 with 54,000 miles on it and saved all the hassle


TC: Had I known that you were going to sell your bike to me for $10 I would have taken you up on the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-18-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
I live in Arizona, so bike is run year round, but...

I live in Arizona, so bike is run year round, but not as much in the summer. In the fall and winter I ride alot more. I don't twist the throttle alot any more, but the carbon does get blown out on a...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-17-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
Mobile 1 V twin Synthetic 20-50 due to heat,...

Mobile 1 V twin Synthetic 20-50 due to heat, change every 3-5k miles, changed filter every oil change
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-17-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
62,000 miles, did not notice it ever running hot,...

62,000 miles, did not notice it ever running hot, altho when I rode this fall the fan seemed to cut on more, but it was in the high 90s to low 100s out.

Its gonna be over $3,000 for the rebuild,...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-17-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
Bought the bike new in 08, it had 2 miles on it...

Bought the bike new in 08, it had 2 miles on it when I test rode it, after my test ride it had 5 miles on it, and I took it home.

Some times, no matter the quality control, you can get a bad part...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-17-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By desertdog
Bike in the shop

08 Vulcan Nomad, with 62,000 miles on it. Started burning oil, first a little then a qt every 1,000 miles. Front cylinder was burning oil.

Put it in the shop Saturday, they finished the tear down...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-11-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,030
Posted By desertdog
If you put in the T25 it will pull much harder. I...

If you put in the T25 it will pull much harder. I first installed a T19 in my bike, but found it did not give me the result I was looking for. You might consider the T19, it requires less pull than...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-06-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,884
Posted By desertdog
I haven't dropped my bike, unless you insist on...

I haven't dropped my bike, unless you insist on counting the time I got it out of the garage and did not put the kickstand down, it threw me into the shrubs I had just trimmed, then there was the...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 04-27-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,079
Posted By desertdog
Keep in mind that the weather can change in an...

Keep in mind that the weather can change in an instant, and you can find yourself riding in snow, even in July. Years ago we got caught on top at about 11,000 feet in our truck in July. Made for a...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-10-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By desertdog
Happy Marine Corp Birthday CJ and all Marines you...

Happy Marine Corp Birthday CJ and all Marines you have my respect
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 08-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,086
Posted By desertdog
Hydrate early and often, gatoraide is your friend

Hydrate early and often, gatoraide is your friend
Forum: Off-Topic 07-15-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,358
Posted By desertdog
My neighbor whom I call vroom vroom, is a fairly...

My neighbor whom I call vroom vroom, is a fairly young nice guy, and we get along ok. But he has a habit that drives me nuts.

He has a 2003 Yamaha 1200, and a 1984 Kawasaki Ninja. He will get one...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,128
Posted By desertdog
On my tank the seam underneath was leaking, it...

On my tank the seam underneath was leaking, it was such a small pin hole leak that no gasoline even dripped to the floor. It was only leaking a few drops a day. When I took it into the Kawa shop, and...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-01-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,128
Posted By desertdog
I had that problem on my 08 Nomad. They covered...

I had that problem on my 08 Nomad. They covered it under warranty, because they said it was a tank manufacturer defect. There was some type of time limit on coverage for it, this was back in 2013 on...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-25-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,994
Posted By desertdog
I have an 08 Nomad, when I put the Dobeck TFI on...

I have an 08 Nomad, when I put the Dobeck TFI on my bike my mileage went from 37 mpg to 35 mpg, I lost about 2 miles per gallon. I used the recommended settings, and have not gotten around to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-20-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,559
Posted By desertdog
Drink some gatoraide also. You need that in...

Drink some gatoraide also. You need that in addition to water, as you lose alot of electrolites when you sweat. If you start to get a headache when you have been riding for awhile its a possible...
Forum: Off-Topic 11-10-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By desertdog
Happy Birthday to the Corps and all who have so...

Happy Birthday to the Corps and all who have so honorably served
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