Thinking of buying a 2005 Vulcan Nomad

Eeks14 · 11-18-2014, 12:57 PM

Hi there! New to the forum but looking for input on a possible purchase of a 2005 Vulcan Nomad with 12000 miles on it, asking price $5500. Any concerns or problems with this particular model I should be aware of? Currently ride 750 Honda Shadow. Thanks for any advice, looking forward to your reponses.

redjay · 11-18-2014, 01:18 PM

Hello and welcome.
I had a 2005 Nomad.

Things to look for would be a noisy fuel pump (in the tank) and leaks from the water pump drain hose. If the tires are the originals they might be cracked and would need to be replaced. The originals were Bridgestones. Other than that check all the usual stuff, steering head bearings, fork seals and rear shocks for oil leaks, brake pads, etc.
Good luck.

**JD Hog** · 11-18-2014, 01:24 PM

Welcome from Northern California

I purchased an '05 earlier this year from a forum member here. It is a great bike and handles very well. It has helped me to stop missing my previous '08 Ultra Classic that I had to sell in the Spring of '10. With only 12,000 miles you will get many years of use out of the Nomad. Like redjay says make sure the tires are in good shape and just ride and enjoy the bike.

Post some pics if you buy the bike and good luck with the sale

Eeks14 · 11-18-2014, 01:59 PM

Hello from Arizona

Thanks for your replies! Here's a pic, it's a beauty!

redjay · 11-18-2014, 02:09 PM

Looks like it has a few add ons, Mustang seats and Vance and Hines pipes.

Eeks14 · 11-18-2014, 02:11 PM

Yes it does

**GIBBY** · 11-18-2014, 02:32 PM

Chrome side covers, custom mirrors, handlebar risers, grips, highway pegs. Looks like it has lots of goodies. Very nice bike.

**JD Hog** · 11-18-2014, 02:46 PM

Very nice bike

Did you buy it yet ?

Eeks14 · 11-18-2014, 02:52 PM

No, waiting to hear back from the owner to set up a time to go look at it.

cactusjack · 11-18-2014, 04:02 PM

Where are you at in AZ? I'm in Chandler.

Loafer · 11-18-2014, 05:37 PM

Welcome to the forum! That '05 looks to be a great bike to purchase, Good luck!

**Framer** · 11-18-2014, 06:03 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma. Looks like a nice bike. Good luck with the purchase

Vulcan Bill · 11-18-2014, 06:11 PM

Nice lookin' bike. FYI...these Vulcan 1500/1600 engines tend to have a noisy valve train. If you notice some clatter from the top end don't be alarmed. I almost didn't buy my '05 1600 Classic because of it but the good folks here on the forum insured me it was normal. That was 52,000 miles ago and it still runs GREAT!

Thunderhoof · 11-18-2014, 06:28 PM

I bought my 2005 Vulcan Classic in Feb of this year and I'm very glad I did. It's ans excellent bike! That 2005 Nomad looks great - if checks out mechanically I say go for it before someone else does.

baggerbob · 11-18-2014, 11:52 PM

Buy it. Drive to the store and buy some brew. Go in garage, pop a top, give self pat on the back, and enjoy.

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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Welcome from Northern California I purchased an '05 earlier this year from a forum member here. It is a great bike and handles very well. It has helped me to stop missing my previous '08 Ultra Classic that I had to sell in the Spring of '10. With only 12,000 miles you will get many years of use out of the Nomad. Like redjay says make sure the tires are in good shape and just ride and enjoy the bike. Post some pics if you buy the bike and good luck with the sale __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Very nice bike Did you buy it yet ? __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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11-18-2014, 01:18 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,931	Hello and welcome. I had a 2005 Nomad. Things to look for would be a noisy fuel pump (in the tank) and leaks from the water pump drain hose. If the tires are the originals they might be cracked and would need to be replaced. The originals were Bridgestones. Other than that check all the usual stuff, steering head bearings, fork seals and rear shocks for oil leaks, brake pads, etc. Good luck.
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Eeks14 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5	Yes it does
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Eeks14 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5	No, waiting to hear back from the owner to set up a time to go look at it.
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11-18-2014, 05:37 PM	#11
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Welcome to the forum! That '05 looks to be a great bike to purchase, Good luck! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Welcome from Oklahoma. Looks like a nice bike. Good luck with the purchase __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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11-18-2014, 06:11 PM	#13
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	Nice lookin' bike. FYI...these Vulcan 1500/1600 engines tend to have a noisy valve train. If you notice some clatter from the top end don't be alarmed. I almost didn't buy my '05 1600 Classic because of it but the good folks here on the forum insured me it was normal. That was 52,000 miles ago and it still runs GREAT! __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them* Last edited by Vulcan Bill; 11-18-2014 at 11:54 PM.
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11-18-2014, 06:28 PM	#14
Thunderhoof Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 100	I bought my 2005 Vulcan Classic in Feb of this year and I'm very glad I did. It's ans excellent bike! That 2005 Nomad looks great - if checks out mechanically I say go for it before someone else does. __________________ Classic 1600, a.k.a. "The Black Stallion"
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11-18-2014, 11:52 PM	#15
baggerbob Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 113	Buy it. Drive to the store and buy some brew. Go in garage, pop a top, give self pat on the back, and enjoy.
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