New to forum and new to Kawasakis

Dread · 06-11-2015, 12:49 PM

Hi Guys ( and gals more than likely)

Cheers everyone! I have just recently been given and 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. While the bike was free, there is one serious catch. It has been sitting outside under a cover for over 7 years. Every chrome part is wasted and covered with rust. Brakes were stuck, but finally got them to let go. It is certainly going to take a lot of work to make it pretty again, but hopefully not too much work to make her run again. I am aware of the usual things that will need done such as all new fluids and I have already put marvel mystery oil in the spark plug holes.
I have never owned a Kawasaki before but have had many bikes in my day. I currently own 5 and my wife has 2. Like I mentioned though, never a Kawasaki and never a bagger or large cruiser. I have some questions and plan on taking full advantage of the site and contributing to it what I can. I have been active on a couple other motorcycle forums and have found that the information you can gain is priceless.
I look forward to getting to know some of you and the site as my relationship with my new machine progresses.

Loafer · 06-11-2015, 01:08 PM

Welcome to the forum from Vermont, wish you much success with your project.

cactusjack · 06-11-2015, 01:27 PM

Sounds like you've got a project on your hands. Did you install a new battery?

**HwyRider** · 06-11-2015, 01:32 PM

Welcome from MA.

Get yourself a can of Map gas and a can of some deep penetrating oil to break bolts free. You can either heat the bolt up with the Map gas or let them soak in the oil. Either way should get them loose for you. Sounds like a big project.

bigdave · 06-11-2015, 01:38 PM

Welcome from Western North Carolina

**JD Hog** · 06-11-2015, 01:45 PM

Welcome from Northern California, keep us posted on your progress and Good Luck

BandC · 06-11-2015, 03:23 PM

Welcome from Northern Minnesota!

OldSchool · 06-11-2015, 04:14 PM

Welcome from Missouri

By the time you get that baby done you're gonna "know" Kawasaki's. We have some really top notch guys on this forum that really know these Kawa's (me not included

). You will be able to pick up some great help here.

**ringadingh** · 06-11-2015, 04:40 PM

Welcome from Ontario, its sounds like you have a good project on your hands.

The Black Knight · 06-11-2015, 05:17 PM

Welcome from Italy!

Duffer · 06-11-2015, 09:18 PM

Welcome from Pembroke, Ontario

duffy · 06-11-2015, 10:58 PM

Welcome.......sound like a "fun" project.

Dread · 06-11-2015, 11:28 PM

I have brought a few bikes back from the dead and this project doesn't scare me, well, maybe a little :)

Thanks for the greetings guys. Yes fresh battery, but no fuel pump noise. Had to destroy gas cap to remove it. I am thinking about making a progress thread but don't wanna bore folks with the tedious crap.

OldSchool · 06-12-2015, 01:07 AM

Go ahead and make the thread. Allot of guys here like to see how someone's bike turns out. We are all rooting for you.

lar · 06-12-2015, 01:30 AM

Welcome from New Hampshire, and good luck on your new project.

06-11-2015, 12:49 PM	#1
Dread Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 9	New to forum and new to Kawasakis Hi Guys ( and gals more than likely) Cheers everyone! I have just recently been given and 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. While the bike was free, there is one serious catch. It has been sitting outside under a cover for over 7 years. Every chrome part is wasted and covered with rust. Brakes were stuck, but finally got them to let go. It is certainly going to take a lot of work to make it pretty again, but hopefully not too much work to make her run again. I am aware of the usual things that will need done such as all new fluids and I have already put marvel mystery oil in the spark plug holes. I have never owned a Kawasaki before but have had many bikes in my day. I currently own 5 and my wife has 2. Like I mentioned though, never a Kawasaki and never a bagger or large cruiser. I have some questions and plan on taking full advantage of the site and contributing to it what I can. I have been active on a couple other motorcycle forums and have found that the information you can gain is priceless. I look forward to getting to know some of you and the site as my relationship with my new machine progresses. __________________ 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom (The Betty) 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa (The Short Bus) 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad (Norman) 2001 Honda Interceptor (Scarlet) 2000 Suzuki TL1000R (Stella) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-11-2015, 01:08 PM	#2
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Welcome to the forum from Vermont, wish you much success with your project. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-11-2015, 01:27 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Sounds like you've got a project on your hands. Did you install a new battery? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-11-2015, 01:32 PM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Welcome from MA. Get yourself a can of Map gas and a can of some deep penetrating oil to break bolts free. You can either heat the bolt up with the Map gas or let them soak in the oil. Either way should get them loose for you. Sounds like a big project. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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06-11-2015, 01:38 PM	#5
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Welcome from Western North Carolina __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-11-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Welcome from Northern California, keep us posted on your progress and Good Luck __________________ 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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06-11-2015, 03:23 PM	#7
BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	Welcome from Northern Minnesota! __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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06-11-2015, 04:14 PM	#8
OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Welcome from Missouri By the time you get that baby done you're gonna "know" Kawasaki's. We have some really top notch guys on this forum that really know these Kawa's (me not included ). You will be able to pick up some great help here. __________________
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06-11-2015, 04:40 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome from Ontario, its sounds like you have a good project on your hands. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-11-2015, 05:17 PM	#10
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,051	Welcome from Italy! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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06-11-2015, 09:18 PM	#11
Duffer Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Renfrew, ON Canada Posts: 569	Welcome from Pembroke, Ontario __________________ Duffer Ontario Provincial Officer Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 1st Officer, CMC 093 Ottawa Valley VBA #02129 VROC #26950 VRAC (Original 10)
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06-11-2015, 10:58 PM	#12
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	Welcome.......sound like a "fun" project.
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06-11-2015, 11:28 PM	#13
Dread Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 9	I have brought a few bikes back from the dead and this project doesn't scare me, well, maybe a little :) Thanks for the greetings guys. Yes fresh battery, but no fuel pump noise. Had to destroy gas cap to remove it. I am thinking about making a progress thread but don't wanna bore folks with the tedious crap. __________________ 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom (The Betty) 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa (The Short Bus) 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad (Norman) 2001 Honda Interceptor (Scarlet) 2000 Suzuki TL1000R (Stella)
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06-12-2015, 01:07 AM	#14
OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Go ahead and make the thread. Allot of guys here like to see how someone's bike turns out. We are all rooting for you. __________________
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06-12-2015, 01:30 AM	#15
lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	Welcome from New Hampshire, and good luck on your new project. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider
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