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05-13-2016, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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Bought a new bike!!!
Hi Everyone,
I just signed the paperwork yesterday for a brand new leftover 2014 Vaquero in the burnt Orange candy color. I am very excited. The bike is a few days out still being in Arizona and I am in Washington. For the record I did look at flights and thought about riding it back this weekend, but start a new job on Monday and cannot screw up on the first day, lol. If anyone needs some odds and ends from a nomad 1500 (or the whole perfectly running bike) I have a bunch. Anyways, My questions for the group are. 1.Should I consider doing the ECU flash from Ivan right away or wait for the engine to be broken in first? 2. Do I need to do the quick turn throttle (if doing the ECU flash) from Ray or Dshelly? 3. Any recommendations on windshields? I am thinking about ordering a clearview with the vent in the medium size. 4. Is there anything else I should look at doing right now?
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05-13-2016, 10:42 AM | #2 |
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Congratulations on the new ride!! Will send you PM on stuff on the 1500
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05-13-2016, 10:45 AM | #3 |
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Sent you an email it said
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05-13-2016, 11:02 AM | #4 |
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Congratz on the bike!
I am interested in seeing what you have from the 1500 as well, what year was it, and will it fit on my 06 1600? Thanks :)
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05-13-2016, 11:05 AM | #5 |
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Your flash on the ecu will not effect the breaking in process as that is all mechanical. In fact, with the motor running better and more accurately, it might actually be better. You can also do the air and pipes too if you want. The break in process is just getting the machined parts to mate properly at first (piston rings, etc.) so riding pretty easy and keeping the rpm's down under 3 grand for the first 600 miles or more is what you should do as Kawasaki motors have very tight tolerances and take longer to break in. Your fuel mileage and power may feel a bit lethargic too, even with the flash until the motor gets some serious miles on it. Mine has about 11,500 miles now and is just getting loosened up and running with great power. Congrats on the bike, I love the candy burnt orange!
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05-13-2016, 11:20 AM | #6 |
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Having purchased a new hold over 2013 Nomad and riding it for 1000 miles before the ECU flash, I would recommend doing the flash immediately. I was not impressed with the 1700 engine at all before the flash, actually feeling I had made a mistake buying this bike. After the flash I couldn't be happier. If you subscribe to the hard break in philosophy, having the ECU flashed for the break in period might be advantageous.
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1A: I would do the Ivan right out of the box. Ride that Nomad for another week or so! (Congrats on the new job too!) 2A: I'd say postpone the quick turn throttle mods until the IVANized ECU is back in place. Then decide. Probably get to save that money... 3A: I like my Clearview. I have the medium smoked, no vent. Very happy with fit and finish... 4A: Ride that new scoot and enjoy! Ride safe, Smokier
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05-13-2016, 06:25 PM | #8 |
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I love my Angry Orange Vaquero Congrats
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05-13-2016, 07:17 PM | #9 |
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Congrats from a new vaquero owner as well.
I went with the clearview tinted in the size small. I am 5'11". I am only at 1700kms, so will wait to Ivanize. Plus, the Canadian "peso" is very low right now. have fun with your new scoot. |
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05-13-2016, 07:18 PM | #10 |
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Congrats on the bike. We need pictures or it did not happen:cool:
What part of Washington do you live in? I'm down in the Vancouver area. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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05-13-2016, 07:29 PM | #11 |
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Congrats on the new ride
Ivanize it for sure Like smokier says hold off on Ray's throttle mod, you may feel you don't need it. I have both but it had the throttle mod on before the ECU mod. So I don't know what it would be like without the throttle mod.
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05-13-2016, 07:34 PM | #12 |
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Will doing the Ivan jeopardize the warranty?
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05-13-2016, 09:14 PM | #13 |
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I'm getting ready to order a windshield too. I would like a Clearview but think even a small will be too tall for me (I'm 5'7"). How does a small fit you? Could you have gotten a medium? Thanks.
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05-13-2016, 09:55 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations on the new ride.
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05-14-2016, 04:18 PM | #15 |
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Thanks everyone for the feedback!
I will post pictures as soon as I pick it up. Still waiting on a ETA (cant get here fast enough) Looks like it is unanimous, I will Ivanize the bike ASAP. My dealer (bellevue kawasaki) even told me about Ivan and said the ECU flash would really wake the bike up! My wallet hurts a bit right now but I might just throw down the cash for the Vance & Hines slip-ons and the Chuckster intake right now. Then I will be all done. Already on order is the clearview windshield and grasshopper backrest. I will keep everyone updated with the details as I go along.
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