help a newbee

gottaride · 03-24-2013, 10:26 AM

I bought a low mileage 2006 Nomad and I'm ready to change the oil for the first time. I'm guessing the oil filter is on the left side but when I took out the four bolts the cover doesn't want to come off. It looks like it is in 2 pieces but I can't get it to separate. In order for whole thing to come off the shifter levers would have to be removed and that doesn't make sense to me. I have always changed the oil in my vehicles so I know basic maintenance but I have never wrenched on a bike. Help??

kenb · 03-24-2013, 10:29 AM

Are you sure it does not have a spin on oil filter? Look some more under the rear of the engine. May be hard to see if the exhaust "goat belly" is still there. There is a "sticky" thread in this area for the manuals. A PDF download.

Kybenz · 03-24-2013, 10:34 AM

If I'm not mistaken that has a spin on filter like my 2005. Better get a manual if you can't find the filter. Good luck.

**nomadtom69** · 03-24-2013, 10:34 AM

Have you got to owners manual for the bike if so it will show you where the filiter and drain plugs are if not look in the links on this site for maintance

gottaride · 03-24-2013, 10:37 AM

Well duhh.... right side, behind the frame, right on the back of the oil pan. Just call me an idiot. Thanks for the help.

cactusjack · 03-24-2013, 10:51 AM

Make sure you put whatever 4 bolts you removed back where they go. I suggest you get a service manual and read it.

**BudMan** · 03-24-2013, 10:59 AM

Just FYI... The cover you were trying to remove does come off with just the 4 bolts.
And yes the shifter needs to be removed to get it off.
The bolt holding the shifters on has to be removed, not just loosened.
It is in two pieces. But there is no need to separate them.
You'll need in there if you change the clutch fluid.

gottaride · 03-24-2013, 12:01 PM

That's good to know. Clutch and brake fluid are next on the list.

**Framer** · 03-24-2013, 12:13 PM

Go here and READ!!!! http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

redjay · 03-24-2013, 05:44 PM

Download the manual from here.

http://www.vulcanbagger.org/pdf/1600...nersManual.pdf

blowndodge · 03-24-2013, 05:53 PM

The boys come through again!!

**ringadingh** · 03-24-2013, 08:04 PM

You should go to Gadgets Fixit site, it will show you a lot of stuff about your bike that you'll need to know.

BC RED VAQ · 03-24-2013, 08:38 PM

Glad you found it you will learn more as you go just get a manul from the website. Good luck ride safe.

**cnc** · 03-24-2013, 08:45 PM

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum. By my count you owe about 8 beers so far.

davidhollinger · 03-25-2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudMan

Just FYI... The cover you were trying to remove does come off with just the 4 bolts.
And yes the shifter needs to be removed to get it off.
The bolt holding the shifters on has to be removed, not just loosened.
It is in two pieces. But there is no need to separate them.
You'll need in there if you change the clutch fluid.

I found this out last week! changed the brake and clutch fluid when I changed the oil! Whoop! Weather was too nasty to do the coolant this weekend.

03-24-2013, 10:26 AM	#1
gottaride Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 10	help a newbee I bought a low mileage 2006 Nomad and I'm ready to change the oil for the first time. I'm guessing the oil filter is on the left side but when I took out the four bolts the cover doesn't want to come off. It looks like it is in 2 pieces but I can't get it to separate. In order for whole thing to come off the shifter levers would have to be removed and that doesn't make sense to me. I have always changed the oil in my vehicles so I know basic maintenance but I have never wrenched on a bike. Help?? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2013, 10:29 AM	#2
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Are you sure it does not have a spin on oil filter? Look some more under the rear of the engine. May be hard to see if the exhaust "goat belly" is still there. There is a "sticky" thread in this area for the manuals. A PDF download. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Last edited by kenb; 03-24-2013 at 10:39 AM.
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03-24-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
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03-24-2013, 10:37 AM	#5
gottaride Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 10	Well duhh.... right side, behind the frame, right on the back of the oil pan. Just call me an idiot. Thanks for the help. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2013, 10:34 AM	#3
Kybenz Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wilder, Ky Posts: 188	If I'm not mistaken that has a spin on filter like my 2005. Better get a manual if you can't find the filter. Good luck.
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03-24-2013, 10:59 AM	#7
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Just FYI... The cover you were trying to remove does come off with just the 4 bolts. And yes the shifter needs to be removed to get it off. The bolt holding the shifters on has to be removed, not just loosened. It is in two pieces. But there is no need to separate them. You'll need in there if you change the clutch fluid. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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03-24-2013, 12:01 PM	#8
gottaride Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 10	That's good to know. Clutch and brake fluid are next on the list.
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