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05-29-2017, 10:57 PM | #1 |
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I have a 1500fi nomad 2001 with 87k on it. Put a new, larger windshield on my batwing fairing and now I can hear a lot of sounds I haven't heard before. I have had for a while an oscillation in 4th gear both a vibration and sound. The bike runs well and is in great shape. I bought it last year and changed to full synthetic oil. Transmission issues I assume? Looking for some direction. I do all of my own work.
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05-30-2017, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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That sounds like a good place to start. You should do the easy(er) stuff before you assume the worst. Thanks for the direction. Don't know why I didn't think of the drive shaft/u joint
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06-01-2017, 09:39 PM | #6 |
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there's definitely nothing wrong with taking a fine tooth comb over your entire bike . I do it all the time . I going to assume the cam chain tensioners ( extenders ) have been done . It would also be something I would look into .
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I came from a Yamaha XVS1100a
And I can't believe how QUIET this bike is!!!!
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06-02-2017, 03:35 AM | #8 |
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If she stops being noisy, WORRY! Its just letting you know she's running....
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This is also good marriage advice.
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If my 02 Nomad sits for a week or more, 1 of the lifters will complain for several minutes, until the temp comes up and the oil gets flowing good.. I just choke it up to her personality. Like many of us, we have a few creaks and growns when we first get going. Those are the sounds that make me love her all that much more...
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Well it's amazing how fast it went from a little oscillation to a bad vibration. Took the swing arm off and low and behold the u joint was worn out and had worn the castings on the shaft. Anyone know what years are compatible with the 2001 nomad? I am going to replace the drive shaft along with the U joint.
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The 1600s are slightly longer to accommodate the different swingarm.
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06-04-2017, 12:51 PM | #13 |
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As long as you use the ones that fall within the certain family years, you'll be OK. Like 99-2004 will all be the same. MAS will probably verify this, so some of our other wrenching bros./members....
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Thanks that's what I thought. I did find several parts diagrams for different years and the part number was the same in each
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