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I never answered your question. Had two 1500 Classic's, an 01 and an 04. This is my third 1700; a 10 Nomad, 12 Vaq and a 15 Vaq. The 1700 does have more "power". First, 'there's no replacement for displacement'! Second, what you mean and desire in the way of "power" is subjective. These bikes are not geared or designed to be WARRIOR's or RAIDER's, these are touring machines. Pulled trailer with the 04 Classic, it worked a bit at pulling the trailer in the Ozark's. Pull a very similar trailer with the 15 Vaq, it does not work nearly as hard and it weighs more to boot. After Ivan'izing the 1700's, "performance", ride-a-bility and enjoyment all go up significantly. Short version; I'd make the jump from the 1500 to the 1700 again in a flash. LOVED that 01 Classic, 65K worry-free miles. Went everywhere, dang I loved that bike. The 15 VAQ and I have been from Va to Ca in the past two years. All IVANized miles, all great miles. Hope that helps, ride safe. Smokier
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10-12-2018, 02:13 PM | #17 |
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How is your current bike set up? Pipes? Air? Computer?
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10-12-2018, 03:51 PM | #18 |
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10-12-2018, 07:07 PM | #19 |
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I was actually asking WildWR but re-read his stuff and it appears stock. I know my 1500 had VnH pipes and was ok>. When I added right side cadman and Wildthings computer, it finally woke up.
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10-22-2018, 01:40 AM | #20 |
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Interested in knowing the tire size too. Love my Nomad BTW.
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02-19-2019, 09:52 AM | #21 | |
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I installed on front Bridgestone Exedra 130/90-16 Its the same size that Kawasaki changed over to on the newer cruisers. Bike handles so much better especially on slow speed turns.
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02-19-2019, 10:36 AM | #22 |
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Muffler baffles removed
Mean-streak Clutch plate with judges washers I had the opportunity to compare performance along side another 2003 Nomad with V&H slash cuts and fuel programmer which was tuned on a dyno. I couldn't justify spending the money on those enhancements with that little of difference in performance. With that being said, when I did get a chance to ride the modified Nomad it definitely felt like it had more grunt and it sounded great too.
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