First Vulcan Bagger - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 04-26-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by V2K_Rod

Oil, Rotella T6, 4.5 quarts, 5 if you use a longer filter.

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Ive never put that much oil in, it holds 3.3 litres with a new filter.

mick56 · 04-26-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eg78

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the 1600 takes 3.1L with filter change, not 3.5...

Every manual you need is here,find yours and download it.

http://www.manualslib.com/brand/kawa...orcycle.html#V

duffy · 04-26-2016, 10:41 AM

My 1500 is like Micks (a Classic not a Nomad though) and mine takes 3.5 L or 3.7 quarts. Says so right by the filler cap.

OldSchool · 04-26-2016, 10:42 AM

Mike, this thread is a classic example of why it is good idea to have your own manual. Here is the oil specs for your bike taken from the owners manual.

eg78 · 04-26-2016, 10:49 AM

Right 3.1L like my 1600, thanks oldschool, was starting to think I need to get check my oil level hehe

**MAS Tequila** · 04-26-2016, 11:30 AM

Mine has that on the engine side cover.

MT

mick56 · 04-26-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Mike, this thread is a classic example of why it is good idea to have your own manual. Here is the oil specs for your bike taken from the owners manual.

I have a manual,and i read it.I drain my bike by removing the filter on the left hand casing,while its on the on the sidestand.I dont know how i could get any more oil out of it any other way.When i put 3.5lts back in,its full to the top mark on the oil window.I can only assume that the missing 0.4ltr stays in the engine when its drained using the sump plug on the bottom.All the more reason to use the side filter i reckon.

VulcanE · 04-26-2016, 04:17 PM

Which oil to use is an open subject, but I use Mobil 1 4T (10w40), and coolant should be changed every 2 years, and I use the Prestone long life premixed. Other things to consider is the fork oil, final drive oil, and swing arm service.
I just changed my oil yesterday, and it took 3 qts & 8 0zs, which is typical on mine. Also might want to check the oil pre-filter, this is where I drain the oil for every oil change, I've never used the crankcase drain plug.

rdh900 · 04-26-2016, 06:32 PM

Mikanic, I bought a used 08 Nomad last year. Mustang seat. Ride 2 up most of the time. Love it. Bought a pump for the shocks. What a difference. Money well spent.It is my first "big bike" also and we can now do the longer trips. Going to full synthetic seemed to make the shifts smoother. enjoy.

eg78 · 04-26-2016, 09:31 PM

I use mobil1 4T 10w40 and my bike likes it very much.
One thing you'll likely want to do is the cam chain tensioner extentions if you hear the ticking or rattle from the engine. Lots of good info here on that. Change the final drive oil, flush the coolant and change the plugs and air filter for good measure :)

Enjoy, I like my Nomad more each time I ride it

**Rasta** · 04-27-2016, 10:28 AM

Welcome from Central Iowa. Got the same ride as yours. Enjoy

**schoeney** · 04-27-2016, 10:41 AM

Congrats. Great bike to jump into the deep end.

Make sure you read up on those air shocks before you fill them up. Never use a compressor. Hopefully they're not already blown out.

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radco · 04-27-2016, 12:17 PM

Mike CONGRATs on your new to you bike! I would do all the fluids,Brake fluid and anti freeze! Swing arm maintenance , rear differential oil ! For oil I use MOBILE 1 10/40 MX4T . DO NOT use any oil that says energy conservation. You DO NOT want car oil as it has friction modifiers in it and the clutch can slip! Change for oil as well ! The service manual can be picked up here sometimes or E Bay . How old is the battery?

Mikanic · 07-09-2016, 09:04 PM

Thanks guys,you have all been helpful.Thanks for the list radco,that seems to be the concensus.
Mikanic

toogun · 07-10-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mick56

What is that ?,2 different types of measurment for a simple task like putting oil in your engine.The sooner you blokes catch up with the rest of the world and start using metric measurements,the simpler things will be to understand.And its 3.5 ltrs.

As per the label...I'll pour in 3.1L then start topping up to 3.5L. If I'm doing a normal oil change I'll drop the drain plug and pull the screen and let it drain while I go do something else, maybe an hour or so. Then it will take the full 3.5L. But doing a quick change, wait for the flow to go to a drip, it will take less, so pour in 3.1L and check the level, add as required.
As for metric as a universal measurement system, here in Canada the government implemented the metric system in 1970, 36 years later we still use both imperial measurement as well as metric. Our buildings were based on 4'x8' materials try using metric and you have a 1.2192M x 2.4384M sheet of wood...doesn't work.
Do you want to buy ground beef for $3.44/lb., or $7.58/kg, price is the same but for marketing it's more attractive to buy in pounds and ounces.
A 12 oz. beer, 355ml really!
And aren't speeds in the UK posted in MPH not KPH.
And you guys are driving on the wrong side if the road!!!

04-26-2016, 10:49 AM	#20
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	Right 3.1L like my 1600, thanks oldschool, was starting to think I need to get check my oil level hehe __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2016, 11:30 AM	#21
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Mine has that on the engine side cover. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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04-26-2016, 04:17 PM	#23
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Which oil to use is an open subject, but I use Mobil 1 4T (10w40), and coolant should be changed every 2 years, and I use the Prestone long life premixed. Other things to consider is the fork oil, final drive oil, and swing arm service. I just changed my oil yesterday, and it took 3 qts & 8 0zs, which is typical on mine. Also might want to check the oil pre-filter, this is where I drain the oil for every oil change, I've never used the crankcase drain plug. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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04-26-2016, 09:31 PM	#25
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	I use mobil1 4T 10w40 and my bike likes it very much. One thing you'll likely want to do is the cam chain tensioner extentions if you hear the ticking or rattle from the engine. Lots of good info here on that. Change the final drive oil, flush the coolant and change the plugs and air filter for good measure :) Enjoy, I like my Nomad more each time I ride it __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers
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04-27-2016, 10:28 AM	#26
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Welcome from Central Iowa. Got the same ride as yours. Enjoy __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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04-26-2016, 10:41 AM	#18
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	My 1500 is like Micks (a Classic not a Nomad though) and mine takes 3.5 L or 3.7 quarts. Says so right by the filler cap.
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04-26-2016, 06:32 PM	#24
rdh900 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: ct Posts: 15	Mikanic, I bought a used 08 Nomad last year. Mustang seat. Ride 2 up most of the time. Love it. Bought a pump for the shocks. What a difference. Money well spent.It is my first "big bike" also and we can now do the longer trips. Going to full synthetic seemed to make the shifts smoother. enjoy.
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04-27-2016, 10:41 AM	#27
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Congrats. Great bike to jump into the deep end. Make sure you read up on those air shocks before you fill them up. Never use a compressor. Hopefully they're not already blown out. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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04-27-2016, 12:17 PM	#28
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Mike CONGRATs on your new to you bike! I would do all the fluids,Brake fluid and anti freeze! Swing arm maintenance , rear differential oil ! For oil I use MOBILE 1 10/40 MX4T . DO NOT use any oil that says energy conservation. You DO NOT want car oil as it has friction modifiers in it and the clutch can slip! Change for oil as well ! The service manual can be picked up here sometimes or E Bay . How old is the battery? __________________
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07-09-2016, 09:04 PM	#29
Mikanic Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 9	Thanks guys,you have all been helpful.Thanks for the list radco,that seems to be the concensus. Mikanic __________________ Ride it like you stole it..... With your past behind you,the open road is all that lies ahead.
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