Stalling....

[cactusjack]

Let's just say it's a common problem in the 1600 models.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

And let's just say that mine still does it on rare occassions and I do have the Cobra FI2000R installed. It isn't because it is idled too low as mine seems like it needs idling down.

[brote]

No doubt about it this is from an overly "Lean" condition. Gadget has a little article that will address this problem along with a little pinging. http://www.gadgetjq.com/ping_fix.htm
Let me add a couple things I did with my Camaro to help things out. One of the first things I did was add a little resistance to the "Air inlet temperature". Doing this allows the ECU to deliver more fuel to the mix. (Same as Gadget article) One other thing is to adjust the TPS for the correct voltage. I'm NOT SURE of the range on the Nomad but there is a lower limit (ie. 1.45 volts at idle) and a full open voltage level (ie. 4.50 volts). Prior to my addition of an aftermarket ECU these two things made a great bit of difference in pre ignition on the ol' 350.

[loki8500]

I have an 06' same issue! Solved it by turning up the idle a little bit. Not sure what rpm it's at but just a little higher did the trick! I told the dealer about the problem but they deny any problem with the fuel injection computer. Kawasaki is sticking their heads in the sand on this and other problems with their bikes. I hear new Kawasaki 1700 models suffer the same stalling issue too! And their drive belts are noisy! I Love my bike though, No other real problems. Good luck.

[rez]

I experience the same issue as many describe here.....and also only intermittently/occassionally. I can live with it....just concerned one day it will stall out at just the worng time. I have the Cobra FI2000, cleaned the throttle bodies and plates , played with idle speeds, new plugs, etc. etc. Nothing has really helped. Mine is an '05.

[jerrycritz]

Sometimes I get frustrated with the forum. Problems are discussed and suggestions are made, some simple and some very complicated. Here is one solution. My Nomad was stalling and popping and acting strangely. She would idle OK on the side-stand but upright she would sometimes run on one cylinder. Took off the seat and side-covers looking for what was probably a short. On the side-stand I tilted the battery while idling and the stall started. Moved every connection and couldn't get to do it again. Finally noticed a faint spark in front at the bottom of the battery. Main wiring pack from under the tank had rubbed on the battery hold down and only sometimes then the bike was up-right it would short. Probably shorting out one injector. I think...I'm sure I'll be corrected if wrong...by the way God help me how do I ever get all that stuff loose and change the battery? Anyway I went through 50 forum pages looking for some answers and all I found were problems and lots of suggestions....When you fighre out what is causing your problems, how about posting the solution so we can all benefit? Thanks ya'all.

[vincent]

I had a couple of similar symptoms. Fi2000r took care of it and alot of other things.

[mobandy78]

I had a stalling issue also... usually happened after coming to a stop and pulling the clutch in. Seemed like the engine would go from higher RPM's to low RPM's quickly. This only happened occasionally (most embarrassing at Bikes, Blues, & BBQ while cruising the main drag... happened twice).

I was able to correct the problem by adjusting the idle control a bit. Barely turned the RPM's up and I haven't had any issues since. Engine is stock w/ debaffled exhaust.

[dabull]

I saw a post on another forum where kawasaki is recalling 2009-2010 Voyagers for stalling with the clutch in, the fix is ECU repair.

So I went to this site: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...e&refurl=email

And filed this complaint (suggest we ALL do this): I ride a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600. On the Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600, years 2005-2008 the engine sometimes stalls if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in. This is the topic of a current recall with the 2009-2010 Kawasaki Voyager and was also a problem and later corrected in the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 several years ago. I belong to a Nomad forum and all owners of these years/makes and models of the Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 experience this problem. The engine stalling could cause a crash, injury, or death. I have on several occasions when coasting with the clutch in and/or accelerating into traffic been left with no power to control the motorcycle., The failure occurs randomly. It appears that the only way to counter act this problem is to raise the idle to a "too high" idle. With a passenger, and no power this problem becomes even more pronounced and dangerous as the bike is more top heavy and harder to control.

[carolinakid1]

DaBull, went to the complaint site and in filling out the form they want to know which VN1600 I ride...I cannot remember what the non-California number is on a 2007. For others, know which one you ride before beginning the process.

[loki8500]

I posted a complaint with NHTSA also! This is a real issue that Kawasaki must fix! We all need to file so this is taken care of properly! I Have a 2006, Model number is VN1600 G6F. I Googled the year and that's what comes up.

[BigRed]

I realize that this is an old thread but I experienced stalling twice today. Once when down shifting from second to first at a stop light and the other time on the highway when downshifting from fifth to fourth. Both times while the clutch was pulled in so I was able to restart the motor on the fly.

As recommended I will clean out the throttle body and bump up the idle a little bit and hopefully that will help.

I wish Kawasaki would step up to the plate and admit that this is a known problem on the 1600 Nomads. They did a recall for the 1700, who not the 1600?

[HwyRider]

The recall for the ECU on the 1700's was a little more dangerous. If the bike shut off you had to turn the key and switch off in order to restart. You couldn't just pop the clutch and get going again. The ECU problem was on deceleration.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by BigRed

I realize that this is an old thread but I experienced stalling twice today. Once when down shifting from second to first at a stop light and the other time on the highway when downshifting from fifth to fourth. Both times while the clutch was pulled in so I was able to restart the motor on the fly.

As recommended I will clean out the throttle body and bump up the idle a little bit and hopefully that will help.

I wish Kawasaki would step up to the plate and admit that this is a known problem on the 1600 Nomads. They did a recall for the 1700, who not the 1600?

Because it's not a faulty ECU that causes this on the 1600. It's usually a dirty throttle body resulting in low idle speed.

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by HwyRider

The recall for the ECU on the 1700's was a little more dangerous. If the bike shut off you had to turn the key and switch off in order to restart. You couldn't just pop the clutch and get going again. The ECU problem was on deceleration.

Ah, I see.