More Power?

blackdogbrian · 09-03-2010, 10:15 PM

It's a friday night, so I thought I'd ask a question bound to get a few answers....

What's the best way to add more power (guts) to the bike?
I'm running K&N air filter,
and recently added the TFI control.

Otherwise the bike si stock, including pipes.
I'd like a bit more juice out of it - the harley's I was riding with last weekend were leaving me in the dust when we were up over 65mph.

Thoughts on the most effect and ideally simple mods to help?
I'd like to keep the bike fairly stock.

Thanks
Brian

**Cajunrider** · 09-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Get a set of aftermarket pipes and open up the right side breather. Chuckster, a KawaNOW member designed and builds the single backing plate to use an auto style air filter or a double plate on which you can mount the 7" K & N filter and use the stock dog bowl cover. The pipes and breather mod will get you a few more horses along with your TFI. I have the pipes and TFI but haven't done the breather mod yet.

chainsaw · 09-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Buy a Ninja.

cactusjack · 09-03-2010, 10:35 PM

Mitch is correctomundo. Pipes, fuel and air is what you need to wake these things up. I can keep up with Harleys.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-03-2010, 10:57 PM

I don't understand why a Harley or any other bike except for a crotch rocket would leave you in the dust at speeds over 65. Even in fifth gear from 60 to 90 for me is a simple matter. I have no problem with getting to speeds higher than I want to be riding. My Nomad is stock with debaffled pipes and the Cobra FI2000R being the only thing I have done to it.

blowndodge · 09-03-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Mitch is correctomundo. Pipes, fuel and air is what you need to wake these things up. I can keep up with Harleys.

Maybe with the 883 sportsters ::)

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-03-2010, 11:29 PM

Maybe so Brad. I just don't have any problem with mine going from 60 or 65 to 90 as fast or faster than I need for it to. And it will cruise at 80 or 90 if I want to ride at those speeds. If you are riding faster than that then I won't be riding with you.

jandreu · 09-04-2010, 12:29 AM

It took me a long time to get use to the idea that the Nomad is a cruiser not a racer. I know what you mean about more power but with the Nomad air, fuel and pipes is about all you can do. I think Mac said in a post several months ago that the Nomad is the Freightliner of the touring bikes and I agree. Made for long haul riding and it will never be a speed demon. The air, fuel, pipes mod will wake it up some but do not expect the kind of power some other bikes get from similar mods. For what it is I belive the Nomad is one of the best bikes out there when you consider styling and overall performance. It's when we start tring to make it something that it is not that the troubles start.

redjay · 09-04-2010, 06:40 AM

Let the Harleys race on ahead of you and smile when you go by as they get their speeding ticket. My Nomads fast enough for me. If I wanted to go faster I would buy a Wing or a Venture.

Loafer · 09-04-2010, 07:02 AM

Most every HD rider I've seen are brave on a straight road. Try kicking down a gear, if the speed is appropriate. My last bike was a V65 Magna, had it for many years. When I bought my Nomad it was enlightening, I had the same torque as the Magna but no topend. Just go out by yourself and experiment and I think you will find you can stay with the others.

**ringadingh** · 09-04-2010, 07:34 AM

I use the 7" K&N filter with the stock backing plate on my 2002, and it fits pretty good if you put the filter on straight.
I find our bikes pretty slow at top end compared to others I have owned, but I have no problem keeping up with any of my pals on there Ultras.

Loafer · 09-04-2010, 08:42 AM

I believe it was in 2001 that Cruiser Mag. did a comparo out in the desert between a Fi Nomad and a carb Nomad with a turbo from Mr. Turbo. The turbo produced about 85 horse power to the rear wheel. The drawback was the price, somewhere around $4000.00. Its been awhile so I don't remember everything I read back then.

cocheese72 · 09-04-2010, 08:53 AM

No one leaves me even on my 900. Drop a gear and crack on the throttle.

**krash** · 09-04-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I use the 7" K&N filter with the stock backing plate on my 2002, and it fits pretty good if you put the filter on straight.
I find our bikes pretty slow at top end compared to others I have owned, but I have no problem keeping up with any of my pals on there Ultras.

Ring do you have any pictures of your intake mod?
I have a friend with a 2002 classic that needs TLC as the prior owner screwed up the intake he used duct tape and golf tee's to do the mods. Just want to do it right this time ;)

blowndodge · 09-04-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I use the 7" K&N filter with the stock backing plate on my 2002, and it fits pretty good if you put the filter on straight.
I find our bikes pretty slow at top end compared to others I have owned, but I have no problem keeping up with any of my pals on there Ultras.

Ring do you have any pictures of your intake mod?
I have a friend with a 2007 black nomad that needs TLC as the prior owner screwed up the intake he used duct tape and golf tee's to do the mods.

<marquee>I didn't know CJ sold his bike??

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09-03-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	More Power? It's a friday night, so I thought I'd ask a question bound to get a few answers.... What's the best way to add more power (guts) to the bike? I'm running K&N air filter, and recently added the TFI control. Otherwise the bike si stock, including pipes. I'd like a bit more juice out of it - the harley's I was riding with last weekend were leaving me in the dust when we were up over 65mph. Thoughts on the most effect and ideally simple mods to help? I'd like to keep the bike fairly stock. Thanks Brian __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	More Power? Get a set of aftermarket pipes and open up the right side breather. Chuckster, a KawaNOW member designed and builds the single backing plate to use an auto style air filter or a double plate on which you can mount the 7" K & N filter and use the stock dog bowl cover. The pipes and breather mod will get you a few more horses along with your TFI. I have the pipes and TFI but haven't done the breather mod yet. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-03-2010, 10:27 PM	#3
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	More Power? Buy a Ninja.
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09-03-2010, 10:35 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	More Power? Mitch is correctomundo. Pipes, fuel and air is what you need to wake these things up. I can keep up with Harleys. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-03-2010, 10:57 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	More Power? I don't understand why a Harley or any other bike except for a crotch rocket would leave you in the dust at speeds over 65. Even in fifth gear from 60 to 90 for me is a simple matter. I have no problem with getting to speeds higher than I want to be riding. My Nomad is stock with debaffled pipes and the Cobra FI2000R being the only thing I have done to it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-03-2010, 11:29 PM	#7
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	More Power? Maybe so Brad. I just don't have any problem with mine going from 60 or 65 to 90 as fast or faster than I need for it to. And it will cruise at 80 or 90 if I want to ride at those speeds. If you are riding faster than that then I won't be riding with you. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-04-2010, 12:29 AM	#8
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	More Power? It took me a long time to get use to the idea that the Nomad is a cruiser not a racer. I know what you mean about more power but with the Nomad air, fuel and pipes is about all you can do. I think Mac said in a post several months ago that the Nomad is the Freightliner of the touring bikes and I agree. Made for long haul riding and it will never be a speed demon. The air, fuel, pipes mod will wake it up some but do not expect the kind of power some other bikes get from similar mods. For what it is I belive the Nomad is one of the best bikes out there when you consider styling and overall performance. It's when we start tring to make it something that it is not that the troubles start. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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09-04-2010, 06:40 AM	#9
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	More Power? Let the Harleys race on ahead of you and smile when you go by as they get their speeding ticket. My Nomads fast enough for me. If I wanted to go faster I would buy a Wing or a Venture.
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09-04-2010, 07:02 AM	#10
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	More Power? Most every HD rider I've seen are brave on a straight road. Try kicking down a gear, if the speed is appropriate. My last bike was a V65 Magna, had it for many years. When I bought my Nomad it was enlightening, I had the same torque as the Magna but no topend. Just go out by yourself and experiment and I think you will find you can stay with the others. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-04-2010, 07:34 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	More Power? I use the 7" K&N filter with the stock backing plate on my 2002, and it fits pretty good if you put the filter on straight. I find our bikes pretty slow at top end compared to others I have owned, but I have no problem keeping up with any of my pals on there Ultras. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-04-2010, 08:42 AM	#12
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	More Power? I believe it was in 2001 that Cruiser Mag. did a comparo out in the desert between a Fi Nomad and a carb Nomad with a turbo from Mr. Turbo. The turbo produced about 85 horse power to the rear wheel. The drawback was the price, somewhere around $4000.00. Its been awhile so I don't remember everything I read back then. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-04-2010, 08:53 AM	#13
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	More Power? No one leaves me even on my 900. Drop a gear and crack on the throttle. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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