lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600

tokyobilly · 02-14-2009, 10:48 AM

Hello to all,

Does anyone know of any lowering kits for the 1600 Nad? Shorter suspensions? I need about 1 inch more to completely flatfoot my nad when at a stop. Unfortunately growing-up is out of the question since I stopped that 36 yrs ago. I'm 5'-4".

flightdoc · 02-17-2009, 01:08 PM

Not sure but if you lower anymore than it is...be careful with the corners. It touches down now pretty quickly.
I can't flat foot both my feet and got used to it.

vin

robbyd911 · 02-17-2009, 01:25 PM

Just one piece of advice FWIW. Don't go to extremes. The PO lowered my 1500 Nomad about 3 inches and I have drug the baffle screws off the bottom of the V&H baggers. I have since raised it back up and the ride is muuuuuuuucccchhhhh better. I have the shocks that he used to lower it if you are interested because I certainly won't ever be using them.

Ride Safe

bosko · 02-17-2009, 02:38 PM

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem.

landman · 02-17-2009, 04:36 PM

now bosko,that's funny !

bear · 02-17-2009, 05:19 PM

You're durn tootin' that's funny!!

watchman · 02-17-2009, 05:49 PM

I put 11.5 inch Progressive 440 standard spring shocks on the wife's 1600 Nomad. I fits her good and she is 5' 5". With the shorter shocks she will still drag her floorboards before she drags her pipes. If riding 2 up a lot consider a sightly longer shock so not to drag the pipes. Stock shocks on the 1600 Nomads are 13 inches.

dabull · 02-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosko

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem.

ROFLOLPnP!

Netnorske · 02-17-2009, 08:29 PM

Bosko.....that's some funny sh*t right there....

madcow · 02-18-2009, 05:41 AM

how about getting you seat cut down in the foam and re apholstered? i sat on mine the other day without a seat on it and i found th position quite comfortable (apart from the battery in my ass that is). i am now considering getting another standard seat and altering it this way, it will also be a lot cheaper and safer than lowering the bike. cheers. mc...

**ringadingh** · 02-18-2009, 09:53 AM

I think cutting the seat is also a good way to go, you sould be able to gain some clearance also if you make the seat a bit narrower. that way your legs are not spread quite as far apart. It should make a difference.

tokyobilly · 02-22-2009, 09:51 PM

thanks fellers!!!

timebandit · 02-22-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcow

how about getting you seat cut down in the foam and re apholstered? i sat on mine the other day without a seat on it and i found th position quite comfortable (apart from the battery in my ass that is). i am now considering getting another standard seat and altering it this way, it will also be a lot cheaper and safer than lowering the bike. cheers. mc...

I would also go the route of trimming the stock seat or getting a different seat. I have some buddies that went the way of lowering the suspension on the bike and they say they lost the stability and ride it use to have

02-28-2009, 04:08 AM

Hey Madcow! - I think you should sit on the bike again without the seat on and put a light bulb in your mouth. It would be interesting to see what happens! :) :) :)

**glwilson** · 02-28-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosko

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem.

Hey Bosko... how are those boots working out for you? Send us some pics!!!

Just kiddin'.

02-14-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
tokyobilly Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 Hello to all, Does anyone know of any lowering kits for the 1600 Nad? Shorter suspensions? I need about 1 inch more to completely flatfoot my nad when at a stop. Unfortunately growing-up is out of the question since I stopped that 36 yrs ago. I'm 5'-4". Login or Register to Remove Ads
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flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 Not sure but if you lower anymore than it is...be careful with the corners. It touches down now pretty quickly. I can't flat foot both my feet and got used to it. vin
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02-17-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
robbyd911 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Citronelle,AL Posts: 9	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 Just one piece of advice FWIW. Don't go to extremes. The PO lowered my 1500 Nomad about 3 inches and I have drug the baffle screws off the bottom of the V&H baggers. I have since raised it back up and the ride is muuuuuuuucccchhhhh better. I have the shocks that he used to lower it if you are interested because I certainly won't ever be using them. Ride Safe
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bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem.
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02-17-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
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02-17-2009, 05:49 PM	#7
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 I put 11.5 inch Progressive 440 standard spring shocks on the wife's 1600 Nomad. I fits her good and she is 5' 5". With the shorter shocks she will still drag her floorboards before she drags her pipes. If riding 2 up a lot consider a sightly longer shock so not to drag the pipes. Stock shocks on the 1600 Nomads are 13 inches.
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02-18-2009, 05:41 AM	#10
madcow Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: echuca/moama. australia Posts: 603	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 how about getting you seat cut down in the foam and re apholstered? i sat on mine the other day without a seat on it and i found th position quite comfortable (apart from the battery in my ass that is). i am now considering getting another standard seat and altering it this way, it will also be a lot cheaper and safer than lowering the bike. cheers. mc...
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02-18-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 I think cutting the seat is also a good way to go, you sould be able to gain some clearance also if you make the seat a bit narrower. that way your legs are not spread quite as far apart. It should make a difference. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-22-2009, 09:51 PM	#12
tokyobilly Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 thanks fellers!!!
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02-28-2009, 04:08 AM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600 Hey Madcow! - I think you should sit on the bike again without the seat on and put a light bulb in your mouth. It would be interesting to see what happens! :) :) :)
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