Just thinking

dougster · 06-01-2010, 01:13 AM

I saw a 1700 a few weeks ago for the first time. There was a lot I liked on it. One thing in particular was the nacelle setup. I like the digital fuel gauge, as well as the readouts for the miles left, etc., as well as the key placement (I hate the placement of the key switch on the 03.

I got to wondering if it might be possible to mount a nacelle from one of the 09 or 10 1700s to an older model Nomad. What do you guys think?

skeeter · 06-01-2010, 01:35 AM

Different wiring harness.... different mounting points and brackets. not saying can't be done but if your gonna go to that much trouble... buy yourself a Voyager and ride the heck out of it instead of spending all that time in the shop. Just be sure and schedule your vacation in the winter and leave your worries behind.

cactusjack · 06-01-2010, 10:40 AM

Unfortunately, it is far more complicated than simply installing a console assembly from a newer bike. Wiring and ECU would be different.

macmac · 06-01-2010, 10:48 AM

I have reduced any thinking to less than 16 seconds a day. Thinking is just too hard.

The ECU would be a real big deal.

The 03 can get the key location moved pretty easy. The nacell can be drilled with care and switches can be added.

Gas gauges are for cars..... I wish for another trip meter, but can't have one, atleast I didn't see how.

If I did one meter would be for fuel and the other trips.

**schoeney** · 06-01-2010, 11:36 AM

Doug,

Here are some options from gadget http://www.gadgetjq.com/Ignition_Switch_Relo.htm

dougster · 06-01-2010, 02:03 PM

CJ and Mac: Yeah, I figured it would be a problem with the ECU. It was just wishful thinking, anyway.

Mac, I imagine the 16 seconds of thinking you do is probably far more profitable than the hours of "thinking" some people do!

Schoeney: Yeah, I have looked at that as well. That will probably be what I do, sometime. And why is your jacket different on your pic? Did you buy a new jacket? :)

skeeter · 06-02-2010, 01:31 AM

he washed it?

**schoeney** · 06-02-2010, 03:01 AM

Doug,

Wow...you are very observant to notice that.

Actually that pic was taken when I was going through Lolo Pass in Montana. It got a little chilly so I threw my windbreaker over my riding jacket.

But I do have a new mesh jacket as well, just in case anyone is stalking me I can change colors. ;)

Oh...the hair color is a disguise too....normally it is jet black.

1badbagger · 06-02-2010, 05:11 AM

What happened? Did the "JUST FOR MEN" blow off while you were going down the road?

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

soverton · 06-02-2010, 10:48 AM

Dougster,
I too hated the key location. My fix was working with Chuckster for a relocation to the top of my Phat II risers.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-02-2010, 11:44 AM

I like the location on the '08 but you can't have anything dangling or it will mess up the speedo glass and chrome.

cactusjack · 06-02-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

I like the location on the '08 but you can't have anything dangling or it will mess up the speedo glass and chrome.

Gene, you do know that on the 1600's with the nacelle mounted ignition switch, you can turn the switch on, then remove the key? That way keys aren't dangling and nothing gets scratched. You can turn the ignition switch OFF without the key. Turn it halfway to OFF, and you can turn the switch back to ON without the key.

dougster · 06-02-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

Doug,

Wow...you are very observant to notice that.

Actually that pic was taken when I was going through Lolo Pass in Montana. It got a little chilly so I threw my windbreaker over my riding jacket.

But I do have a new mesh jacket as well, just in case anyone is stalking me I can change colors. ;)

Oh...the hair color is a disguise too....normally it is jet black.

I noticed your previous jacket picture because it looked like the same one I have (Cortech GX Air) and same color. The hair color . . . uh, I haven't noticed any change! :)

dregier · 06-02-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

I like the location on the '08 but you can't have anything dangling or it will mess up the speedo glass and chrome.

Gene, you do know that on the 1600's with the nacelle mounted ignition switch, you can turn the switch on, then remove the key? That way keys aren't dangling and nothing gets scratched. You can turn the ignition switch OFF without the key. Turn it halfway to OFF, and you can turn the switch back to ON without the key.

I learn something new everyday on here!

dougster · 06-02-2010, 11:16 PM

It is a great site!

06-01-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Just thinking I saw a 1700 a few weeks ago for the first time. There was a lot I liked on it. One thing in particular was the nacelle setup. I like the digital fuel gauge, as well as the readouts for the miles left, etc., as well as the key placement (I hate the placement of the key switch on the 03. I got to wondering if it might be possible to mount a nacelle from one of the 09 or 10 1700s to an older model Nomad. What do you guys think? __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Just thinking Different wiring harness.... different mounting points and brackets. not saying can't be done but if your gonna go to that much trouble... buy yourself a Voyager and ride the heck out of it instead of spending all that time in the shop. Just be sure and schedule your vacation in the winter and leave your worries behind. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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06-01-2010, 10:48 AM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Just thinking I have reduced any thinking to less than 16 seconds a day. Thinking is just too hard. The ECU would be a real big deal. The 03 can get the key location moved pretty easy. The nacell can be drilled with care and switches can be added. Gas gauges are for cars..... I wish for another trip meter, but can't have one, atleast I didn't see how. If I did one meter would be for fuel and the other trips. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-01-2010, 11:36 AM	#5
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Just thinking Doug, Here are some options from gadget http://www.gadgetjq.com/Ignition_Switch_Relo.htm __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2010, 02:03 PM	#6
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Just thinking CJ and Mac: Yeah, I figured it would be a problem with the ECU. It was just wishful thinking, anyway. Mac, I imagine the 16 seconds of thinking you do is probably far more profitable than the hours of "thinking" some people do! Schoeney: Yeah, I have looked at that as well. That will probably be what I do, sometime. And why is your jacket different on your pic? Did you buy a new jacket? :) __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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06-02-2010, 01:31 AM	#7
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Just thinking he washed it? __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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06-02-2010, 03:01 AM	#8
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Just thinking Doug, Wow...you are very observant to notice that. Actually that pic was taken when I was going through Lolo Pass in Montana. It got a little chilly so I threw my windbreaker over my riding jacket. But I do have a new mesh jacket as well, just in case anyone is stalking me I can change colors. ;) Oh...the hair color is a disguise too....normally it is jet black. __________________ 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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1badbagger Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Just thinking What happened? Did the "JUST FOR MEN" blow off while you were going down the road? :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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06-02-2010, 10:48 AM	#10
soverton Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 112	Just thinking Dougster, I too hated the key location. My fix was working with Chuckster for a relocation to the top of my Phat II risers.
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Just thinking I like the location on the '08 but you can't have anything dangling or it will mess up the speedo glass and chrome. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Just thinking It is a great site! __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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