Buying a Nomad

[misunderstood]

Any input as to what to look for or avoid while shoping for one would be greatly appreciated. Not wanting to start a battle royal, but pros and cons between the FI and Carbs, 1500 verses 1600 would be again appreciated.

[socwkbiker]

Do you have a particular model year you're interested in? The later models, I believe 2003 and later are all FI. The 1600 has more power and, in my opinion, is a bit easier to maintain due to the fuel injection.

What features are you looking for in one?

[blowndodge]

Probably one like yours with a Fag Magnet and vibrating butt plug???

[misunderstood]

Looking forward to not having valve adjustments anymore. Had a FI Boulevard and lean towards the FI, but some good deals on older models out there too. Just wondering if there are any known issues with any years models that I should be aware of while looking. Thanks for your response. Dave

[beezer]

Hey Dave, welcome aboard.

[beezer]

Oldbiker from Ga. who's a member here has an 04 for sale Dave. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=forsalewanted&action=display&thread=1202651867

[kawgirl]

Mine is an 02 and it's FI. According to the specs page, 2000 is the first year for FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm

[bassaddict]

I have only had the 1600 FI version and only about 1800 miles on it so far. I can't think any reason that you should avoid that fine bike.

[oldbiker]

Misunderstood, You're about 150 north of me . If you'd like to take a ride on my 04 you're welcome to come down. Give me your email address and I'll send some pics.

Old Biker

[vroc13091]

Nomad CC's and Series designator.

Info can be found on www.buykawasaki.com (http://www.buykawasaki.com) website under owner Info and Vehicle Information Center Grouped under Touring then year model, then click on specifications

Carb 1500 from mid 1998 (99 model) thru 2001
FI 1500 from 2000 thru 2004


Carb
99 1500 G1
00 1500 G2
01 1500 G3

FI
00 1500 L1
01 1500 L2
02 1500 L3
03 1500 L4
04 1500 L5

FI 1600 started 2005 to present
1600 FI
05 1600 D1
06 1600 D2
07 1600 D3
08 1600 D4

[Top Cat]

How about that plastc oil gear? Wouldn't he want to stay away from a bike with that? Hey,just asking http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dantama]

How about that plastc oil gear? Wouldn't he want to stay away from a bike with that? Hey,just asking http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Yup, the 1999 year had the best colors, but had the plastic oil gear.

I'd either figure the price of replacing it into your offer, or stay away from the 99's.

[vroc13091]

As for the Nomad, POG is in only in the 1999 year model.

Ma Kawi has been very good about warranting it if you shut it down as soon as he oil light comes on.

For reliability it would be better to replace it with a JOG (Judges Oil Gear) before it fails. I you use the JOG you do not have to split the case to install.

[misunderstood]

Mine is an 02 and it's FI. According to the specs page, 2000 is the first year for FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm

Thanks for the link. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[misunderstood]

Misunderstood, You're about 150 north of me . If you'd like to take a ride on my 04 you're welcome to come down. Give me your email address and I'll send some pics.

Old Biker

Davenpam324@yahoo.com

[misunderstood]

Thanks for all the replies. The POG is the kind of stuff I'm wanting to get the lowdown on. Notice 2000 started a carb and FI mix. Curious as to how that works?

[nogiggy]

hey Misunderstood, glad to see you made it to this site, am on the boulevard site with you also ( swinny ) as you know I just got a nomad in Jan and have loved every min on the bike.rides great, handles great I just know that you will be happy with the nomad good luck

[ringadingh]

I would get as new a model as I could afford, they are all good solid bikes with no built in problems, other than the oil gear on the 99s which is an easy repair with the JOG. Every year they come out with some very minor changes that do improve the bike. When I was looking, I decided it had to be an 02 or newer, because I wanted the larger fuel tank and FI. In 06 I think they changed the steering rake on the forks slightly to improve low speed handling, If you check the specs on the different model years you will see these improvements and will then be able to choose one that has some features that are important to you. A few weeks ago a stock 06 with 18,000 miles sold for $6300.00. Good luck Hunting!!!

[misunderstood]

I'd love to find a deal like that 06, but I'm looking at a 2000 this weekend that I could buy outright with no loan and it has a lot of extras already. Can always step up later. Thanks for the input everyone.

[beezer]

I'd love to find a deal like that 06, but I'm looking at a 2000 this weekend that I could buy outright with no loan and it has a lot of extras already. Can always step up later. Thanks for the input everyone.

How many miles on it Dave? Best of luck if it's the bike for you ;)

[misunderstood]

40,000, It's geoff's. Anyone know anything about it?

[beezer]

I don't but I saw it's for sale.

[misunderstood]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/Nomad/pic.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/Nomad/3.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/Nomad/2.jpg

[beezer]

beautiful bike for sure

misunderstood, I think what they mean about the 2000 model year is that some were built with carb, then they switched to FI.

[misunderstood]

Thanks, Got the 2000 from Geoff. Sweet bike and I love her already. 2 Hr ride home through the mountains today helped us bond.

[beezer]

I'm happy this deal worked out.

[kingcruiser]

Good lookin' bike. Congrats.

[cactusjack]

Thanks, Got the 2000 from Geoff. Sweet bike and I love her already. 2 Hr ride home through the mountains today helped us bond.

Now that's what I call "quality time"!

[stambukj]

Happy riding and I see you got the right color...

[misunderstood]

Thanks, if I only had some nice green stripping(i mean striping). http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gifJ/K J.J., I just love the look and color of them stripes