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ds06nomad
10-08-2007, 09:04 AM
Gretings everyone and thanks for having me on board the forum!

My name is Daryl and I just purchased a new 06 Nomad (all black, the fastest color I'm told!). I take delivery on/around 10/19 and I can't wait to go cruisin' around on that baby!

I would like to throw out a couple of questions, and forgive me if these have been beaten to death already... (indluge me!)

1. During my test ride I noticed two things of concern: (a) the engine seems to run real HOT and I felt it on my legs more than my current bike, a 06 Suzuki Boulevard 805cc cruiser; and (b) I didn't ride the arse off the bike during the test ride, but I noticed a "ratcheting" kind of feel in the tranny during soft, subtle downshifts when coming to a stop.

Any thoughts/remedies, etc on either/both of these questions?

And on the "plus" side, one last question:
I'm having the dealership install V&H Baggers and the PCIII (along with the luggage rack, OEM lightbar and visors). They said an aftermarket air intake may not be necessary since the stock unit breathes pretty well. Is this accurate? Seems a bit odd to not upgrade the air intake when upgrading the fuel processor and exhaust outlet. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions???

Thanks everyone... for the help and having me on board! I hope to meet some fellow Nomad riders in/around my area and ride en masse for day trips and fun runs...

Best,
Daryl
Ventura County, CA.
blowndodge
10-08-2007, 09:17 AM
Stock intake is the biggest power restrictor on the bike. Dealer is wrong. If adding exhaust and looking for more power you should add a modified intake system absolutely. This is prior to installing the PCIII otherwise you'll have to re program the unit when you change the intake. Changing the intake will dramatically change the way the bike runs along with the V&H exhaust.

Yes they run real hot. Not sure about the "ratcheting" in shifting. Might just be different from your old ride?

Green/Silver is the fastest version of Nomads.
jayc
10-08-2007, 12:34 PM
Where you from? I'm in CT and mine doesn't run all that hot. At least not compared to the Harley I ride at work.
Scoot
10-08-2007, 02:30 PM
the Harley I ride at work.

Grrrr Wish I had a job where all I had to do was ride a Harley http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
cactusjack
10-08-2007, 03:33 PM
Daryl,
Welcome from a fellow newbie! You just can't get away from me, can you? Good luck with the new bike when you get it.
Idaho
10-08-2007, 09:40 PM
Daryl welcome, The Nomads do run hot on the legs, especially in the heat of summer. Have not noticed it now ever since the weather cooled off though.

Blowndodge is correct about the PCIII, you don't need it with just a change out of the pipes. Dealer is just trying to sell a PC. Put the pipes on, save the money for the Power Commander and then decide if want to go any further.

Enjoy the Nomad.
10-09-2007, 10:12 AM
Welcome guys.
scion0
10-09-2007, 12:05 PM
Daryl welcome, The Nomads do run hot on the legs, especially in the heat of summer. Have not noticed it now ever since the weather cooled off though.

Blowndodge is correct about the PCIII, you don't need it with just a change out of the pipes. Dealer is just trying to sell a PC. Put the pipes on, save the money for the Power Commander and then decide if want to go any further.

Enjoy the Nomad.


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Todd
10-09-2007, 12:53 PM
[quote:hpj4p9m7]Daryl welcome, The Nomads do run hot on the legs, especially in the heat of summer. Have not noticed it now ever since the weather cooled off though.

Blowndodge is correct about the PCIII, you don't need it with just a change out of the pipes. Dealer is just trying to sell a PC. Put the pipes on, save the money for the Power Commander and then decide if want to go any further.

Enjoy the Nomad.


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pablo
10-09-2007, 02:12 PM
I don't know if I agree that the intake is the biggest restrictor on the bike. I did the Caddman mod and added a Fi2000 to mine with stock pipes (waiting for the Cobra true duals) and it did very little for performance. I put on the pipes (which eliminated the goat belly), and it was like a whole new bike. Big perfomance increase!
Paul
trip
10-09-2007, 02:31 PM
Welcome to KawaNOW Daryl. Make yourself at home. I've never noticed any real heat coming out on my legs, but I sure wish I had some heat when I was freezing in Utah last week.

The guy I was riding with had a new GoldWing and his feet and hands were toasty. LOL.

Trip
10-09-2007, 03:32 PM
b) I didn't ride the arse off the bike during the test ride, but I noticed a "ratcheting" kind of feel in the tranny during soft, subtle downshifts when coming to a stop.




I have gotten the "ratcheting" a couple of times when I have downshifted lackadaisically. Thats the problem - dont do soft, subtle downshifts. Pull the clutch in, confidently downshift and dont be afraid to let the clutch out. You will find the clutch to be very smooth and you will never get another rachet. I'm guessing it is the gears grinding or its in between gears if thats possible. The two times it happened to me I was going from 2nd to 1st and my N light came on and I heard a grinding sound. Both times I was barely pressing on the shift lever.
beezer
10-09-2007, 04:38 PM
Hi, Daryl. Glad you found this place aside from the VR.
shnyroq
10-09-2007, 05:31 PM
Hey Daryl, I'm a newbie also, just got my 02 and I live in Ventura. What part of the county are you in?

SHNYROQ
10-09-2007, 06:05 PM
[quote:gep8fqiv] the Harley I ride at work.

Grrrr Wish I had a job where all I had to do was ride a Harley http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:gep8fqiv]

That would be cool - minus the knee-high boots and the writing speeding tickets http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
jayc
10-09-2007, 07:27 PM
[quote:dfhb5jig] the Harley I ride at work.

Grrrr Wish I had a job where all I had to do was ride a Harley http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:dfhb5jig]

I know it's the best job in the department. However, I usually get depressed in the dead of winter on the days we can't get the bikes out of the garage.
The nice thing about enforcing traffic laws is they are pretty much cut and dry. You either stopped for the sign/signal or you didn't. You were either traveling above the speed limit or not. You were either talking on the cell phone when driving, or not.
10-09-2007, 08:20 PM
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bobzinger
10-10-2007, 10:40 AM
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I bought my 2005 1600 My California Nomad with 2900 miles on it. It pinged whenever the outside air temp went above 95 degrees, or when going up a steep hill. I'm talking 75-80 MPH in 5th gear with only mild throttle roll-on. Where I live is both hot and hilly.
I put a Techlusion TFI on before I put my V&H baggers on. It didn't take much fuel added to get rid of 99% of the pinging. Adding the pipes didn't really change the settings. Once I added a 9"x2" K&N to the left side I did have to make another adjustment.
I've read that alot of people have adjusted their throttle position sensor, or added a resistor with good luck.
I also put 2 step colder spark plugs in. That supposedly helps your engine run a little cooler. I can't say it made a huge change, but the plugs have really good color.