lowering kits for vulcan nomad 1600

[tokyobilly]

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". http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[flightdoc]

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]

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]

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif



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[landman]

now bosko,that's funny !

[bear]

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

[watchman]

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]

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif



http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/ARG_032/mega602blkpu.jpg

ROFLOLPnP!

[Netnorske]

Bosko.....that's some funny sh*t right there.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[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...

[ringadingh]

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]

thanks fellers!!!

[timebandit]

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

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]

Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/ARG_032/mega602blkpu.jpg

Hey Bosko... how are those boots working out for you? Send us some pics!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Just kiddin'.

[bosko]

[quote author=bosko board=general thread=9260 post=156497 time=1234899483]Get these and reaching the ground shouldn't be a problem. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Hey Bosko... how are those boots working out for you? Send us some pics!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Just kiddin'.

Haven't worn them since the 70s man. http://emoticons4u.com/crazy/218.gif

[ridemslow]

I was kinda wondering ??? if he'd gotten a charge ::) outta havin the battery up his ass http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


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! :) :) :)

[tokyobilly]

I ordered corbin seats for the Nad, made a world of difference!!! Will post my pics soon.

[wgash]

hmmm l mite get me a pair of them thar boots !!...my feet hav'nt touched the ground since l got the nomad

[moon]

check out GreatDayToRide.com, he can rework you stock fast and a gel to it and will drop you about an inch. His work is fantastic.