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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-04-2024, 10:36 AM
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2 Questions about my 2014 Vaquero
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andyvh1959
If you mean engine knock is actually engine...
If you mean engine knock is actually engine "pinging" you need to do something to limit that. Pinging can damage the engine. One method to reduce pinging is adjust the timing, or adjusting the...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-01-2024, 06:13 PM
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gas in the oil
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andyvh1959
When you say "always a little fuel in oil" how...
When you say "always a little fuel in oil" how much fuel are you talking? Until a bike engine is fully broken in, some oil consumption can be expected. Like a BMW flat twin taking up to near 20K...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-01-2024, 05:19 PM
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Its NOT backfiring.....especially on modern bikes
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andyvh1959
Its NOT backfiring.....especially on modern bikes
Never has been, never will be, unless you have a real serious engine problem like a burned intake valve, or somehow the valve timing or ignition timing got way off, because.
REAL "backfiring" is...
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Motorcycle Safety/Riding Techniques
05-01-2024, 04:53 PM
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A man's Harley-Davidson test drive ended in a fatal crash
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andyvh1959
I'd bet money the guy had no training, or very...
I'd bet money the guy had no training, or very little training. The bike got away from him, he very likely "steered" and the bike went the other way. By that time the brain freezes and too many bad...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
03-08-2024, 01:07 PM
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Dunlop Elite 3s
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1,345
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andyvh1959
Cracking in the top surface of the tread blocks...
Cracking in the top surface of the tread blocks or down in the tread grooves?
Top surface, I would just keep and I on it to see if it gets bigger, connected cracks. Down in the tread more of an...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
01-29-2024, 02:50 PM
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Oil Level
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andyvh1959
Ahh, right. But I agree with you. Anytime after...
Ahh, right. But I agree with you. Anytime after the bike has been run and allowed to rest for 20 minutes, overnight, are both fine for checking the oil level. Like after a gas stop, or after the bike...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
01-26-2024, 02:48 PM
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Oil Level
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782
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andyvh1959
People obsess about oil levels to no end. And BMW...
People obsess about oil levels to no end. And BMW riders are the worst! I've been riding BMW twins since the late 80's, have three of them, and I check the oil level after the bike has sat some hours...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
01-03-2024, 07:42 AM
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Clutch went to nothing
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andyvh1959
What DL said. Even if your brake or clutch system...
What DL said. Even if your brake or clutch system has no leaks it gets contaminated with system debris and water over time, mostly water. Water gets into the system through microscopic pores in the...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
12-12-2023, 02:03 PM
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Nomad Parts
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andyvh1959
That is surprising. I bought a Russell Day Long...
That is surprising. I bought a Russell Day Long saddle and V&H pipes for my 1600 a few years back, found them on Craigslist. You'd think someone would want yours.
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
12-06-2023, 06:20 PM
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Kawwy should make a....
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8,792
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andyvh1959
True. I don't have hip or knee issues (now at 66,...
True. I don't have hip or knee issues (now at 66, riding 52 years) so riding my BMW flat twins are little issue for me. But I have also gotten to like riding my 1600 Classic, which by next season...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
12-03-2023, 07:52 PM
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Kawwy should make a....
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andyvh1959
True, and the BMW flat twin is a good example. My...
True, and the BMW flat twin is a good example. My 2007 R1200RT makes 110hp, and 92 ft-lb of torque, weighs near 600 lbs with seven gallons of fuel on board, can carry more than a full dresser Harley...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
12-03-2023, 12:31 AM
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The dreaded gas smell
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andyvh1959
Gotta remember to look at the date for the...
Gotta remember to look at the date for the original post.
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
12-03-2023, 12:30 AM
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Kawwy should make a....
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andyvh1959
I do wonder if Harley or Indian could produce a...
I do wonder if Harley or Indian could produce a slightly smaller (1200cc) big cruiser dimension wise, but built more as a basic cruiser, 100hp/90+ ft-lb torque, air-oil cooled, aluminum frame, light...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
11-29-2023, 11:20 PM
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Kawasaki's Dirty Little Secret
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2,398
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andyvh1959
I agree. All my other bikes have toe shift only,...
I agree. All my other bikes have toe shift only, and I like the shift feel better with the toe shifter. I removed the heel shift on my 1600 Classic. Toe shift, preload the shifter to take up...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-29-2023, 11:15 PM
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The dreaded gas smell
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Posted By
andyvh1959
What gas mileage do you get from your bike. If...
What gas mileage do you get from your bike. If its actually running rich, or leaking fuel somewhere, I'd expect your fuel mileage to be well less than usual, about 36mpg for general riding. My 1600...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
11-27-2023, 04:59 PM
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Kawasaki's Dirty Little Secret
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2,398
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andyvh1959
Kawasaki had known issues in the past: the...
Kawasaki had known issues in the past: the plastic oil pump gear in the VN1500, 2nd gear in the VN1600 trans (which my Classic has, for now), possible clutch issues in the 1600 and same for the...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
11-24-2023, 10:15 AM
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Kawasaki's Dirty Little Secret
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2,398
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andyvh1959
Kind of tough to say "requires the entire engine...
Kind of tough to say "requires the entire engine to be cracked open (bad design)" as a bad design. Its pretty common that most Japanese motorcycle engines have to be opened in order to fix most...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-20-2023, 11:36 AM
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Low fuel light comes on too soon mod, works.
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andyvh1959
Thanks. I too have been bothered by a low fuel...
Thanks. I too have been bothered by a low fuel light coming on way too early. On my BMWs I know I can get 40 miles on the bike when the fuel light comes on steady. I like that on my BMWs I can easily...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-20-2023, 11:20 AM
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Miles on Nomad?
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2,633
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andyvh1959
When properly maintained, there is hardly any...
When properly maintained, there is hardly any Japanese model motorcycle that won't go at least 100,000 miles. Same for a lot of European bikes since the 70s. Same for Harleys, if properly maintained....
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
11-05-2023, 01:42 AM
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2009 1st to 2nd gear change - clunk or ka-pow?
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6,187
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andyvh1959
Big V-twins shift better with preloading the...
Big V-twins shift better with preloading the shifter. I prefer the toe shift only, so I removed the heel shifter. Also, I feel using the heel shift is not as accurate as the toe shift. When I shift...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-04-2023, 10:53 AM
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5
Drive shaft noise
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2,822
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andyvh1959
Dino oil or synthetic oil, as you found out, has...
Dino oil or synthetic oil, as you found out, has no effect on the issue, and it would never cause a noise like you describe. Also, if the Kawwy manual says to use 80W90 final drive oil, use that. Do...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-04-2023, 10:37 AM
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10
The bike won
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3,899
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andyvh1959
Hmm. New first post by a new member to the web...
Hmm. New first post by a new member to the web page, too general a post without specific details, and no reply or feedback.
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
11-04-2023, 10:35 AM
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19
Fouled plugs? '04 1600
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2,933
Posted By
andyvh1959
That reminded me of a tip my dad (old school...
That reminded me of a tip my dad (old school mechanic) told me. Get the engine fully warmed up and have a water spray bottle handy to spritz a mist. Do this in the dark, no lights, spritz a water...
Forum:
1500 & 1600 Nomad
10-25-2023, 10:54 AM
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19
Fouled plugs? '04 1600
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2,933
Posted By
andyvh1959
Hotter plugs is not the answer. You said the air...
Hotter plugs is not the answer. You said the air filter seal was all gooey, like too much gas gooey or oil gooey? Have you checked the crankcase vent system to make sure its functioning properly? A...
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1500 & 1600 Nomad
10-25-2023, 10:40 AM
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10
The bike won
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3,899
Posted By
andyvh1959
But the basics still apply. Check for spark,...
But the basics still apply. Check for spark, check for fuel, check timing, check electrical connections, especially grounds. A 1995 motorcycle, if ridden about 2,000 miles a year would now have...
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