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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-11-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,761
Posted By dougster
Try running some premium fuel in it for a tank...

Try running some premium fuel in it for a tank and see if that makes a difference.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-06-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Got it all back together, took it out, and it...

Got it all back together, took it out, and it rode just fine. Around 15 ft-lbs, and it tracked well. I did not feel that I was fighting it nor constantly correcting it. (Sometimes hard to tell in...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-05-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
That is exactly what I did. Thanks, that helps...

That is exactly what I did. Thanks, that helps reassure me.



That is what I finally did, too. I will take it out to test it next.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-05-2016, 12:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Here is a follow-up: I got the bearings and races...

Here is a follow-up: I got the bearings and races in, all is put back together.
When I took it apart, I was able to remove the stem nut with my fingers. It was loose. The bearing races had those...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-03-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,183
Posted By dougster
Then it must have been behind the triple tree....

Then it must have been behind the triple tree. Thanks! :tup:
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,084
Posted By dougster
As in all products on the web, you will have...

As in all products on the web, you will have proven/tested products, and you will have knock-offs. If I were to get a Lithium battery, I would go with a company (like Battery Tender/Deltran) that has...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,183
Posted By dougster
Where did you reroute the brake lines?

Where did you reroute the brake lines?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-02-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Curious to know how you make out with the shim...

Curious to know how you make out with the shim OP, and how you got the lower race off the stem.[/QUOTE]

I kept the original bottom dust seal, so I do not anticipate needing a shim. However, I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-01-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Wow. That is the first I heard of that!

Wow. That is the first I heard of that!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-30-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Thanks for the input. I actually got the bearing...

Thanks for the input. I actually got the bearing off without too much trouble after all. Now to knock out the races an d then put it all together again.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-29-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,825
Posted By dougster
Stem bearing replacement

Hey All.
It is good to be back on the forum, after being away for awhile.

I am finally replacing my stem bearings, and I need help on how I can remove the lower bearing from the stem. I don't...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-23-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,341
Posted By dougster
Great job. One question for the mechanics in the...

Great job. One question for the mechanics in the crowd: There are no problems with swapping the shocks right to left and left to right? I love the idea.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By dougster
Mac, thanks for the reassurance. I honestly did...

Mac, thanks for the reassurance. I honestly did not think I goofed up, but I was still nervous about it!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By dougster
Ring, Yes, I know it was at TDC. I just got...

Ring, Yes, I know it was at TDC. I just got nervous when I wasn't getting the timing marks in the place I expected them.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By dougster
O.K. I took it out for a ride, and everything...

O.K. I took it out for a ride, and everything feels and sounds normal, except a bit quieter, as far as engine clatter.

Also, some of you may remember I had a high-pitch whine last year that I was...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By dougster
Exclamation Mark Cam tensioners installed - Questions

I just finished installing the tensioners extenders on my 2003 Nomad 1500.
They were both completely out of travel, and there was no sign of wear on the spark plug tunnels. I have 39,497 miles on...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-29-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By dougster
I did not check, but I think it was the 195/60-16...

I did not check, but I think it was the 195/60-16 like you said. Mine is a 1500, so I was limited on the sizes I could choose from
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-29-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By dougster
It a little bit harder than when I have installed...

It a little bit harder than when I have installed a normal bike tire. But not terribly much harder. I really expected it to be horrible, like I have read so often, when b others have installed it by...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-29-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By dougster
I just got back from the test ride. I put 38...

I just got back from the test ride.
I put 38 psi in. It rode excellent, with no wobble at all. I ranit up to 80 indicated, and it was smooth the entire way through the spectrum.

The only weird...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-29-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By dougster
Finally got dark side tire on

Well, I finally got my dark side on.
I did it all by hand, ans everything went very smoothly (and for this, I give credit to God, especially when I have read of all the troubles some of you have...
Forum: Off-Topic 04-27-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By dougster
Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys! I have been...

Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys! I have been off the site for over a month, and this is the first time I have been able to check it for awhile. Been pretty busy.
Forum: Off-Topic 02-28-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By dougster
Five.

Five.
Forum: Off-Topic 12-21-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By dougster
So, we see something like this, and realize that...

So, we see something like this, and realize that it is man's own stupidity and evil that creates these disasters, yet . . . when it happens, why is it so many want to blame God? That is stupid.
Forum: Off-Topic 11-19-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,132
Posted By dougster
I totally distrust federal fingers getting into...

I totally distrust federal fingers getting into this issue, because they always tilt toward chipping away from the 2nd amendment, when it comes to legislation or enforcement of it. Second, if they do...
Forum: Forum Support & Feedback 11-13-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,008
Posted By dougster
So, how near is "very near"?

So, how near is "very near"?
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