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mike07nad
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
09-14-2019, 01:53 PM
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Question re: Dunlop American Elite Dual Compound Tires
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mike07nad
I'm a Dunlop American Elite user - I'm on like my...
I'm a Dunlop American Elite user - I'm on like my 4th set and always get at least 15,000 out of them. I never run them to the cords and usually change them early either for Inspection or to go on a...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
07-18-2019, 03:36 PM
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New Tires
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11,035
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mike07nad
1600+ miles for me
Wow - I heard Peg was making a Stateside trip - Thought I would just hop on the bike and meet up with him somewhere - at 1600+ miles to the closest point I might have to allow a day and a half to...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
07-09-2019, 03:04 PM
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2019 Voyager OIL LEAK
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mike07nad
Ok Guys - I'm gonna throw out another "Could Be"...
Ok Guys - I'm gonna throw out another "Could Be" into this conversation. If I'm not mistaken there is an Oil Breather that ports into the Air Cleaners area that allows any errant oil to drip into...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
06-28-2019, 11:22 AM
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Abs???
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mike07nad
The 1700 Voyager K-ACT HAS Linked Brakes
Greetings - Interesting conversation - As a Matter of Point. A K-ACT Voyager HAS Linked braking as well as ABS. A certain percentage is applied to the rear when the two front brakes are activated. ...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
06-13-2019, 05:16 PM
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Feedback Needed - Caveats of the 1700s
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2,550
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mike07nad
Ok - I'll add my 3 Voyager 120,000 Voyager miles...
Ok - I'll add my 3 Voyager 120,000 Voyager miles opinion. #1 - I love this bike - It just fits me and my riding style.
#1 - The Ivan reflash IS everything they say.
#2 - It's a big bike. It's Hot....
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-29-2019, 04:57 AM
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Jim McCaw (Duck) - Ride in Peace
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mike07nad
Jim McCaw (Duck) - Ride in Peace
This morning I and the Kawasaki brotherhood are hurting. Last evening a personal friend of mine and a friend to so many Vulcan riders across this country passed away due to a fall down some stairs....
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-24-2019, 06:19 PM
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Reverse seat upgrade?? NOT
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mike07nad
You are strange
Just saying!
Corbin seats remind me of riding on an old cinder block. You must be a Hard Ass.
With Love and affection from Hershey, Pa!
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
05-11-2019, 08:07 AM
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37
Acceleration Stumble??
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4,794
Posted By
mike07nad
Have you tried Rotella T6?
Seriously, what you need are a few Speeding Tickets to help you with your addiction. Might I suggest SKY DIVING - it's safer.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
05-10-2019, 08:45 PM
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37
Acceleration Stumble??
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4,794
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mike07nad
I know how to fix it - I have a large Contigo cup...
I know how to fix it - I have a large Contigo cup in front of my tach - I'm pretty sure it still works. What are you doing at those high RPM's. Calm Down, Slow Down, Take some Blood Pressure Meds...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
05-10-2019, 07:27 PM
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8
Help with rideability
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984
Posted By
mike07nad
This may be a dumb question - but do you have the...
This may be a dumb question - but do you have the latest Version of Ivan's Flash? Some of his earlier Versions had a stumble like you are describing. At least mine did with OEM Air and Pipes. Also...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-05-2019, 12:08 PM
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New Tires
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11,035
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mike07nad
So - I've just gotta ask, If i'm running stock...
So - I've just gotta ask, If i'm running stock other than Ivan Flash (3), K&N filter, Rotella T6 and Dunlop American Elites (over 15000 on Front, 7,500 on Rear both 35 PSI, both going strong) should...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
05-02-2019, 08:52 PM
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Super Tech Oil!!!
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2,754
Posted By
mike07nad
From the Shell Rotella Web Site
Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil provides excellent protection against harmful engine wear and sludge. Count on Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic, 5W-40 and 0W-40 synthetic diesel engine...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-28-2019, 07:49 AM
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SLIP ON EXHAUST question
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3,675
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mike07nad
I'm Speechless
All these years and Now Pipes - Keep the original pipes - You will put them back on.
Signed: Been there Done That
Practice these responses you will need them in the next six months:
Response...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-24-2019, 08:52 AM
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tires
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863
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mike07nad
American Elites
I'm on my 3rd set of American Elites. 18K. I guess that depends on when you change your tires. If you run them to the chords - Maybe. I have a tendency to change them a little before they hit the...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-24-2019, 08:42 AM
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SLIP ON EXHAUST question
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3,675
Posted By
mike07nad
As I read this thread and complaints of Jerky...
As I read this thread and complaints of Jerky Ivan Reflash - I wonder what version of the Reflash they had? I've had 3 different reflashes with each being better with the latest being the best for...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-23-2019, 11:33 AM
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LED headlight news.
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2,815
Posted By
mike07nad
I'm gonna Guess - No
The Voyager / Vaquero light mount to the Fairing is totally different than on earlier non-fairing Vulcans.
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-16-2019, 05:25 AM
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4
Ivan Flash and Spark Plug Gap
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917
Posted By
mike07nad
Again thanks
Again thanks for the conversation - Seems like everyday I learn just a Tick More about these bikes and general overall mechanic stuff. I think we learn more when things don't go right that if...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-16-2019, 05:22 AM
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Ivan Flash and Spark Plug Gap
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Posted By
mike07nad
Ah - Do it!
Here is basically what I did - the second time around.
I checked the Gap on the plugs I took out. I could put the .042 gauge through but not the .044 through on the old plug. I set the new plug...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-15-2019, 09:25 AM
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4
Ivan Flash and Spark Plug Gap
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mike07nad
Ivan Flash and Spark Plug Gap
After having found an Error in my Kawasaki Manual on spark plug gap range. It got me thinking.
I wonder what Gap Ivan recommends? Has anyone asked that question?
I ask this question...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-15-2019, 06:51 AM
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43
Vaquero sparkplug life
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4,214
Posted By
mike07nad
The sad part is - In some conversation the other...
The sad part is - In some conversation the other day I quoted someone the Spark Plug Gap Spec - I even gave them a screen shot of the manual. Wonder who that was?? Hmmmm. I'm sure it was on...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-15-2019, 06:48 AM
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43
Vaquero sparkplug life
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4,214
Posted By
mike07nad
I even Checked My Soft Copy
This morning I even checked the Soft Copy I have on my Computer and sure enough
Page 2-14 (Wrong) Page 1-40 (Correct)
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-15-2019, 06:45 AM
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43
Vaquero sparkplug life
Views:
4,214
Posted By
mike07nad
I'm not giving it!!!!!
I'm one of those old guys who thinks that SAE is the right way and that this Metric conversion is just a fad and I'm not gonna give up. Hey has any one seen my 10mm socket?
To be honest - I'm...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-14-2019, 06:00 PM
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43
Vaquero sparkplug life
Views:
4,214
Posted By
mike07nad
Update!!!!!!
Well I started looking through my manual to see what the GAP should be after checking my old plugs which were at .043in. Then I found the problem. Under specifications it states - Spark plug gap =...
Forum:
Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-14-2019, 11:24 AM
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25
Price or Word-smithing?
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2,147
Posted By
mike07nad
2012 Kawasaki Vaquero for sale - Many mods,...
2012 Kawasaki Vaquero for sale - Many mods, 41,000 miles - $6,500 rides it home. Come check it out. Post a picture.
Now for me I went to Google and looked up a 2012 Vaquero and Carbon Metallic...
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
04-09-2019, 08:17 AM
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8
Schrader Valve Ext
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715
Posted By
mike07nad
Now that's funny
When I first read this all I could think of was the nut behind the Tire Gauge! Then I read that it was MBARR so - I automatically assumed operator error.
Anyway - If you use Balance Beads of some...
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