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Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-01-2024, 06:41 PM
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Views: 204
Posted By Mechaniac
Thanks for composing a nice guide. Vernon

Thanks for composing a nice guide.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-24-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
Posted By Mechaniac
This is interesting to me right now as well. ...

This is interesting to me right now as well. Last weekend I took a girlfriend on a ride and set the rear pressure at 32. I'm 205 dressed and she's probably about 210. I set the shock damping at 2....
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-08-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Mechaniac
Check the tires date code on the sidewall, maybe...

Check the tires date code on the sidewall, maybe they are getting old and have been on a shelf for years before you bought them.

Use a search engine to look up "Tire Date Codes" to learn how to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 11-20-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,650
Posted By Mechaniac
Low fuel light comes on too soon mod, works.

I was changing out my fuel pump and wanted to see if there was anything I could do to extend the mileage before the low fuel warning light comes on. As built the light would start coming on usually...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 11-20-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By Mechaniac
I R&R'ed the fuel pump Saturday with the famous...

I R&R'ed the fuel pump Saturday with the famous internet brand. The screen and filter were still in excellent shape. It seemed a little punchier but the top end stalling is still there.
The check...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 11-16-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,389
Posted By Mechaniac
https://gadgetsfixitpage.com/

https://gadgetsfixitpage.com/
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-16-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Mechaniac
It could jump timing if you sprayed some throttle...

It could jump timing if you sprayed some throttle cleaner into the throttle bodies and then cranked it. It's the most likely explanation for getting some fire up through throttle body, rough idle...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-15-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Posted By Mechaniac
Jumped timing.

Jumped timing.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-06-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By Mechaniac
Engine cuts out at higher speeds?

I have a 2008 Mean Streak 1600, about 10,500 miles on it. It has an issue that seems to slowly be getting worse. I'm hoping someone on the forum has seen this and can recommend a way to check for...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-21-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By Mechaniac
Seems the 1700 could handle more stroke. I...

Seems the 1700 could handle more stroke. I wonder how the connecting rods compare?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-20-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,801
Posted By Mechaniac
Yes, get a factory repair manual, I found mine on...

Yes, get a factory repair manual, I found mine on Ebay for about $35 digging through the $50 ones. A DVOM to actually compare the voltages the sensors are producing compared to the charts in the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-19-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,801
Posted By Mechaniac
The Fuel Injection is out of calibration and too...

The Fuel Injection is out of calibration and too much fuel is being dispensed. There's a sensor that is defective or the fuel pressure is too high.

This is what I do for a living quite well.
...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-18-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,801
Posted By Mechaniac
A restricted fuel system cannot foul spark plugs...

A restricted fuel system cannot foul spark plugs by default.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-12-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,801
Posted By Mechaniac
I would test the Digital Fuel Injection sensors...

I would test the Digital Fuel Injection sensors out. Water Temperature, Inlet Air Temp, Atmospheric Pressure, Throttle. You'll need a factory manual and some tools, a DVOM etc. It's a 20 year old...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-01-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,275
Posted By Mechaniac
It can destroy tensioners or cause the timing to...

It can destroy tensioners or cause the timing to jump on many engines.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-18-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,543
Posted By Mechaniac
Where are they located on the bike?

Where are they located on the bike?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By Mechaniac
Clean and tighten all grounds after making sure...

Clean and tighten all grounds after making sure the terminals are on the wire ends well.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mechaniac
The filter is an unknown, if anyone has matched...

The filter is an unknown, if anyone has matched it I would like to know what they found out.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-26-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mechaniac
I found an old post where a guy was cleaning his...

I found an old post where a guy was cleaning his pump and found a Mitsubishi part number that cross referenced to a 1989 Galant. He went to O'Reilly's and they pulled two. One was too fat but the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-29-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By Mechaniac
Better as in it's a bit more controlled in the...

Better as in it's a bit more controlled in the high speed turns but it's no "just send it and it'll go" sport bike. Just "good" for a cruiser, not fantastic.

Vernon
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-29-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By Mechaniac
I'm interested to see how it turns out. When I...

I'm interested to see how it turns out. When I redid my Mean Streak forks, which are a bit different than the other Vulcans, I installed Progressive springs and upped the oil weight to 12.5, all...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 06-19-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,833
Posted By Mechaniac
Nice work.

Nice work.
Forum: Motorcycle Safety/Riding Techniques 05-16-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By Mechaniac
I agree with Andy. I do many off road rallies on...

I agree with Andy. I do many off road rallies on a tricked out DR650. It's completely manual. I've had two guys with BMW GS's go down hard and seen a few of the techno gizmo bikers push things to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-12-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By Mechaniac
Do you have any clips of how it sounds? Notice...

Do you have any clips of how it sounds? Notice any difference in engine performance?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-04-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,941
Posted By Mechaniac
Your bike looks great.

Your bike looks great.
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