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Forum: Complete Bikes 04-17-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,388
Posted By johnb
2006 Kawasaki Nomad

No longer For Sale
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-16-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,912
Posted By johnb
Have to sell :(

Have to sell my 2006 - Nomad (36K miles)
Cobra Exhaust; needs tires;
Runs good
How much should I list it for?
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-13-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By johnb
You bet! There's a post on the VRA USA Forums...

You bet!
There's a post on the VRA USA Forums where the guy had a friend weld the cracked seams. While he didn't blow himself up, he obviously never repaired a tank before, because after finishing...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-12-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By johnb
I have a 2006 and the dealer couldn't get it...

I have a 2006 and the dealer couldn't get it covered. I ended up having the tank repaired. Probably paid too much ($1,200), but they welded the tank, coated the inside, repainted it and painted the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 07-22-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By johnb
Antigravity Battery looks like a great idea,...

Antigravity Battery looks like a great idea, except for the price!!! $320!!!
Forum: Motorcycle Safety/Riding Techniques 10-08-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,318
Posted By johnb
Thank god you are OK with no serious injuries. ...

Thank god you are OK with no serious injuries.
Do you think he even "knows" what he did? Probably was clueless.
Had a similar thing happen to me on the BQE in Brookyn, fortunately there was...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-07-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,072
Posted By johnb
Thumbs Up Thank you Rejay Rolfe

Redjay/Rolfe,
Thank you for the excellent links which are great supplements to Vulcan Gadgets instructions. They really help in showing how to do this repair.
Thanks again!!!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-02-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,254
Posted By johnb
Could some of the wide variation in mpg's be due...

Could some of the wide variation in mpg's be due to tire size? With the stock tires, the speedo is off to high side so it would make sense then that it would look like you traveled further than the...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 08-23-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By johnb
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one... ...

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one...
Make sure you tighten the filler cap correctly.
I didn't and it vibrated off while on the highway. Fortunately I wasn't too far from home and used my...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 05-25-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,289
Posted By johnb
Torque Wrench

Considering the money you saved doing the work yourself. Invest in a torque wrench. When you break the part you'll definitely wish you did.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-23-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,565
Posted By johnb
Smile Torque Wrench(s)

I guess I must be "overdoing it" then. I have 3, a 1/2" drive (20-150 ft lbs) a 3/8" drive (10-75 ft lbs) and a 3/8" drive (25-250 inch lbs). I'm no mechanic, so it is even more important so I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 09-26-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,841
Posted By johnb
I've used 10W40 Amsoil, Mobil 1, Rotella, Repsol...

I've used 10W40 Amsoil, Mobil 1, Rotella, Repsol and Maxima Maxum synthetic oils with the Mobil 1 filter(M1-110). All are good.
Forum: Off-Topic 07-21-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,169
Posted By johnb
I would hate to see Mac leave. From what I...

I would hate to see Mac leave.

From what I have read on this site, he has helped so many of us with whatever problems we've had with our ride. I have learned so much reading his responses to...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-08-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,559
Posted By johnb
In 2008, when I bought my 2006 Nomad, I was...

In 2008, when I bought my 2006 Nomad, I was originally looking at the VN2000. The dealer didn't have any in stock and I would have to order it. Fortunately, he had a used Nomad on display. I saw...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 02-02-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,244
Posted By johnb
Crying I hate when that happens. I've been there and...

I hate when that happens.
I've been there and done that.
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-31-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 77,954
Posted By johnb
Looks real nice!!! Great job!!!

Looks real nice!!!
Great job!!!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-20-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By johnb
I was able to do mine with a 12 volt impact...

I was able to do mine with a 12 volt impact wrench and a cheap one at that!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 01-20-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 25,513
Posted By johnb
Glad to see you got it running again....

Glad to see you got it running again. Congratulations!
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-30-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By johnb
This link has a technical explanation for the...

This link has a technical explanation for the direction of rotation for tires.

http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=243
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 12-30-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,111
Posted By johnb
Just wanted to thank everyone for their...

Just wanted to thank everyone for their recommendations for replacing the steering stem bearings. I successfully replaced the bearings in my 2006 Nomad. There was very little grease on the ones I...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 10-10-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,111
Posted By johnb
I need to do the steering head, bearings on my...

I need to do the steering head, bearings on my 2006. I am moderately mechanically inclined and have done the swingarm and installed a barnett clutch spring. I think I can get the races out, my...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 04-01-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,908
Posted By johnb
VulcanE, I wish I had half the knowledge and...

VulcanE,
I wish I had half the knowledge and ability that you guys have. That's the type of tool I know you need to do the job right (at least according to the manual).

lonewolf,
Glad to see...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-31-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,908
Posted By johnb
There is a "flat spot" as you turn the wheel past...

There is a "flat spot" as you turn the wheel past "straight ahead". Making slow speed turns you can feel it. It feels like a "bump".
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-31-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,908
Posted By johnb
Thanks for the quick reply. VulcanE, how did...

Thanks for the quick reply.
VulcanE, how did you make the tool to seat the races?
I was just worried about seating the races properly.
So...as long as I am careful and put things back correctly,...
Forum: 1500 & 1600 Nomad 03-31-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,908
Posted By johnb
Steering Stem bearings

I think I need to replace the steering stem bearings on my 2006 Nomad as well as change the oil in the Forks. Tearing down the fork doesn't seem that difficult and removing the steering stem bearing...
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