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07-31-2013, 10:29 AM
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Carb to Fuel Injected
I was told that I needed a new motor in my 99 Nomad. It was run with low oil, and motors needs to be rebuilt. The estimated cost on this is $2500 - $3000.
Given that it is hard to find a Kawasaki 1500 carbed motor, I was thinking of buying a FI motor. Has anyone on this forum gone from a carbed motor to FI? If so, what is needed to make the conversion? Also, is trying to do this work on a 99 a dumb idea? I welcome input from all on this, especially the last question. Thanks! Tim Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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07-31-2013, 12:32 PM
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A few fellas have done this, any Nomad motor from 99 to 08 will fit. Youll have to drill and tap a hole for the carb to fit on an FI motor, other than that its a straight swap.
Go with a newer motor with lower miles and you should be fine.
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07-31-2013, 01:30 PM
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Steve, I think he's asking if he can convert his 99 to fuel injection?
IF it's even possible, it would require more than just a motor. A fuel tank from a fuel injected bike, wiring harness and ECU at a minimum.
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07-31-2013, 04:15 PM
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yes Catusjack, you are on the right path
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07-31-2013, 04:30 PM
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Sorry, I mis read the post. You would require a ton of stuff to convert it over, such as a ECM, wiring harness, motor & FI unit, sensors, fuel tank, etc. I think it would be a huge job to undertake successfully, if something didn't work right when you finished, I think it would be hard to troubleshoot. To me it wouldn't be worth the effort.
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07-31-2013, 05:24 PM
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I have found a couple of carbed motors, now the question is do I want to sink the money into a 14 yr old bike.
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07-31-2013, 05:35 PM
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That's the question you have to answer yourself. You've already sunk money into it when you bought it. I don't know what you paid for it or how much a motor costs. Personally, I wouldn't buy a 14 year old bike in the first place.
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08-01-2013, 09:08 AM
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I can get a motor for around $1300, and it will be another $400 for labor for the install.
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08-01-2013, 10:26 AM
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That sounds pretty reasonable, it took me about 12 hours to swap motors.
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08-01-2013, 10:29 AM
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i am not mechanically inclined enough to do the motor swap; the shop says it is a 5.5 hour job
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I had my motor out of the bike and on the floor in an hour & 45 minutes, and about 10 hours to install the new motor.
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What is wrong with the current engine? I have done the swap a few times and other than drilling and tapping two holes it is a straight swap. Converting to FI would be a huge undertaking, not to mention extremely expensive. MT
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08-01-2013, 12:26 PM
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Sounds like if you want to keep the bike, the easiest and most cost effective thing to do would be to get the engine of your choice (1500/1600) and adapt your carbed intake to it, then all your electronics will work.
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Is that a fact regards the electrics ? 
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08-01-2013, 05:58 PM
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What's a half decent 99 Nad going for these days? If cash value is a matter he may be better off with another bike.
Is the bike worth the engine? I agree If he wants the bike no matter what, the injected engine converted to a carb is the way to go.
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