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Old 10-06-2020, 03:01 PM   #1
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back to a Nomad.....again!

Hey guys and gals. I'm picking up a nice 06 nad this weekend w/18k miles. Everything is stock, which begs for upgrades. I'm looking to do the Cobra duals, BAK of some sort, and a fuel manager. It's been quite awhile since I was back on a vulcan of any kind, so I'm really out of the loop of what's the latest and greatest for basic performance upgrades to the nomad. Any help with suggestions and of course websites to acquire said products will be greatly appreciated!



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Old 10-06-2020, 11:32 PM   #2
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Hey guys and gals. I'm picking up a nice 06 nad this weekend w/18k miles. Everything is stock, which begs for upgrades. I'm looking to do the Cobra duals, BAK of some sort, and a fuel manager. It's been quite awhile since I was back on a vulcan of any kind, so I'm really out of the loop of what's the latest and greatest for basic performance upgrades to the nomad. Any help with suggestions and of course websites to acquire said products will be greatly appreciated!
You'll love the Nad. I had an '06 for about 8 years and loved it. Super dependable and great to ride long distance. I did many mods and some I put on my old web site. Maybe some info there for you.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.005/...-Home-Page.htm

If you have any questions pm me or ask here. This forum is full of knowledgeable and helpful folks. Welcome to the Vulcan world...lol.

Good luck


PS. This is a fountain of knowledge for the Vulcans.

https://gadgetsfixitpage.com/

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Old 10-07-2020, 02:00 AM   #3
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Hey guys and gals. I'm picking up a nice 06 nad this weekend w/18k miles. Everything is stock, which begs for upgrades. I'm looking to do the Cobra duals, BAK of some sort, and a fuel manager. It's been quite awhile since I was back on a vulcan of any kind, so I'm really out of the loop of what's the latest and greatest for basic performance upgrades to the nomad. Any help with suggestions and of course websites to acquire said products will be greatly appreciated!
OK....you need to get your bike to breathing good.....pick up a good intake system, and a good exhaust....whichever you like. I use the Vance and Hines head pipes, and do whatever I want or need to the mufflers or extensions...
Before hooking up a EFI Controller, take off your reed valves, and install coasters. Remove and plug your air valves mounted in your old intake.
I'd then mount and hookup your controller.
Since this bike has a uncertain past, I'd change all your fluids and filters.
I'd then install some iridium plugs....
Then your Nomad is ready for the next 150K trouble free miles.....
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Old 10-08-2020, 04:14 PM   #4
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thanks guys for the info! Much appreciated.
 
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Old 10-10-2020, 11:41 AM   #5
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