Thunder "Big Bore" Kit

[canuckrider]

Has anyone here installed the Thunder engine cylider kit on their Nomad?
http://www.thundermfg.com/store/inde...oduct_list&c=4

Looks like it adds about another 100cc to the engine and more HP and torque. Just thinking for someday down the road when the engine starts to get a little tired and is ready for a rebuild.

[MAS Tequila]

If you do it, be prepared to put bigger valves in and flow the heads.

Scott did this to a 99 Nomad and it would keep up with his V2K. But there was as much money and effort in doing the heads as was involved in the big bore kit.

Cams and headwork will deliver more seat of the pants response than adding 100cc.

MT

[Jared]

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

If you do it, be prepared to put bigger valves in and flow the heads.

Scott did this to a 99 Nomad and it would keep up with his V2K. But there was as much money and effort in doing the heads as was involved in the big bore kit.

Cams and headwork will deliver more seat of the pants response than adding 100cc.

MT

I'd think it would be more affective and cheaper to put Nomad bags and a shield on a V2K then to make the Nomad as fast as a V2K. JMO

[MAS Tequila]

Where the hell would be the fun in that?

Only a 'Real Biker' would understand.

I'll stop now before I say too much.

MT

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I'd think it would be more affective and cheaper to put Nomad bags and a shield on a V2K then to make the Nomad as fast as a V2K. JMO

[Tearitupfixitrepeat]

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

If you do it, be prepared to put bigger valves in and flow the heads.

Scott did this to a 99 Nomad and it would keep up with his V2K. But there was as much money and effort in doing the heads as was involved in the big bore kit.

Cams and headwork will deliver more seat of the pants response than adding 100cc.

MT

Originally Posted by Jared

I'd think it would be more affective and cheaper to put Nomad bags and a shield on a V2K then to make the Nomad as fast as a V2K. JMO

Scott "Hotsausce" build his Nomad way before there was a V2K. He told me that he was disappointed after trading off that Nomad for the V2K until he put the Euro gears or whatever into the V2K.

[dmyers]

how much does a set of cams cost?
who does good port work on vulcans

[ringadingh]

I think Thunder has an exchange program with the cams, or at least they used to.

[canuckrider]

Thanks for the info MT!

Certainly not anything that I'm considering now, but who knows down the road once my Kawi GTPP expires and the engine is ready for a little "refreshing". I really love my Nomad and how I currently have everything set up so doing some mods to give it a little extra "ooomph" may make sense than trading up for a newer model when the time comes.

So an extra 100 cc, cams, heads reworked, a Chuckster's air intake kit and a Power Commander (or similar) should turn the Nomad into a real screamer, I would think.

Cost? I estimate about $2,500, maybe $3,000 maximum. I suspect that amount probably wouldn't go too far towards the trade in on a new Vaquero!

[Northern Dancer]

Originally Posted by canuckrider

Thanks for the info MT!

Certainly not anything that I'm considering now, but who knows down the road once my Kawi GTPP expires and the engine is ready for a little "refreshing". I really love my Nomad and how I currently have everything set up so doing some mods to give it a little extra "ooomph" may make sense than trading up for a newer model when the time comes.

So an extra 100 cc, cams, heads reworked, a Chuckster's air intake kit and a Power Commander (or similar) should turn the Nomad into a real screamer, I would think.

Cost? I estimate about $2,500, maybe $3,000 maximum. I suspect that amount probably wouldn't go too far towards the trade in on a new Vaquero!

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Hi fellow Canadian,

How many Kilometers on your 2008 Nomad? I have just purchased a 2008 Nomad that has been looked after as I could not find a mark on it and all service was done at dealer on schedule.

My Nomad has 63,000 Kilometers (39,147 Miles) on clock and was wondering what I can expect before it needing serious work? I have had following done before delivery - Grease Swing Arm & Drive Shaft both ends & Wheel Spline - Replace Fork Oil and grease & Adjust Steering - Replace Clutch & Brake Fluid and bleed for Air -- replace Brakes Pads & Spark Plugs - Pressure Lubricate Throttle Cables - Replace Engine Oil & Filter - Replace Rear Drive Oil - Replace AntiFreeze and Flush Cooling System

I am looking forward to my first ride but we are having a snow storm presently with several Inches on the ground already.

Hoping I will be getting at least a 100,000 Miles on the Nomad with it being reliable. My Goldwing has passed 100,000 and is just broke in.

Northern Dancer,

Ron

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by Northern Dancer

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Hi fellow Canadian,

How many Kilometers on your 2008 Nomad? I have just purchased a 2008 Nomad that has been looked after as I could not find a mark on it and all service was done at dealer on schedule.

My Nomad has 63,000 Kilometers (39,147 Miles) on clock and was wondering what I can expect before it needing serious work? I have had following done before delivery - Grease Swing Arm & Drive Shaft both ends & Wheel Spline - Replace Fork Oil and grease & Adjust Steering - Replace Clutch & Brake Fluid and bleed for Air -- replace Brakes Pads & Spark Plugs - Pressure Lubricate Throttle Cables - Replace Engine Oil & Filter - Replace Rear Drive Oil - Replace AntiFreeze and Flush Cooling System

I am looking forward to my first ride but we are having a snow storm presently with several Inches on the ground already.

Hoping I will be getting at least a 100,000 Miles on the Nomad with it being reliable. My Goldwing has passed 100,000 and is just broke in.

Northern Dancer,

Ron

You should easily be able to get 100,000 miles, double that is not out of the question either. A fella has put 255,000 miles on his bike.

[coacha]

Originally Posted by ringadingh

You should easily be able to get 100,000 miles, double that is not out of the question either. A fella has put 255,000 miles on his bike.

That fellow would be Quitin Grubbs of GA. I still see Wand and Q at some MTF events in the south. He has a Venture, Wee-Strom, Nomad and a Drifter in the garage now.

[canuckrider]

Originally Posted by Northern Dancer

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Hi fellow Canadian,

How many Kilometers on your 2008 Nomad? I have just purchased a 2008 Nomad that has been looked after as I could not find a mark on it and all service was done at dealer on schedule.

My Nomad has 63,000 Kilometers (39,147 Miles) on clock and was wondering what I can expect before it needing serious work? I have had following done before delivery - Grease Swing Arm & Drive Shaft both ends & Wheel Spline - Replace Fork Oil and grease & Adjust Steering - Replace Clutch & Brake Fluid and bleed for Air -- replace Brakes Pads & Spark Plugs - Pressure Lubricate Throttle Cables - Replace Engine Oil & Filter - Replace Rear Drive Oil - Replace AntiFreeze and Flush Cooling System

I am looking forward to my first ride but we are having a snow storm presently with several Inches on the ground already.

Hoping I will be getting at least a 100,000 Miles on the Nomad with it being reliable. My Goldwing has passed 100,000 and is just broke in.

Northern Dancer,

Ron

I've got just under 40,000 Km on my '08 Nomad and it is running fine. All I've ever done is routine maintenance on it (just did the swing arm & driveshaft lube last summer). Still on the original set of spark plugs but plan to change them before Spring. From what I've heard the Nomad engine is pretty reliable and pretty much bulletproof if you look after it.

No issues with my engine at all, I just started this thread just to see if anyone had ever used the Thunder kit and if they were pleased with it. I suppose, I'm like everyone else in that I'd love a little extra power and thought that IF it ever comes time to rebuild the engine I'd MAYBE consider it.

[blowndodge]

When is somebody going to stroke one of these motors? It's bore is already 4 freekin inches (same size as a HD 110).. Stroking it would produce same well needed torque down low...

[ponch]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

When is somebody going to stroke one of these motors? It's bore is already 4 freekin inches (same size as a HD 110).. Stroking it would produce same well needed torque down low...

Two things: Deck height and big end rod clearance in the crankcase.

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by ponch

Two things: Deck height and big end rod clearance in the crankcase.

D- on the answer Jim! You know for sure that the crankcase cannot accept the big end pinned further away? Deck height can be done with a shorter piston and pinned closer to the rings to lower the height???? boooooo... maybe even an F+!!!