'07 Nomad 1600 - Maintenance/upgrades - results - Page 7

**JD Hog** · 08-30-2016, 10:58 AM

I just purchased a Commander II front tire and they had the best price and free shipping. $118.00 and delivered the next day!

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php

**Black Max 1600** · 08-31-2016, 09:55 AM

As for fuel mgt. I've had really good luck with the Dobek EJK. Not as pricey as the others, and no downloads nor the probs with the others i had read about.....

**Caveman** · 09-03-2016, 12:42 PM

Changed the battery yesterday. It felt like it was getting weak even though voltage was fine. I didn't go expensive.. $55.90 shipped.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282088034277

I noticed that the bike just seemed to start a little slower and the lights flickered at idle.. I was hoping it wasn't a stator issue. I've had the bike for over a year now and had no idea when the batter was last replaced. When I took it out, I found the previous owner had scratched July 2013 into the side.

The bike starts perfectly now. The starter turns like it's brand new. This was well worth the money.

Navigator · 09-03-2016, 01:02 PM

It is easy to test a battery but I always replace it when I buy a used bike and don't know the age of the battery. They can let you down at the most inconvenient places and times.

Mine failed on my VStrom, along with the stator, so I bought one for it and the Nomad at the same time.

JD Hog, please let us know how you like the Commander II. I had new Bridgestone Exedra Max tires in the specified sizes installed last year. Had I to do it again I'd go a bit smaller on the front. That is a big honkin' wide tire and I didn't realize just how big it was until parked next to my friend's 1800 Gold Wing at our Salmon Arm gathering last summer. I would think that a smaller front tire would make it a bit better handling, that is, a bit more nimble.

thebierguy · 05-17-2017, 01:23 PM

Enjoyed reading this thread. Time for a revival. Any more updates since August?

**Caveman** · 05-30-2017, 02:05 PM

Unfortunately, no more upgrades on my bike. She was destroyed in November.. lovely driver on a phone plowed right through me.

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thebierguy · 05-30-2017, 02:33 PM

Ohh...sh**. You ok? Sorry to see that.

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**Caveman** · 05-30-2017, 04:02 PM

Fortunately no broken bones & I'm almost recovered internally.. still some nagging neck issues. I ended up getting a Victory Vision for the main bike to ride 2up. I see a VN2000 in my future

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Ohh...sh**. You ok? Sorry to see that.

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mick56 · 05-30-2017, 04:32 PM

If i was still capable,i would have kicked the shit out of that driver.

thebierguy · 05-30-2017, 06:50 PM

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Fortunately no broken bones & I'm almost recovered internally.. still some nagging neck issues. I ended up getting a Victory Vision for the main bike to ride 2up. I see a VN2000 in my future

Well at least you are able to talk about it and still ride. Glad you are doing ok.
The guy I bought my bike from got hit by car on his bicycle. Can no longer ride a motorcycle.

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recumbentbob · 05-30-2017, 08:20 PM

The vision is a very nice bike. I looked at them but went with the cross country tour.
How do you like Like it?

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**Caveman** · 06-03-2017, 01:17 AM

Love it. Extremely comfortable, especially for the wife.
It's surprisingly stable and agile. I was going to get a Voyager but I just can't fit on the new ones.. they seem smaller than my 1600 was.

I'll end up with a VN2000 as a second bike, then life will be great.

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The vision is a very nice bike. I looked at them but went with the cross country tour.
How do you like Like it?

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**VARider07** · 06-10-2017, 08:08 PM

Ooh. Just caught up to this. So sorry for your loss. So thankful your okay. When I think of all the love and labor...and cash you put into that...Glad you survived. It's nuts out there, I don't trust nobody. Enjoy your ride and watch for lowered heads.

08-30-2016, 10:58 AM	#91
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	AMT American Motorcycle Tire I just purchased a Commander II front tire and they had the best price and free shipping. $118.00 and delivered the next day! http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-03-2016, 12:42 PM	#93
Caveman Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 207	Changed the battery yesterday. It felt like it was getting weak even though voltage was fine. I didn't go expensive.. $55.90 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/282088034277 I noticed that the bike just seemed to start a little slower and the lights flickered at idle.. I was hoping it wasn't a stator issue. I've had the bike for over a year now and had no idea when the batter was last replaced. When I took it out, I found the previous owner had scratched July 2013 into the side. The bike starts perfectly now. The starter turns like it's brand new. This was well worth the money. __________________ --------------------------------- 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - 18" Street Glide Front wheel conversion (details are on this forum) - HD King Tour-Pak w/ Wompus Rack - Mustang wide touring two piece seat - Chuckster's 3" Handlebar Risers - Baron's Big Air Kit - Chuckster's left side decorative plate - Cobra True Duals w/ Billet Tips - Speedmetal Cree LED Headlight conversion kit - Michelin Commander II tires Real Estate Broker/Property Manager Las Vegas, NV USA
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09-03-2016, 01:02 PM	#94
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	It is easy to test a battery but I always replace it when I buy a used bike and don't know the age of the battery. They can let you down at the most inconvenient places and times. Mine failed on my VStrom, along with the stator, so I bought one for it and the Nomad at the same time. JD Hog, please let us know how you like the Commander II. I had new Bridgestone Exedra Max tires in the specified sizes installed last year. Had I to do it again I'd go a bit smaller on the front. That is a big honkin' wide tire and I didn't realize just how big it was until parked next to my friend's 1800 Gold Wing at our Salmon Arm gathering last summer. I would think that a smaller front tire would make it a bit better handling, that is, a bit more nimble. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad Last edited by Navigator; 09-03-2016 at 01:04 PM.
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05-17-2017, 01:23 PM	#95
thebierguy Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hazelhurst, WI Posts: 101	Enjoyed reading this thread. Time for a revival. Any more updates since August? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-30-2017, 02:33 PM	#97
thebierguy Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hazelhurst, WI Posts: 101	Ohh...sh**. You ok? Sorry to see that. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 Batwing Fairing Russell Day Long Seat w/ drivers back rest Rest is stock (Currently)
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08-31-2016, 09:55 AM	#92
Black Max 1600 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Everett,WA. Posts: 44	As for fuel mgt. I've had really good luck with the Dobek EJK. Not as pricey as the others, and no downloads nor the probs with the others i had read about.....
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05-30-2017, 04:32 PM	#99
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	If i was still capable,i would have kicked the shit out of that driver. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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05-30-2017, 08:20 PM	#101
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	The vision is a very nice bike. I looked at them but went with the cross country tour. How do you like Like it? Sent from my ASUS_Z00TD using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-10-2017, 08:08 PM	#103
VARider07 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 156	Ooh. Just caught up to this. So sorry for your loss. So thankful your okay. When I think of all the love and labor...and cash you put into that...Glad you survived. It's nuts out there, I don't trust nobody. Enjoy your ride and watch for lowered heads. __________________ VARider07 07 Nomad 1600 Ultimate Seat Harley Bagger Muffs Christian Motorcycle Rider
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