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Old 07-22-2017, 04:17 AM   #1
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Newbie, I want I want and question about commanders

Would like your folks help. I just rode my first 190 miles today on my new to me 2010 1700 nomad and Items I want to improve/personalize the ride. Would like to know what venders most of you use.
Risers
Grips
Windshield bags
Fork lowers, as in wind deflectors
Rear luggage rack
Seat heat shields
Tires

Also it looks like a lot of you are running Michelin commander 11 tires. I can find the front, but not the rear 170/70B16 75h as stated in the owners manual? Also issue of the Ivan's re-flash. Does it really make the ride smoother? In another words, does it improve the engine vibration? I noticed going down a nice smooth road and pulling in the clutch the bike smooth as silk, engage vibration!!! I realize it's a twin, but again does Ivan's flash help engine vibes? Thanks in advance for any info
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Old 07-22-2017, 10:51 AM   #2
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Grin Welcome and Congratulations!

Greetings MarkPenn,

The rear Michelin tire for the Nomad/Vaq/Voyager is a 180/65/B16, a little wider but performs well.
I like the PHAT RISERS from Scootworks. If interested, I would encourage you to purchase them from someone other than ScootWorks themselves.
Grips, the Kuryakyn line-up is pretty nice. Have the KINETIC's now, have had Transformers and Flame on other rides.
Sorry, have no input on the rest of your list.

The *First* modification performed on my new Vaq, was the Ivan'izing reflash of the ECU. Best bang-for-the-buck mod \./ (Period) IMHO.
Yes, these are V-Twins, yes they are going to Vibrate. Ivan's helps in so many areas, including "smoothness", I cannot say enough... (refer to sig: Yes, there are two Vaq's and yes they both have been Ivanized)

Good luck with your mods and customization.
Enjoy and ride safe!
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Old 07-23-2017, 04:32 PM   #3
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Ivan before all else. learn from our mistakes. ;-)
Commanders have awesome life span. Best i have found and still good grip.
Ivan's a must if you do intake and/or exhaust.
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Old 07-23-2017, 11:00 PM   #4
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Old 07-24-2017, 12:45 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum MarkPenn...

PHAT RISERS are great.. BEFORE, you think about trying to order them from Scootworks, do a search of the forum for the keyword "Scootworks " I believe it will be an eye opener.. Also check out the posting started today by linesider, about Scootworks.

Instead, Check out... Chuckster customs https://chucksterscustoms.com/ Joe is a great guy to deal with. I'm sure you will be happy with the PHAT RISER he offers.

I hope this information saves you from heading down a rabbit hole that you will regret.


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Old 08-05-2017, 07:25 PM   #6
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Hello, New to the forum. Is the IVAN ECU mod a specific product or a method of flashing the ECU?
 
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Old 08-05-2017, 09:38 PM   #7
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Actually re-programs your ECU

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Hello, New to the forum. Is the IVAN ECU mod a specific product or a method of flashing the ECU?
IVAN actually has figured out how to get into the internal program and tweek the ECU to his spec's. The Ivan ECU reflash is not an add on product like the Power Commander or Cobra tuner.

Hope that helps - It's a great mod - you won't regret it. Oh and future upgrades are free and He will Flash it back to stock if you don't like it.
 
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Old 08-06-2017, 07:17 PM   #8
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IVAN actually has figured out how to get into the internal program and tweek the ECU to his spec's. The Ivan ECU reflash is not an add on product like the Power Commander or Cobra tuner.

Hope that helps - It's a great mod - you won't regret it. Oh and future upgrades are free and He will Flash it back to stock if you don't like it.
What would someone not like about it ?
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Exactly!

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What would someone not like about it ?
My thoughts exactly!
 
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