I think it finally broke down

Casiper · 08-08-2017, 04:29 PM

The bike just turned 94,000 I am 3 hours away from home in Northampton Massachusetts. the bike that's not want to shift not even into first. It feels very loose and clanks sometimes. this is been going on for at least Twenty Thousand Miles that started to develop a small resistance to the second gear and now I just cannot even shift it. I know this is a job that I cannot do on my own. So the question is how much is this going to cost me???

recumbentbob · 08-08-2017, 08:33 PM

$1600 to $2000

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**ringadingh** · 08-08-2017, 09:29 PM

The cheapest and easiest route is to go with a replacement motor. Then you have your old motor for spare parts.

DragonLady58 · 08-08-2017, 09:41 PM

Make sure its not just your shifter linkage loose and binding agianst cover....

**MAS Tequila** · 08-08-2017, 09:45 PM

Broken shift fork that has finally given up after giving you a hard time for 20000+ miles.

Been there done that got the t-shirt!

That engine has to be completely disassembled to replace the fork, and I mean COMPLETELY!

**Top Cat** · 08-08-2017, 10:00 PM

For $4600 you can have a 2008 Nomad with only 52,000 miles on it.
Excellent Condition.

Tortuga · 08-08-2017, 10:30 PM

Probably caused by all the left wing whackos in Northamptom. I lived near there for about 400 painful years.

Casiper · 08-09-2017, 09:27 AM

Would a 2008 engine fit on my 1600?

mr500 · 08-09-2017, 11:58 AM

I believe that from 2002-2009 they are the same. That was the run for the 1600 and then they went to the 1700..

Casiper · 08-11-2017, 01:13 PM

I'm wondering if I get another engine replacement I'll have the same second gear issue at some point?

Yellow Jacket · 08-11-2017, 06:00 PM

Some of the 1600 Nomads have gone over 200,000 miles with nothing but normal maintenance. So, the answer to your question is maybe not.

Jllm02199 · 08-12-2017, 08:47 AM

I put an 2007 in my 02. Running great still.

**MAS Tequila** · 08-12-2017, 09:14 AM

I've had several 1500/1600's and only had a shift fork problem with one of them.

Any 1600 or 2000 and up FI 1500 will be a direct bolt in.

The only difference would be a MeanStreak engine, their charging system only has 1 stator instead of 2, but can be retrofitted with the parts from your Nomad engine.

Casiper · 08-12-2017, 03:08 PM

Thank you so much for the info guys. I was contemplating in getting maybe a Vaquero but I did not wanted to get rid of this bike I really like it a lot
. Thank you again

Snake Ranch · 08-13-2017, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casiper

Thank you so much for the info guys. I was contemplating in getting maybe a Vaquero but I did not wanted to get rid of this bike I really like it a lot
. Thank you again

SO, get the Vac, get a relation ship going with it, then see if you want to keep the old skoot.

My son bought a Triumph. In less than 2 years he put over 45,000 miles on it.
Then he bought a Kawasaki Concours. That Triumph hasn't been on the road since. Just plugged into the battery tender.

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Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	I think it finally broke down The bike just turned 94,000 I am 3 hours away from home in Northampton Massachusetts. the bike that's not want to shift not even into first. It feels very loose and clanks sometimes. this is been going on for at least Twenty Thousand Miles that started to develop a small resistance to the second gear and now I just cannot even shift it. I know this is a job that I cannot do on my own. So the question is how much is this going to cost me??? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The cheapest and easiest route is to go with a replacement motor. Then you have your old motor for spare parts. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Make sure its not just your shifter linkage loose and binding agianst cover.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Broken shift fork that has finally given up after giving you a hard time for 20000+ miles. Been there done that got the t-shirt! That engine has to be completely disassembled to replace the fork, and I mean COMPLETELY! __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	Probably caused by all the left wing whackos in Northamptom. I lived near there for about 400 painful years.
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Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	Would a 2008 engine fit on my 1600?
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08-09-2017, 11:58 AM	#9
mr500 Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn Al Posts: 247	I believe that from 2002-2009 they are the same. That was the run for the 1600 and then they went to the 1700.. __________________ 2019 1700 Voyager VBA #02943
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08-11-2017, 01:13 PM	#10
Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	I'm wondering if I get another engine replacement I'll have the same second gear issue at some point?
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08-11-2017, 06:00 PM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Some of the 1600 Nomads have gone over 200,000 miles with nothing but normal maintenance. So, the answer to your question is maybe not. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	I put an 2007 in my 02. Running great still. __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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08-12-2017, 09:14 AM	#13
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I've had several 1500/1600's and only had a shift fork problem with one of them. Any 1600 or 2000 and up FI 1500 will be a direct bolt in. The only difference would be a MeanStreak engine, their charging system only has 1 stator instead of 2, but can be retrofitted with the parts from your Nomad engine. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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08-12-2017, 03:08 PM	#14
Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	Thank you so much for the info guys. I was contemplating in getting maybe a Vaquero but I did not wanted to get rid of this bike I really like it a lot . Thank you again
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