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11-23-2012, 06:58 PM
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Hi all, new to the site. I recently purchased a 2001 Nomad 1500FI, Love it!! She currently has about 20k on her. I have a couple concerns after reading some of the posts. 1) should I be concerned about the cam chain tensioners at 20k, or can I go awhile. 2) I noticed what looks like oil seeping from the top of the rear cylinder, right under the chrome cover and a small trail down onto the top of the rear exhaust port. Doesn't appear to be major, yet. I can turn a wrench, but very intimidated by removing the engine to get a better look. I am thinking I also need to check the cooling system hoses as I am smelling antifreeze after she warms up. Could the seepage be coolant running down the backside of the motor? Thanks for any help you'all can offer.
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11-23-2012, 08:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum. hope you enjoy it.
This would be good reading for you, if you haven't seen them yet. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...hain+adjusters http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...+cylinder+leak
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11-23-2012, 08:41 PM
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Welcome from S.E.Tennessee. you'll find plenty of help with almost any problem here...
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11-23-2012, 09:02 PM
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Greetings from Las Vegas! You will find everyone here is willing to help.The Nomads are known for coolant leaks mainly from loose hose clamps. An easy fix!
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11-23-2012, 09:06 PM
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Greetings from the great Pacific NW....you have come to the right place...
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11-23-2012, 09:40 PM
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Welcome from Florida. You'll get tons of great info on your bike here from a bunch of good people
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11-23-2012, 11:12 PM
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Welcome from Phoenix! Removing the tank is simple and takes just a few minutes.
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11-24-2012, 12:01 AM
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Welcome from Ontario!
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11-24-2012, 07:46 AM
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Welcome from Delaware.
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11-24-2012, 04:41 PM
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ok, I must be a complete moron. I did get the tank off with little drama after I figured out how the quick release worked and discovered a good bit of schmutz around the coolant hose going to the rear cylinder. Tried to tighten the clamp, but it stripped, so new clamp nice and tight. For the life of me, though I cannot locate anything feeling like a rubber cam plug anywhere around the top of the cylinder, front or back. I'm guessing the motor has to be lowered and the rocker covers removed to get to it? Maybe, I'll just live with it, if that was infact what was leaking. I think some of the oozing may have been antifreeze working its way back.
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11-24-2012, 05:13 PM
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Welcome from Omaha! You'll enjoy the forum. Lots of good information here.
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11-24-2012, 07:04 PM
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Welcome from the Gulf Coast. I've been here just a little while and have never found a group as helpful as those on this site. I hope you will feel as fortunate to find this site as I do.
Thanks for your time
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11-24-2012, 07:56 PM
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 Welcome from Sin City, NV.
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