Thunder "Big Bore" Kit

[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

[Monkeyman]

What if you'd already put lots of time and money into your bike (like yours) and the motor just got worn out? Would you rather spend a few grand rebuilding the motor (the right way) or just buy another bike?

[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

[ringadingh]

Thats him, Ive never met him, but it seems like he spends a lot more time riding than talking about it.
Sounds like he has a nice garage full of bikes.
I know he was trying to sell his Nomad a year or more ago, I never heard if it did sell.

[coacha]

It sold and he just kinda fell into the one he has now. Guy had it for sale dirt cheap and decided he wanted another one.

[Jared]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

What if you'd already put lots of time and money into your bike (like yours) and the motor just got worn out? Would you rather spend a few grand rebuilding the motor (the right way) or just buy another bike?

These motors go a long time if taken care of. I've seen two on here with over 250K miles. That being said, if my engine wore out, I would asses the situation. If the bike was old, I would not put $3K into it. A 1999 Nomad according to KBB is worth $2600-3800. Most likely I would either buy a new engine (which I have seen on ebay, with less than 10K miles, for under $1K) or strip the bike of all it's parts to sell and use the money toward a new bike.

If my bike engine wore out prematurely for some unknown reason, I might consider an upgraded engine. I don't get attached to bikes. I have built and sold (at a profit) a bike every year for the last 6 years.

[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.

[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.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by coacha

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.

I thought he got rid of the Nomad?

[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+!!!

[ponch]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

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+!!!

They were suggestions as to why it hasn't been done. I recall an article in Motorcycle Cruiser about the displacement of the then new 1600 and the author said that 1600/Stroking 5mm was about the limit in her discussions with Kawasaki. Of course there would be people that would try to modify this on their own, but I haven't seen or read of it being done... So, do I still get an F+? May be most people don't think the effort's worth it.

[MAS Tequila]

But it HAS been done. The 1600 is a stroked 1500.

Nuff said.

MT

[ponch]

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

But it HAS been done. The 1600 is a stroked 1500.

Nuff said.

MT

Right and the point I was making was that 1600 or 1552 was the limit.

[blowndodge]

more stroke more stroke more stroke.... get the hint??

[dmyers]

You must be a BIG FAN of Billy Squire