1500 Nomad tachometer

danb · 01-04-2023, 03:16 PM

I have an 04 1500 Nomad that I've had for 5 yrs now. It has what I assumed was a factory tach integrated with the handlebars hold down. The chrome on it is flaking off pretty bad on the rear cup. I've tried finding it in kawasaki parts breakdowns but I haven't been able to find it. Does anyone know whether it was a factory or aftermarket item. Thanks for any help
Danb

redjay · 01-04-2023, 04:13 PM

I don't think any of the 1500 or 1600 Vulcan Nomad models came with a factory tach.

MrMikey · 01-04-2023, 04:16 PM

It was aftermarket, can't remember the brand. Only reason I know is when I had my Nomad I was looking for one

redjay · 01-04-2023, 07:29 PM

https://www.baronscustom.com/catalog.../24/index.html

**vulcanscott** · 01-05-2023, 05:25 AM

search Fire and Steel Tachometer . probably not available but the image should match what You have. it was Kawasaki accessories brand.

mick56 · 01-05-2023, 06:49 AM

Get it re chromed mate

andyvh1959 · 01-05-2023, 11:05 PM

Nowadays there are a few brands of chrome paint that looks pretty damn good. Would be worth trying for a lot less bucks than replacing it, or getting the part chromed.

danb · 01-06-2023, 02:58 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I was beginning to think it a was fire and steel, but wasn't sure. I was thinking about getting rechromed but thought if I could buy a new cup for the back it would be about the same price as rechroming. But wasn't able to find anything other than a few used ones on ebay that are in the same shape or worse than mine. Thanks again.
Dan

danb · 01-06-2023, 03:02 PM

I found a couple of listings for a tach for the 900 Vulcan and the 1700 nomad. But both said out of stock, so not sure if they quit making them or just behind in production.

DragonLady58 · 01-11-2023, 10:44 PM

Here ya go....
https://www.amazon.com/Bikers-Choice...ct_top?ie=UTF8

Also, FYI, Barons, Drag Specialities, Bosch and a couple of others make them , mostly universal. Meaning, they fit more than 1 motorcycle....

danb · 01-13-2023, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the reply, I think I'm going to get it rechromed. I like the kawasaki mount and design.
Dan

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danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	1500 Nomad tachometer I have an 04 1500 Nomad that I've had for 5 yrs now. It has what I assumed was a factory tach integrated with the handlebars hold down. The chrome on it is flaking off pretty bad on the rear cup. I've tried finding it in kawasaki parts breakdowns but I haven't been able to find it. Does anyone know whether it was a factory or aftermarket item. Thanks for any help Danb Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-04-2023, 04:13 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	I don't think any of the 1500 or 1600 Vulcan Nomad models came with a factory tach. Last edited by redjay; 01-04-2023 at 04:59 PM.
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01-04-2023, 04:16 PM	#3
MrMikey Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 403	It was aftermarket, can't remember the brand. Only reason I know is when I had my Nomad I was looking for one __________________ '09 Voyager
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01-05-2023, 05:25 AM	#5
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	search Fire and Steel Tachometer . probably not available but the image should match what You have. it was Kawasaki accessories brand. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2023, 06:49 AM	#6
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Get it re chromed mate __________________ 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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01-04-2023, 07:29 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	https://www.baronscustom.com/catalog.../24/index.html
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01-05-2023, 11:05 PM	#7
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 760	Nowadays there are a few brands of chrome paint that looks pretty damn good. Would be worth trying for a lot less bucks than replacing it, or getting the part chromed. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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01-06-2023, 02:58 PM	#8
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	Thanks for all the replies, I was beginning to think it a was fire and steel, but wasn't sure. I was thinking about getting rechromed but thought if I could buy a new cup for the back it would be about the same price as rechroming. But wasn't able to find anything other than a few used ones on ebay that are in the same shape or worse than mine. Thanks again. Dan
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01-06-2023, 03:02 PM	#9
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	I found a couple of listings for a tach for the 900 Vulcan and the 1700 nomad. But both said out of stock, so not sure if they quit making them or just behind in production.
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01-11-2023, 10:44 PM	#10
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Here ya go.... https://www.amazon.com/Bikers-Choice...ct_top?ie=UTF8 Also, FYI, Barons, Drag Specialities, Bosch and a couple of others make them , mostly universal. Meaning, they fit more than 1 motorcycle.... __________________ --------------------- 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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01-13-2023, 05:39 PM	#11
danb Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hawarden, IA Posts: 29	Thanks for the reply, I think I'm going to get it rechromed. I like the kawasaki mount and design. Dan
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