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Has anyone replaced the oil filler plug on their 1600 Nomad ?
I don't care for the stock slotted Kawasaki plug. It's bit of a pain and I don't want to buy a Kawasaki tool just to change the oil. I've tried just a screw driver and dinged the edges a bit. Anyone know of an aftermaket plug that looks nice ? Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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05-15-2010, 03:45 PM
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I felt the same way you do.....There is a screw-in plug in the Kawasaki catalogue which I ordered thru the dealer which solves the problem and is relatively inexpensive...Hope you make out, Brick
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05-15-2010, 04:43 PM
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05-15-2010, 04:57 PM
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05-15-2010, 05:13 PM
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Gosh, if I only spend 85 more dollars, then they will ship it to me for free. You must be on the bad list.... or in Canada.
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05-15-2010, 05:37 PM
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05-15-2010, 06:12 PM
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I would take a picture but it's simple.
Get about a 4"or longer bolt. I had a large coffee can of some. Get the right sized washer that fits the bolt and the oil filler plug as per Mac, God of Nomad Maintenance and he "KNOWS". Find 2 nuts that fit this bolt. Same can for me! Lock the washer between the nuts at the end of the bolt and you have special tool 187A-52 - Mac. Get 2 washers and put one in your travel tools.
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05-15-2010, 07:19 PM
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I made my wrench from a large washer cut in half and a piece of steel rod. It works as well as any store bought tool, and no shipping charges either. ;)
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05-15-2010, 09:24 PM
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I bought a cheapo Harbor Freight Drag Link socket set. Two of them work without filing and the biggest one will also work with some filing. I think I paid six bucks.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=96329 |
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05-16-2010, 07:47 AM
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I had the same problem but mine was in so tight I had a mechanic at the dealership remove it with the proper tool and he still buggered it up. So I ordered this off Ebay for 15.00 and it works and looks great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-08...Q5fAccessories
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05-16-2010, 10:45 AM
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I keep a large washer in the right saddlebag but I use a silver dollar when I change the oil. Works really good.
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05-16-2010, 07:12 PM
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I use a $1 dollar token I had from an Indian Casino visit years ago. It's the size of a silver dollar and works like it was designed to fit in the oil filler cap. I toss it in the bottom of the saddle bag when not in use.
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05-16-2010, 08:12 PM
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I also have one like Eric that luckily was on the bike when I bought it. I wasn't sure at first if that was what came on the 1600 Nomad, but I guess not. I remember the slotted one on the 1500 Classic I had and am sure glad I have this one.
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