1700 Nomad Discussion........ - Page 3

formikec · 10-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Don't forget it is a special carbon fiber belt design. I doubt it will be a cheap replacement. I'll stick with my gear oil as long as I can. If I bought a Voyager, assuming the economy doesn't tank all the way into a depression, then it would likely be in addition to my '02 Nad. The Nad for daily riding, the Voyager for long trips.

chainsaw · 10-09-2008, 11:02 PM

To tell you the truth Trip I don't think I had the bike long enough to replace the belt. So don't have any idea of the cost. Just remember reading that in the owners manual. Always read mine front to back. I wanted shaft drive. No muss, no fuss.

dui546 · 10-10-2008, 11:44 AM

I have been extremely busy with life so I have not been logged on the forum in a while. I see there are some changes.

I just looked at the 2009 Nomad and the Voyager. I must say that the Voyager is pretty impressive but I wonder what the overall increase in cost will be. I was not impressed with the '09 Nomad. I would not have purchased that motorcycle when I was shopping in 2007. I am very happy with my Nomad and believe (with my installed after market accessories) it is exactly what I wanted in my motorcycle.

I can see Kawasaki's reasoning for offering a motorcycle with a full fairing and a trunk because a lot of our members have spent a significant amount of money to obtain and install both of these items. I agree with Trip and everyone else who had commented on the drive belt issues. I'd also like to hear Kawasaki's reasoning behind the change.

Referencing the shorter wheel base...I was surprised to learn that the new Nomad has a shorter wheel base. I thought the longer wheel base was a contributing factor to a more comfortable ride. Do you think that the new Nomad was scaled back to create a riding difference between it and the Voyager?

I don't know about y'all but I am feeling a serious pinch in my finances. I doubt they will be selling a lot of those 2009s if the economy continues to eat up people's paychecks.

rhunt4 · 10-10-2008, 07:05 PM

the shaft drive is the reason I bought the nomad in the first place. I know I wont be going back to belt drive

**glwilson** · 10-10-2008, 09:06 PM

Now there you guys go... ruining my expectations for the Voyager. Here I was... all excited about it and then you guys had to start ripping into it regarding the belt-drive.

Shaft-drive was one of the reasons for my Nomad; but I really wanted to get the Voyager -- now after reading these comments I wonder if I still do.

Signed... confused at this point.

ridemslow · 10-10-2008, 09:37 PM

Personally I don't like belt drive either. That and the side loading bags on my 1600 have me spoiled. I do, however like the idea of an electronic cruise control. I'll stick to my shaft drive till I retire or die, whichever comes first.

cheech · 10-11-2008, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the welcomes, I joined last year and totally couldn't remember any info to get me back on after my hard drive committed suicide.

cheech · 10-11-2008, 08:44 AM

Like others, one of the reasons I bought my 07 Nomad was because of the shaft drive, my last bike was an 82 Kaw Spectre with shaft drive that I put 69,000 miles on and never had a bit of problems from the shaft drive. I never owned a bike with belt drive, so I really can't comment on it.

bobzinger · 10-13-2008, 10:03 AM

Most of my friends with belt drive got well over 60,000 miles on it, and it was replaced precautionary, not because it failed. They replaced the belt themselves for around $150. Belt drive has a great track record.

01nomad · 10-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I think they built the bike for me. I don't want another shaft drive, the only thing I didn't like about my '01. I never had any problems with a belt drive, and to do maintenance every 15000 miles on a shaft isn't my cup-o-tea. NOW, as long as the engine don't sound like a bunch of parts floating around, I'm sold on the 1700 and waiting to get on one.

trevwales · 10-13-2008, 03:36 PM

According to Kawasaki website the cruise control is standard on Voyager and Nomad 1700. UK site shows the gear ratios now too.
6th is definitely overdrive!

http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/product.as...E7D25EE0&Sub=4

**schoeney** · 10-13-2008, 04:04 PM

My Clymer manual for my 2003 says change final drive oil at 24,000 miles. That is it? Pretty minimal requirement to me.

I have a buddy with a Stratoliner with a belt and he has issues when riding on newer roads with tar rocks flipping up into his belt.

formikec · 10-13-2008, 09:38 PM

I sure would like that overdrive. The cruise would be okay on long interstate trips or flat roads, but other than that, I'm not sure it would be that useful.

finky · 10-14-2008, 12:47 AM

I have 2 mates over here with belt drives on their V2K's and both have been replaced due to stone damage after around 8,000 mile not a good sign in my book I will stick to the shaft for now.

bobzinger · 10-14-2008, 06:10 PM

According to these guys the warranty for the Voyager is 36 months- Extended 5 year available (Updated from Kawasaki's website in which 1 year was incorrect)

http://www.amervoyassoc.org/voyager_1700_info.htm

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10-09-2008, 11:02 PM	#32
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	1700 Nomad Discussion........ To tell you the truth Trip I don't think I had the bike long enough to replace the belt. So don't have any idea of the cost. Just remember reading that in the owners manual. Always read mine front to back. I wanted shaft drive. No muss, no fuss.
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10-10-2008, 11:44 AM	#33
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	1700 Nomad Discussion........ I have been extremely busy with life so I have not been logged on the forum in a while. I see there are some changes. I just looked at the 2009 Nomad and the Voyager. I must say that the Voyager is pretty impressive but I wonder what the overall increase in cost will be. I was not impressed with the '09 Nomad. I would not have purchased that motorcycle when I was shopping in 2007. I am very happy with my Nomad and believe (with my installed after market accessories) it is exactly what I wanted in my motorcycle. I can see Kawasaki's reasoning for offering a motorcycle with a full fairing and a trunk because a lot of our members have spent a significant amount of money to obtain and install both of these items. I agree with Trip and everyone else who had commented on the drive belt issues. I'd also like to hear Kawasaki's reasoning behind the change. Referencing the shorter wheel base...I was surprised to learn that the new Nomad has a shorter wheel base. I thought the longer wheel base was a contributing factor to a more comfortable ride. Do you think that the new Nomad was scaled back to create a riding difference between it and the Voyager? I don't know about y'all but I am feeling a serious pinch in my finances. I doubt they will be selling a lot of those 2009s if the economy continues to eat up people's paychecks.
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10-10-2008, 07:05 PM	#34
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	1700 Nomad Discussion........ the shaft drive is the reason I bought the nomad in the first place. I know I wont be going back to belt drive __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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10-10-2008, 09:06 PM	#35
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	1700 Nomad Discussion........ Now there you guys go... ruining my expectations for the Voyager. Here I was... all excited about it and then you guys had to start ripping into it regarding the belt-drive. Shaft-drive was one of the reasons for my Nomad; but I really wanted to get the Voyager -- now after reading these comments I wonder if I still do. Signed... confused at this point. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-10-2008, 09:37 PM	#36
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	1700 Nomad Discussion........ Personally I don't like belt drive either. That and the side loading bags on my 1600 have me spoiled. I do, however like the idea of an electronic cruise control. I'll stick to my shaft drive till I retire or die, whichever comes first. __________________
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10-11-2008, 06:31 AM	#37
cheech Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida, USA Posts: 14	1700 Nomad Discussion........ Thanks for the welcomes, I joined last year and totally couldn't remember any info to get me back on after my hard drive committed suicide.
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10-11-2008, 08:44 AM	#38
cheech Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida, USA Posts: 14	1700 Nomad Discussion........ Like others, one of the reasons I bought my 07 Nomad was because of the shaft drive, my last bike was an 82 Kaw Spectre with shaft drive that I put 69,000 miles on and never had a bit of problems from the shaft drive. I never owned a bike with belt drive, so I really can't comment on it.
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10-13-2008, 10:03 AM	#39
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1700 Nomad Discussion........ Most of my friends with belt drive got well over 60,000 miles on it, and it was replaced precautionary, not because it failed. They replaced the belt themselves for around $150. Belt drive has a great track record. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-13-2008, 10:56 AM	#40
01nomad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 192	1700 Nomad Discussion........ I think they built the bike for me. I don't want another shaft drive, the only thing I didn't like about my '01. I never had any problems with a belt drive, and to do maintenance every 15000 miles on a shaft isn't my cup-o-tea. NOW, as long as the engine don't sound like a bunch of parts floating around, I'm sold on the 1700 and waiting to get on one.
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10-13-2008, 03:36 PM	#41
trevwales Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 214	1700 Nomad Discussion........ According to Kawasaki website the cruise control is standard on Voyager and Nomad 1700. UK site shows the gear ratios now too. 6th is definitely overdrive! http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/product.as...E7D25EE0&Sub=4
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10-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#42
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	1700 Nomad Discussion........ My Clymer manual for my 2003 says change final drive oil at 24,000 miles. That is it? Pretty minimal requirement to me. I have a buddy with a Stratoliner with a belt and he has issues when riding on newer roads with tar rocks flipping up into his belt. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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10-13-2008, 09:38 PM	#43
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	1700 Nomad Discussion........ I sure would like that overdrive. The cruise would be okay on long interstate trips or flat roads, but other than that, I'm not sure it would be that useful.
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10-14-2008, 12:47 AM	#44
finky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth Weastern Australia Posts: 386	1700 Nomad Discussion........ I have 2 mates over here with belt drives on their V2K's and both have been replaced due to stone damage after around 8,000 mile not a good sign in my book I will stick to the shaft for now.
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10-14-2008, 06:10 PM	#45
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1700 Nomad Discussion........ According to these guys the warranty for the Voyager is 36 months- Extended 5 year available (Updated from Kawasaki's website in which 1 year was incorrect) http://www.amervoyassoc.org/voyager_1700_info.htm __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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