21"front wheel

swede297 · 06-13-2012, 10:38 PM

Hi
Has anyone put a 21" wheel on the 1600 have seen one pic online but can find no info
Thanks
Swede

**Jared** · 06-13-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swede297

Hi
Has anyone put a 21" wheel on the 1600 have seen one pic online but can find no info
Thanks
Swede

I've never seen it done, but I would love to.

Ramakill · 06-13-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by swede297

Hi
Has anyone put a 21" wheel on the 1600 have seen one pic online but can find no info
Thanks
Swede

That would be something to see, reminiscent of my 900 Custom. Post a link for it if you can.

Ramakill · 06-13-2012, 11:14 PM

Have a look at this. It is a 1700, but still looks unreal!!

**ringadingh** · 06-14-2012, 12:09 AM

There was one a a Vaquero last year in Maggie Valley, not really my cup of tea.

Loafer · 06-14-2012, 07:33 AM

I like that bike.

mobandy78 · 06-14-2012, 09:39 AM

I've seen it on the Vaquero's (YouTube videos anyway, not in person), but I haven't seen it done on the Nomads yet. It could probably be done, looks like there is a spacer needed for the fender to get the clearance. When I upgrade to a Vaquero, I would add a 21" front wheel to it. The front wheel and exhaust will probably be the first mods done.

**Jared** · 06-14-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm a huge fan!

Here's a bunch of custom Nomad pics that I have gathered over the years. http://photobucket.com/CustomNomads

swede297 · 06-14-2012, 02:36 PM

this is the I saw with the 21" wheel there has to be more info on how to do this.

**Jared** · 06-14-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I'm a huge fan!

Here's a bunch of custom Nomad pics that I have gathered over the years. http://photobucket.com/CustomNomads

Is it just my imagination or does it look like this bike has had one of it's rotors/calipers removed? Looks like he's only running it on the left side...

lin8up4u · 06-14-2012, 07:29 PM

that thing is sick love it.

jandreu · 06-14-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Is it just my imagination or does it look like this bike has had one of it's rotors/calipers removed? Looks like he's only running it on the left side...

I like this look also, bet the pipes drag on speed bumps, etc. I like the rake look. At least he kept one rotor up front, Nomads are heavy, not sure I would want to lose any braking power.

danimal2 · 06-14-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jandreu

Nomads are heavy, not sure I would want to lose any braking power.

I like the look too, but for this very reason (heavy bikes) I believe I'd stick with the beefier stock front end. I feel like there's a reson (other than styling) that the Nomad has a aluminum front wheel as opposed to the spoker on that's on the Classic.

DR1600 · 06-14-2012, 10:32 PM

Jared, thanks for sharing the pictures.

swede297 · 06-19-2012, 12:28 PM

found one with a 23" wheel and drag bars

2008-kawasaki-vulcan-1600-nomad-2.jpg

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mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I've seen it on the Vaquero's (YouTube videos anyway, not in person), but I haven't seen it done on the Nomads yet. It could probably be done, looks like there is a spacer needed for the fender to get the clearance. When I upgrade to a Vaquero, I would add a 21" front wheel to it. The front wheel and exhaust will probably be the first mods done. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I'm a huge fan! Here's a bunch of custom Nomad pics that I have gathered over the years. http://photobucket.com/CustomNomads __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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swede297 Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chilliwack BC Posts: 10	this is the I saw with the 21" wheel there has to be more info on how to do this.
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lin8up4u Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 9	that thing is sick love it.
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DR1600 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hernando, FL Posts: 197	Jared, thanks for sharing the pictures.
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swede297 Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chilliwack BC Posts: 10	found one with a 23" wheel and drag bars2008-kawasaki-vulcan-1600-nomad-2.jpg
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