New Nomad Owner

mrtelefoneman1 · 11-15-2010, 02:30 PM

So here goes. I took delivery of my 03 Nomad last Wednesday. Thursday I went over the bike and took off the seat, bags, windshield, etc., so that I could clean it up and find out what need some TLC. I came up with a few things that I hope somone can help me with.

1. The pictured part was bolted to the left side case behind the rear cylinder. Looks like it might hold the idle adjustment but it is already mounted on the right side. Any idea what it is?
2. There is a choke knob below the ignition switch. It doesn't work. ??? Should it...on an FI?
3. What is the third position on th ignition? This just keeps my tail light lit. Aso the headlight doesan't come on until the engine is running. Is this normal?

Sorry about all the dumb q's but any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

**Cajunrider** · 11-15-2010, 02:51 PM

Welcome from Louisiana.
I'm not sure what the clip is. My idle adjustment bracket was fastened behind the OEM right side intake plate. The choke knob is only a fast idle for cold starts. Idle should be faster with it pulled. The third position is only a park light. The headlight only comes on when the engine is cranked.

**jestephens** · 11-15-2010, 02:54 PM

Welcome to KawaNOW! You've come to the right place for answers ;)

Regarding your questions:
1) I have an '05, but my idle adjustment is on the right-side.
2) Even the FI's have a "choke" knob. It seems to only hold the trottle a little higher for warming up (in my opinion). Does yours have any affect on a running engine?
3) That third position is "parking lights", that some engineer felt should only include the tail light . . .

And the headlight does requre the engine to crank to start.

cactusjack · 11-15-2010, 02:57 PM

Could the "mystery part" be the ground connection for jumpstarting? I have a similar, but not identical part on my 2007. Here's the part # and description from cheapcycleparts.com:
13271 PLATE 13271-1448 1 $3.09 $4.63

The "choke" really isn't a choke, it's more of a fast idle.

The third position of the ignition switch is a feature that turns on the taillights. Kind of a safety thing - if you're parked along the side of a road at night or something. I've never used it.

Welcome to the forum.

**ringadingh** · 11-15-2010, 05:25 PM

That little part on your bike is just a little gizmo that serves no purpose. I have one on my bike as well. I don't know what it is for, perhaps something during manufacture.

Dave · 11-15-2010, 06:15 PM

It's part of the turbo encabulator.

paul · 11-15-2010, 06:35 PM

If the "choke" is having no effect, then it may be that your intake has been modified and that some or many of the normal intake parts may be missing. Like the cold idle solynoids for example. You may have to pull the dog bowls and see where your filter is or take a look at your plumbing and see if some of it has been redirected or closed off. Enjoy, it's a great bike, and hey....some of the fun is in discovery.

dakota7557 · 11-15-2010, 08:06 PM

1. I have that same little gizmo on mine and after checking (2000 FI 1500), there are 2 wires, I believe one goes to the harness (the big one) and not sure what the other goes to but mine holds the smaller wire so that there is no stress on it...Hope this helps and welcome to the best forum on the net...Jody

mrtelefoneman1 · 11-15-2010, 10:41 PM

Thanks Dave...I kinda had a feeling that it ws something like that. Seriously, thanks to all who resonded and you can see that it has been removed already so I didn't think I would need it. As for the choke, carbed bikes had me spoiled and I guess I was looking for a little more but she starts and idles fine every time. I hope I don't stress everyone out with the questions.

Thanks again.

**Idaho** · 11-16-2010, 07:52 AM

Welcome to the Nomad forum. You are going to have fun finding little surprises and the folks here will put up with all kinds of "dumb" questions so don't be afraid to ask. Enjoy the bike.

**GIBBY** · 11-16-2010, 07:58 AM

Welcome from North St. Paul,MN

**Jared** · 11-16-2010, 12:38 PM

It looks like you got your questions answered. Welcome to the forum!

mikeyger · 11-16-2010, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the forum! These people will help you a lot and save you a bunch of money.

bobhamlin · 11-16-2010, 06:01 PM

Welcome. You'll get lots of answers here.

1) Always make sure to include the year of your bike. There are some interesting variations.

2) That BD fellow might be stopping around soon. Hopefully, it's not too late, but for any answers you already received, there is no need to send him cash. He IS convincing at times, but not really our group's PayPal service.

ballast · 11-16-2010, 06:10 PM

Welcome.

+1 on the ground connection for jumpstrarts. That's what it is on my '05.

11-15-2010, 02:30 PM	#1
mrtelefoneman1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 315	New Nomad Owner So here goes. I took delivery of my 03 Nomad last Wednesday. Thursday I went over the bike and took off the seat, bags, windshield, etc., so that I could clean it up and find out what need some TLC. I came up with a few things that I hope somone can help me with. 1. The pictured part was bolted to the left side case behind the rear cylinder. Looks like it might hold the idle adjustment but it is already mounted on the right side. Any idea what it is? 2. There is a choke knob below the ignition switch. It doesn't work. ??? Should it...on an FI? 3. What is the third position on th ignition? This just keeps my tail light lit. Aso the headlight doesan't come on until the engine is running. Is this normal? Sorry about all the dumb q's but any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	New Nomad Owner Welcome from Louisiana. I'm not sure what the clip is. My idle adjustment bracket was fastened behind the OEM right side intake plate. The choke knob is only a fast idle for cold starts. Idle should be faster with it pulled. The third position is only a park light. The headlight only comes on when the engine is cranked. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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11-15-2010, 02:54 PM	#3
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	New Nomad Owner Welcome to KawaNOW! You've come to the right place for answers ;) Regarding your questions: 1) I have an '05, but my idle adjustment is on the right-side. 2) Even the FI's have a "choke" knob. It seems to only hold the trottle a little higher for warming up (in my opinion). Does yours have any affect on a running engine? 3) That third position is "parking lights", that some engineer felt should only include the tail light . . . And the headlight does requre the engine to crank to start. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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11-15-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New Nomad Owner Could the "mystery part" be the ground connection for jumpstarting? I have a similar, but not identical part on my 2007. Here's the part # and description from cheapcycleparts.com: 13271 PLATE 13271-1448 1 $3.09 $4.63 The "choke" really isn't a choke, it's more of a fast idle. The third position of the ignition switch is a feature that turns on the taillights. Kind of a safety thing - if you're parked along the side of a road at night or something. I've never used it. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-15-2010, 05:25 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New Nomad Owner That little part on your bike is just a little gizmo that serves no purpose. I have one on my bike as well. I don't know what it is for, perhaps something during manufacture. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2010, 06:15 PM	#6
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	New Nomad Owner It's part of the turbo encabulator.
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11-15-2010, 06:35 PM	#7
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	New Nomad Owner If the "choke" is having no effect, then it may be that your intake has been modified and that some or many of the normal intake parts may be missing. Like the cold idle solynoids for example. You may have to pull the dog bowls and see where your filter is or take a look at your plumbing and see if some of it has been redirected or closed off. Enjoy, it's a great bike, and hey....some of the fun is in discovery. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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11-15-2010, 08:06 PM	#8
dakota7557 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 286	New Nomad Owner 1. I have that same little gizmo on mine and after checking (2000 FI 1500), there are 2 wires, I believe one goes to the harness (the big one) and not sure what the other goes to but mine holds the smaller wire so that there is no stress on it...Hope this helps and welcome to the best forum on the net...Jody
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11-15-2010, 10:41 PM	#9
mrtelefoneman1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 315	New Nomad Owner Thanks Dave...I kinda had a feeling that it ws something like that. Seriously, thanks to all who resonded and you can see that it has been removed already so I didn't think I would need it. As for the choke, carbed bikes had me spoiled and I guess I was looking for a little more but she starts and idles fine every time. I hope I don't stress everyone out with the questions. Thanks again.
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11-16-2010, 07:52 AM	#10
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	New Nomad Owner Welcome to the Nomad forum. You are going to have fun finding little surprises and the folks here will put up with all kinds of "dumb" questions so don't be afraid to ask. Enjoy the bike. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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11-16-2010, 07:58 AM	#11
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	New Nomad Owner Welcome from North St. Paul,MN __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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11-16-2010, 12:38 PM	#12
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	New Nomad Owner It looks like you got your questions answered. Welcome to the forum! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-16-2010, 05:40 PM	#13
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	New Nomad Owner Welcome to the forum! These people will help you a lot and save you a bunch of money.
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11-16-2010, 06:01 PM	#14
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	New Nomad Owner Welcome. You'll get lots of answers here. 1) Always make sure to include the year of your bike. There are some interesting variations. 2) That BD fellow might be stopping around soon. Hopefully, it's not too late, but for any answers you already received, there is no need to send him cash. He IS convincing at times, but not really our group's PayPal service. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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11-16-2010, 06:10 PM	#15
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	New Nomad Owner Welcome. +1 on the ground connection for jumpstrarts. That's what it is on my '05. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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