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texasfisherdude · 03-12-2008, 09:14 PM

I just got a new 07 nomad and only got 250 miles so far and my only problem is it seems to make a lot of top end noise compaired to the 1100 shadow I have. Is this normal ? ???

Todd · 03-12-2008, 09:21 PM

yeah fisherdude, its all normal...nothing to worry about...its just the characteristics of the engine........lots of ticks, clicks, and whistles even from the gas cap on a hot day........put some V&H baggers on and you wont even notice....in fact, just ride stock for a while and you will be so in love that you won't notice

texasfisherdude · 03-12-2008, 09:30 PM

Thats what I was thinking and the guy at the dealer said the same about the pipes. I like it so far and the 1000 mile break in is killing me I want to see what this puppy will do :) and I do have the whistling gas cap as I live close to Galveston and we dont get much of a winter here, a high of 75 today perfect for riding.

ells · 03-12-2008, 09:43 PM

Welcome Texasfisherdude, mind if I call you TFD? Yup, like Todd says, those upper engine noises are common although I don't really notice them any more, except maybe on start up even with stock pipes. If you find your way to Gadget's page (see links on KN web site), he talks about it some, of course its a little hard to tell from your description if there is anything unusual, but probably not. Don't expect too much from the top end when she's broke in but it is a great bike and will do a lot of high-end freeway cruisin

radco · 03-12-2008, 09:49 PM

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I just got a new 07 nomad and only got 250 miles so far and my only problem is it seems to make a lot of top end noise compaired to the 1100 shadow I have. Is this normal ? ???

WELCOME to the Forums.. I Picked up My 04 Nomad in nOV,, i HAD A 04 Shadow Sabre 1100 ,, yea the Shadow was a bit noisy but the Nomad upper is alot of clacking ,etc,, BUT the RIDE is SWEET,,I only got 150 miles on it then the SNOW flew, :( SPRING is Coming to Maine ?? LOL were in a heat wave of 35 :) CONGRTAS on the Nomad and CHECK out GADGETs Page,,,,,,Rich

texasfisherdude · 03-12-2008, 09:50 PM

As long as I can keep up with the Harley's I'll be happy the last Kawasaki I owned was a Z1 900 in the 80's and loved to piss the Harley riders off but I was younger then but it was fun.

audiogooroo · 03-12-2008, 09:55 PM

Welcome!
If a little top end noise don't bother you, you'll find you own one of the nicest cruisers made.

**Top Cat** · 03-12-2008, 10:22 PM

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Thats what I was thinking and the guy at the dealer said the same about the pipes. I like it so far and the 1000 mile break in is killing me I want to see what this puppy will do :) and I do have the whistling gas cap as I live close to Galveston and we dont get much of a winter here, a high of 75 today perfect for riding.

Theres a breakin period on the Nomads ??? I rode mine from the git go just like I ride it now.

blowndodge · 03-12-2008, 11:26 PM

I broke 100 on the way home from the dealer. It was an accident Honest Injun'

Even though it's not a high powered bike. It doesn't run out of steam. I get the same acceleration rolling on the throttle at 80 as I do at 60. It'll do big cruise speed and still be able to move out when you twist it. Nothing spectacular but you'll see.

03-12-2008, 11:50 PM

Don't pay any attention to TC and BD. If you want to break it in correctly don't run it above 80 until you have at least 100 miles on it.LOL,just kidding.Mine didn't see 80 until I had 300 miles on her.And welcome to the forum from eastern Nebraska.

misunderstood · 03-13-2008, 02:08 AM

Welcome from TN.

nomadd · 03-13-2008, 05:54 AM

A big welcome to the forum from Massachusetts. You're going to like the Nomad, trust me.

vaccam · 03-13-2008, 08:32 AM

Welcome from Maryland. Hope you enjoyed the Nomad.

rlfaubion · 03-13-2008, 08:54 AM

Hello from the left side

BandC · 03-13-2008, 01:51 PM

Welcome from Minnesota!! Enjoy the Nomad!

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texasfisherdude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 252	New to the forum and a ? I just got a new 07 nomad and only got 250 miles so far and my only problem is it seems to make a lot of top end noise compaired to the 1100 shadow I have. Is this normal ? ??? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-12-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	New to the forum and a ? yeah fisherdude, its all normal...nothing to worry about...its just the characteristics of the engine........lots of ticks, clicks, and whistles even from the gas cap on a hot day........put some V&H baggers on and you wont even notice....in fact, just ride stock for a while and you will be so in love that you won't notice __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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03-12-2008, 09:30 PM	#3
texasfisherdude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 252	New to the forum and a ? Thats what I was thinking and the guy at the dealer said the same about the pipes. I like it so far and the 1000 mile break in is killing me I want to see what this puppy will do :) and I do have the whistling gas cap as I live close to Galveston and we dont get much of a winter here, a high of 75 today perfect for riding.
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03-12-2008, 09:43 PM	#4
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	New to the forum and a ? Welcome Texasfisherdude, mind if I call you TFD? Yup, like Todd says, those upper engine noises are common although I don't really notice them any more, except maybe on start up even with stock pipes. If you find your way to Gadget's page (see links on KN web site), he talks about it some, of course its a little hard to tell from your description if there is anything unusual, but probably not. Don't expect too much from the top end when she's broke in but it is a great bike and will do a lot of high-end freeway cruisin
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03-12-2008, 09:50 PM	#6
texasfisherdude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 252	New to the forum and a ? As long as I can keep up with the Harley's I'll be happy the last Kawasaki I owned was a Z1 900 in the 80's and loved to piss the Harley riders off but I was younger then but it was fun.
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03-12-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	New to the forum and a ? Welcome! If a little top end noise don't bother you, you'll find you own one of the nicest cruisers made. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-12-2008, 11:26 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New to the forum and a ? I broke 100 on the way home from the dealer. It was an accident Honest Injun' Even though it's not a high powered bike. It doesn't run out of steam. I get the same acceleration rolling on the throttle at 80 as I do at 60. It'll do big cruise speed and still be able to move out when you twist it. Nothing spectacular but you'll see. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-12-2008, 11:50 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	New to the forum and a ? Don't pay any attention to TC and BD. If you want to break it in correctly don't run it above 80 until you have at least 100 miles on it.LOL,just kidding.Mine didn't see 80 until I had 300 miles on her.And welcome to the forum from eastern Nebraska.
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