2004 Nomad 1500FI for Sale?? $2000

id-man · 03-19-2016, 03:31 PM

I put a question mark in the title because I'm not sure if I should offer this as a whole bike or as parts. The bike runs, and I mean runs good, has been well maintained, and has a clean title. The problem is it jumps out of 2nd gear under hard acceleration - the fix for which requires a very deep teardown of the motor which I am not interested in doing myself. The transmission parts to fix this are not that expensive (around $500) but paying for the labor would be a killer. This would be a project for a proficient, mechanical do-it-yourselfer. If that's you here's some details:

2004 Nomad 1500FI with approx 54k miles. Clean Massachusetts title with no liens. Many mods including Vance & Hines pipes, Cobra power commander, Cadman intake, lengthened brake and clutch pedals, ComfortRideZone floorboard pegs, Touring trunk, and Russell Day Long seat.

Depending on how anybody reacts to this post I might elect to part out the bike instead because I think the least I'm willing to take for it in it's whole form, running with a title is $2000. Heck you could ride it as-is for a year, babying it through 2nd gear, and fix it later :) Anyway, it's something to think about...

**Rasta** · 03-19-2016, 05:01 PM

Sorry to hear that. That's a beautiful looking bike.

Bud2rat · 03-19-2016, 07:50 PM

Yeah, that is a nice looking bike.

oleVbagger · 03-19-2016, 08:54 PM

id-man - when time allows pls give me pm bout ur 04 bagger.
right now i'll call dibs on her for $2k , i'll send u back a contact ph #
thanks

id-man · 03-24-2016, 10:08 AM

Update - oleVbagger and I have been talking and it turns out he won't be buying this bike afterall but for anyone watching, he has found a place in Albany who specialize in metric bikes, is familiar with this repair, and quoted $1600 - $1800 for the complete job. That's a lot less than I thought it would cost for a turnkey job. presumably with some kind of warranty. So I think economically it's still best suited for a do-it-yourselfer but what do I know - if you've been pondering it don't be shy to shoot me an offer.
Thanks.

duffy · 03-24-2016, 10:30 AM

If you were only closer................

**JD Hog** · 03-24-2016, 11:28 AM

Wow, that is a nice looking ride for sure! Seems like a great deal for a rider that is not afraid to do his own wrenching. Good luck on the sale!

**ringadingh** · 03-24-2016, 11:35 AM

Why don't you buy a replacement motor for about $1200.00 and swap it out. Thats what I did. My bike had 85,000 miles when 3rd gear started jumping out, and I installed a 1600cc motor with about 16,000 miles on it.

**Jared** · 03-24-2016, 12:21 PM

Before selling it as a whole for $2K I'd consider parting out the valuable parts. The trunk, seat, and exhaust alone should get you over $1K. If you're considering another Nomad, you may want to swap parts over first, then sell this one for $1500-ish.

**Jared** · 03-24-2016, 12:22 PM

I like Rings idea. Swapping out for a new motor would be easy enough. Watch ebay and salvage yards and you should be able to find a motor fairly cheap.

wayfarer · 03-24-2016, 07:49 PM

Pm sent

ponch · 03-26-2016, 04:35 PM

You could part some of it out, return it to stock and trade it for http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/ind/...m_medium=email

id-man · 03-26-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

You could part some of it out, return it to stock and trade it for http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/ind/...m_medium=email

I wish! Would love a new Indian but the one I'd want is well past my income level at this time. I've been keeping my eyes open and trying to decide since last riding season whether to fix or replace. I've thought about it hard and have to admit if I'm completely honest I would really rather have a newer bike with more amenities. I went to a dealership who had advertised a pretty new, low mileage Voyager which I wanted to love. I did not love it, not even a little, it seemed small and tight to me, couldn't get off it fast enough. Anyway to make a long story short something else caught my eye (and more importantly my lady's eye). We looked at it, went to lunch to talk it over, came back and test rode it, fell in love, and gave them a deposit. I GOT A NEW BIKE!!! (Used but new to me)

Not a Kawasaki at all, which I guess officially makes me a member of the 'Various Baggers Assoc'. This season I'll be sporting a 2010 Victory Cross Country with a scant 7800 miles, and a beautiful thing it is. Can I get a "YEE HAA!!"
So as much as I appreciate all your suggestions on fixing the Nomad I will definitely be letting someone else have that pleasure. Would love to see it still on the road but it's somebody else's turn now. Man I had a lot of fun on the Nomad - man I'm going to go even faster, further, and more often on the Victory!!!!!

**Iamriding** · 03-26-2016, 06:35 PM

Sweet ride! I really like the color.

Congrats!!

**JD Hog** · 03-26-2016, 06:50 PM

Congrats on the new ride

Love the color also

03-19-2016, 03:31 PM	#1
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	2004 Nomad 1500FI for Sale?? $2000 I put a question mark in the title because I'm not sure if I should offer this as a whole bike or as parts. The bike runs, and I mean runs good, has been well maintained, and has a clean title. The problem is it jumps out of 2nd gear under hard acceleration - the fix for which requires a very deep teardown of the motor which I am not interested in doing myself. The transmission parts to fix this are not that expensive (around $500) but paying for the labor would be a killer. This would be a project for a proficient, mechanical do-it-yourselfer. If that's you here's some details: 2004 Nomad 1500FI with approx 54k miles. Clean Massachusetts title with no liens. Many mods including Vance & Hines pipes, Cobra power commander, Cadman intake, lengthened brake and clutch pedals, ComfortRideZone floorboard pegs, Touring trunk, and Russell Day Long seat. Depending on how anybody reacts to this post I might elect to part out the bike instead because I think the least I'm willing to take for it in it's whole form, running with a title is $2000. Heck you could ride it as-is for a year, babying it through 2nd gear, and fix it later :) Anyway, it's something to think about... __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2016, 05:01 PM	#2
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Sorry to hear that. That's a beautiful looking bike. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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03-19-2016, 07:50 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Yeah, that is a nice looking bike. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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03-19-2016, 08:54 PM	#4
oleVbagger Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fl/NY Posts: 30	04 bagger... id-man - when time allows pls give me pm bout ur 04 bagger. right now i'll call dibs on her for $2k , i'll send u back a contact ph # thanks __________________ " We're all just ...a buncha Bozos' on the same bus !" ----------------------------------------------- Florida ride-2000 VN1500L1- Nomad Fi - aka...Sticky Vicky N.Y. ride -2006 VN1500- Vulcan Classic - aka.... Black Eddy
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03-24-2016, 10:08 AM	#5
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	Update - oleVbagger and I have been talking and it turns out he won't be buying this bike afterall but for anyone watching, he has found a place in Albany who specialize in metric bikes, is familiar with this repair, and quoted $1600 - $1800 for the complete job. That's a lot less than I thought it would cost for a turnkey job. presumably with some kind of warranty. So I think economically it's still best suited for a do-it-yourselfer but what do I know - if you've been pondering it don't be shy to shoot me an offer. Thanks. __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2016, 10:30 AM	#6
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	If you were only closer................
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03-24-2016, 11:28 AM	#7
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Wow, that is a nice looking ride for sure! Seems like a great deal for a rider that is not afraid to do his own wrenching. Good luck on the sale! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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03-24-2016, 11:35 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Why don't you buy a replacement motor for about $1200.00 and swap it out. Thats what I did. My bike had 85,000 miles when 3rd gear started jumping out, and I installed a 1600cc motor with about 16,000 miles on it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-24-2016, 12:21 PM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Before selling it as a whole for $2K I'd consider parting out the valuable parts. The trunk, seat, and exhaust alone should get you over $1K. If you're considering another Nomad, you may want to swap parts over first, then sell this one for $1500-ish. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-24-2016, 12:22 PM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I like Rings idea. Swapping out for a new motor would be easy enough. Watch ebay and salvage yards and you should be able to find a motor fairly cheap. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-24-2016, 07:49 PM	#11
wayfarer Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 38	Pm sent
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03-26-2016, 04:35 PM	#12
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	You could part some of it out, return it to stock and trade it for http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/ind/...m_medium=email __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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03-26-2016, 06:35 PM	#14
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	Sweet ride! I really like the color. Congrats!! __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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03-26-2016, 06:50 PM	#15
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Congrats on the new ride Love the color also __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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