Small Tips and Tricks

[waynem]

Have you ever looked at the left side of the NOMAD and see that ugly motor mount nut, blackened back at you?

If you have installed Kuryakyn grips, and asked for the old grips back, take that nice shiny end piece, place it over the nut, and tap it with a rubber or nylon malet. It makes it look so much nicer. (More chrome, more chrome, more chrome!)

Of course, you could always buy a cover-up from Kawasaki for $29.95.

Semper Fi!

[waynem]

For you veterans (and non-veterans who are inclined)

Get a POW/MIA patch. Spray the front side of the patch with Scotch Guard, twice, once every 12-24 hours (let it dry between coats) Buy some 3m automotive trim mounting tape at your local automotive store. Cut strips to fit around the back border of the patch and some strips (I used an X pattern) in the middle of the patch. Pull the backing off the tape and center it on the rear fender below the tail light. (I have the red and yellow one on my NAD.)

Semper Fi!

[waynem]

Do you have a favorite 5" medal, door knocker, or whatever? I do. It's the Eagle, Globe and Anchor made of brass. (Have to keep shining it though) I drilled a hole in the middle, got an 8mm hex bolt from my favorite Nuts and Bolts shop (Stainless steel) 1½" long. Took of the right air cover, placed the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and bolted it back on. I used a piece of 1/4" pvc as a spacer between the globe and cover to keep the bolt from acting as a wheel puller. You do not have to have much pressure to hold that cover on. If you tighten it to tight you can pull the anchor out and then you have to glue it back in or find another interior anchor.

Semper Fi!

[waynem]

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE.

It's summer and you need to keep hydrated. The only "cup holder" that I found that would not interfer with the cowling when mounted to the handle bar was the one sold at www.barefootwillies.com

Semper Fi!

and goodnight

[trip]

Thanks for the tips, Waynem....I've included them on the Tips page on www.kawanow.org

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