Hello From Duluth, Georgia

HappyHoovy · 08-13-2016, 03:37 PM

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jon and it has been six days since my last ride.

I just bought a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad FI with only 9,000 miles on it. I really like it and am looking forward to making a few upgrades to it. It came with Vance and Hines Bagger Dual Exhaust already installed. I love this user group and am learning a lot of things from fellow Kawasaki Bagger riders. I want to put a better air intake system on my bike, and from what I read, will need to put some type of fuel management system on it as well.

VulcanE · 08-13-2016, 03:48 PM

Welcome aboard from just a little NW of you in Cartersville, GA. You are correct, you will need some type of fuel processor if you open up the intake.

HappyHoovy · 08-13-2016, 04:23 PM

Thanks. Nice looking bike. I like the blue and silver color combination. Is there an intake system that you recommend?

**JD Hog** · 08-13-2016, 05:16 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

**Framer** · 08-13-2016, 05:35 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma this is the one I went with.

HappyHoovy · 08-13-2016, 06:05 PM

Thanks Jim!

HappyHoovy · 08-13-2016, 06:10 PM

Thanks Framer,

Did you get the single-plate or the dual-plate Chuckster intake?

**ringadingh** · 08-13-2016, 06:31 PM

Welcome aboard!

The Black Knight · 08-13-2016, 06:57 PM

Welcome from Italy!

**Framer** · 08-13-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyHoovy

Thanks Framer,

Did you get the single-plate or the dual-plate Chuckster intake?

I did the single plate

VulcanE · 08-14-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyHoovy

Thanks. Nice looking bike. I like the blue and silver color combination. Is there an intake system that you recommend?

I went with what is called a "stealth thunder" intake, you can find it here
https://web.archive.org/web/20150307...tock_acmod.htm

Chuckster makes a good one at a reasonable price
http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/Hom...ber=CC-KAIS-BP

And another one I like if your good with tools
https://web.archive.org/web/20150507...ood_intake.htm

VulcanE · 08-14-2016, 08:24 AM

That 1st and 3rd link is from a site called gadgets fix it, and if you haven't already, bookmark it, it is full of info on the 1500/1600s

Loafer · 08-14-2016, 10:36 AM

Welcome from Vermont.

Bud2rat · 08-14-2016, 12:27 PM

Welcome from southern NC.

HappyHoovy · 08-14-2016, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Framer

I did the single plate

Thanks again. I hope to make a decision soon and get moving on this project. My goals are increased performance, low cost, quiet operation, and good looks.

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HappyHoovy Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Duluth, Ga. Posts: 43	Thanks. Nice looking bike. I like the blue and silver color combination. Is there an intake system that you recommend?
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HappyHoovy Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Duluth, Ga. Posts: 43	Thanks Framer, Did you get the single-plate or the dual-plate Chuckster intake?
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	That 1st and 3rd link is from a site called gadgets fix it, and if you haven't already, bookmark it, it is full of info on the 1500/1600s __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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