99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light .

smokeiron · 03-28-2011, 11:41 AM

I've had bikes off & on since i was 8yrs. of age , at 26 i bought an 1100 H-D sportster [blockhead] it was the most fantastic "thing" i ever rode........................until about 3wks ago when lifes mishaps finally smoothed out & bought an excellent condition 99 Nomad 1500 . it took the better part of 2wks. to go over the machine ,renew all fluids/filters, ect. Two days later the weather cleared off ,so i lit up in th driveway, started swappin' cog's and makin' my way to a hwy. 51 -S- within 6 min or right around 4th notch, .......i realized H-D is NOT the only fantastic machine !! I am impressed with everything on and about my new : old Vulcan Nomad _-_-_-_- 21yrs. Ive walked in the wilderness......now enlightened thanks to kawasaki .

Loafer · 03-28-2011, 11:47 AM

Welcome to our world, There are a lot of people who don't realize what a wonderful all around machine the Nomad is. You should also go to the new member thread and introduce yourself to evryone. Again Welcome.

**coacha** · 03-28-2011, 12:36 PM

Welcome to the board. One thing about the '99 is that they have a Plastic Oil Gear or POG. If your bike still has it, you need to get a Judge's Oil Gear or JOG and replace the POG.

I have a '99 and a service manual if you ever need any hints or help, let me know.

oldbikers · 03-28-2011, 01:25 PM

Welcome from Mississippi where are you from?

sas · 03-28-2011, 03:25 PM

I wanna know too, Jim. If that's U.S. 51 S. he mentioned, he's gotta be somewhere between New Orleans and Chicago! LOL!

Netnorske · 03-28-2011, 08:00 PM

Welcome from the great Pacific NW! There are a ton of people riding metric bikes who could easily afford an HD....but they also have "seen the light"....or as in my case, very simpy want more value for their hard-earned dollars. For me personally, the two single most important features I need in a bike are comfort and reliablility. "Coolness" is way down the priority list...

. When you put on the miles some of us do on this forum, reliability is a HUGE thing. Congrats on your "transformation"...lol.....you'll really enjoy that Nomad!

usranger74 · 03-28-2011, 08:05 PM

Welcome from Nebraska.

fatrat45 · 03-29-2011, 09:11 AM

hello from central Alabama please let us know where you're from, hope to see you at the nationals in June.

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-29-2011, 09:39 AM

Welcome from Alabama. You will love the Nomad. One of the best bikes I have owned.

**ringadingh** · 03-29-2011, 10:50 AM

Welcome from Ontario! Make sure you check the oil gear to see that its been replaced.

**nomadtom69** · 03-29-2011, 10:58 AM

Welcome from The Tail of The Dragon Maryville, Tn Tom Green

**schoeney** · 03-29-2011, 11:22 AM

Welcome Smoke !

sly · 03-29-2011, 11:37 AM

Bienvenue from Quebec

gatabout · 03-29-2011, 11:41 AM

It is a sweeeet ride.. You are officially a ring knocker.

**minst7877** · 03-31-2011, 11:30 PM

Pics we need pics we have got to see that sweet ride.

DC

03-28-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
smokeiron Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . I've had bikes off & on since i was 8yrs. of age , at 26 i bought an 1100 H-D sportster [blockhead] it was the most fantastic "thing" i ever rode........................until about 3wks ago when lifes mishaps finally smoothed out & bought an excellent condition 99 Nomad 1500 . it took the better part of 2wks. to go over the machine ,renew all fluids/filters, ect. Two days later the weather cleared off ,so i lit up in th driveway, started swappin' cog's and makin' my way to a hwy. 51 -S- within 6 min or right around 4th notch, .......i realized H-D is NOT the only fantastic machine !! I am impressed with everything on and about my new : old Vulcan Nomad _-_-_-_- 21yrs. Ive walked in the wilderness......now enlightened thanks to kawasaki . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2011, 11:47 AM	#2
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome to our world, There are a lot of people who don't realize what a wonderful all around machine the Nomad is. You should also go to the new member thread and introduce yourself to evryone. Again Welcome. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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03-28-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome to the board. One thing about the '99 is that they have a Plastic Oil Gear or POG. If your bike still has it, you need to get a Judge's Oil Gear or JOG and replace the POG. I have a '99 and a service manual if you ever need any hints or help, let me know. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-28-2011, 01:25 PM	#4
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from Mississippi where are you from? __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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03-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#5
sas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 309	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . I wanna know too, Jim. If that's U.S. 51 S. he mentioned, he's gotta be somewhere between New Orleans and Chicago! LOL! __________________ "Growing old takes time. Use it wisley." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2011, 08:00 PM	#6
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from the great Pacific NW! There are a ton of people riding metric bikes who could easily afford an HD....but they also have "seen the light"....or as in my case, very simpy want more value for their hard-earned dollars. For me personally, the two single most important features I need in a bike are comfort and reliablility. "Coolness" is way down the priority list... . When you put on the miles some of us do on this forum, reliability is a HUGE thing. Congrats on your "transformation"...lol.....you'll really enjoy that Nomad! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-28-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from Nebraska. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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03-29-2011, 09:11 AM	#8
fatrat45 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 341	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . hello from central Alabama please let us know where you're from, hope to see you at the nationals in June. __________________ Randy (fatrat) May Tuscaloosa, Al. Back Road Riders MC. VBA # 290 2006 Black Nomad
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03-29-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from Alabama. You will love the Nomad. One of the best bikes I have owned. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-29-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from Ontario! Make sure you check the oil gear to see that its been replaced. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-29-2011, 10:58 AM	#11
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome from The Tail of The Dragon Maryville, Tn Tom Green __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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03-29-2011, 11:22 AM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Welcome Smoke ! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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03-29-2011, 11:37 AM	#13
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Bienvenue from Quebec __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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03-29-2011, 11:41 AM	#14
gatabout Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 31	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . It is a sweeeet ride.. You are officially a ring knocker.
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03-31-2011, 11:30 PM	#15
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	99 Kaw Vulcan Nomad - i have seen the light . Pics we need pics we have got to see that sweet ride. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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