I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise

dan · 08-31-2007, 07:28 PM

Okay, I give up. The lifter noise is normal. Everyone says it is suppose to be that way and I know they are right but I am still fighting the sound because the last bikes I owned before the Nomad were Gold Wings. Any phycho analyst out there that can make me metally accept this noise?

08-31-2007, 08:00 PM

"..................................... the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..................................."

rflnomad · 08-31-2007, 08:06 PM

My lifters will 'tic' until the bike is fully warmed up. About 10 miles. Plus you came from a GoldWing? Geez, those things are so quiet, I can hear the bugs scream when they hit the windshield!
Uhhh, our last three bikes were Harleys, which we liked, but were not as quiet as the Nomad. Not near.

**jmorrow** · 08-31-2007, 09:21 PM

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My lifters will 'tic' until the bike is fully warmed up. About 10 miles. Plus you came from a GoldWing? Geez, those things are so quiet, I can hear the bugs scream when they hit the windshield! Uhhh, our last three bikes were Harleys, which we liked, but were not as quiet as the Nomad. Not near.

Now that is funny

**trip** · 08-31-2007, 09:24 PM

It takes some getting used to dan, but it'll come.

I came to the Nomad from the Honda Magna world. Nice, petite 750, V-4 to a clunky, noisy, twin. But, it was worth it.

Todd · 08-31-2007, 09:27 PM

Yep...keep riding and you'll eventually enjoy that song the Nomad makes

08-31-2007, 09:35 PM

I agree with the rest of the gang. Keep riding, you will get used to it. I have a new chirping kind of sound. Not sure where it's coming from or what it is.

Todd · 08-31-2007, 09:36 PM

There's where my bird went from my pirate name...kawgirl has it!!!!

08-31-2007, 09:39 PM

You are welcome to have it back. How long ago were you in Greenville? That's when I started hearing it, I believe....................

**jmorrow** · 08-31-2007, 09:51 PM

I've always owned V-Twins. I didn't realize the lifters made a noise ??? and believe me if there's a new noise I'll hear it and trace it down

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" border="0"/>. I have Cobra billet exhaust that probably drowns out a lot of motor noise

. Before I put the cobra exhaust on, the Nomad was so quite that if there was any wind at all I couldn't hear the bike run, I had to feel the bike to know when to shift gears.

Todd · 08-31-2007, 10:09 PM

3 Weeks ago......but I aint coming this weekend...all those EC fans will either be depressed drunk staggering the streets when Virginia Tech beats them.....or...well there probably wont be any or.

09-01-2007, 07:21 AM

My last motorcycle was a Goldwing 1500SE. I was never really very satisfied with it because it did not have the mechanical reciprocating sounds that I enjoy from a motorcycle engine. I like having an engine between my legs that I can see feel and touch. The Wing was just too isolated from the rider for my taste.
The Goldwings are great well designed motorcycles just not suited to what I want in a motorcycle. They have great smooth power and toque, but to me my Wing always felt neutral and flat when cruising at a steady speed or at idle.
The Nomad has a nice balance of that old style motorcycle feel and a smooth vibration free engine that has a pleasing rhythm and mechanical personality.

**Top Cat** · 09-01-2007, 08:05 AM

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Before I put the cobra exhaust on, the Nomad was so quite that if there was any wind at all I couldn't hear the bike run, I had to feel the bike to know when to shift gears.

JIM, you may want to look your bike over real good. I think your dealer may have kept the nomad motor and slipped you a Yamaha in line four or something along those lines. It sure don't sound like you are riding on a 1600 V-Twin. ???

**Top Cat** · 09-01-2007, 08:08 AM

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The Nomad has a nice balance of that old style motorcycle feel and a smooth vibration free engine that has a pleasing rhythm and mechanical personality.

Maybe they gave me the wrong engine. Mine sure isn't vibration free. Then again my version of vibration free may be different than everyone else. :-/

socwkbiker · 09-01-2007, 10:33 AM

TC, don't lie, you know you like some vibration in your ride.

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rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise My lifters will 'tic' until the bike is fully warmed up. About 10 miles. Plus you came from a GoldWing? Geez, those things are so quiet, I can hear the bugs scream when they hit the windshield! Uhhh, our last three bikes were Harleys, which we liked, but were not as quiet as the Nomad. Not near. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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08-31-2007, 09:24 PM	#5
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08-31-2007, 09:27 PM	#6
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise Yep...keep riding and you'll eventually enjoy that song the Nomad makes __________________ 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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08-31-2007, 09:35 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise I agree with the rest of the gang. Keep riding, you will get used to it. I have a new chirping kind of sound. Not sure where it's coming from or what it is.
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08-31-2007, 09:36 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise There's where my bird went from my pirate name...kawgirl has it!!!! __________________ 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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08-31-2007, 09:39 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise You are welcome to have it back. How long ago were you in Greenville? That's when I started hearing it, I believe....................
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08-31-2007, 09:51 PM	#10
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise I've always owned V-Twins. I didn't realize the lifters made a noise ??? and believe me if there's a new noise I'll hear it and trace it down :(" title="" border="0"/>. I have Cobra billet exhaust that probably drowns out a lot of motor noise . Before I put the cobra exhaust on, the Nomad was so quite that if there was any wind at all I couldn't hear the bike run, I had to feel the bike to know when to shift gears. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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08-31-2007, 10:09 PM	#11
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise 3 Weeks ago......but I aint coming this weekend...all those EC fans will either be depressed drunk staggering the streets when Virginia Tech beats them.....or...well there probably wont be any or. __________________ 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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09-01-2007, 07:21 AM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise My last motorcycle was a Goldwing 1500SE. I was never really very satisfied with it because it did not have the mechanical reciprocating sounds that I enjoy from a motorcycle engine. I like having an engine between my legs that I can see feel and touch. The Wing was just too isolated from the rider for my taste. The Goldwings are great well designed motorcycles just not suited to what I want in a motorcycle. They have great smooth power and toque, but to me my Wing always felt neutral and flat when cruising at a steady speed or at idle. The Nomad has a nice balance of that old style motorcycle feel and a smooth vibration free engine that has a pleasing rhythm and mechanical personality.
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09-01-2007, 10:33 AM	#15
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	I surrender to V-twin Lifter Noise TC, don't lie, you know you like some vibration in your ride. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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