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01nomadfi · 05-16-2008, 07:07 PM

Hello new to the board and was wondering if someone could help me with a few part numbers.I have a 2001 1500 nomad fi motor seems to have a small knock and read on a dif forum it could be rubber dampeners in the counter balancer. was hoping someone could give me a few part numbers with everthing ill need including gasket numbers.

thanks alot
dan

blowndodge · 05-16-2008, 07:22 PM

Hello Dan and welcome. I would discount the counter balancer. Lots of Nomad have a knocking sound. Some have it brand new. I would wonder if your cam chain tensioners have worn out and you banging around inside the head.

Caddamm! who's longer wind than me will probably stick his head in hear. I might be able to find his post on this.

05-16-2008, 07:34 PM

I don't recall who posted about those dampers.

You can look up all the part numbers on bikebandit.com or Ron Ayer's page as well. You'll need a manual to see what gaskets & seals need replacing though. At the very least you'll need the stator cover gasket.

**ringadingh** · 05-16-2008, 07:36 PM

Welcome to the board, Dan. What is the mileage on the bike, Like BD said it could be something else also.

**ringadingh** · 05-16-2008, 07:41 PM

I think the damper post is on VROC forums, sounds like a straightforward repair

01nomadfi · 05-16-2008, 07:52 PM

The bike has 40k on it. Was also going to do the cam chain tesioners also.The rubber balancers just looked like a easy job also so i figured id try.Been riding a honda vtx 1300 not use to the noise the nomad motors making. But heard from alot of people its normal.Thanks alot guys been reading this forum for a few days and its been a world of help.
Thanks
Dan

05-16-2008, 10:58 PM

Well, don't expect the engine to ever be quiet. They are just noisy beasts with lots of chains and tappets in the engine whizzing away. It may have shaft drive, but a Nomad's got like 5 chains inside the engine. (Maybe only 4. I forget.) Anyhow it sounds crude at idle, but to me it sounds lovely at about 4000~5000 RPM.

VulcanE · 05-16-2008, 11:00 PM

Welcome Dan to the forum from NW Georgia. The Nomads do have a noisey engine, mine sounds like a "bucket of bolts" rattling around, and has sounded like that from day 1.

rlfaubion · 05-17-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

Welcome Dan to the forum from NW Georgia. The Nomads do have a noisey engine, mine sounds like a "bucket of bolts" rattling around, and has sounded like that from day 1.

I went back to a 3/4 helmet to not have to listen so good :)

misunderstood · 05-17-2008, 01:02 PM

Welcome from TN.

redeye · 05-19-2008, 10:54 AM

The noise my makes (at 11,000 miles) sounds like a washboard band tuning up for a country fair concert. SWEEET -Rich

01nomadfi · 05-19-2008, 11:16 AM

LOL that about sums up the noise I have

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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Hello all Hello Dan and welcome. I would discount the counter balancer. Lots of Nomad have a knocking sound. Some have it brand new. I would wonder if your cam chain tensioners have worn out and you banging around inside the head. Caddamm! who's longer wind than me will probably stick his head in hear. I might be able to find his post on this. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-16-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello all I don't recall who posted about those dampers. You can look up all the part numbers on bikebandit.com or Ron Ayer's page as well. You'll need a manual to see what gaskets & seals need replacing though. At the very least you'll need the stator cover gasket.
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05-16-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Hello all Welcome to the board, Dan. What is the mileage on the bike, Like BD said it could be something else also. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Hello all I think the damper post is on VROC forums, sounds like a straightforward repair __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#6
01nomadfi Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Hello all The bike has 40k on it. Was also going to do the cam chain tesioners also.The rubber balancers just looked like a easy job also so i figured id try.Been riding a honda vtx 1300 not use to the noise the nomad motors making. But heard from alot of people its normal.Thanks alot guys been reading this forum for a few days and its been a world of help. Thanks Dan
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05-16-2008, 10:58 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello all Well, don't expect the engine to ever be quiet. They are just noisy beasts with lots of chains and tappets in the engine whizzing away. It may have shaft drive, but a Nomad's got like 5 chains inside the engine. (Maybe only 4. I forget.) Anyhow it sounds crude at idle, but to me it sounds lovely at about 4000~5000 RPM.
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05-16-2008, 11:00 PM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Hello all Welcome Dan to the forum from NW Georgia. The Nomads do have a noisey engine, mine sounds like a "bucket of bolts" rattling around, and has sounded like that from day 1. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-19-2008, 10:54 AM	#11
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Hello all The noise my makes (at 11,000 miles) sounds like a washboard band tuning up for a country fair concert. SWEEET -Rich
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05-19-2008, 11:16 AM	#12
01nomadfi Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Hello all LOL that about sums up the noise I have
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