Buying a Nomad

misunderstood · 02-13-2008, 04:52 PM

Any input as to what to look for or avoid while shoping for one would be greatly appreciated. Not wanting to start a battle royal, but pros and cons between the FI and Carbs, 1500 verses 1600 would be again appreciated.

socwkbiker · 02-13-2008, 05:10 PM

Do you have a particular model year you're interested in? The later models, I believe 2003 and later are all FI. The 1600 has more power and, in my opinion, is a bit easier to maintain due to the fuel injection.

What features are you looking for in one?

blowndodge · 02-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Probably one like yours with a Fag Magnet and vibrating butt plug???

misunderstood · 02-13-2008, 05:23 PM

Looking forward to not having valve adjustments anymore. Had a FI Boulevard and lean towards the FI, but some good deals on older models out there too. Just wondering if there are any known issues with any years models that I should be aware of while looking. Thanks for your response. Dave

beezer · 02-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Hey Dave, welcome aboard.

beezer · 02-13-2008, 07:12 PM

Oldbiker from Ga. who's a member here has an 04 for sale Dave. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1202651867

kawgirl · 02-13-2008, 07:38 PM

Mine is an 02 and it's FI. According to the specs page, 2000 is the first year for FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm

bassaddict · 02-13-2008, 08:52 PM

I have only had the 1600 FI version and only about 1800 miles on it so far. I can't think any reason that you should avoid that fine bike.

oldbiker · 02-13-2008, 09:18 PM

Misunderstood, You're about 150 north of me . If you'd like to take a ride on my 04 you're welcome to come down. Give me your email address and I'll send some pics.

Old Biker

vroc13091 · 02-13-2008, 09:26 PM

Nomad CC's and Series designator.

Info can be found on www.buykawasaki.com website under owner Info and Vehicle Information Center Grouped under Touring then year model, then click on specifications

Carb 1500 from mid 1998 (99 model) thru 2001
FI 1500 from 2000 thru 2004

Carb
99 1500 G1
00 1500 G2
01 1500 G3

FI
00 1500 L1
01 1500 L2
02 1500 L3
03 1500 L4
04 1500 L5

FI 1600 started 2005 to present
1600 FI
05 1600 D1
06 1600 D2
07 1600 D3
08 1600 D4

**Top Cat** · 02-13-2008, 10:06 PM

How about that plastc oil gear? Wouldn't he want to stay away from a bike with that? Hey,just asking

dantama · 02-13-2008, 10:30 PM

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How about that plastc oil gear? Wouldn't he want to stay away from a bike with that? Hey,just asking

Yup, the 1999 year had the best colors, but had the plastic oil gear.

I'd either figure the price of replacing it into your offer, or stay away from the 99's.

vroc13091 · 02-13-2008, 10:34 PM

As for the Nomad, POG is in only in the 1999 year model.

Ma Kawi has been very good about warranting it if you shut it down as soon as he oil light comes on.

For reliability it would be better to replace it with a JOG (Judges Oil Gear) before it fails. I you use the JOG you do not have to split the case to install.

misunderstood · 02-14-2008, 02:48 AM

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Mine is an 02 and it's FI. According to the specs page, 2000 is the first year for FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm

Thanks for the link.

misunderstood · 02-14-2008, 02:48 AM

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Misunderstood, You're about 150 north of me . If you'd like to take a ride on my 04 you're welcome to come down. Give me your email address and I'll send some pics.

Old Biker

Davenpam324@yahoo.com

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socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Buying a Nomad Do you have a particular model year you're interested in? The later models, I believe 2003 and later are all FI. The 1600 has more power and, in my opinion, is a bit easier to maintain due to the fuel injection. What features are you looking for in one? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Buying a Nomad Probably one like yours with a Fag Magnet and vibrating butt plug??? __________________ 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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02-13-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Buying a Nomad Looking forward to not having valve adjustments anymore. Had a FI Boulevard and lean towards the FI, but some good deals on older models out there too. Just wondering if there are any known issues with any years models that I should be aware of while looking. Thanks for your response. Dave
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beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Buying a Nomad Hey Dave, welcome aboard. __________________ 2012 FLHTK Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-13-2008, 07:12 PM	#6
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	Buying a Nomad Oldbiker from Ga. who's a member here has an 04 for sale Dave. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1202651867 __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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02-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#7
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Buying a Nomad Mine is an 02 and it's FI. According to the specs page, 2000 is the first year for FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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02-13-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
bassaddict Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 26	Buying a Nomad I have only had the 1600 FI version and only about 1800 miles on it so far. I can't think any reason that you should avoid that fine bike.
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02-13-2008, 09:18 PM	#9
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Buying a Nomad Misunderstood, You're about 150 north of me . If you'd like to take a ride on my 04 you're welcome to come down. Give me your email address and I'll send some pics. Old Biker
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02-13-2008, 09:26 PM	#10
vroc13091 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Where I am at Posts: 242	Buying a Nomad Nomad CC's and Series designator. Info can be found on www.buykawasaki.com website under owner Info and Vehicle Information Center Grouped under Touring then year model, then click on specifications Carb 1500 from mid 1998 (99 model) thru 2001 FI 1500 from 2000 thru 2004 Carb 99 1500 G1 00 1500 G2 01 1500 G3 FI 00 1500 L1 01 1500 L2 02 1500 L3 03 1500 L4 04 1500 L5 FI 1600 started 2005 to present 1600 FI 05 1600 D1 06 1600 D2 07 1600 D3 08 1600 D4
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02-13-2008, 10:06 PM	#11
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Buying a Nomad How about that plastc oil gear? Wouldn't he want to stay away from a bike with that? Hey,just asking __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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02-13-2008, 10:34 PM	#13
vroc13091 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Where I am at Posts: 242	Buying a Nomad As for the Nomad, POG is in only in the 1999 year model. Ma Kawi has been very good about warranting it if you shut it down as soon as he oil light comes on. For reliability it would be better to replace it with a JOG (Judges Oil Gear) before it fails. I you use the JOG you do not have to split the case to install.
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