Performed Preventive Maintenance Today

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-10-2011, 08:41 PM

Rainied most of the afternoon and I decided to do a little preventive maintenance on the Nomad.

First, I used some 3 in 1 oil and oiled the sidstand spring real good. Must say it now works better than it ever has. I had used dry lube before but the 3 in 1 oil did a much better job.

Second, I checked the air in the tires. Front tire was down 1/2 pound. Brought it back up to 41 pounds. Rear tire was down about a pound, brought it back to 41 pounds.

Third, I took apart the box that houses the starter button and throttle cables. Used the 3 in 1 oil and gave the throttle cables a good oiling. Made sure everyting was lined up correctly and then tightened everything real snug.

**ringadingh** · 07-10-2011, 10:05 PM

Looks like your ready for the next 15k. ;)

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-11-2011, 03:44 AM

I do try to keep the Nomad in tip top shape. A little preventive mainenance goes a long way.

blowndodge · 07-11-2011, 12:56 PM

1/2 pound down? How on earth does that happen??

**ringadingh** · 07-11-2011, 02:37 PM

That was caused by the small hiss of air when you check the pressure.

jesse · 07-11-2011, 07:51 PM

Probably a faulty guage due to heat.

blowndodge · 07-11-2011, 08:37 PM

I think he has a leak!

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-11-2011, 09:10 PM

Yes it was a leak Brad. When I put the gauge on and there it was.

07-10-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today Rainied most of the afternoon and I decided to do a little preventive maintenance on the Nomad. First, I used some 3 in 1 oil and oiled the sidstand spring real good. Must say it now works better than it ever has. I had used dry lube before but the 3 in 1 oil did a much better job. Second, I checked the air in the tires. Front tire was down 1/2 pound. Brought it back up to 41 pounds. Rear tire was down about a pound, brought it back to 41 pounds. Third, I took apart the box that houses the starter button and throttle cables. Used the 3 in 1 oil and gave the throttle cables a good oiling. Made sure everyting was lined up correctly and then tightened everything real snug. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2011, 10:05 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today Looks like your ready for the next 15k. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-11-2011, 03:44 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today I do try to keep the Nomad in tip top shape. A little preventive mainenance goes a long way. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-11-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today 1/2 pound down? How on earth does that happen?? __________________ 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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07-11-2011, 02:37 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today That was caused by the small hiss of air when you check the pressure. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2011, 07:51 PM	#6
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today Probably a faulty guage due to heat. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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07-11-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today I think he has a leak! __________________ 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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07-11-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Performed Preventive Maintenance Today Yes it was a leak Brad. When I put the gauge on and there it was. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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