1500/1600 vs. 1700 - Page 2

**cnc** · 10-31-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dyetube

Where did you get the bags, I want a pair myself!

Here you go.
http://www.tlcproducts.com/servlet/C...egory=Kawasaki

mick56 · 11-12-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dyetube

Where did you get the bags, I want a pair myself!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-V...AAAOSwEetV9x2M

DragonLady58 · 11-12-2016, 08:59 PM

A Great Writeup! Great comparisons. I was tempted by the 1700s, but, I love the early Nomads. I believe theres a place for both bikes for people looking for diff. things.
Myself, my 1500 performs way past what the 1700 does, because I have the later model 1600 motor bolted in with the big bore Thunder kit, also some other goodies/mods installed.
Aside from that, the various differences in this thread I believe, is worth making it a sticky, so folks thinking of trading up can compare the pros and cons....
Yes, the 1500s have their flaws, which, can be addressed thru mods. One thing I can say though, without a doubt, the 1700 is fast, powerful, smooth, comfortable, a great touring machine.

Monkeyman · 10-31-2011, 04:08 AM

I like the concept of top loading bags but Kawasaki did a hell of a good job (looks wise) on the side loaders. The real issue I have with the top loaders is cosmetic. I think they look too rounded and bulky. If MaKaw made top loading bags to look like the side loaders, I'd be in for sure. (If I had any fabrication skillz, I'd modify my 1600 Nomad bags to be top loaders. That's right. I'm cool enough to use a "z" in "skillz". :) )

My '07 bags are definitely plastic. I didn't know the 1500 bags were fiberglass. Kinda cool, really.

madcow · 10-31-2011, 07:05 AM

i have a 98/99 1500 and my bags are plastic as well..

Loafer · 10-31-2011, 07:47 AM

Stan and Redjay, those were great write ups, and I thank you for taking the time to think it through then to post your thoughts.

highwayman2011 · 10-31-2011, 09:05 AM

I had this problem with my Voyager so I made adapters out of 1 1/2 inch perforated square metal tube to move the rear trunk up 1 1/2 inches and back 3 inches. I have room and my wife loves it.

blowndodge · 10-31-2011, 09:38 AM

How modified is your 1500 Stan. apparently I missed that?? I'm reading it outperforms your old 1700??

Sin City Stan · 10-31-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

How modified is your 1500 Stan. apparently I missed that?? I'm reading it outperforms your old 1700??

10:1 pistons. Bored out to 1600. Aftermarket cam. Stage III air, Power Commander & V&H pipes. As I said before, it tries to pull your arms off. Lotsa fun.

cactusjack · 10-31-2011, 10:19 AM

The 1500/1600 bags were ABS plastic. Still better than the pliable vinyl-like crap they made the 1700 bags out of.

Nosivad · 10-31-2011, 03:31 PM

Can the 1500/1600 not be retofitted with a similar sort of cruise control which is fitted as standard on the 1700? If so, at what cost?

cactusjack · 10-31-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nosivad

Can the 1500/1600 not be retofitted with a similar sort of cruise control which is fitted as standard on the 1700? If so, at what cost?

I think the issue is the 1700's are throttle by wire, where the 1500/1600 have a mechanical linkage. Plus, if Kaw sold it, it would be 1200 bucks.

blowndodge · 10-31-2011, 03:38 PM

No...

redjay · 10-31-2011, 05:31 PM

Plus tax

Sin City Stan · 10-31-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Plus tax

+ installation.

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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,373	A Great Writeup! Great comparisons. I was tempted by the 1700s, but, I love the early Nomads. I believe theres a place for both bikes for people looking for diff. things. Myself, my 1500 performs way past what the 1700 does, because I have the later model 1600 motor bolted in with the big bore Thunder kit, also some other goodies/mods installed. Aside from that, the various differences in this thread I believe, is worth making it a sticky, so folks thinking of trading up can compare the pros and cons.... Yes, the 1500s have their flaws, which, can be addressed thru mods. One thing I can say though, without a doubt, the 1700 is fast, powerful, smooth, comfortable, a great touring machine. __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I like the concept of top loading bags but Kawasaki did a hell of a good job (looks wise) on the side loaders. The real issue I have with the top loaders is cosmetic. I think they look too rounded and bulky. If MaKaw made top loading bags to look like the side loaders, I'd be in for sure. (If I had any fabrication skillz, I'd modify my 1600 Nomad bags to be top loaders. That's right. I'm cool enough to use a "z" in "skillz". :) ) My '07 bags are definitely plastic. I didn't know the 1500 bags were fiberglass. Kinda cool, really. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Stan and Redjay, those were great write ups, and I thank you for taking the time to think it through then to post your thoughts. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 10-31-2011 at 02:27 PM.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The 1500/1600 bags were ABS plastic. Still better than the pliable vinyl-like crap they made the 1700 bags out of. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Nosivad Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mussidan,dordogne,France- same latitude as Montreal Posts: 120	Can the 1500/1600 not be retofitted with a similar sort of cruise control which is fitted as standard on the 1700? If so, at what cost? __________________ The older I get, the better I was VBA #01863
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	No... __________________ 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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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,017	Plus tax
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