First Vulcan Bagger

[toogun]

Originally Posted by mick56

You are right about the MPH,and we still insist on having our beer by the pint too.
http://www.2pass.co.uk/goodluck.htm#.V4Jq-aJ1DtQ

We used to be able to buy beer in quart bottles...saved all that running back and forth to the fridge!

[schoeney]

Are the links to Gadgets page in posts #2 & #4 working for anyone else?

If not this link worked for me.

http://www.vulcangadgets.com

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[mick56]

Originally Posted by schoeney

Are the links to Gadgets page in posts #2 & #4 working for anyone else?

If not this link worked for me.

http://www.vulcangadgets.com

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Working fine here.

[eg78]

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the 1600 takes 3.1L with filter change, not 3.5...

[mick56]

Originally Posted by eg78

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the 1600 takes 3.1L with filter change, not 3.5...

Every manual you need is here,find yours and download it.

http://www.manualslib.com/brand/kawa...orcycle.html#V

[OldSchool]

Mike, this thread is a classic example of why it is good idea to have your own manual. Here is the oil specs for your bike taken from the owners manual.

[mick56]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

Mike, this thread is a classic example of why it is good idea to have your own manual. Here is the oil specs for your bike taken from the owners manual.

I have a manual,and i read it.I drain my bike by removing the filter on the left hand casing,while its on the on the sidestand.I dont know how i could get any more oil out of it any other way.When i put 3.5lts back in,its full to the top mark on the oil window.I can only assume that the missing 0.4ltr stays in the engine when its drained using the sump plug on the bottom.All the more reason to use the side filter i reckon.

[Black Max 1600]

Welcome, Pat in Wash.state here. I'd get the coolant from kawi. i dont think auto coolant is the way to go. Might flush all the hydraulics, how are the tires, good tread but old (5yrs) is sketchy, look for micro cracks in the tread and sidewall.

[duffy]

My 1500 is like Micks (a Classic not a Nomad though) and mine takes 3.5 L or 3.7 quarts. Says so right by the filler cap.

[eg78]

Right 3.1L like my 1600, thanks oldschool, was starting to think I need to get check my oil level hehe

[MAS Tequila]

Mine has that on the engine side cover.

MT

[VulcanE]

Which oil to use is an open subject, but I use Mobil 1 4T (10w40), and coolant should be changed every 2 years, and I use the Prestone long life premixed. Other things to consider is the fork oil, final drive oil, and swing arm service.
I just changed my oil yesterday, and it took 3 qts & 8 0zs, which is typical on mine. Also might want to check the oil pre-filter, this is where I drain the oil for every oil change, I've never used the crankcase drain plug.

[rdh900]

Mikanic, I bought a used 08 Nomad last year. Mustang seat. Ride 2 up most of the time. Love it. Bought a pump for the shocks. What a difference. Money well spent.It is my first "big bike" also and we can now do the longer trips. Going to full synthetic seemed to make the shifts smoother. enjoy.

[eg78]

I use mobil1 4T 10w40 and my bike likes it very much.
One thing you'll likely want to do is the cam chain tensioner extentions if you hear the ticking or rattle from the engine. Lots of good info here on that. Change the final drive oil, flush the coolant and change the plugs and air filter for good measure :)

Enjoy, I like my Nomad more each time I ride it

[Rasta]

Welcome from Central Iowa. Got the same ride as yours. Enjoy