Buying 2005 Nomad

ChicagoKid · 01-05-2013, 01:33 AM

Hello everyone. New to the forum so I appologies if this is not in the right spot.

I hope to soon be the proud owner of a Nomad, and I'm looking at a 2005 Nomad.

Its single owner who took great care of the bike, some upgrades, cobra exhaust, Chrome extra's etc...

The previous owner loved to ride it kept great care of the bike, it has over 41 thousand miles. I'm wondering what maintenance issues I will run into on a 2005 after 40 K Miles?

Also anything to look for in buying?

Thanks

spoon059 · 01-05-2013, 02:03 AM

Research the cam chain tensioner expected lifespan and find out if the previous owner has had work done on them. Essentially they are a spring with a limited lifespan, about 30-50K miles on average. Chuckster sells an extender that modifies the stock cam chain tensioner and buys a lot of time before it needs to be replaced. Thats all I can think of right now.

**manban9888** · 01-05-2013, 02:10 AM

You're gonna love the Nomad and welcome from Florida

Loafer · 01-05-2013, 07:32 AM

Ditto on the cam chain extenders. That's about it, buy it and don't look back.
Welcome to the forum.

**crazygene49** · 01-05-2013, 08:12 AM

You'll love it. Welcome from Delaware.

**Jared** · 01-05-2013, 09:06 AM

No worries.

**ringadingh** · 01-05-2013, 09:24 AM

The clutch spring may also be close to needing replacement, if it has not been done already.

gman47 · 01-05-2013, 10:33 AM

Ditto on the above comments. I assume by "kept great care" you mean there is documentation of the services. That being said, I would still do a thorough inspection (yourself or shop). On a used bike with that kind of mileage brake and clutch fluids, shock oil, anti-freeze, plugs, differential oil, oil and filter change might very well be put on the "winter to do list". These services can be done by someone with mechanical ability, spare time and can save $$$$. Besides it gives you a chance to get to know the bike. Many of the folks here have installed a fairing and tour pack. Good luck with the new ride and welcome from Calif.

usranger74 · 01-05-2013, 10:47 AM

Looks like you have a lot of good suggestions. Nothing to add here.

Welcome from Nebraska.

dshelly · 01-05-2013, 11:34 AM

Take it for a test ride. Listen for anything that sounds unusual. If it runs and rides good your probabbly good to go. If the clutch is going to slip it will do it in fifth gear when you get on it. Cam chain tensioners are an easy fix.

spoon059 · 01-05-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Take it for a test ride. Listen for anything that sounds unusual.

In fair warning, the Nomad is louder than my previous bikes... but its normal.

Bud2rat · 01-05-2013, 07:27 PM

All the above comments and welcome from NC. Great bikes, love mine.

nomadrider1600 · 01-05-2013, 07:36 PM

Hope it is a blue one. They are faster :-)

talon · 01-06-2013, 09:43 PM

All the above. Mine is the 05 black/silver. Just had the cam-chain tensioner extensions installed @ 43,000 miles. Do all other services myself. Love this bike and you should too. Welcome and enjoy.

ChicagoKid · 01-07-2013, 12:19 AM

Yes its the blue one lol

01-05-2013, 01:33 AM	#1
ChicagoKid Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 48	Buying 2005 Nomad Hello everyone. New to the forum so I appologies if this is not in the right spot. I hope to soon be the proud owner of a Nomad, and I'm looking at a 2005 Nomad. Its single owner who took great care of the bike, some upgrades, cobra exhaust, Chrome extra's etc... The previous owner loved to ride it kept great care of the bike, it has over 41 thousand miles. I'm wondering what maintenance issues I will run into on a 2005 after 40 K Miles? Also anything to look for in buying? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2013, 07:32 AM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Ditto on the cam chain extenders. That's about it, buy it and don't look back. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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01-05-2013, 02:03 AM	#2
spoon059 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 261	Research the cam chain tensioner expected lifespan and find out if the previous owner has had work done on them. Essentially they are a spring with a limited lifespan, about 30-50K miles on average. Chuckster sells an extender that modifies the stock cam chain tensioner and buys a lot of time before it needs to be replaced. Thats all I can think of right now.
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01-05-2013, 09:24 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The clutch spring may also be close to needing replacement, if it has not been done already. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-05-2013, 10:33 AM	#8
gman47 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 187	Ditto on the above comments. I assume by "kept great care" you mean there is documentation of the services. That being said, I would still do a thorough inspection (yourself or shop). On a used bike with that kind of mileage brake and clutch fluids, shock oil, anti-freeze, plugs, differential oil, oil and filter change might very well be put on the "winter to do list". These services can be done by someone with mechanical ability, spare time and can save $$$$. Besides it gives you a chance to get to know the bike. Many of the folks here have installed a fairing and tour pack. Good luck with the new ride and welcome from Calif. __________________ When you come to the fork in the road ..... take it!
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01-05-2013, 10:47 AM	#9
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Looks like you have a lot of good suggestions. Nothing to add here. Welcome from Nebraska. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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01-05-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Take it for a test ride. Listen for anything that sounds unusual. If it runs and rides good your probabbly good to go. If the clutch is going to slip it will do it in fifth gear when you get on it. Cam chain tensioners are an easy fix. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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01-05-2013, 07:27 PM	#12
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	All the above comments and welcome from NC. Great bikes, love mine. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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01-05-2013, 07:36 PM	#13
nomadrider1600 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Adirondack Mountains of New York State Posts: 71	Hope it is a blue one. They are faster :-) __________________ When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away.
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01-06-2013, 09:43 PM	#14
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	All the above. Mine is the 05 black/silver. Just had the cam-chain tensioner extensions installed @ 43,000 miles. Do all other services myself. Love this bike and you should too. Welcome and enjoy. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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01-07-2013, 12:19 AM	#15
ChicagoKid Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 48	Yes its the blue one lol
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