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04-13-2010, 12:27 AM
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I went out today and bought a new to me VN1600 Classic w/5,000 miles on it. I enjoy lurking here so much now maybe I can contribute LOL!! What are some of the things i should look for and what are some of the essential mods?
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04-13-2010, 12:50 AM
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Location: Aquashicola Pa.
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A grasshopper backrest
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04-13-2010, 05:52 AM
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Welcome..enjoy the bike.
Aftermarket seat and if vertically challenged, Phat II risers...
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04-13-2010, 07:18 AM
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Congratulations and welcome from the Pelican State.
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04-13-2010, 07:20 AM
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That's funny! I already ordered my Mustang seat so I can make the backrest for the Mustang! |
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04-13-2010, 08:42 AM
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The Nomad air and fuel delivery system is perhaps the poorest engineered part of the bike. Replacing the stock 2 sided air cleaner with idle solenoids setup with a right side only setup (chuckster/cadman/thunderair/hypercharger or other) that includes removing the idle solenoids and using a K&N or similar filter would be one half of the most important mod. The other half being adding a adjustable Fuel Injection controller. There are several plug and play models (Cobra FI2000R/TFI) available. The whole thing will cost about $400 if you go with all new stuff.
Bike will run cooler, avoiding the "ping" problem extends engine life, it will perform better both on acceleration and in carrying loads, it display much better drivability and it will allow you to use regular grade fuels. Absolutely the smartest thing I did to my bike!
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04-13-2010, 09:36 AM
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04-13-2010, 11:55 AM
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Congrats on the new bike.
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04-13-2010, 03:59 PM
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Congradatz on the bike, I'm sure you will enjoy it!
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04-13-2010, 05:07 PM
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enjoy the new ride and welcome.there will be some happy mustang owners around when you finally get a backrest made
for the 1600 with mustang seat!
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04-13-2010, 10:14 PM
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Welcome aboard!
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04-14-2010, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Welcome from North St. Paul, MN . Enjoy the new bike.
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