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**biscuitsngravy** · 11-02-2007, 02:26 AM

Hello, all you Nomad enthusiasts! I’ve been lurking about in the background reading your posts and comments and finally decided to jump in too. My bike is a 2006 Nad 1600 that I got last April 07. I’ve got almost 6K on it and have loved every minute in the saddle. In June I took a trip from Kennewick, WA to San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV, to Winnemucca, NV and back home. Just over 1900 miles.

Last month I was sitting in my truck at a stoplight and a stock Nomad rolled ahead of me. Although a beautiful machine, there was just no sound coming out of it. Right then I decided to put a custom exhaust system on my bike and get some sound out of my big twin. I wanted to be a little different too. I opted for a Cobra Speedster Xtra Longs Exhaust System as I hope you can see in the photo. I bought a Power Commander to go with it.

I put the exhaust system on myself but I had a full tank of gas at the time and didn’t want to struggle getting the tank off to plug in the Power Commander. I took it to the local Kawasaki dealer and had them put on the Power Commander and dyno tune it. Now comes the good part….. when I brought it in to the dealership, it was getting 58.33 max power and 83.93 max torque. After they tuned it on the dyno, it got 62.93 max power and 86.62 max torque. And, my oh my, the sound is beautiful. No crackling or backfiring. Throttle response is smooth as silk, and it starts and runs easily with a little high idle on a cold morning, then quickly settling down to a frumpfity frumpfity. It has never died on me at a stoplight and it certainly doesn’t act like it ever will. The extra power and smoothness is downright sensual.

At 75-85 mph, you can hear the exhaust but it is not annoying in any way. I am very, very pleased with it. I have not had an opportunity to check the gas mileage with the new exhaust system, but just after the engine was broke in (before the new exhaust) I got 45.6 mpg at a steady 65 mph. That was the best I ever got because I rarely stay at that speed. It’s just not the nature of the beast.

11-02-2007, 04:22 AM

Welcome BnG. Enjoy the site and keep those reports coming.

bluetongue · 11-02-2007, 05:43 AM

BnG, Nice report and welcome to the forum.

**trip** · 11-02-2007, 06:29 AM

Welcome to KawaNOW, BnG! Make yourself at home. Nice report and glad everything went well on your installations.

Trip

**Idaho** · 11-02-2007, 06:39 AM

BnG, welcome. A dealer with a dyno, now that is interesting. Sounds like it has paid off for you. Now you need to put a big air kit on and go back for a tweak on the dyno. From what I've read that will improve performance even more but mileage will suffer.

Idaho

11-02-2007, 07:56 AM

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vulcanvixen · 11-02-2007, 10:52 AM

Howdy!! Enjoy the zanies!!!

blowndodge · 11-02-2007, 11:01 AM

Welcome BnG! Glad to see a fellow gearhead onboard!!

**ringadingh** · 11-02-2007, 11:44 AM

Welcome aboard!!!!

dogdoc · 11-02-2007, 01:38 PM

Welcome B&G,,,,,,,,

11-02-2007, 02:33 PM

Welcome BnG!! Open a cold one...enjoy the craziness around here!! oh and...

Happy Friday!

socwkbiker · 11-02-2007, 03:29 PM

Welcome BnG! Enjoy yourself around here!

Todd · 11-02-2007, 03:56 PM

Welcome....hmmmm...another black Nomad...we are taking over boys....

black is the fastest!!!!

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

Can anybody recommend a good air kit I might install on my bike?

By the way, I named it "Raul" (roll the R and make that "ul" just drool. I figured that was an appropriate name for a Japanese bike??? I like to say, "My nim is Rrrrraaooooool. I am ze pooooll boy."

Now.... how the heck can I reduce my signature picture???

Thanks again,
BnG

ds06nomad · 11-02-2007, 06:04 PM

"I like biscuits 'n mustard, uh-hum. Some folks calls it a Sling blade, I call it a Kaiser blade..."

Ah-ite then,
Welcome aboard!

11-02-2007, 02:26 AM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	New To The Forum Hello, all you Nomad enthusiasts! I’ve been lurking about in the background reading your posts and comments and finally decided to jump in too. My bike is a 2006 Nad 1600 that I got last April 07. I’ve got almost 6K on it and have loved every minute in the saddle. In June I took a trip from Kennewick, WA to San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV, to Winnemucca, NV and back home. Just over 1900 miles. Last month I was sitting in my truck at a stoplight and a stock Nomad rolled ahead of me. Although a beautiful machine, there was just no sound coming out of it. Right then I decided to put a custom exhaust system on my bike and get some sound out of my big twin. I wanted to be a little different too. I opted for a Cobra Speedster Xtra Longs Exhaust System as I hope you can see in the photo. I bought a Power Commander to go with it. I put the exhaust system on myself but I had a full tank of gas at the time and didn’t want to struggle getting the tank off to plug in the Power Commander. I took it to the local Kawasaki dealer and had them put on the Power Commander and dyno tune it. Now comes the good part….. when I brought it in to the dealership, it was getting 58.33 max power and 83.93 max torque. After they tuned it on the dyno, it got 62.93 max power and 86.62 max torque. And, my oh my, the sound is beautiful. No crackling or backfiring. Throttle response is smooth as silk, and it starts and runs easily with a little high idle on a cold morning, then quickly settling down to a frumpfity frumpfity. It has never died on me at a stoplight and it certainly doesn’t act like it ever will. The extra power and smoothness is downright sensual. At 75-85 mph, you can hear the exhaust but it is not annoying in any way. I am very, very pleased with it. I have not had an opportunity to check the gas mileage with the new exhaust system, but just after the engine was broke in (before the new exhaust) I got 45.6 mpg at a steady 65 mph. That was the best I ever got because I rarely stay at that speed. It’s just not the nature of the beast. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-02-2007, 04:22 AM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	New To The Forum Welcome BnG. Enjoy the site and keep those reports coming.
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11-02-2007, 05:43 AM	#3
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	New To The Forum BnG, Nice report and welcome to the forum.
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11-02-2007, 06:29 AM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	New To The Forum Welcome to KawaNOW, BnG! Make yourself at home. Nice report and glad everything went well on your installations. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-02-2007, 06:39 AM	#5
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	New To The Forum BnG, welcome. A dealer with a dyno, now that is interesting. Sounds like it has paid off for you. Now you need to put a big air kit on and go back for a tweak on the dyno. From what I've read that will improve performance even more but mileage will suffer. Idaho __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-02-2007, 07:56 AM	#6
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11-02-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
vulcanvixen Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego County, CA Posts: 350	New To The Forum Howdy!! Enjoy the zanies!!!
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11-02-2007, 11:01 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New To The Forum Welcome BnG! Glad to see a fellow gearhead onboard!! __________________ 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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11-02-2007, 11:44 AM	#9
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11-02-2007, 01:38 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	New To The Forum Welcome B&G,,,,,,,,
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11-02-2007, 02:33 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	New To The Forum Welcome BnG!! Open a cold one...enjoy the craziness around here!! oh and... Happy Friday!
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11-02-2007, 03:29 PM	#12
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	New To The Forum Welcome BnG! Enjoy yourself around here! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-02-2007, 03:56 PM	#13
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	New To The Forum Welcome....hmmmm...another black Nomad...we are taking over boys.... black is the fastest!!!! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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11-02-2007, 05:45 PM	#14
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	New To The Forum Thank you all for the warm welcome! Can anybody recommend a good air kit I might install on my bike? By the way, I named it "Raul" (roll the R and make that "ul" just drool. I figured that was an appropriate name for a Japanese bike??? I like to say, "My nim is Rrrrraaooooool. I am ze pooooll boy." Now.... how the heck can I reduce my signature picture??? Thanks again, BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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11-02-2007, 06:04 PM	#15
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	New To The Forum "I like biscuits 'n mustard, uh-hum. Some folks calls it a Sling blade, I call it a Kaiser blade..." Ah-ite then, Welcome aboard!
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