Hey people. 05 Nomad, 5000 miles, all stock. I feel the bike could use some more stopping power. Brakes work, fluid level good, It just seems it doesn't stop...
I have 2005 Nomad with about 5000 miles on it. Sometimes after starting it up and just getting on the road, the FI lite will come on and it will die. After...
Wayne; Thanks for the info. Garry Wayne Sweet <w_sweet@...> wrote: My FI light stays on until I hit the starter button. It goes out before the engine...
I have the same bike, same year, about the same mileage and all stock as well. I ride two up with my wife. I go about 220 lbs and she about 150 lbs. I had a...
Any body have this problems or suggestions. I have a 2004 Nomad with 4,000 miles and it just started this. Turn the key on and the electrical runs it check....
Terry, i had a 97 classic (1500) that was notorious for that! sometimes I had to hit electric start for a full 5 minutes before it would finally start; my ...
Terry; Although I haven't had this particular problem, a guy in our riding group did. He has a Honda VTX1300 that would not start. First time it happened, we...
good for you! make sure you mention the possibility of the other problem developing, although I am not 100 per cent sure they were the same gremlin..good luck...
Hey everyone! Saw the ad in a large bike catalog. A little cheaper than the V&H, but there was no pic. But I am more concerned with the things the owners will...
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Hey all. In the Flori-duh heat, I was considering switching the Nomad to Mobil 1. I am wondering what others are using and what weight of oil. Nomad has about...
I also use Amsoil; 20W50 in the summer here in Monterey. The heat here; so bad. Sometimes it's over 80F............ :-)) HOWEVER, on rides more than 20 miles...
Check out the polls section of this group. There is one for oil. I only use synthetic. Amsoil is my favorite, but I like Mobil 1 20w50 too. I'm currently...
Currently, I'm using the Mobile 1 synthetic in my Nomad. I have used Amsoil in my VN750 and like it but am using the Mobile 1 due to cost and availability....
... Nomad ... I use Kawasaki SAE 10w-40 100% SYNTHETIC works great for me in my 1600 classic I also use there filter since they are easy for me to get I pass...
I don't know much about oil but I just bought some recently for my 2000FI Nomad. The dealer suggested I not use synthetic. I figured it was because the clutch...
Call 10 different dealers and you might get 10 different answers. I've been using synthetic motorcycle oil in my 2002 Nomad 1500FI for the past 6,000 miles...
Gary, Great set of articles! Any thoughts on lube types for the drive shaft? I understand that can help improve mpg. Bruce ... Moody friends. Drama queens....
checkout http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Shaft.html#Grease Is another good article on drive shaft maintenance. I changed the drive shaft rear gear oil after...
Thanks for the heads up. I put a headlight modulator on my Nomad and my Vulcan500 last year. I "WILL NOT" ride without one now. Both bikes are stock pipes and...
All, My wife and I have been trying to find a new bike for her for some time. She currently has a Honda Rebel but she needs something with a little more power....
That is shocking that the Suz Savage is not a good fit for her. It is truly an excelent motorcycle for beginners and smaller riders. If only Harley and Kaw ...
Our Motorcycle Fellowship went on a 3 day, 677 mile ride last weekend. One of the gals was riding a 400cc Suzuki scooter (Burgman?). On the corners of...
3 weekends ago I did 390 mile ride. 2 weekends ago I did 475 miles to get my new Russell Day-Long Saddle. Last weekend I did 3-days, 677 miles, with the group...