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09-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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| Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005
Bike: 05 Kawasaki 1600
Location: Caseyville IL
Posts: 60
 |  New Bike Hi all. Trading in my M50 Monday for a 1500 Vulcan Nomad. Wanted a bigger bike that was more of a tourer. Never had a bike bigger than 800cc. I'm pretty happy with my choice.
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09-24-2006, 01:44 PM
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| Fourth gear and illegal   Joined: Sep 2005
Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650
Location: Antioch, Ca.
Posts: 744
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09-25-2006, 09:39 PM
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| Sprocket Pilot  Joined: Mar 2006
Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800
Location: Arlington, Texas
Posts: 866
| Sounds like fun, but I don't want to give up my M50... It's too much fun, no matter what else gets parked in the garage with it!
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09-27-2006, 09:04 PM
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| Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005
Bike: 05 Kawasaki 1600
Location: Caseyville IL
Posts: 60
| OK, slight change in plans. I bought an 05 1600 Vulcan with added on goodies. (windshield, saddle bags, and sissy bar) This is my 1st bike bigger than an 800 and I have a few questions. The bike has just under ten thousand miles on it. Is there anything I need to be aware of? Technical problums ect.. On the ride home today it seemed like it was running hot, ( i could feel the hot air on my hands) and when I got it home in the garage it smelled like anti-freez. I see no leaks and the temp light never came on. Like I said though, new bike new smells, I was just wondering if any of you had any ideas. Thanks... |
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11-19-2006, 08:02 AM
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| Newbie Joined: Nov 2006
Bike: 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600
Location: I live in Fredericksburg, Va.
Posts: 8
| I purchased a 2006 Vulcan Nomad in Oct 05. It's black and chrome. Came setup. She fits me well. I'm still working on bonding to her ride. Unfortunately my work has had me away from home in Va. for most of 2006. I'm looking forward to more riding time but job keeps me busy.
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11-19-2006, 09:26 AM
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| Newbie  Joined: Nov 2006
Bike: 2005 Kawasaki 1600 Nomad / 1980 KZ1000 Z1
Location: 50 miles north west of Albany, New York
Posts: 24
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I assume you bought a Classic? If the bike was new - it will have a hot smell as the new bike heats up for the first few times. Even if it was used, someone may have overfilled the cooling system. Your going to feel heat with your hand. When the cooling fan comes on you will really feel some heat  Sounds like you are OK. Enjoy your rides. If things keep smelling hot later, then worry. Paul Sr. kz1000g | |
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