2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500 FI
"BluNad"
I purchased this bike from a gentleman in Summerville, SC (about 90 miles southeast of Columbia). Drove down on Sunday afternoon, rode it, left a deposit and came back with a trailer the following Tuesday. She had about 11,840 miles on her at the time. Seemed to be in really good shape, well cared for and I feel I got a pretty good deal.
When I bought her in (May 06) she was basically stock with 4 exceptions: Vance & Hines Baggers, Lindey Light Highway bar, Fire & Steel Lightbar and some blue accent LEDs. Factory Specs.
I've got a wish list of things I need, or would like started, feel free to buy me as much as you want!
I will be making or have made the following mods:
| Mod Desc | Status | Difficulty | Do Again? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Fork Balance Kit | Done 21 Aug 06 - See Gadget's page for details. Thanks Angela - Update Sep 09: I've removed the AFB1 kit as I was experiencing leak downs | Seems low | Not sure. |
| Air Shock Pressure Guage | This one's not likely to happen. | ||
| Saddlebag Quick Release | Done 29 April 06 | Medium | Yes |
| Reed Valve Removal | Done 26 Aug 06 - See Gadget's page for details | Low | Maybe |
| Jax's drink holder | Not Started, still looking for alternatives | Low | |
| Risers | Done 23 Aug 06 w/Sockets! | Medium | Yes I would. |
| Lay down License Plate | Done 6 May 06 - Added trunk and now the plate is attached below the Wompus rack | Low | Yes |
| Quick Release for Windshield and seat | Parts & Time - Got an idea of how to do it, just need to do it | ||
| CaddMann kit |
Done 13 May 06, Sep 07 - Gone "Stealth" See writeup below |
Medium/High | No - Looks |
| Replace Stock Grips |
Done 2 Aug 06 Gently used ISO Grips, easy install, modified Vista Cruise- Like em! Feb 08 - Added the Kuryakyn ISO Throttle Boss |
Low | Yes |
| Add Trunk | Done 23 Feb 08 | Medium/High | Yes, believe so |
| Add Fairing | $, Parts & Time, this has become a maybe... | High | |
| Relocate Helmet Locks | Done 7 May 06 | Low | Yes |
| Add Garage Door Opener | Done 7 May 06 | Low, but time consuming | ? |
| Add Bag Lights | Time - Ive bought a couple different LED lights, but the set I want still hasn't came into my possesion | Medium | |
| Black out tailight | Done 20 May 06 | Low | Yes |
| Install Stock Highway Bars | Done 28 May 06 | Low | Yes |
| GPS Navigation | Done 27 June 06 | Not bad, time consuming | We'll See |
| Taillight Modulator | Done 3 June 06 | Low | Yes, but... |
| Headlight Modulator | Done 22 Aug 06 - Thanks for the B'day gift Laura. | Medium | Yes. |
| Seat Modification | Done 21 July 2006 | Not bad for me. | Yes. |
| Stebel Horn | Installed 26 Aug 06 - Thanks Ken! Write up coming soon. | Medium | Think so. |
| Accessory Plug | Done 3 Sep 06 | Low | Maybe |
| Thunder Air Kit (pics) | Done Sep 07 See Gadget's writeup | Low, but costly | Yes! |
| ISO Accessories | Done Summer 07: All pedals covered, Stirrup Highway Pegs, ISO Grips | Low | Yes |
| Lower Spots | Done Summer 07 | Low, time consuming | Yes |
| LEDs | Done Sep 07, added a 3 fuction remote Sep 09 | Low, time consuming | Yes |
| Run/Turn/Brake (movie 20meg) | Done Summer 07 Gadget's writeup | Low, time consuming | Yes |
| Chrome Switch Housing Covers | Done Mar 08, now I need the chrome clutch and brake resevoirs - damn it! | Low | Yes |
| Cooler Carrier | Done Sep 08 | Low | Yes |
| Drivers BackRest | Done May 09 | Medium | Yes |
| Hazard
Flashers |
Done Sep 09 | Low | Yes (why don't manufacturers make this standard?) |
| Trailer Build |
Done Nov 09 | Medium, time consuming and costly | I think so, but likely more traditional using HF frame |
| More to Come |
| Maintenance Log | Rides | I hit a deer 10 Sep 2006 (or rather a deer hit me). | Modifications and other misc photos |
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