2008 Nomad Viberation problem

Dave Hancock · 08-07-2008

I just bouught a new 2008 Nomad, so my wife could ride with me. The problem is that she is getting so much viberation I had to stop and let her off it was so bad. Everything I have read about this bike is now smooth they are. Any suggestions?

Dave

jay02904 · 08-07-2008

i just bought the 2008 nomad too, the only thing i find to get numb after about one hour of riding is my throttle hand...otherwise smooth.

Dave Hancock · 08-18-2008

Thanks for the reply. Kaw folks are telling us that this is normal for the back rest to pound you like a hammer. If that is true I can not help but think there are other 2008 owners with the same problem. Help Please1

freightshaker · 08-18-2008

Are you sure you have the shocks set to lll or llll and the air in the shocks set to 35-40psi? Also are the tires inflated to 38 Front/40 Rear?
Also, DO NOT use a regular air pump or compressor to inflate the shocks.
You must use a Zero loss shock pump. Using a normal compressor will not be accurate and will also destroy the shocks as well.

Dudester · 08-20-2008

T'is very hard to find a V-twin that doesn't vibrate to a certain extent, but there must be something wrong if your wife is feeling the vibration on the back seat, and you're not, because both the driver's seat and rear seat are touching, so it' doesn't make sense to me that only the rear part of the bike is vibrating.

Dave Hancock · 08-21-2008

Thank for your response. We agree there must be something wrong when a new bike with less than 700 miles and from day one has this problem. I wish we could get the the dealer and the folks at Kawasaki to agree. Not send me home to fix it myself.

pat0021 · 08-21-2008

try another dealer in your area if you can or where do you live maybe someone here has one and can compare

Dave Hancock · 09-23-2008

My 2008 Nomad passenger vibration problems are yet to be resolved. The backrest vibrates so bad it beat my wife servealy. Kaw people keep telling me vibration is normal but this is beyound normal. All I want is for these folks to ride as a passenger, then they will see what we are feeling. Also it is getting worse now there is vibration on the left drivers runningboard. Are we the only folks that have had this problem of feeling kicked out on the street with no one caring to solve this?

Classic · 09-23-2008

Where are you located? Maybe another forum member can stop over for a look. Have you checked the engine mount bolts? I'm sure it has been done but you never know.

Dave Hancock · 09-24-2008

Chapel Hill TN

kershawsowner · 09-24-2008

hey dave i live in columbia wish i could help but i only have a 900lt...i am going to get a nomad or maybe not are you taking it to the dealer in columbia? if so send me a mess... dont want to bash anyone on here

RichLockyer · 09-24-2008

I'd have them pull the wheels and balance them. If it's THAT bad, something isn't right.

Dave Hancock · 09-26-2008

I have taken it to the dealer in Fayetville were it was purchased, also the dealer in Murfreesboro and the one in Columbia. I just tonight read a post on this forum by searching the internet that brought me to this forum from a fellow that his wife will not ride on his Nomad with the same wording "she is being pounded in the back with a sledge hamme." Same as my wife.

RichLockyer · 09-27-2008

All I can say is something ain't right.
My 1600 Classic (virtually identical to the Nomad) is fine.
Got 30k on it... most of it 2-up with my OL, and trust me... if she were being hammered, I'd hear about it.

Dave Hancock · 09-27-2008

Yep I hear on that one. Went to the dealer again yesterday he and tell me "I would not want this bike the vibration is so bad but we don't know how to fix it". I don't get it Kaw built the bike why can't they send a Rep. to check it out and tear down the motor. I must have had "Sucker" on my forehead when I walked in.

RichLockyer · 09-27-2008

I honestly think it's an issue with the wheel balance.

Dave Hancock · 09-28-2008

Hi think for the suggestion Rick the problem is their at any speed the viberation is their if you are moving or not it viberate the most at 30 40 50 60 70 at 80 it startes to go away at a 100 their is no vary much viberation or shake at of any kind setting still and reving the motor the back will almost hurt your hand or back you can see it shake dealer said that is nomal and can't do any thing to fix it thanks dave

08-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	2008 Nomad Viberation problem I just bouught a new 2008 Nomad, so my wife could ride with me. The problem is that she is getting so much viberation I had to stop and let her off it was so bad. Everything I have read about this bike is now smooth they are. Any suggestions? Dave

08-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
freightshaker Luv my big boy toys Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,366	Are you sure you have the shocks set to lll or llll and the air in the shocks set to 35-40psi? Also are the tires inflated to 38 Front/40 Rear? Also, DO NOT use a regular air pump or compressor to inflate the shocks. You must use a Zero loss shock pump. Using a normal compressor will not be accurate and will also destroy the shocks as well. __________________ Do what now?

08-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dudester Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario Canada (east of Ottawa) Posts: 1,227	T'is very hard to find a V-twin that doesn't vibrate to a certain extent, but there must be something wrong if your wife is feeling the vibration on the back seat, and you're not, because both the driver's seat and rear seat are touching, so it' doesn't make sense to me that only the rear part of the bike is vibrating. __________________ 03-Vulcan Classic 1500 If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular ??

08-21-2008	#7 (permalink)
pat0021 IBA#34418 Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ashland, Oh Posts: 2,127	try another dealer in your area if you can or where do you live maybe someone here has one and can compare __________________ If you like your freedom thank a Vet! U.S. Navy Vet 2006 VN900LT

09-23-2008	#9 (permalink)
Classic Ahhh Crap BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest PA Posts: 1,897	Where are you located? Maybe another forum member can stop over for a look. Have you checked the engine mount bolts? I'm sure it has been done but you never know. __________________ Steve 2003 1500 Classic VROC 11660 RB 139

08-07-2008	#2 (permalink)
jay02904 Wonderer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	i just bought the 2008 nomad too, the only thing i find to get numb after about one hour of riding is my throttle hand...otherwise smooth.

08-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Thanks for the reply. Kaw folks are telling us that this is normal for the back rest to pound you like a hammer. If that is true I can not help but think there are other 2008 owners with the same problem. Help Please1

08-21-2008	#6 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Thank for your response. We agree there must be something wrong when a new bike with less than 700 miles and from day one has this problem. I wish we could get the the dealer and the folks at Kawasaki to agree. Not send me home to fix it myself.

09-23-2008	#8 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	My 2008 Nomad passenger vibration problems are yet to be resolved. The backrest vibrates so bad it beat my wife servealy. Kaw people keep telling me vibration is normal but this is beyound normal. All I want is for these folks to ride as a passenger, then they will see what we are feeling. Also it is getting worse now there is vibration on the left drivers runningboard. Are we the only folks that have had this problem of feeling kicked out on the street with no one caring to solve this?

09-24-2008	#10 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Chapel Hill TN

09-24-2008	#11 (permalink)
kershawsowner Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: columbia tn Posts: 5	hey dave i live in columbia wish i could help but i only have a 900lt...i am going to get a nomad or maybe not are you taking it to the dealer in columbia? if so send me a mess... dont want to bash anyone on here

09-24-2008	#12 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,414	I'd have them pull the wheels and balance them. If it's THAT bad, something isn't right. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

09-26-2008	#13 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	I have taken it to the dealer in Fayetville were it was purchased, also the dealer in Murfreesboro and the one in Columbia. I just tonight read a post on this forum by searching the internet that brought me to this forum from a fellow that his wife will not ride on his Nomad with the same wording "she is being pounded in the back with a sledge hamme." Same as my wife.

09-27-2008	#14 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,414	All I can say is something ain't right. My 1600 Classic (virtually identical to the Nomad) is fine. Got 30k on it... most of it 2-up with my OL, and trust me... if she were being hammered, I'd hear about it. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

09-27-2008	#15 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Yep I hear on that one. Went to the dealer again yesterday he and tell me "I would not want this bike the vibration is so bad but we don't know how to fix it". I don't get it Kaw built the bike why can't they send a Rep. to check it out and tear down the motor. I must have had "Sucker" on my forehead when I walked in.

09-27-2008	#16 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,414	I honestly think it's an issue with the wheel balance. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

09-28-2008	#17 (permalink)
Dave Hancock Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Hi think for the suggestion Rick the problem is their at any speed the viberation is their if you are moving or not it viberate the most at 30 40 50 60 70 at 80 it startes to go away at a 100 their is no vary much viberation or shake at of any kind setting still and reving the motor the back will almost hurt your hand or back you can see it shake dealer said that is nomal and can't do any thing to fix it thanks dave

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