I have a stock 04 Nomad.
I am now proceeding with my game plan on Mods
for this Cruiser and will post the results as they are completed.
My intentions are to:
1) Replace my stock exhaust with new pipes from Cobra (Unfortunately they are on back order till around 16th of September)
2) Install a K&N Air Filter
3) The new Cobra FI2000 Tri Pot Digital Fuel Processor - if nescessary .
4) New Headlight Bulb
Results Wagner LazerBlue #1260/H4BK Wattage 55/60
Go to this web site to get and understanding of how these bulbs work
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/brandsportinc/wagnerlighting.html
I ordered the bulb from my auto parts store. I got a little discount only paid $8.00. Retail average $11.00. Comparison bulbs are the Sylvania SilverStar $22.49 and Kuryakyn Premium Blue $17.06
Installed the bulb on 9/3. Gee, Took about 10 min. This bulb is definately brighter,easily noticible just with the low beam on, and really lights up with the high beam.
Results K&N Air Filter
Note - The weather conditions for Bronx,NY during Past 3 days have been about same. Temps have been high 70's to low 80's with low humidity.
On Tues 8/31 I installed the K&N Air Filter
(KA-1596 from Motodepot.com $54.95 plus $10.00 freight. Their service was excellent.) The install is very simple. After installation the engine now idled a tad rough. Off the line the bikes exceleration response improved slightly. On the highway you could tell the engines performance was off a little. I wasn't expecting the engine performance to be that sensitive to such a minor change. However,this makes some sense since the K&N Filter is a Hi-Flow Air Filter and is creating a leaner mixture. As a result of this lean mixture condition and after 3 days of riding I've also noticed that the engine is definately running hotter. You know its hotter because you can feel the heat difference from the engine compared to what your used to getting. Now when I turn my bike off the stock pipes are making crackling noises like never before. Almost sounds like its making pop corn. :lol:
Today I am temporarily going to reinstall the stock Nomad Air Filter.
When I get the exhaust in I am going to see how the bike performs first with just the pipes installed. Will post those results when able.
Any experience,imput, or comments would be appreciated :!:
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I am now proceeding with my game plan on Mods
My intentions are to:
1) Replace my stock exhaust with new pipes from Cobra (Unfortunately they are on back order till around 16th of September)
2) Install a K&N Air Filter
3) The new Cobra FI2000 Tri Pot Digital Fuel Processor - if nescessary .
4) New Headlight Bulb
Results Wagner LazerBlue #1260/H4BK Wattage 55/60
Go to this web site to get and understanding of how these bulbs work
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/brandsportinc/wagnerlighting.html
I ordered the bulb from my auto parts store. I got a little discount only paid $8.00. Retail average $11.00. Comparison bulbs are the Sylvania SilverStar $22.49 and Kuryakyn Premium Blue $17.06
Installed the bulb on 9/3. Gee, Took about 10 min. This bulb is definately brighter,easily noticible just with the low beam on, and really lights up with the high beam.
Results K&N Air Filter
Note - The weather conditions for Bronx,NY during Past 3 days have been about same. Temps have been high 70's to low 80's with low humidity.
On Tues 8/31 I installed the K&N Air Filter
(KA-1596 from Motodepot.com $54.95 plus $10.00 freight. Their service was excellent.) The install is very simple. After installation the engine now idled a tad rough. Off the line the bikes exceleration response improved slightly. On the highway you could tell the engines performance was off a little. I wasn't expecting the engine performance to be that sensitive to such a minor change. However,this makes some sense since the K&N Filter is a Hi-Flow Air Filter and is creating a leaner mixture. As a result of this lean mixture condition and after 3 days of riding I've also noticed that the engine is definately running hotter. You know its hotter because you can feel the heat difference from the engine compared to what your used to getting. Now when I turn my bike off the stock pipes are making crackling noises like never before. Almost sounds like its making pop corn. :lol:
Today I am temporarily going to reinstall the stock Nomad Air Filter.
When I get the exhaust in I am going to see how the bike performs first with just the pipes installed. Will post those results when able.
Any experience,imput, or comments would be appreciated :!:
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