Nomad 1500

Adjusting screw for what? A/F ratio? If it is like the other carbs I have worked on, that will only adjust the ratio at idle to 1/4 throttle. You have open exhaust, right? Is that intake stock? If so, you need to look first to see if you have any air leaks. If the intake is open, and it hasn't been rejetted, you will need a jet kit, or at least some needle shims and a new larger main. I see above that you had the carb rebuilt. Maybe there is something blocking the needle jet? Either way, it sounds like pulling the carb is in order.

yup...wil be doing that saturday.....not looking forward to it but its gotta be done soooo.....im gonna call the guy who rebuilt it and go from there.......good suggestions....def gonna get jet kit for it....

Good news.....hit the carbs with carb & choke cleaner......directly into the jet.....ran rough for about 5 minutes and then smoothed out and then cracked the throttle for a GREAT ride! Thanks everyone for the advice.... now to get the stupid tail light fixed....

Also, went to the Webster bike swap yesterday.....lots of parts and ideas...got some tracker bars for the bike, def more comfortable position. really enjoyed it. saw some bikes there that looked like could be from CC site...not sure. Deffinitely will make the trip next month.....on the bike!

Well....gotta break down and bring it to a mech. Can't seem to locate the trouble with the tail light. All other lights work except the tail. sucks!

Originally Posted by snakeman40

Well....gotta break down and bring it to a mech. Can't seem to locate the trouble with the tail light. All other lights work except the tail. sucks!

This might sound simple but have you tried checking to see if a fuse is burnt?

yup, checked fuses and bulbs, wires, and grounds.......stumped!

FINALLY!!!!.....wire was rubbed onto metal....fixed. All lights working and bike is on the road!

Great news! That has to feel good....rained all weekend and since my "shop" is the great outdoors....well....I didn't get to work on mine.

that sucks! Yeah its supposed to rain all week here, but rode the bike to work this mornin.....ran good but at 55-65 it sputters a little....open the throttle and it stops...hmmmm

If the sputter is dry and flat the float height needs to be raised a little, if it is a wet soggy sputter the float needs to be lowered a little. If you pull a plug and it's got black soot; it's a sure sign it's running wet and needs to be lowered.

If you're going into the carb to make changes; adjust in order of 1. Best main jet, 2. Setting needle height 3. Float height 4. Idle and RPM. Make one change at a time, and run it...sitting at idle only shows about a 1/3rd of how a carb is operating.

Thanks, I'll def try that one step at a time. Just rain all week, so i''ll wait till sat and try then

Originally Posted by snakeman40

Thanks, I'll def try that one step at a time. Just rain all week, so i''ll wait till sat and try then

Let me know when you're headed over to Texas man! My bike should be done about that time and I'll be ready to ride with anyone! Where in TX are you going?

Oakleaf, Texas, just southeast of Dallas. My brother "HACK" lives there. he has a sweet build as well. Tryin to make it as long as all the cards fall into place.

Hey what did you do with the hard bags? Hint Hint!

still have'm.....in the garage. same color as my bike. in good shape. why? need'm?

I would love a set for my 1100 vstar what would you need for them? I'm in Ohio.

I'm in Florida, just make me an offer and we can ship'm to you.

What would be a fair price for you, things are tight here right now but I really want a set for my bike.
Got any other photos of them? Are they glass or ABS either would work for me and I'll fab the brackets I want them tight to the back fender. I'm looking for the Street Glide look.

Thanks Much and you could contact me at tobor27@att.net

Yeah it looks like my ridin days are over....it just hurts too much after I ride....with my injuries to my shoulders...after surguries and over a year of therapy..both dr.'s have ruled it permanent. can only take soo many pain pills....maybe i'll just buil'm and sell'm...who knows. But, bikes will ALWAYS be my first love!