1000km Review | Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1700

[@SamsungGalaxy-qj2io]

I have a 2011 Vulcan Nomad 1700. I’m about a year in. Two riding seasons now. Motorcycle Camping is awesome with this bike. Cruises very nice… I agree that it is a bit cumbersome at slow speeds, but like you, I’m getting better that that.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Wonderful to hear about your experience 12 months into ownership, thank you so much for sharing! I really do think this is a great bike which will serve me well for many trips.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

You have come such a long ways on two wheels in a such a very short time. I'm happy to have gotten to see this journey. All the vest, Spencer.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Thank you so much, Eric. I'm so thankful to know you.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Cruise control is a gamechanger mate. It is amazing to see how far you have progressed on your bike journey. Bike looks very nice too. Look forward to riding with you one day.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Cheers fella! Very much look forward to riding with you one day too.

[@paulg5835]

Glad to see you’re enjoying the new bike. It’s been great watching your progression as a rider.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Thanks mate, very kind words.

[@PS-ef4yg]

Ivan's tune, a backrest and you'll swear you bought a whole new bike😋Ride safe...

[@AnxietyWizard]

Already came with an Ivan's tune I have been told. Any recommendations for a backrest?

[@roadtripperozadventures]

Nice review Spencer. It’s a great looking bike.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Thanks mate!

[@markmccoy1304]

Good video young man. Be Safe.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Thank you kindly Sir, will do.

[@coltwinchester6124]

Kawasaki let's the Good Times Roll

[@AnxietyWizard]

You know it man! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@coltwinchester6124]

@@AnxietyWizard Did you know that's from a Kawasaki commercial from the 70's

[@PaulsMotoZen]

Get yourself some octane booster, and use low grade fuel. It is sometimes cheaper, but I do not care of the octane. I put 87 octane, non-ethanol fuel, and my shadow is happy with it.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Yeah cool. I have the option of ethanol based or 98 octane and it specifically mentions this bike should not have fuel that contains ethanol. Rural Australia has limited fuel options!

[@joeanon5788]

I've got a 2005 1600cc Nomad bagger in 2024. Stock, mostly and simple beauty. Looks great, sounds great, runs great. These Kawasaki's are beautiful machines. What more could you want.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Right on man! Glad to hear you enjoy your Nomad. I really love mine too, they're reliable and great for long rides.

[@chrislewis9345]

Send your ecu to Ivan tunes! It changes the whole bike! I have that exact bike here in the states.k&n air and I debaffled the pipes(I cut them down and pulled the baffles out)sent ecu you to Ivan and man what a difference!

[@AnxietyWizard]

The guy I bought it from reckons it's got an Ivan's ECU in it, but I am not so sure how to tell. It's definitely been flashed, I can feel that - but with what? Unconfirmed. Your bike must go hard with the K&N, tuned up wuth that ECU and debaffled. Nice one, thanks so much for commenting!

[@Nicontrast]

I reckon you've done well skilling-up on the small and medium cruisers, you had the whole skillset ready for this beast. The long straight roads you've got, cruise control must be amazing. I've searched for a 6th gear on both the Intruder and the Shadow - I can imagine your joy heheh! That seat looks fantastic. Enjoyed this vid. I'm so happy for you mate, very very cool.

[@AnxietyWizard]

Cheers Nic! Appreciate you mate.

[@hachewie]

I also notice the extra cost of fuel on my R3. Love it though.

[@AnxietyWizard]

That bike of yours is so damn cool Chewie!

[@hachewie]

@@AnxietyWizard So is yours my man. Love kawasaki. Love the style. Love the hard panniers. So cool.

[@BigBert]

Nice mate, way more positives than negatives 😎🤙🏻

[@AnxietyWizard]

Bloody oath, loving it.