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how easy, or hard is it to remove and replace front wheel on v star 1100 classic?
It's about as simple as anything you could tackle. Jack up the bike. Unbolt the break calipers and let them hang, don't pump the lever. Loosen the pinch bolt at bottom of right side fork. Unscrew the front axle and pull it out. Catch the collars or spacers. Keep the bearings and seals clean. Grease it when it goes together. All metric. I must add, you may have to remove the fender on the classic, not an issue on the custom.
You won't have to remove fender on the classic.It's about as simple as anything you could tackle. Jack up the bike. Unbolt the break calipers and let them hang, don't pump the lever. Loosen the pinch bolt at bottom of right side fork. Unscrew the front axle and pull it out. Catch the collars or spacers. Keep the bearings and seals clean. Grease it when it goes together. All metric. I must add, you may have to remove the fender on the classic, not an issue on the custom.
True, but reviving it could still help someone.10 year old thread.
I think 1600 is the sweet spot of cruisers.I looked for a Road Star but nothing was available for a reasonable price and I stumbled on a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 so I grabbed it. Basically Kawi's version of the Road Star with FI and liquid cooling. View attachment 91448
I looked for a Road Star but nothing was available for a reasonable price and I stumbled on a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 so I grabbed it. Basically Kawi's version of the Road Star with FI and liquid cooling. View attachment 91448
If you're talking differences between 1600 and 1700 Nomads, the 1700 is a completely different bike with a redesigned frame and shorter wheelbase. They wanted to make it more nimble, but it made it a little tight for taller people. I fit both well, but I kinda like the longer wheelbase for 2 up riding, and the side load saddlebags.My new to me 1700 looks exactly like your 1600, same colors too. Only difference I can see is they changed the saddlebags to top loading on the 1700.