Finally took delivery of our new Nomad today!

The dealer is 60 miles away, so I had a nice ride bringing her home, and a chance to get acclimated. All I can say is "WOW!" I only wish I hadn't waited so long. This Nomad is far more motorcycle than I had imagined! Smooth, quiet, powerful enough for my needs, has extremely good handling, very stable, and the perfect "Interstate Eater." Like going from a Jeep to a Cadillac! I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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congrats!

[dantama]

I remember bringing my first one home 9 years ago. My son, who was 10 at the time, and I kept going out to the garage for another look.

Was a fun night. Enjoy.

[biscuitsngravy]

Good for you, Smokey! Ride safe, ya hear?
BnG

[dkdixie]

Welcome and congrats on the new ride!! Stay safe

[ells]

Smokey, You describe her well, and it just keeps getting better.

[ringadingh]

Congratulations on your new bike!! they are certainly a nice machine to ride on. I still enjoy mine as much as the day I got it, hopefully you will to.

[Scoot]

Good deal Bill, Let me get off these midnight shift and I'll come over and check her out. Know your going really like your Nomad.

[stambukj]

You'll love it!

[rflnomad]

Congrats on the new Nomad.
I love the phrase "Interstate Eater". It is very fitting. We use ours to gobble up two-lane back roads as often as we can.

[jayc]

Welcome to the club.

[racinchef]

Stories like that always bring a tear to my eye. I will be driving 87.5 miles to plunk down $400 more to put my baby on layaway today. Maybe they'll let me ride her round the parking lot? I may be able to get that 2000 Nomad and keep my 2000 Valkyrie too!

[birdginski]

Let the decorating with gismoes and add ons begin.LOL.

[watchman]

Congrats Smokey! Which color did you get. Now it is time to BLING is out.

[coacha]

Congrats on the new ride.

[socwkbiker]

Congrats smokey! You'll love it!

[blowndodge]

Smokey, you are the envy of every Nico out there! Congrats. "Interstate Eater" that it is!!!

[cheeseyrider]

Congrats Smokey.

Post some pics, let's see your new ride!

[audiogooroo]

Good on ya!
Congrats!

[beezer]

Much better than the Vol smokey

[oledawg]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gifCongratulations Smokey, we know the feeling. And guess what? It only gets better. ::)YEEHAW
The dealer is 60 miles away, so I had a nice ride bringing her home, and a chance to get acclimated. All I can say is "WOW!" I only wish I hadn't waited so long. This Nomad is far more more motorcycle than I had imagined! Smooth, quiet, powerful enough for my needs, has extremely good handling, very stable, and the perfect "Interstate Eater." Like going from a Jeep to a Cadillac! I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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[cactusjack]

Congratulations and welcome to the club!

[ianicky]

Congratulations i remember that feeling well cause its the same every time i take the Nomad out http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[jon]

Congrats!!! I can't wait to hear about your first mods.

[dogdoc]

congrats smokey, you will alwys love the Nomad most.

[jon]

Smokey,

Dream big....

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[bomadgary]

Been riding 40+ years and bought my first Nomad last March. Best thing I ever did (motorcycle wise). Only got 9500+ miles on it right now and it has proven to be the best bike I have ever ridden, and trust me in the past 40+ I have ridden and owned plenty of other bikes. Have fun with it and ride safe.

[donoller]

GOOD DEAL YOU WILL SMILE A LOT.

Good deal Bill, Let me get off these midnight shift and I'll come over and check her out. Know your going really like your Nomad.

Bro. Brad, you're welcome anytime! Just give me a shout!!
:)

Congrats Smokey! Which color did you get. Now it is time to BLING is out.

I wanted the red and silver, which was only available on '07 models, so I located a new-in-the-crate '07 a couple of hours away from the dealer, and he picked it up for me. So far, I've added Kuryakyn Iso-Grips and Iso-Pegs, a Kuryakyn Gran Traveler bag, a luggage rack, K&N air filter, Throttle Boss, saddlebag racks and inserts, and Edmonds lowers. These lowers are amazing! ZERO buffeting for me and my passenger at 75mph!
The throttle lock I had on my Intruder will not fit on these grips, so I need to come up with an alternative. I rotated the handlebars upwards about one and a half inches, but may still have to get some two-inch, pullback risers. Time will let me know that.
Also, have already talked with Lonnie about possibly getting one of his backrests, as my back was ruined years ago. Time and miles will let me know if I need one or not.

Congrats Smokey.

Post some pics, let's see your new ride!


Hate to admit it, but I haven't mastered pic posting. :'(

Much better than the Vol smokey

OOOOH YAH! The difference between daylight and dark. I loved my VOL, but THIS bike is IT!!!!!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[radco]

The dealer is 60 miles away, so I had a nice ride bringing her home, and a chance to get acclimated. All I can say is "WOW!" I only wish I hadn't waited so long. This Nomad is far more motorcycle than I had imagined! Smooth, quiet, powerful enough for my needs, has extremely good handling, very stable, and the perfect "Interstate Eater." Like going from a Jeep to a Cadillac! I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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CONGRATS <I picked mine up in NOV,,ONLY put on 150 Mile them the snow came, :( Ive had Hondas since 71,, The Nomad is My first Kaw,, WONT be the last.. SMOOTH like V4 smooth.......My the chrome doodads arrive FAST :).Rich

Been riding 40+ years and bought my first Nomad last March. Best thing I ever did (motorcycle wise). Only got 9500+ miles on it right now and it has proven to be the best bike I have ever ridden, and trust me in the past 40+ I have ridden and owned plenty of other bikes. Have fun with it and ride safe.


I started riding a bit over 50 years ago, and also have owned a buncha bikes. This one is THE BEST, hands down!!!
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[gshep]

Smokey,
I also like the red/silver. I just looked at Cheesyrider red/silver with all the mods he has made and had to drool a bit.
THINK SPRING


Shep

[davidjones1]

Congrats Somkey, your going to love the nomad you ride can't be beat it IMO, so enjoy and what out for the cage drivers.
ride safe.

[lw]

Coongrats on the expansion of your family. Red definitely ROCKS!

"COONGRATS?" I guess it's outta the bag that I'm a Cajun! Heheheheheh!
Tu connait comment c'est. C'est comme ca j'ete amene. Tout ma vie c'etait comme ca!
LOL!

[Idaho]

Hey Smokey, I too went from a Vol to a red/silver 07 Nomad and have never regretted it. Very nice ride. And everyone knows that the red/silver is the best color combo. Great choice.

Everyone knows that the red/silver is the best color combo right after BLACK. Great choice.

+1

[audiogooroo]

I do like the black.

[tomk]

[quote:8juj2mvy]Everyone knows that the red/silver is the best color combo right after BLACK. Great choice.

+1[/quote:8juj2mvy]

Yes, Black.

[jussmatt]

Don't let these guys mess with you Smokey... you made the right choice... they can't help it if they're boring...and don't have any creativity to get any other color than the standard black!!!!! LOL Good choice all the way around and trust me... black, red, blue, green...we'll all agree that the Nomad is one Hell of a Bike and Fun to Ride!!!

[ds06nomad]

Heh, my sentiments exactly on Day 1... and Day 2, and Day 100....
Congrats on the Nad! Ride safely and enjoy,
Daryl
The dealer is 60 miles away, so I had a nice ride bringing her home, and a chance to get acclimated. All I can say is "WOW!" I only wish I hadn't waited so long. This Nomad is far more motorcycle than I had imagined! Smooth, quiet, powerful enough for my needs, has extremely good handling, very stable, and the perfect "Interstate Eater." Like going from a Jeep to a Cadillac! I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
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[dragon57]

Congrat's !!

[gshep]

Smokey,
Lets see some photo as soon as you figure it out. FAQ page tells how.
Proud to learn you are Cajun, My Great-Grandfather was Cajun and was captured during the " War of northern aggression" in Tennessee, never got back home so "Here I am"

Shep

Said the same thing when I got my new Mad to the house. DAMN I LOVE THAT BIKE! And say it after every ride. Reminds me of the feeling the first scoot ride back in the 60tz. Planning a road trip this spring, like a kid waiting for Christmas.
That red is hot but Blue and Silver aint no slouch.
Smile on Smokey.

Smokey, congrats from Nebraska. Soon be spring.

[misunderstood]

Hey Smokey. Hoping to join the fold of owners soon. Glad to see some faniliar faces here.