Best pic of your Nomad

[elvis]

A recent photo of my Nomad:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1390799.jpg

[Netnorske]

I've added some more goodies since this was taken....but it is still a good shot!

[voyager]

Love this photo edited shot of my baby. Like Kris, I've added new pipes, lower bag rails and other small trinkets like fender trims on the front and rear.


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/kawipics005.jpg

[Bdog]

Some more bling made up this yr.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/boyle/100_0734.jpg

[rickyboy]

I guess this is my best/favorite photo, ......for now, I hope to change it once I get the fairing installed. but till then..... it's been published you know. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[elvis]

That's the kind of Nomad, I like the most for everyday riding. A graceful and streamlined stance. Very beautiful indeed.

When you hit the superslab for extended trips, the looks change to that of SUV-type bike, which is also very cool, e.g. see Voyager, Kris or Rick's Nomad.

Some more bling made up this yr.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/boyle/100_0734.jpg

[elvis]

I've added some more goodies since this was taken....but it is still a good shot!
Kris, I was very close to buying that colour combination at my local Kawi dealer but somebody from Saskatchewan was quicker than me. But I managed to snag a Candy Fire Red + Metallic Diablo Black from another dealer within a week.

Having seen your Nomad in person, I think your bike is a true Nomad, accessorized for the long haul and your ODO shows it.

Very nice photo.

E.

[elvis]

I guess this is my best/favorite photo, ......for now, I hope to change it once I get the fairing installed. but till then..... it's been published you know. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Rick,

A fairing? A shark nose or batwing? The former is my favorite but the latter looks great on Nomads, too. Have you seen Psychocycle's signature photos lately? http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx272/abowler1/rtsideviewfooter.jpg.

When we meet, I will take a photo of our Nomads side-by-side, you know, it's hard to come across a famous Nomad, such as yours http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif.

Cheers,

E.

[elvis]

A picture is worth a thousand words, 'nuff said.

Love this photo edited shot of my baby. Like Kris, I've added new pipes, lower bag rails and other small trinkets like fender trims on the front and rear.


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/kawipics005.jpg

[leadbelly]

Now that the weather has turned and things are greening up I am looking forward to getting some decent shots of my bike, until then this is my favorite photo shopped pic. Looks kinda retro to me. Added top rails since it was taken, looking at the Cobra rack or a trunk for the next addition.

Kris, what brand of trunk is that you have?

[Netnorske]

Now that the weather has turned and things are greening up I am looking forward to getting some decent shots of my bike, until then this is my favorite photo shopped pic. Looks kinda retro to me. Added top rails since it was taken, looking at the Cobra rack or a trunk for the next addition.

Kris, what brand of trunk is that you have?

I have a Premeux Tour Pack. It comes with a nice chrome mounting bracket. Prairie Cruiser just bought one but had to wait about two months for the thing. He is really happy with it though as am I.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif!

[leadbelly]

thx Kris

[rickyboy]

I guess this is my best/favorite photo, ......for now, I hope to change it once I get the fairing installed. but till then..... it's been published you know. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Rick,

A fairing? A shark nose or batwing? The former is my favorite but the latter looks great on Nomads, too. Have you seen Psychocycle's signature photos lately? http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx272/abowler1/rtsideviewfooter.jpg.

When we meet, I will take a photo of our Nomads side-by-side, you know, it's hard to come across a famous Nomad, such as yours http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif.

Cheers,

E.



E,
It's an H.D. fairing. I bought it from a member { Strobe} in the fall of last yr. He tossed in the lowers as well. He offered to do the install for me so I said I'd get to his place this spring/summer for that. I'm hoping to get there in early June but this knee thing of mine is screwing up,...or at least casting a few issues on getting there. I'm waiting for an MRI and then who knows what. I'm hoping to get in sooner than later for the MRI and then sneak away for the install before the next step with the knee.
This knee thing could be a season ending thing but I'll have to wait and see.

here is a photo of the fairing on "strobe's" bike
I'm seriously considering the H.D. trunk from him too. Do you know anyone who wants a Venture trunk/rack that's ready to go?? Minus the chrome "Nomad" script. But would include the OEM rack for that trunk.rack



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/sentpacking/DSCF0612.jpghttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/sentpacking/fairinggauges-1.jpghttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/sentpacking/projects/CIMG0946-Copy.jpg

[elvis]

Rick,

That fairing looks very cool, the added wind protection, the instrument panel and the stereo equipment, I think you're gonna love it.

Once I rode a Road Glide [and fell in love with it] with the radio on and the speakers cranked up, it was really nice. [I'm still not sure whether or not it was the radio but love the full fairing, Road/Street Glides in particular].

Don't know of anybody who wants a trunk but I'll keep that in mind.

Take care of your knee, that's the highest priority now and hope to see you soon.

Elvis

[elvis]

.... this is my favorite photo shopped pic. Looks kinda retro to me.

Gotta learn photo shop! Great shot, thanks for sharing.

E.

[Netnorske]

That IS a cool looking fairing Ricky! That will look great on your bike... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif. With the HD trunk, you and Hammer might have to start your own MC.....the "BC Blackies".... ;) ::)! Hope that knee ain't too tore up....we got some ridin' to do this summer.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif!

[rickyboy]

Thanks,.....and it's nice to know you guys feel my pain. We will be riding soon.

[elvis]

Another favorite picture of mine, taken a few minutes before I took delivery of the brand new 2008 Nomad:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/IMG_0007-1.jpg

[rickyboy]

I thought I'd update "my favorite picture" for this thread.
But it's already in my sig.

I haven't taken any new pictures yet. My wife seems to like taking the camera in her purse, everywhere she goes. I guess I need my own camera, other than the one in the cell phone.

[voyager]

Rick, gotta say now you've got me hooked on the fairing idea. I've got a Russell seat on the way so the fairing will have to wait for next season but it will happen. Deb and I run with Operator and his wife all the time and he just got his biked triked and has a fairing as well. So, I'm surrounded and now hooked......bastards..........

Kevin

[Bdog]

I know how ya feel Kevin..I never thought I'd want one but after riding in 2wks of snow and rain..hmm..it got me lookin and now that I'm lookin..I'm seeing a fairing..damm another expense eh..I think I will too be having one next season..hmm...John

[rickyboy]

Neither one of you guys {Kevin, John} will regret going the way of the fairing. I love having the gauges and radio/mp3/USB hookup. Oh and a tach is nice.

[elvis]

A recent shot at KOA campground, Ellensburg, WA:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/IMG_0004_6.jpg

[rickyboy]

Nice shot E.
Glad you found the sun. Maybe it'll show up around here soon,

[elvis]

rickyboy >>
Nice shot E.
Glad you found the sun. Maybe it'll show up around here soon
<<

Thanks Rick. How's the knee? Do you have any photos of your new fairing showing the gauge panel?

Take care,

E.

[rickyboy]

Not that I took since the install. I hope we get some sun and I'll take some of my own photos. The only photo of the gauges is on the first page of this thread. Soon though.

[elvis]

keeping hydrated:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/IMG_0034.jpg

[rickyboy]

here's one from the wk. end

[elvis]

rickyboy>>
here's one from the wk. end
<<

Rick, gauge panel looks good.

Did you see Richmond Motorsports' ad:

http://www.richmondmotorsport.com/

Cheers,

Elvis

[rickyboy]

yes ...unreal !!! Did you see that I am looking at a 2000 Drifter??

[blackdogbrian]

Here is one I took on saturday in Glacier National Park
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae230/oil_rider/38262_423637935688_645730688_517812.jpg

[rickyboy]

Nice shot Brian !!!

[elvis]

A recent shot of our King and Queen:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1400222.jpg

[elvis]

Here is one I took on saturday in Glacier National Park
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae230/oil_rider/38262_423637935688_645730688_517812.jpg

Nice shot Brian! I like Canadian Rockies more than the Rockies in Montana...

[Bdog]

Very nice area to be riding eh brian..going back thru there in a couple of weeks myself...can't believe how much the glaciers have been dwindling...John

[Bdog]

Brian..nice shot of he and she bikes..but way too clean. What part of the wet coast you from?..John

[rickyboy]

John
are you thinking of kalispell at all?? Wondering is all. I'm hoping to make the run now. The knee is feeling not to bad.

[Netnorske]

Nice shot Brian...should be seeing that view in person very soon!

Here is a shot taken guess where..... ;)!

[Bdog]

Still can't cross into obamaland yet. Going to be tripping thru b.c. for a couple of weeks starting on aug 13th

[rewindgy]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee158/rewindgy/NARR2009003.jpg

[elvis]

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Now you called that a "slightly modified" Nomad? Very nice shot!

[rickyboy]

Still can't cross into obamaland yet. Going to be tripping thru b.c. for a couple of weeks starting on aug 13th

jeeze!! I forgot about that John. Well you be sure to give me a call if you're coming through Langley again. But give me some time where we could go for a ride and not just coffee before you head out. I could arrange a a small grp. ride maybe with "E" & "hammer" .

[blackdogbrian]

Here is one I took on saturday in Glacier National Park


Nice shot Brian! I like Canadian Rockies more than the Rockies in Montana...

Thanks folks.
It was a nice ride - but I agree that the Canadian rockies seem a bit more rugged (though I could be biased).
Looks like I am headed back down that way again next month! Nice.

I really enjoyed the strech between Libby and Kalispell. Nice quiet sweeping turns, no bucket laws, and a nice liberal speed limit.....

As a side note, we had a guy in our group towing a trailer. He opted not to do the going to the sun highway and detoured around using highway #2 and met us in St. Mary. He'd also just done that pass a few months back. He said it was just as good as the g2sun hwy...

so, if you have some extra time on your hands, consider doing a circle route using both roads.

[cyclecat]

We went for a Sunday ride and over the Logan was our choice. We went to West Glacier and were going to come back that way, but because of the construction and the idiots stopping to look at furry animals, we decided once over the top was enough so we came back on Hwy. 2 through the Marias Pass. Once we get to East Glacier, we turn onto Montana 49 and then onto Hwy. 89 and end up at St. Mary, which the start of Glacier Park on the east side. It's about a 7 hour trip for us, counting stops to rehydrate and a fantastic ride. We do this ride many times in the summer, since St. Mary is an hour from where we live, and have done so for years. We never fail to enjoy it each and every time.

The construction on the GTTS is not that much of a bother it's the cagers that stop in the middle of the road, pile out of their cars to take pictures of anything that moves and sometimes things that don't move. We saw a guy laying on the side of the road one time, taking pics of a flower; couldn't hardly see him laying in the grass but the car stopped in the middle of the road was a sure bet someone saw something and it was a sign for everyone else to stop and look.

The ride from West Glacier to St. Mary was much more pleasant and fun, especially Montana 49 and 89. Those 2 roads are a series of twisties, with some to the extreme, with the speed limit posted at a speed you can't ride at so you can actually go the speed you want instead of 25 mph, like on the Logan. Very little traffic to deal with, so it makes the ride even better.

Everyone coming to the rally will get to ride this whole route, going through the Marias in the morning and over the Logan in the afternoon. Everyone is in for real treat, riding what we consider to be one of the best, if not the best ride in North America.

[rickyboy]

....."Everyone coming to the rally will get to ride this whole route, going through the Marias in the morning and over the Logan in the afternoon. Everyone is in for real treat, riding what we consider to be one of the best, if not the best ride in North America".


Oh sure C.C. as if I don't feel bad enough!!! Now I can think I'm missing an opportunity to ride one of the best roads. :-/ ::) :(

[cyclecat]

I feel for you man, I might be in the same mess with a knee in a short time. I buggered my knee up by shoveling snow off a roof a couple of months ago and it's gradually getting worse. I've put off going to the doc since I don't want to miss our short riding season and the rally but I can hardly walk on it tonight so I guess I'll see the doc when we get back from Kalispell.

[Netnorske]

By Friday Rickyboy is gonna be salivating....(and maybe even packing)! When we come by on Saturday, he might still pull out with us heading north... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif! Don't count out ol' Rickster jus' yet.... ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif!

[cyclecat]

Hey, I'm just saying, I know what a sore knee is like and some days it makes me wonder if I can ride and yep, you betcha, I can and do. But of course, ricky just has surgery, and if BC comp is anything like Alberta comp, you pretty much have to do what the doc says or comp can screw you up big time.

Because, I can tell you, the ride on Tuesday is everything everyone here has said and more. Fantastic road, fantastic scenery, fantastic company on the best motorcycles made; one not to miss.

[waterman]

I know I'm not from your part of the country but thought I would throw in a picture.

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/47964/2293386210102939583S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2293386210102939583LHTThC)
Taken in Monument Valley.

[elvis]

Another one from Monument Valley:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410896-1.jpg

[elvis]

Capitol Reef NP:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410663.jpg

[Netnorske]

Another one from Monument Valley:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410896-1.jpg

I was just there in June for the SW Rally.....pretty wierd those big monoliths in the middle of a desert huh?

[elvis]

I was just there in June for the SW Rally.....pretty wierd those big monoliths in the middle of as desert huh?

Yes, indeed.

Kris, another weird thing is that you did the Beartooth HWY in June 2009, a couple months later we covered the same area.

Don't tell me what your next big ride is and let's see what happens :)

E.

[elvis]

Turned 30K km today and still full tank of gas:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/30K_km.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/30K.jpg

[cactusjack]

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/cjack_1/23/P1010060_RSZ_013.jpg

[elvis]

Scott, did you notice one of your drain hoses is sticking out on that pic? The UltraNomad looks much bigger than a stock one!


http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/cjack_1/23/P1010060_RSZ_013.jpg

[rickyboy]

I took this today. Not the best background, .....it's just in my driveway of the complex where I live.

[elvis]

I took this today. Not the best background, .....it's just in my driveway of the complex where I live.

Rick, another nice shot, thanks for posting! Do you know why our board has been so quite lately?

Here's one more pic from me, my Vulcan in Lassen Volcanic National Park in August 2010:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410267.jpg

[rickyboy]

I don't know why it's so quiet. I know Kevin [ Voyager] is/was in Europe, John [ Bdog] might be working in Ft mac.. Dave [hammer] is busy with his strata I think. The rest might be getting the last of the season in before it rains every day or snows. Are you still in for the 26th?
Oh and are you interested in going to Ferndale WA and let a Co. use your bike to make a solo rack? There's a thread asking someone in the area if they'd be interested. I obviously passed.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=18667

[elvis]

I don't know why it's so quiet. I know Kevin [ Voyager] is/was in Europe, John [ Bdog] might be working in Ft mac.. Dave [hammer] is busy with his strata I think. The rest might be getting the last of the season in before it rains every day or snows. Are you still in for the 26th?
Oh and are you interested in going to Ferndale WA and let a Co. use your bike to make a solo rack? There's a thread asking someone in the area if they'd be interested. I obviously passed.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=18667

Rick, I didn't know about that, will take a look at it. Yes, indeed I like a solo setup.

And, I'd like to go to Oyster Rally also.

Thanks,

E.

[voyager]

Hey Rick, just checking in and posted a note in the General section. Deb and I are still in Europe for another 2 weeks. Talk to you when we get back.

Kevin

[rickyboy]

Hey Rick, just checking in and posted a note in the General section. Deb and I are still in Europe for another 2 weeks. Talk to you when we get back.

Kevin

Yes i saw the post and responded. take care and have a good time.

[elvis]

A few more shots from this year:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1420214.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1420479.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410654.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/The%20Grand%20Tour%20of%20the%20Western%20US/P1410775.jpg

[kowboy]

this is my baby

[rickyboy]

very nice "kowboy" Is that an HD Tour Pak?

[kowboy]

Yes it is ,got it on ebay pretty pricey.Would love to have speakers like yours in the tour pac,also reckless fairing with ipod stereo very nice great sound.

[rickyboy]

I don't know what you paid for yours, not positive but I believe the king tour paks are about 2K when you're finished putting lights and antennas on it.

[kowboy]

I have around $1200.00 in mine but don,t have lights and attenas,still in progress.money is tight right now do to no job.love your set-up,hope to continue on mine once money starts coming in again.

[Jared]

Here's a couple of my favorite pictures.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n337/900classic/Nomad%20Pictures%20by%20Jeff%20Hale/Jaredsbike.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n337/900classic/ridingpicture.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n337/900classic/nomadpic-1.jpg

[rickyboy]

The last one is real nice one Jarad. Looks like it should be the cover of a magazine.

[voyager]

I agree with Rick, I just love that Black and White shot.

[elvis]

I agree with Rick, I just love that Black and White shot.

What black&white shot?

[leadbelly]

Yup, the B&W shot is a winner.

[Bdog]

Jared..nice pic..especially the black/white background. I only have one problem with your ride...geez man..its waaaay to clean..your gonna have to get some bugs on that bike ..John

[Jared]

Jared..nice pic..especially the black/white background. I only have one problem with your ride...geez man..its waaaay to clean..your gonna have to get some bugs on that bike ..John

It was clean for that photo opt. Trust me, it's not normally that clean, but I do take good care of it.

[elvis]

On Chief Joseph Scenic Highway, Summer 2011:

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=542

[elvis]

From our trip to New Mexico in the Summer of 2012:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1020194.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1020796.jpg

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1020848.jpg

[elvis]

One more:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/elvis101/P1020680.jpg

[elvis]

Another one:

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=1166

[rustyford]

Here's a pic a photog buddy took during a shoot. Turned out alright.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/rustyford1/Newest%20Ride/206059_4275948816376_933026641_n.jpg

[a340driver]

My Ride .. click to enlarge ... bubbles are to soften the gun for family viewing

[Booya]

My VN1600, her name is Rosalita