View Full Version : Would you hold it against me?
bkmaxvrb
10-28-2011, 05:45 PM
Most of you are aware I went down back in August and suffered a pretty good leg injury. The bike wasn't hurt too badly.
I have the parts coming in over the next week or so and, over the winter, I'll replace the damaged parts. Nothing too serious and nothing too challenging. The toughest is going to be the handle bars and that's not going to take long at all.
Anyway, it seems my lawsuit is coming to the end. No one has set any final number but, between m attorneys experience and that of one of my friends that was in a similar situation, I may be looking at a sizable sum coming to me after everyone gets their cut.
With all that in mind, I was playing the what if game - you know the one - it's the one you play when you get that lottery ticket in your hand....
So, I've been looking at trading in the Nomad in the spring and getting a Road King. Of course I had to go shopping for all the accessories, including a tour pack. So, what do you think? Would you hold it against me? I know I'd have to go to the "enthusiast" level, down from the full fledged, flag waving, Nomad nation member.
BTW, the Road King is the only H-D I like and seem to "fit". I feel cramped on al the others, including the full dresser tourers.
cactusjack
10-28-2011, 05:56 PM
I wouldn't hold it against you! Can't speak for anyone else on here, though. :D
waterman
10-28-2011, 05:56 PM
Russ, do what you feel you would like to do. Your bike, your ride. We won't hold anything against you. However you will now have to join Scott's, Greg's and Dave's H.O.G. Club - "Horny Old Geezers".:D:D:wtf:
cactusjack
10-28-2011, 05:59 PM
Russ, do what you feel you would like to do. Your bike, your ride. We won't hold anything against you. However you will now have to join Scott's, Greg's and Dave's H.O.G. Club - "Horny Old Geezers".:D:D:wtf:
Aw...go check your cam chain tensioners, Joel. :wave:
waterman
10-28-2011, 06:02 PM
Aw...go check your cam chain tensioners, Joel. :wave:
Well, at least you haven't joined BD's H.O.G. club. Hornyless Old Geezer.:tup::tup:
By the way, don't you have an oil leak to fix??:wave:
Rasta
10-28-2011, 06:08 PM
I went riding with a friend of mine this summer that has a Vulcan Classic and a neighbor of his that has a Road King. I was on my 2005Suzuki Boulevard. I just loved the look of that Road King and because of that I started looking. I have been a proud owner of a 2004 Nomad because of that for a couple of months now. Long story short, I would not hold it against you if you got a Road King!!
Top Cat
10-28-2011, 06:09 PM
Hold it against you? Hell no. We are more apt to feel sorry for you. Owning an inferior piece of equipment is nothing to be proud of. :D
Ask Brad, I understand his equipment is quite inferior.
Top Cat
10-28-2011, 06:11 PM
I went riding with a friend of mine this summer that has a Vulcan Classic and a neighbor of his that has a Road King. I was on my 2005Suzuki Boulevard. I just loved the look of that Road King and because of that I started looking. I have been a proud owner of a 2004 Nomad because of that for a couple of months now. Long story short, I would not hold it against you if you got a Road King!!
That makes no sense at all.
cactusjack
10-28-2011, 06:12 PM
Well, at least you haven't joined BD's H.O.G. club. Hornyless Old Geezer.:tup::tup:
By the way, don't you have an oil leak to fix??:wave:
Nope. My bike doesn't leak oil. I guess it's because it doesn't have a clutch pushrod shaft seal. :wave: :wave:
Rasta
10-28-2011, 06:26 PM
That makes no sense at all.
Well it might not make sense to you TC but I guess what I was trying to say is that style wise according to my eye sight the Nomad looked similar to the Road King. I am not a big fan of HD so I did not go in that direction but don’t have any thing against people that ride them. I will say it again that I am proud of MY NOMAD.
blowndodge
10-28-2011, 06:32 PM
It was Dave's HD that leaked and brakes went out... Scott's hasn't done that..............YET!!! :bird:
Top Cat
10-28-2011, 06:33 PM
OK got it.:tup:
I was trying to figure out if you like the Road King why you bought the Nomad.
Sometimes I'm not good at figuring out what people mean. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif
blowndodge
10-28-2011, 06:35 PM
Hold it against you? Hell no. We are more apt to feel sorry for you. Owning an inferior piece of equipment is nothing to be proud of. :D
Ask Brad, I understand his equipment is quite inferior.
That's not what your Mrs. says!!! :tup:
blowndodge
10-28-2011, 06:37 PM
Nope. My bike doesn't leak oil. I guess it's because it doesn't have a clutch pushrod shaft seal. :wave: :wave:
And therefore you have to pull your transmission to change out the drive belt! What a great trade off??? :bird:
ringadingh
10-28-2011, 06:46 PM
I wouldn't blame you a bit if you bought yourself a Road King, They are as nice a bike as any.
glwilson
10-28-2011, 07:31 PM
I couldn't hold it against you either...:D
I would mention that if you think the Ultra is too-tight of a feel for you that you should find a HD dealer that has a "Fit-Shop" and ask them to use different bars, seats, and etc to see if in fact they couldn't get it to give you more room.
The Road King is on the same frame as all the their tourers... so any change in the feel of the models is all in the seats, bars and etc...;)
Sin City Stan
10-28-2011, 07:43 PM
Ride what you like. It's your life. (and pocketbook) We still love you.:D
macmac
10-28-2011, 08:23 PM
It's the same wind to me......... So no I'm just pi ssed because you sent me no meat! :D
Idaho
10-28-2011, 08:38 PM
Okay, somebody needs to be the bad guy here. I will hold it against you. That is unless you buy one of my Jack Adapters first to go with your Nomad when you trade if off.
usranger74
10-28-2011, 08:46 PM
The last I looked, we only live once. Go-4-It.
ponch
10-28-2011, 09:22 PM
I wouldn't hold it against you! Can't speak for anyone else on here, though. :D
HD isn't that far off the reservation. It's not like he wants to go german or italian.
AlabamaNomadRider
10-28-2011, 09:57 PM
Harley builds a nice bike these days. No one would blame you for riding what you want to ride. If you have the money then go for it. Takes several dollars to own one.
My advice? Don't spend it until you have it in your hot little hand.. then put it away and keep the Nomad....
ponch
10-29-2011, 09:13 AM
Most of you are aware I went down back in August and suffered a pretty good leg injury. The bike wasn't hurt too badly.
I have the parts coming in over the next week or so and, over the winter, I'll replace the damaged parts. Nothing too serious and nothing too challenging. The toughest is going to be the handle bars and that's not going to take long at all.
Anyway, it seems my lawsuit is coming to the end. No one has set any final number but, between m attorneys experience and that of one of my friends that was in a similar situation, I may be looking at a sizable sum coming to me after everyone gets their cut.
With all that in mind, I was playing the what if game - you know the one - it's the one you play when you get that lottery ticket in your hand....
So, I've been looking at trading in the Nomad in the spring and getting a Road King. Of course I had to go shopping for all the accessories, including a tour pack. So, what do you think? Would you hold it against me? I know I'd have to go to the "enthusiast" level, down from the full fledged, flag waving, Nomad nation member.
BTW, the Road King is the only H-D I like and seem to "fit". I feel cramped on al the others, including the full dresser tourers.
Have you considered a new Nomad/Voyager/Vaquero?
upside22
10-29-2011, 11:53 AM
I'll probably get shot for it but if you are interested in something with "Road" in the title, check out a Yamaha Road Star Silverado. From just sitting on bikes in the showroom the ergonomics on it are a *lot* better than the HD Road King. The only downside may be cruising range, I haven't checked that out.
Road Stars are nice bikes but he probably wants a real motorcycle.
cactusjack
10-29-2011, 01:20 PM
If someone has the Harley "bug", the only cure is getting the Harley. A Road Star, a Vaquero, or a Nomad aren't going to get it done. Most of you are missing the big picture here.
wheelie
10-29-2011, 01:33 PM
When I got the nomad in 07 the road king was the only other bike I had in mind. The nomad had a longer wheel base and so do I so we just fit better on the vulcan. If ya want it get it!
So, the parts coming in over the next week or so and, over the winter, I'll replace the damaged parts. Nothing too serious and nothing too challenging. The toughest is going to bI've been looking at trading in the Nomad in the spring and getting a Road King. Of course I had to go shopping for all the accessories, including a tour pack. BTW, the Road King is the only H-D I like and seem to "fit". I feel cramped on all the others, including the full dresser tourers.
I was in the same boat, except I wasn't hurt but the other guy's insurance covered fixing up my beloved '07 including the cost of a new Ultra trunk on the back. I looked at spending time and $$$ to restore my 55,000 mile Nomad and after test riding a Road Glide Ultra and having my wife say "let's get it" the deal was done and after a couple thousand miles I am very happy. More power and better fuel mileage are nice things to have. It was expensive, fortunately it is also awesome. Ride the bike YOU want.
Netnorske
10-29-2011, 01:57 PM
You don't need no stinkin' permission from these bozos....life is too short to not be happy. You only live once....and if you do it right...once should be enough. Ride what you want, for whatever reason you want. Like someone else said...it's the same wind....:tup:.
Monkeyman
10-29-2011, 02:31 PM
Road Stars are nice bikes but he probably wants a real motorcycle.
Unlikely. First he said he wanted a Harley. :)
ponch
10-29-2011, 06:47 PM
If someone has the Harley "bug", the only cure is getting the Harley. A Road Star, a Vaquero, or a Nomad aren't going to get it done. Most of you are missing the big picture here.
I get the big picture, just not the big payment. I am a cheap bastard. :D
markclark57
10-29-2011, 07:56 PM
I test drove a Soft Tail and 2 Road Kings before I chose my Nomad. I chose the one that was/is best for me. You have my respect for getting back on after going down.
Chose the ride that's right for you and don't worry about what anyone else thinks about it.
Loafer
10-29-2011, 08:01 PM
+1....
Unlikely. First he said he wanted a Harley. :)
Thanks for biting. I was thinking I'd have to change baits. :)
ponch
10-30-2011, 09:30 AM
Thanks for biting. I was thinking I'd have to change baits. :)
It's "Under a freeway".
How is the parking there? I can't imagine it's a safe place for the hog. ;)
Loafer
10-30-2011, 10:06 AM
I lost the train of thought here, what are you and Dave talking about?
markclark57
10-30-2011, 10:41 AM
Previous to purchase of my Nomad, I was only interested in "American Machines". I wasn't even serious about the Nomad "test ride". I thought that I was just going to give a "comparison opinion" for the sales guy after turning him down on 3 H-D's. Instead I came back from the test ride and bought the Nomad.
ponch
10-30-2011, 11:12 AM
I lost the train of thought here, what are you and Dave talking about?
I was replying about his signature.
racinfan101
10-30-2011, 12:09 PM
Ride what you like and what fits.........to me I prefer the looks over any year Nomad to the Road King. I do however like some of the available colors on the Road Kings.
racinfan101
10-30-2011, 12:13 PM
Actually kudos to most everyone who replied for being nice. Can you imagine what would have happened on the HD forum had he suggested he was thinking of trading his Road King for a Nomad???:-o
Monkeyman
10-30-2011, 01:19 PM
Can you say "drawn and quartered"? :)
Rasta
10-30-2011, 08:55 PM
Actually kudos to most everyone who replied for being nice. Can you imagine what would have happened on the HD forum had he suggested he was thinking of trading his Road King for a Nomad???
That is a great thought! It is great that we dont judge what other people ride cause like what has been said before"It is the same wind"!! I would greatfully take a Road King if someone gave me one!
markclark57
10-30-2011, 09:00 PM
That is a great thought! It is great that we dont judge what other people ride cause like what has been said before"It is the same wind"!! I would greatfully take a Road King if someone gave me one!
I'd take the Road King too. Might be able to trade it for a new 1700 6 speed Nomad with a set of '08 side bags. . . :shrug:
It's "Under a freeway".
How is the parking there? I can't imagine it's a safe place for the hog. ;)
Rent's cheap.
ponch
10-30-2011, 10:18 PM
I'd take the Road King too. Might be able to trade it for a new 1700 6 speed Nomad with a set of '08 side bags. . . :shrug:
It's called a vaquero
markclark57
10-30-2011, 11:54 PM
Naw, don't like the Vaquero faring or the way they angle the bags back. Not much for the sterio either. I figure IF I was going to upgrade it would be better to rebag the Nomad than to strip down the Vaquero and build it back to a Nomad. Sat a Vaquero at the dealer, I think it sits higher than my '06. Gotta have my side open bags though. Guess I'll just keep the '06. I already own that one.
Monkeyman
10-31-2011, 02:36 AM
I'm pretty sure the Vaquero bags are identical to the 1500/1600 Nomad bags other than the smooth door (which I'm digging!). I think they attached the mounting bracket (hook thingy) a bit higher up but there's still the original indentation in the Nomad place.
The fairing has a bit too many angles for my taste but I'd still ride a Vaquero (if I could afford one).
It's the same frame as the other 1700s (Nomad, Classic, Voyager) so they all probably sit a bit higher than the 1600. They shortened the wheelbase by an inch or so, so they're probably trying to make up the leg room somewhere. The Vaquero is factory lowered so if that's too tall for you, I wouldn't bother with a new Nomad.
ponch
10-31-2011, 07:10 AM
It depends on what makes the most sense. A Voyager comes with ABS, the Nomad and Vaquero do not come with ABS in this country. The Vaquero can be had with a QD backrest, the others have a fixed backrest or trunk. May be the best compromise is a Nomad with the Voyager/Vaquero handlebars if ABS wasn't a deal breaker. I don't care if the bags are side or top opening, a helmet doesn't fit in either.
Loafer
10-31-2011, 07:45 AM
I love the Vaquero, fits me just fine.(5'9") My son Bill and I test rode them at Americade this past June. I have been on lots of test rides and since I bought my Nomad in '01, I hadn't found a replacement until I tried the Vaquero. If I am lucky in the future I will own one.
Monkeyman
10-31-2011, 10:25 AM
I don't care if the bags are side or top opening, a helmet doesn't fit in either.
A 3/4 helmet fits perfectly in the 1500/1600 bags.
ponch
10-31-2011, 10:44 AM
A 3/4 helmet fits perfectly in the 1500/1600 bags.
Ponch doesn't use a 3/4 helmet. Modular or full face. Neither fit in my Nomad.
waterman
10-31-2011, 10:59 AM
Ponch doesn't use a 3/4 helmet. Modular or full face. Neither fit in my Nomad.
I don't know of any side bag that will hold a full face helmet. Maybe a goldwing. I guess that is why you put a trunk on if you can keep it cleaned out.
ponch
10-31-2011, 11:41 AM
I don't know of any side bag that will hold a full face helmet. Maybe a goldwing. I guess that is why you put a trunk on if you can keep it cleaned out.
I can in my BMW, one in each or two in the trunk.
markclark57
10-31-2011, 12:56 PM
I'm pretty sure the Vaquero bags are identical to the 1500/1600 Nomad bags other than the smooth door (which I'm digging!).
It's not the style of the bags that I object to. The mounting angle is just a bit odd. They are mounted at an angle that makes the rear part of the bags closer together. The smooth doors are nice. When I get my scratches taken out I might fill in the gooves on mine.
ponch
10-31-2011, 04:21 PM
It's not the style of the bags that I object to. The mounting angle is just a bit odd. They are mounted at an angle that makes the rear part of the bags closer together. The smooth doors are nice. When I get my scratches taken out I might fill in the gooves on mine.
It's no the angle. Back in the redwoods, some of us compared them and thought that they are shaped different/had different dimentions. They were changed to follow the lines of the bike. I don't know...YMMV I guess. I don't like the way the bags look on the new Nomad and Voyager, but there are pros and cons with each bike.
markclark57
10-31-2011, 09:08 PM
It's no the angle. Back in the redwoods, some of us compared them and thought that they are shaped different/had different dimentions. They were changed to follow the lines of the bike. I don't know...YMMV I guess. I don't like the way the bags look on the new Nomad and Voyager, but there are pros and cons with each bike.
Thus my decission to stick with my '06. Regardless of make, model or $$$. It's still the best bike (for me). :D
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