New member here

[samkjr]

Hello there.
I'm Sam. I jst found the site about two weeks ago and have spent time off and on at work reading everythign there is on both the forums and the main site. Now that I 'm finished, I wanted to join up.

I have one of the 07's with the red and titanium. No real mods yet. Just the cobra Light bar, back rest, and saddle bag lower and top rails. I know I am in the minority, but I actually am enjoying the quiet of the stock pipes right now.

I bought mine last June. Brand new. I always seem to acquire good Life's best things in June. Got married in a june, bought my truck in a june, and like I said with he bike.

I've only been ridin just under three years now. My first bike was a 94 Honda Magna. Loved it but wanted more than a 750 and a bigger back seat for the wife. so after a year and a half sold that and got the nomad the same day.I love the power of this bike, but I sure love how smooth that 4 banger was.

I am by no means an IBA guy but love to go on three our four hour rides all over the state.
I think you guys are all very knowledgable and look forward to some good chatting and expertise when needed.
Thanks for having me.


Sam

[ianicky]

Hi Sam and welcome from the UK

[bobt]

Welcome Sam.... From North Texas

[racinchef]

Welcome from Vermont. We are not the know-all, do-all, be-all here, but we have fun trying. You certainly pass muster with your mods, but remember; you can only add, never subtract. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
BTW, I was down you way one summer to Ft Lee in the early 90's. Went to some buffet restaurant with a buddy that had Captian in its name I think. It featured King Crab legs though. I was in that WalMart in Petersburg a week before the tornado hit it.

[rickyboy]

Hey Sam,
Welcome from the west coast of Canada. I'm relatively new to this site myself. You're going to find, like most, if not all members, that it's both entertaining and informative here at KawaNow. I haven't found one post that would be thought to be anything but friendly, positive, and at times humorous. Although I haven't met anyone in person yet,.... they seem like a great bunch of people. I sure wish I could have made the Western Region Rally this yr.. Or any of the rallies for that matter, and put some faces to the names. Maybe next yr. Any way,...enjoy! and again,...welcome.

[nighthawk700]

Hi, and welcome from Fairfax, VA, just up I-95 from you. ;) I just got a new (to me) 2007, also red and titanium. Haven't had it long enough to make mods yet, but I'm planning them!

[kawgirl]

Welcome from Greenville, NC. You're not too far up the road. Sit back and enjoy.

[Todd]

Welcome sam....enjoy your nomad.

[caddman11]

Congrats on the bike and welcome aboard from Indiana. From the looks of your bike (nice) it doesn't seem like you need much more bling to enjoy. Glad you can call this forum home.

[gopjohnny]

nothing wrong with stock pipes, I have had loud pipes I have had straight pipes, and for me now the stock is perfect. I love the long rides and the lack of headaches I used to get from all day rides with those loud pipes. You also can leave early in Sat morning without your neighbors shooting at you

[superduty]

No real mods yet. Just the cobra Light bar, back rest, and saddle bag lower and top rails.

No mods? Those are the mods I would like to get next on my bike! Welcome!

[BandC]

Welcome from Northern Minnesota!!

[dkdixie]

Welcome from Georgia

[watchman]

Welcome Sam from us here in NE Missouri. Nice bike, looks like you have everthing you need on it.

Sam, welcome from eastern Nebraska.Lots of good folks here.

[oldbikers]

Sam welcome from Mississippi I had a 750 Magna I thought it was a great bike and very fast but that was several bikes ago I love my Nomad, By the way I came through Richmond day before yesterday on my way to Ga. to meet with another guy from the forum on my way home from Williamsburg.

[waterman]

Welcome Sam from the flatlands of Colorado.

[VulcanE]

Welcome Sam from NW Georgia, great bike you have there, and great riding up your way too! You made a good choice for a bike especially for 2-up riding, enjoy!

[bigdave]

Welcome from Western North Carolina

[audiogooroo]

Hey Sam, welcome from the Colorado Rockies.

[ells]

Welcome Sam, from the eastern foothills of the Rockies.

[cactusjack]

Sam welcome to the Nomad Nation from Chandler, AZ. Also known as 3 feet from HELL (113 yesterday)! Enjoy your new ride.

Sit back and enjoy the show here.

[samkjr]

Hey. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Yeah I love riding around in Virginia too. Countryside, city, mountains, ocean, and plenty of historic sites. Pretty much has everything.

As for the mods, I feel like I've just been doing the easy cheap bolt-ons. Except for how scary it was for me to drill for the top rails. I didn't realize they were over agrand a piece until afterwards. Right now I'm saving up to get some performance part like the hypercharger, jet kit and new, but still semi quiet pipes.
one thing I would like is the nice trunk with wrap around seat. When all is said and done, paint and everything, how much are they running most of you?

[cactusjack]

one thing I would like is the nice trunk with wrap around seat. When all is said and done, paint and everything, how much are they running most of you?

For a nice Scootworks Supertrunk III, padded backrest, paint, and a Wompus rack to mount it on, you're probably going to be about 1 large.

There's cheaper ways to do it, though. The Wompus rack is pretty much a given, no matter what you do. It's the best way to mount a trunk. You can buy an inexpensive Mutazu trunk (like I did), you can find a used Yamaha Venture or Harley trunk, a Givi, there's a lot of options. The top of the line is probably the trunk made by Champion Sidecar. Ask around here, everyone will be happy to offer their opinion.

[Top Cat]

Hey Sam, welcome to the forum from NY State.
Before you spend the money on , as you say, semi quiet pipes, try the baffelectomy on your stock pipes. Not loud but deep rumble and easy and inexpensive to do.

[misunderstood]

Welcome from TN.

Welcome from Sunny warm San Diego...just kiddin' about the warm part,...it's kinda hot today!

[coacha]

Welcome from the sunshine state of Florida.

[buckeye]

Welcome from the rolling hills of southern Ohio.

A big Louisiana welcome !!

[Yellow Jacket]

Another welcome from Georgia. Hang onto the crazy train and have some fun!

[jussmatt]

Welcome Aboard the Crazy Train Sam!!! Sounds like you're 'modding' right along with the best of us!! Glad you're here...grab a cold one and enjoy the ride!! Sometimes I really miss VA. (mind you not the taxs and cost of living!!)

[markusmaximus]

Hi Same. Welcome from central Indiana. You'll love the Nad.

[billmac]

Howdy Sam from North Texas. Welcome aboard.

[mdm44]

Hi, Sam, welcome from the Central Valley of California. Good people, good advice, interesting relationships...that's what you'll find here.

[tn0399]

Welcome Sam from Western Tenn just remember that this site is the greatest for info, help, or just pure fun and enjoyment. Once again Welcome aboard.

[aj]

From 1 newby to another, Welcome aboard Sam, from way down south! ..........(Australia)

[skeeter]

Another welcome from Texas. Another '07 Red and Titnm bought new in June (2nd). Daughter just got married June 14th. Looking for longevity on both counts. Also rather enjoy the quiet. Changed the bars and the seat. I'm looking to do other mods but...... refer to sentence #3.

[samkjr]

cool skeeter. june 14 was my 5 year anniversary and on this past saturday I was the best man for the guy that was my best man exactly 5 years ago to the day.

[ringadingh]

Welcome from Canada; why don't you try to make it to the Eastern Rally this weekend in Elkins WV. It would be great to meet you.

[gghost]

Another welcome, this time from central NC.

Sorry to see that someone spilled red and titanium all over your pretty BLACK 07 ;)

My son rides a Magna, not sure of the year.

Enjoy the site and remember...ALWAYS...provide lots of pictures. These folks are very visual. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[davidjones1]

Welcome from southeast Tenn, good looking ride.
ride safe

[ice793]

welcome to the forum from az