New Guy introducing here

[tkd]

Hola,

New Nomad Owner here. Just picked up an 07 Nomad classic. 11k on her and looks like showroom.

I have ridden dirt as a kid, but new to the big bikes. Took some serious getting used to as there is a gob of torque that I didn't expect. 4 days and 100 miles of evening rides and I'm feeling much more comfortable.

The ride seems to be pure class. I looked at everything in the class and when "ole No. 7" came into view, it was over...even the wife agreed.

So with that being said, any and all advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[VulcanE]

Welcome from NW. Georgia, you made a great choice in a bike http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif. Nuttin like a Nad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif Lots of good folks and info on here. Be safe and enjoy ;)

[Yellow Jacket]

Another welcome from Georgia.

[Idaho]

Welcome from Idaho. A lot of folks are gone right now for the regional rallies so you may not get much response this weekend. Don't feel left out. Make yourself to home.

BTW, not sure what a Nomad Classic is?? I believe the Kawi makes the Nomad with large saddle bags and low pipes on both side and they make the classic with dual pipes on the right side. Which one do you have?

[ells]

Welcome from cool and dry, at least for this evening, eastern Colorado. Yep, its a heavy bike, but that is part of what makes it the ride it is. Use the rear brake only when coming to a complete stop - that's what's taught for all bikes but this one really means it.

Hey welcome to the board !! Great bunch of folks here. You can learn a lot about that new ride here too. Again, welcome.

what Idaho said....By sunday night things should be back to normal around here...

[bobt]

Welcome from North Texas. We need pictures

Bob

[ice793]

Hello from Az,lots of great people here and the wealth of knowledge they all posses is amazing and helpful,enjoy the nad its a great bike

[Cajunrider]

Welcome from southern Louisiana. You will enjoy this forum. Lots of good people and information. Ride safely.

[bigdave]

Welcome from Western North Carolina

[racinchef]

Welcome from Vermont. Where ya from? Pictures, we must have pictures. Yes, the Nomad is pretty much the best bike for the money.

[aj]

Hola! from down under. There's no disputing.. if its Nomad this is the place you will find it. Heaps of knowledge and super helpful. Cheers

[lw]

Welcome from The Lone Star State.

[BandC]

Welcome from Northern Minnesota!! Enjoy the Nomad!

[oldbikers]

Welcome from Mississippi

[tkd]

Ok,

Couple of poins of clarification.....It is a 2007 Nomad....I have no idea why I put "classic" in there.

I'm from Texas, but I'm living in MN right now, not too far from the Twin Cities. Texas will always be home to me.

Now, as for the pic, let me see if I can figure this out.
And thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

[refugio]

Welcome from South Texas.....There will be a lot more happening around here when every one get back from the KawaNOW rallies.
Some of us unfortunate ones...like me...can't go to the rallies till next year.
This is a great site....Lots of really good people here with a lot of good info.

[jussmatt]

Welcome Aboard the Crazy Train TKD!!! Now...let's talk serious shop.... when the hell you getting back to Texas!!!! LOL! Glad you're here bud...enjoy the ride!


AJ...good to see you back on here too!!!

[billmac]

Yep, its a heavy bike, but that is part of what makes it the ride it is. Use the rear brake only when coming to a complete stop - that's what's taught for all bikes but this one really means it.

tkd, Welcome aboard and you got great advice from Ells. After 3,000 miles on my 07 Nomad, I have learned the Nomad front brake is only your friend with the bike upright and straight.

Also when turning sharp at slow speeds, I like to keep the rpms up, apply partial clutch and rear brake as needed to control speed. I am a big guy but not crazy enough to wrestle up the weight of the Nomad.

[scion0]

Welcome from Peoria, IL where Nomads play in Peoria!

[nomad1600]

Welcome from North Carolina. This is a great site with loads of information. Ride Safe

[mdm44]

Hi, and welcome from the Central Valley of California. You'll find this to be an interesting place to hang out!

[markusmaximus]

Welcome from central Indiana. Rather gutsy move to jump in at this level. Ride safe and enjoy the Nad.

[gghost]

07, yes

Welcome from Central NC. Enjoy the ride!

[tkd]

Again, Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I'm sure there are many who say I'm nuts for the Nomad to be a first street bike, but, then again, I haven't been accused of being smart too many times in my life, plus, I have several freinds who ride and they all gave the same advice. Nothing wrong with starting smaller, but remember, you will outgrow it and wish you had the next size in 6 months. So far, I'm enjoying the bike, but I guess only time will tell.

As for "business", I will get back to TX just as fast as I possibly can, trust me, MN winters are a mind trip.

Ok, next question....how do I post pics?

(and thanks in advance for the answers to even the dumbest questions I can think of)

[ringadingh]

Welcome from Canada.

[billmac]

tkd, I vote for MN in the summer and Texas in the winter?

check the faq for how to post those photos

http://www.kawanow.org/forumfaq/footer.htm

[tkd]

Thanks for the pic posting info.....so if I am reading this correctly, I need to have the pictures hosted on a 3rd party site such as photobucket? bummer

[jussmatt]

Yepper....photobucket...Imageshack...flikr... something of the such. It's easy as they're all free!! LOL!

And I'm w/ ya on the winters in MN!!! You can HAVE that crap! SNOW...just another 4 letter word! LOL!

[misunderstood]

Welcome from TN. :)