New 08 Nomad Owner

[dkdixie]

Just purchased 08 Red/Blk Nomad last week. Have logged just over 200 miles so far. Sold my Harley. Taking all kind of grief from my riding buds, most of which are on Harley's. I just got tried of costly repairs, 4 fairly major in 22K miles. Also got fed up with the hard ride on Dyna wide glide.
Did alot of research before deciding on Nomad....which has been named MadKaw, since my bride thinks I have that illness. Too early to know for sure, but liking it so far. Already installed V&H baggers since I like to be heard. Risers on order from Scootworks, with more mods planned.
I'm retired, live in N GA, and always looking to meet new people and ride the TN, GA, NC & SC areas primarily.

[trip]

Welcome to KawaNOW, dkdixie.....make yourself at home. Sounds like you're on the road to riding happiness. Give it some time and keep an eye here on KawaNOW. We won't steer ya wrong.

Trip

[blowndodge]

Show off! 2008 there's always somebody with a newer Nomad !!! Congrats dkdixie

[dogdoc]

cograts dkdixie on the '08, did you spring for the stereo??

[rlfaubion]

Congratulations! Great bikes that you'll come to appreciate even more as the miles roll on...... Have fun!

[socwkbiker]

Congrats dkdixie! Welcome! Pull up a chair, grab a cold one and get comfy!

I think he is the first to post with a new 08. congrats on the bike and I'm sure you will love your new ride. Hey dont worry about your buddies flippin you crap about buying a kawa. They wont be doing that long when there bike is in the shop and yours is ready to rock and ride 24/7 365. Welcome to our Nomad forum...

Welcome dk.... you'll love it!!

Nico

[dragon57]

Welcome, and congrat's Dixie!!
My wife and I are not retired yet (tired, but not retired)
but, we live in N Ga also (Gainesville) We ride all over, but on weekends usually stay in n ga, nc, east tenn area.
Cherahala Skyway is my favorite in this area, but n ga has some awesome riding, as well! We camp a lot, and sometimes pull our trailer; (roughing it gently!)

[Yellow Jacket]

Congratulations dkdixie! I don't think you will be disappointed! I've had my'06 for 16 months now and couldn't be happier! Maybe some day when I get to ride in North GA, (gotta go through the hell called ATL to get there) we can meet.

[dano]

Just read a post on Delphi were a guy just turned 215,000 miles on his Nomad; original engine. Good choice.
Ride safe,
Dano

[ringadingh]

Congratulations on your new Bike Im sure youll love it, and welcome aboard.

[oledawg]

Congratulations on a very wise choice. You'll never be able to settle for a Hardly again!

[ds06nomad]

Welcome aboard, dkdixie... Let me know how which risers and how they work out for you, ok? Been eye-balling the same. Curious how much rise and pull-back they "actually" have once installed and if you have any cable length issues.

Congrats on making an excellent choice on bikes... and exhaust! Is the '08 any different from the '05-'07's? You have the 2nd fastest Nomad, btw. If you had gotten the ALL black model, you'd have the fastest! True.

Best,
Daryl

[naugaman]

Welcome dkdixie. Mine is an 05 and have enjoyed it from the very beginning. You will like the V&H baggers. I have them on mine.

[Idaho]

Nice to see a Harley owner come to his senses. No more 'shake n bake'. You are gonna love that Nomad. Congrats and welcome. Idaho

[dkdixie]

I went with the Plat 11 risers, up 2.5 and back 3. No problem with cables after you tug on them, especially the right brake, to take up all the possible slack. Plus on the right brake you can snip black tie under triple tree if you need more length. I did not have to do this. I was told each bike is different in how much slack you can expect.
Like the V&H baggers, but just did a mod I read about in another forum. Removing baffle packing and wrapping sheet of alum flashing, available at any Ace Hdwe, around baffle, using 3 hose clamps to secure on each baffle.
Makes the sound lower, still barks when you get on it, but more pleasant at cruising speed.

[rcashell]

Welcome, this is a really great(goofy) place. The risers are a great mod. I envy you for the great rides you are surrounded by

[mrfuni]

Welcome...Maybe your Harley friends will come to their senses and join you. Ride Safe, it's a beautiful machine..Joe