Do you own a 1500 or a 1600 Nomad?

[dantama]

With the 1500 Nomads being out for 6 years, and the 1600 for going on 4 years, I'm just curious how ownership shakes out here.

[lomax]

...good idea Dan! I'm curious myself. Do I get 2 votes cause I got 2 of them good 1500's? lol

[oldbiker]

I had a 1600 , but rode a 1500 and liked the way it felt better. Sold the 06 and bought an 04.The 1500 is a different beast. More comfortable for me. 5' 11", 240 lbs.

[jussmatt]

New 07 1600. I love this Nad!!

[rlfaubion]

Two 1600's

[buckeye]

'06 1600 bought new 18mos. ago---Love it !!

[dantama]

I had a 1600 , but rode a 1500 and liked the way it felt better. Sold the 06 and bought an 04.The 1500 is a different beast. More comfortable for me. 5' 11", 240 lbs.

I owned 2 1500's and I'm riding my second 1600. Two bought new, two bought used.

How about the rest of you, how did you get to the one you have now?

Old biker, that bike color is cool!!!!! Bet it's faster than any color out there!!
I'm on my second 1500, great bikes. I do like the looks of the 1600, looks larger.

[rlfaubion]

[/quote]I owned 2 1500's and I'm riding my second 1600. Two bought new, two bought used.

How about the rest of you, how did you get to the one you have now?[/quote]

Hey Dan, are those of us with a cuppala bikes supposed to vote for each bike? Don't want to mess ya up.

Bought me '03-1600 Classic used and it's gonna get sold as used again this spring. Bought the '06-1600 Nomad new late April '06, although the '07's were available then.

I've had several Harley's before going metric, and I've come to love this Nomad. That's right - Falling over love it!

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[donoller]

my first kawasaki since 1988 1600 nomad and am crazy about it

[hollywood]

jumped from a 650 Yamaha VStar to the 1600 - sold the 650 to a friend and had to ride it home for her the other day - I don't know how I rode that 650 for so long - I love the Nomad!!

[zoom45]

1500. Bought it used with 4,000 miles now it has 45,000 and still runs good as new.
Zoom45

[gringostarr]

Went from '99 1500 Classic to new '07 1600 Nomad. Got it the end of Sept. and have almost 5000 miles on it. Love it.

[oldbiker]

Flash, Blue & Silver has always been faster than black.

Hey you blue and silver owners, that was my first choice in colors when I was looking. I got such a deal on my 02, I couldn't pass it up. I love the black and red that I have though. I went from a 97 Suzuki Intruder (first bike) to the 02 Nomad. Love the Nad!!

When I was taking my honda in to get new tires I saw a guy on blue and silver 1500. I loved the way it looked and sounded. He couldn't say enough good things about it. After that I started noticing all kinds of articles and write ups about the Nomad (mostly all positive) So I knew I wanted one and bought my '06 in January of '07 with 0 miles on it. I gave them my honda and I was out the door with a new nomad for $10,000.

[trip]

I got my Nomad in June of 2005. My story can be read at: http://www.kawanow.org/about.htm

[Scoot]

Bought mine new in 02. Never even thought about getting another bike of any kind

[Top Cat]

Had several bikes when I was younger. Got back into it in '06 with a new 650 Yamaha Silverado. Rode it for a year. It had enough power even two up. I know it would out accelerate my Nomad. But not large enough physically for two-up riding. We found that out when we rode to Americade ;)
Started looking for a bigger bike. I put all kinds of accessories on the 650. So when I came across the Nomad it looked like it had everything already on it that I wanted. I didn't know at the time I NEEDED spot lights , saddlebag top rails, a tach , a luggage rack , highway pegs , anyway, I traded the 650 for a new '07 1600 and haven't looked back, except when I'm passing cars and sitting at stoplights http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

"Got back into it in '06 with a new 650 Yamaha Silverado. Rode it for a year. It had enough power even two up. I know it would out accelerate my Nomad."

No way TC! ;)

[skyhookman]

Absolutely determine to have a new nomad. Took me until 2005 to save the money and thats what I bought. 2005 ebony & silver.

[dkdixie]

Purchased 2008 Nomad (red/blk-the fastest colors) in Nov. Sold a Harley to buy it. Toooooo many problems with the Harley. One of which left me on the side of the road. Bought it for all the wrong reasons.....mainly ego! Had to have one since all my riding buds were on Harley's
So far, after 1400 miles, really enjoying the Nomad. Now have to add on the neat little add-on goodies.

[nolan]

2003 Nomad 1500. Bought it new. Have almost 60,000 miles on it.

[cactusjack]

I had a 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50T. Bought it last March and really had it decked out. (I have the chrome disease, although it's been in remission lately). Anyway, I liked the Suzi, but it's an entry-level cruiser and riding at 65 MPH, the engine was revving so high you'd think it was going to come apart. I started thinking of moving to a bigger bike. The Suzuki C90T was pretty much the same bike with a bigger engine. Star bikes weren't seriously considered because they are air-cooled and I live where 115 degrees isn't uncommon in the summer. I have too many friends riding HD, so I started looking at Kawasaki. When I saw the Nomad, with the hard bags, dual exhaust, and all the other amenities, I had to have one. Going from the Suzi to the Nomad was like going from a Toyota to a Lexus.

[waterman]

Me, bought a 1999 in 2004 and then upgraded to a 2006 green/silver in June 2006. Loved both of them but really like the 2006.

[dantama]

I owned 2 1500's and I'm riding my second 1600. Two bought new, two bought used.

How about the rest of you, how did you get to the one you have now?[/quote]

Hey Dan, are those of us with a cuppala bikes supposed to vote for each bike? Don't want to mess ya up. [/quote]

You're supposed to vote for your current bike, if if you own two right now, then vote for both of them.

[ross]

I own a 04 1500 Blue/silver. I was lucky and found it at a dealer still new and untitled in Dec. of 06. It now has 8032 miles on it and all of them have been fun.

This gives me a chance to say hi to all as I am also a new member here.

I also ride a 02 orange GL 1800. They are two different bikes for two different kind of rides for me. When the boss (wife) goes along we take the Wing. Most of the time when I ride alone I take the Nomad.

Ross

[coacha]

I have a '99 1500 that I bought back in November. It only had 8200 miles on it and I'm the third owner. I love it. I've taken it for a couple decent length rides so far and very pleased with it.

[gshep]

The Nomad ( 2007 blk/silver) is my first bike ever. I purchased it from a dealer in Sept , used with 1500 miles on it. The previous owner traded it on a new wing. He said his wife liked the pillion seat better. ( go figure).
I picked the Nomad for the same reason as most of you, Liquid cooled, shaft drive, hard bags, etc. After 2500 miles this fall, I am getting used to it and believe I made a good choice. It will hold its own with any cruiser on the road and outshine most of them.

My son in law ( Harley rider) asked why I didn't get a Harley. I laughingly told him I couldn't afford the tools , trailer and other stuff necessary to ride one. He has yet to answer back.
He did call me a few weeks ago and wanted to know if I had a spark plug to fit his bike. He had fouled a plug out on the road and wanted me to bring him one. I told him just ride it back on the 3 good ones. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Really, I believe there are a lot of good bikes out there including the Harley's but the Nomad offers the best bang for the buck of any of them.
Ride safe, Shep

[Yellow Jacket]

I bought my Green/Silver 06 in July, 2006. 34 years in between it and my first bike. Whatever color combination you happen to own, it's the best!

I love it!

I have a '99 1500 that I bought back in November. It only had 8200 miles on it and I'm the third owner. I love it. I've taken it for a couple decent length rides so far and very pleased with it.


You own the absolutely finest Nomad model ever made!!!


Nico

[Top Cat]

"Got back into it in '06 with a new 650 Yamaha Silverado. Rode it for a year. It had enough power even two up. I know it would out accelerate my Nomad."

No way TC! ;)

Absolutly no doubt in my mind Nico. That 650 would beat my Nomad in a quarter mile drag race, I'd put money on it. Maybe it's 'cause I bought the black and silver one. Everyone says they are the slowest http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[socwkbiker]

See now TC, you need to start taking your meds again. Everyone knows the black and silver are the fastest! It's the red and green ones that ride like they're stuck in mud.

See now TC, you need to start taking your meds again. Everyone knows the black and silver are the fastest! It's the red and green ones that ride like they're stuck in mud.



The Devil will get you SWB........





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TC... I got a $1.36 says no Star 650 Silverado gonna beat a Nomad!!!



That's my story & I'm stickin' to it!!!!



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[Top Cat]

Well it sure felt like it would. If I still had it I would ride it out to San Diego and take your $1.36 ;)
Buy the way, I like how you actually change the name of the thread when post off topic http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[socwkbiker]

[quote:mjxvzbrb]See now TC, you need to start taking your meds again. Everyone knows the black and silver are the fastest! It's the red and green ones that ride like they're stuck in mud.



The Devil will get you SWB........

[/quote:mjxvzbrb]

Even the devil knows I'm right. lol

Well it sure felt like it would. If I still had it I would ride it out to San Diego and take your $1.36 ;)
Buy the way, I like how you actually change the name of the thread when post off topic http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif





TC, damm close!!

Regular Star 650 1/4 mi. 15.48 sec @ 82.6 mph

Nomad 1500 carbed.. 15.33 sec @ 85.8 mph


Both pretty sad huh?

[coacha]

[quote:58iwy02t]I have a '99 1500 that I bought back in November. It only had 8200 miles on it and I'm the third owner. I love it. I've taken it for a couple decent length rides so far and very pleased with it.


You own the absolutely finest Nomad model ever made!!!


Nico
[/quote:58iwy02t]

Thank you. I guess we are in a small group of members with Big Reds.

[dantama]

[quote:qeei9xqw]


You own the absolutely finest Nomad model ever made!!!


Nico


Thank you. I guess we are in a small group of members with Big Reds. [/quote:qeei9xqw]

I liked the 99 Red one well enough to put 63,000 miles on one, then bought another 99 Red with only 2,000 miles on it planning on starting the same process over again, then decided to bail out of that one because of the POG and no warranty.

I really loved the 99 red color combination though.

[coacha]

I kinda fell into this deal for sure or I wouldn't have it. But I have enjoyed it immensely so far.

[dogdoc]

Bought my '05 1600 Silver/Black(The FASTEST)!!! in Oct. 05 and been riding for 2 yrs now with it without a problem. Cool to have the first year they went 1600. :-)

[dantama]

Bought my '05 1600 Silver/Black(The FASTEST)!!! in Oct. 05 and been riding for 2 yrs now with it without a problem. Cool to have the first year they went 1600. :-)

I had a Silver and Black 05, I loved that color combination too. Every time I see my 06 silver and green I wish it was the 05 color.

[burkazoid]

2005 1600 Nomad here. Snagged it for $9,995.00 brand spankin' new off the show floor. It sat there at the dealership for over 6 months until I bought it. Another week, and they (the dealership) were going to have to start paying rent on it. Talk about a sign I was meant to own it.

[coacha]

Dang, makes my deal seem a little over priced at $5000 for a '99 with 8200 miles.

[burkazoid]

Dang, makes my deal seem a little over priced at $5000 for a '99 with 8200 miles.

8200 miles? Heck, that's still brand new.

For some reason that reminds me of the '82 Goldwing the ex-father-in-law bought back in '93 for $500. It had only 10K miles on it, and had sat up in a garage unused for close to five years. Somehow one of the cylinders had frozen up on it, and the original owner never got it fixed. Probably one of those folks that wanted a big bike, but didn't realize, yeah, you gotta take care of those things. I can almost hear it now, "I don't know what happened to it. It was running fine until it locked up on me." Uhm, yeah, it'll do that. That's how things BREAK. Anyway, the ex-father-in-law happened to be mechanically inclined, got the cylinder freed up, fixed the bike up, removed the windshield and fairing, cleaned up the chrome, and painted it vermillion, and it looked like a big, fat Harley cruiser. I think he ended up selling it for around $3,000.

[dantama]

Dang, makes my deal seem a little over priced at $5000 for a '99 with 8200 miles.

You did much better than the guy that bought mine a couple of years ago. He paid $4,500, but was buying a bike with 63,000 miles.

I guess you bought about 55,000 miles for $500 bucks.

[biscuitsngravy]

I was wanting a fine ride that was big enough for my size 50 waist. I was just lucky to see that new 1600 black beauty 2006 in the showroom. I love that machine!
BnG

[legend82]

I picked up Excalibur (1600) in '06 new and just clicked past 14000 miles as of late in the fall season.

[coacha]

[quote:n9q3epnn]Dang, makes my deal seem a little over priced at $5000 for a '99 with 8200 miles.

You did much better than the guy that bought mine a couple of years ago. He paid $4,500, but was buying a bike with 63,000 miles.

I guess you bought about 55,000 miles for $500 bucks. [/quote:n9q3epnn]

Finally, I got a decent deal in my life... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif. It is in great condition so I'm happy.

[ridemslow]

Love my '06 Green/Silver 1600 Nomad. Aeromac risers, ISO Grips, Brakeaway throttle lock, Driver backrest from DRIVERBACKREST.COM (fully adjustable, came along before grasshopper made them:( sorry man), spotlights, Luggage rack, KURY LOnghorn Dually pegs, and saddle bag rails(top). Sweet ride. Next plan is to have seat repacked with memory foam/gel packing. Wont change the look of "stock" and wont have to buy another backrest, which is a godsend. Anyone thinking of a backrest, get one, it makes a world of difference at the end of the ride.

[ponch]

$325 for a backrest is quite steep. That is a good part of the way to a new seat with a backrest.


Love my '06 Green/Silver 1600 Nomad. Aeromac risers, ISO Grips, Brakeaway throttle lock, Driver backrest from DRIVERBACKREST.COM (fully adjustable, came along before grasshopper made them:( sorry man), spotlights, Luggage rack, KURY LOnghorn Dually pegs, and saddle bag rails(top). Sweet ride. Next plan is to have seat repacked with memory foam/gel packing. Wont change the look of "stock" and wont have to buy another backrest, which is a godsend. Anyone thinking of a backrest, get one, it makes a world of difference at the end of the ride.

[radco]

I just pick up My 04 Silver/Blue (THE FASTEST COLOR )1500 FI Nomad in Nov, w/8k on it at a HD dealership!! This is my first Kaw and biggest bike,, My last was a 04 Honda Sabre..1100cc,, The Nomad is 100lbs heavier then my Sabre but feels lighter..Balance is outstanding...Motor is SMOOTH like V4 Smooth.....I travel alot and the Nomad seems like a perfect choice,,,just added a few chrome goodies for me :).....Now to get rid of this snow so I can break it in,,,,,,,,,,,Rich

[callman]

I wanted the black/silver color. It took some looking but I bought a new 2005 1600 in September 2007.

[terbear]

I have an 07 Nomad, sold my 1100 shadow, hated to see it go, but the Nomad is a much better "cruiser".. However I do miss the nimbleness is that a word? of the Shadow around town.

Terbear

[stambukj]

07 ,1600, Black

[ringadingh]

Mine is an 02, I love the black/red color combo. When I seen it I had to have it, no regrets at all.

[slots]

I owned a 2001 1500 Classic FI...loved it. Traded the Classic for a 2006 1600 Nomad...love it even more.

Slots

Hey slots, is street vibrations any good? Thinkin about riding out this year.

[stangcrasher]

Traded my 06 c50 boulevard (first bike) for a new 07 red nomad back in august. Got a good deal on the bike at 9800 + tax and title. Best decision i ever made. Only had a chance to put on 2000 miles before the weather got bad but loved every one of them. Can't wait til spring to start adding goodies.

[watchman]

Right now I have an 01 1500 Classic and an 05 1600 Nomad. Liz has an 04 1500 Nomad. She use to have a 1500 A but need a better bike to haul her stuff on trips.

[chawnyboy]

I picked up a 05 blk/sil 1600 back in November.

[blowndodge]

Nico just upgraded to a Vulcan 800 baby shiit yellow!!!

[classic1]

Traded an 01 1500 classic in on a new 06 green/silver nomad in April of 06.

[dlarue]

We have a 2002 Gold Nomad... When looking David wanted a solid Black one, but got such a great deal on his, that he went ahead and got it.... Paid $7200 for it, with about 2000 miles on it I think? Either way, never had a problem in the world with it, and I have never ridden anything I like better. It is great....

Nico just upgraded to a Vulcan 800 baby shiit yellow!!!


DON'T TALK TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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OK,I voted, now what ?

[beezer]

you know.....wait and see if a prize comes in the mail

[nomadwest]

Two years ago I went and looked at a 99 1500 Nomad with 9 K miles for sale. Could of bought it for 6,000. Gorgeous 2 tone green. I thought there was something wrong with the motor because it had some ticking noise. Now I know that was probably just the normal nature of the beast sound. I always loved the look of the Nomad and finally bought this 07 1600 back in August. Dave

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[dano]

Mine's an 06 and soon to be triked. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif Looking for a second bike to play with.
Ride safe,
Dano

[asaydf]

I bought my 2001 1500 used in October 2006 with 2100 miles on it. I bought it for two up riding w=and extended trips with my wife. As the "other" bike I managed to put 3000 miles on it so far. Great ride!

[coldfingers]

I bought my 2006 nomad in may of 2007, I only found two carryovers here up north, one was green and silver the other one was black. I got the black one.

[nightmare]

Went from a Goldwing to the Nomad, and wouldnt go back

[Yellow Jacket]

I bought my 2006 1600 in July of 2006. They had one that was all black also but I got the Green/Silver since it was obviously faster, not to mention prettier. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Of course, I would like to have a blue one, a red one, a yellow one, a lime green one, a hugger orange one, a . . .different color for every day of the week! My wife would kill me!

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