Cruzin around town

pbab · 08-11-2013, 07:50 PM

So I was waxing my ride, shining up the chrome when I noticed what looked like specs of rust on the chrome plate behind the windshield at the headlight. Horror of horrors! How did that get there? There was no way I could get to it because of the windshield, so the windshield had to come off. That's the first time in a couple of years that I had it off.

I used steel wool to lightly remove the rust specs before applying chrome polish. I was amazed how much dirt was behind there. I kept going and took off the lower shields as well. I never really noticed, but the windshield really blocked the view of my Phat II risers. After a shine, I liked the look so much I think I will keep it that way for awhile. At least until my next road trip.

racinfan101 · 08-11-2013, 09:55 PM

Looks Sharp!

Old Bear · 08-12-2013, 09:00 AM

Yup, that looks good! Don't worry about eating bugs, they are a good source of protein anyway ... maybe need a little ketchup!

pbab · 08-12-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Bear

Yup, that looks good! Don't worry about eating bugs, they are a good source of protein anyway ... maybe need a little ketchup!

The windshield goes back on for a road trip. Around town, I don't worry about bugs, even though they are a source of protein, yuck

Loafer · 08-12-2013, 10:01 AM

There are few motorcycles that lend themselves to looking sexy like the Nomad does.
No matter what configuration.

pbab · 08-12-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

There are few motorcycles that lend themselves to looking sexy like the Nomad does.
No matter what configuration.

Ain't that the truth. She certainly has the best curves! I've often thought about a trade-in over the years. Maybe a Harley or Victory. But in the end, I just can't do it. She's been so reliable, so comfortable, so much fun. We've been together for 7 years and I just can't part with her. Am I talking about my wife or my bike? I get confused

davidhollinger · 08-12-2013, 03:36 PM

I really like that solo look with no saddlebag rails. Very nice looking bike. The handlebars look old school, like a James Dean or The Fonze style!!

pbab · 08-12-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by davidhollinger

I really like that solo look with no saddlebag rails. Very nice looking bike. The handlebars look old school, like a James Dean or The Fonze style!!

Yes, old school. That was my first thought when the windshield came off. There's a lot of chrome there in the front. It's sort of hidden. Same for the Phat II risers. I don't know if it would be the same with the stock risers.

jendesigner · 08-13-2013, 09:34 AM

I've been riding mine without the windshield since early spring, even on the slab. Never thought I would like riding without it as much as I do. On my trip to Arkansas I did put it back on, wind does zip your energy on long trips.

pbab · 08-13-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jendesigner

I've been riding mine without the windshield since early spring, even on the slab. Never thought I would like riding without it as much as I do. On my trip to Arkansas I did put it back on, wind does zip your energy on long trips.

Nice Leather!

pbab · 08-16-2013, 08:36 PM

Well that didn't take long. I went out for a ride without the windshield and got on the slab a bit. I could only get up to around 60 mph before I felt like my helmet was blowing off. Couldn't hear the engine at all at that speed.

Oh man, I'm spoiled. Windshield is back on now.

08-11-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
pbab Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gray, Louisiana Posts: 103	Cruzin around town So I was waxing my ride, shining up the chrome when I noticed what looked like specs of rust on the chrome plate behind the windshield at the headlight. Horror of horrors! How did that get there? There was no way I could get to it because of the windshield, so the windshield had to come off. That's the first time in a couple of years that I had it off. I used steel wool to lightly remove the rust specs before applying chrome polish. I was amazed how much dirt was behind there. I kept going and took off the lower shields as well. I never really noticed, but the windshield really blocked the view of my Phat II risers. After a shine, I liked the look so much I think I will keep it that way for awhile. At least until my next road trip. __________________ Paul Babin 2006 Nomad 1600 VBA #00716 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-11-2013, 09:55 PM	#2
racinfan101 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewistown IL Posts: 301	Looks Sharp! __________________ Randy aka racinfan101 VBA #01806 Central IL Vulcan Riders
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08-12-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Yup, that looks good! Don't worry about eating bugs, they are a good source of protein anyway ... maybe need a little ketchup! __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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08-12-2013, 10:01 AM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	There are few motorcycles that lend themselves to looking sexy like the Nomad does. No matter what configuration. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2013, 03:36 PM	#7
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	I really like that solo look with no saddlebag rails. Very nice looking bike. The handlebars look old school, like a James Dean or The Fonze style!! __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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08-13-2013, 09:34 AM	#9
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	I've been riding mine without the windshield since early spring, even on the slab. Never thought I would like riding without it as much as I do. On my trip to Arkansas I did put it back on, wind does zip your energy on long trips. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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08-16-2013, 08:36 PM	#11
pbab Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gray, Louisiana Posts: 103	Well that didn't take long. I went out for a ride without the windshield and got on the slab a bit. I could only get up to around 60 mph before I felt like my helmet was blowing off. Couldn't hear the engine at all at that speed. Oh man, I'm spoiled. Windshield is back on now. __________________ Paul Babin 2006 Nomad 1600 VBA #00716
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