Nomads, 05 to 08

kenomni · 12-22-2014, 11:13 PM

My 2005 Nomad is totaled. I was stopped for a red light but it didn't matter to the pickup driver behind me. For some reason he was unable to stop his pickup truck and caved into the back of my bike. Anyway, my funds pretty much limit me to buying another one up to 2008. I've seen a few in the TampaBay area, where I live, and was wondering if there were many differences between the 05 thru 08.
Thanks. Ken

cactusjack · 12-22-2014, 11:22 PM

Just the colors. Those are the only differences between 05 and 08.

VulcanE · 12-23-2014, 06:59 AM

Like Scott said, only difference is the colors.

dshelly · 12-23-2014, 07:53 AM

So you weren't hurt ?

Insurance should cover the cost of a new (used) bike.

CycleDude · 12-23-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

So you weren't hurt ?

Insurance should cover the cost of a new (used) bike.

+1

Hope you're ok, dude.

jasperboy · 12-23-2014, 11:50 AM

Glad your ok, here is what a quick search brought up:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4731901204.html
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...omad-113764959
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/K...le&BAC-Oodle=&
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/K...le&BAC-Oodle=&

**nomadtom69** · 12-23-2014, 12:35 PM

all of them look about stock The low miles 06 might be a good one if it has records and new tires the 09 is a different bike might want to ride a 09 and up to see if it fits those are the ones that have a lot of previous Nomad riders going to a Victory instead of the Nomad

**Jared** · 12-23-2014, 01:05 PM

Wow. Glad you're here to tell the story. Good luck finding a replacement bike!

BigRat · 12-23-2014, 01:18 PM

Glad you made it - must have been scary as hell!

Navigator · 12-24-2014, 12:06 AM

Which begs the questions of were you injured and are you doing OK? I have friends who were permanently crippled and one killed, a Marine major, in that type of accident. Good luck with the search. I'm curious about what type of prices you are seeing.

I just ordered my shop manual and it is for 05-08 so it seems to be the same bike.

Edit: For price reference point in your search, I just paid $5895 for a pristine 2007 with 9200 miles. I got it from a local Triumph dealership and it included $100 towards mounting of new tires.

roadhawg · 12-24-2014, 06:15 PM

There are plenty of low mileage Nomads out there, you just have to find them.
Check craigslist,
If and when I wear this one out, I will again be looking for a low mileage 03 to 08 Nomad.
09 s and up, IMO, and from what I am hearing, just dont measure up.

redjay · 12-24-2014, 07:57 PM

Don't believe everything you hear.
The 1700's are not as bad as some people would have you believe.
I have owned a 1600 Nomad and a 1700 Voyager.

Vulcan Bill · 12-25-2014, 12:39 AM

Glad to see your well enough to post here...and that your gonna get back on that horse ...er...bike... and ride.
The dreaded rear ender. I'm keeping one eye on the rear view mirrior at stops more then ever these days.

**JD Hog** · 12-25-2014, 02:25 PM

Glad to see you are still here and wanting to get back on the bike.

I always keep the bike in gear and watch the mirrors at all stops.
I also make sure that I have a path forward in case I need it.

Good luck and happy shopping.

roadhawg · 12-25-2014, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redjay

Don't believe everything you hear.
The 1700's are not as bad as some people would have you believe.
I have owned a 1600 Nomad and a 1700 Voyager.

How did the Voyager compare to the Nomad?
My friend bought a brand new Voyager and at 35k miles, the tranny took a crap on the Interstate. It was under warranty so he is back on the road after a lot of downtime......

12-22-2014, 11:13 PM	#1
kenomni Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 15	Nomads, 05 to 08 My 2005 Nomad is totaled. I was stopped for a red light but it didn't matter to the pickup driver behind me. For some reason he was unable to stop his pickup truck and caved into the back of my bike. Anyway, my funds pretty much limit me to buying another one up to 2008. I've seen a few in the TampaBay area, where I live, and was wondering if there were many differences between the 05 thru 08. Thanks. Ken Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2014, 11:22 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Just the colors. Those are the only differences between 05 and 08. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-23-2014, 06:59 AM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Like Scott said, only difference is the colors. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-23-2014, 07:53 AM	#4
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	So you weren't hurt ? Insurance should cover the cost of a new (used) bike. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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12-23-2014, 11:50 AM	#6
jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	Glad your ok, here is what a quick search brought up: http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/4731901204.html http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...omad-113764959 http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/K...le&BAC-Oodle=& http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/K...le&BAC-Oodle=& __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R
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12-23-2014, 12:35 PM	#7
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	all of them look about stock The low miles 06 might be a good one if it has records and new tires the 09 is a different bike might want to ride a 09 and up to see if it fits those are the ones that have a lot of previous Nomad riders going to a Victory instead of the Nomad __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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12-23-2014, 01:05 PM	#8
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Wow. Glad you're here to tell the story. Good luck finding a replacement bike! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-23-2014, 01:18 PM	#9
BigRat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 430	Glad you made it - must have been scary as hell!
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12-24-2014, 12:06 AM	#10
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	Which begs the questions of were you injured and are you doing OK? I have friends who were permanently crippled and one killed, a Marine major, in that type of accident. Good luck with the search. I'm curious about what type of prices you are seeing. I just ordered my shop manual and it is for 05-08 so it seems to be the same bike. Edit: For price reference point in your search, I just paid $5895 for a pristine 2007 with 9200 miles. I got it from a local Triumph dealership and it included $100 towards mounting of new tires. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad Last edited by Navigator; 12-24-2014 at 12:10 AM.
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12-24-2014, 06:15 PM	#11
roadhawg Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Starke Florida Posts: 856	There are plenty of low mileage Nomads out there, you just have to find them. Check craigslist, If and when I wear this one out, I will again be looking for a low mileage 03 to 08 Nomad. 09 s and up, IMO, and from what I am hearing, just dont measure up. __________________ "Ride it like you stole it"! 2008 1600 Nomad 56K miles "BlueBelle" 2004 1500 Nomad 102 K miles "Black Beauty" ABATE Black Creek Chapter Amvet Rider Post 86 http://www.facebook.com/AmvetPost86 Weston A. Price Foundation member. Vegetarian...... An old Indian word meaning "Bad Hunter" Legalize Freedom! Question Authority! "Im in love with the waitress, and I dont even know her name" "Boys" Gone Wild" ! Mainstreet Station 2012 Daytona Bikeweek
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12-24-2014, 07:57 PM	#12
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	Don't believe everything you hear. The 1700's are not as bad as some people would have you believe. I have owned a 1600 Nomad and a 1700 Voyager.
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12-25-2014, 12:39 AM	#13
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	Glad to see your well enough to post here...and that your gonna get back on that horse ...er...bike... and ride. The dreaded rear ender. I'm keeping one eye on the rear view mirrior at stops more then ever these days. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them*
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12-25-2014, 02:25 PM	#14
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	Glad to see you are still here and wanting to get back on the bike. I always keep the bike in gear and watch the mirrors at all stops. I also make sure that I have a path forward in case I need it. Good luck and happy shopping. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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