Nomad Riders - Page 2

Mark W. · 02-09-2019, 01:34 PM

I have a 2003 Nomad with 34,500 miles. Installed extenders at 29,000 and other than that it has only required routine maintenance. It has been garage kept and pampered and still looks new.

DragonLady58 · 02-09-2019, 04:28 PM

Thats what I love about the Nomads! Theres enough of them out there that the ones that really want the bikes can still pick em up with low miles (anything less than 60-70,000 miles on these bikes is low mileage if they were taken care of). And as far as looks, look more streamlined sitting still than the Street Glides....I have just a touch over 100k on mine, I'd trust her to take me to Brazil and back should I want....

hardrider · 02-09-2019, 11:17 PM

I love my 06 Nomad. 94k kms. My clutch still has a firm pull and I have heard we have a meanstreak spring.

**ray2** · 02-10-2019, 09:47 PM

2010 1700 Nomad bought new may 28th 2010. Just normal oil and oil filter and fluid changes and replace A Turn signal bulb two or there's times. At 90,000 miles had drive belt and pulleys changed. Now have 124,537 miles when I put bike away for winter in Oct of 2018. Only trouble I, have had is with the cruise control being stubborn not wanting to go on all the time. If Kaw still made the Nomad I would buy another one.

Jllm02199 · 02-11-2019, 10:14 AM

Still riding my 02 with a 2007 1600 motor. 150,000 miles. Still riding. Going to bike week next month in Daytona. It's never been on a trailer.

**canuckrider** · 02-12-2019, 11:42 AM

I still have my '08 Nomad with 108,000 KM on it. Last April, like schoeney, I went the Honda ST1300 route and really love the bike for long distance riding now that I am approaching retirement and plan to do a lot more touring. It's comfortable, fast and nimble and great fuel economy.

I put the Nomad up for sale last year but couldn't get any serious bites on it. I'll try again this Spring and if it goes that's great, but if not I've got no problem hanging on to it and having 2 bikes in the stable. It won't see as much use as before but it will still be fun for whenever I can get out on it.

tcat · 02-12-2019, 08:09 PM

Loved my 07 Nomad - would still be riding if it wasn't for the 18 yr old kid that pulled out in front of me last May - collision totaled the bike

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Originally Posted by DragonLady58

Has anyone of our group seen the tilting scooter type frontend on a Nomad yet? That will be another great option to folks that the bike is getting too heavy....
Thoughts?

So far - have only seen Harley's & Honda's with the tilting motor works conversion
- Here's a photo of a Endeavor Reverse trike Nomad 1700 conversion.

Link to build video for anyone that's interested https://endeavortrikes.com/2017-2/

tcat · 02-12-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2UpRider

Now if I can figure out how to add updated photo of my bike.

2Up - Here's the photo you sent me after you added the fairing

Tom

2UpRider · 02-15-2019, 03:55 PM

Thanks TCat, you heeled up & doing any riding ? I'm hoping to be in Ur area around 1st of March. Maybe sooner, depending on the Tx weather. I'll Let ya know in advance.
Happy trails y'all.

tcat · 02-16-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 2UpRider

Thanks TCat, you heeled up & doing any riding ? I'm hoping to be in Ur area around 1st of March. Maybe sooner, depending on the Tx weather. I'll Let ya know in advance.
Happy trails y'all.

Getting there, still having some issues with back & hip that are keeping me off the Goldwing for now - will likely end up converting it to a trike. See you later.

kawvoy · 02-16-2019, 12:19 PM

I have a 2005 nomad. Great bike with no issues. Bought it in 2012 in stock form with 7200 km on it. It now has 23,000 km on it and has some cosmetic upgrades. I've been trying to sell it but i guess my price was too high. I don't mind hanging onto it. Its fun to get out on it once in a while..as Canuckrider says, two in the stable is more than alright. It's just fine...haha.

vntomppa · 02-18-2019, 10:14 AM

Yes, I still ride my -99 Nomad. It has under 40k on it. And yes it still has the plastic oil pump gear. Been thinking of ordering Judges steel gear...

cactusjack · 02-20-2019, 09:24 AM

I bought a 2007 Nomad brand new in September of 2007. Put about 50,000 miles on it before an "unexpected dismount" sent her to an early grave in March 2011. I replaced the Nomad with a 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited because I didn't like the changes to the line up Kawasaki made in 2009.

**billmac** · 02-20-2019, 04:27 PM

I had a 2007 with 20k miles that got wrecked.

Bought a 2006 in 2010 with 2500 miles. Now it has 24k miles. I am getting older and in poor health but wife and I enjoy riding to lunch on pretty days.

mrtelefoneman1 · 02-27-2019, 03:28 PM

Had an 03 and sold it with 30k+ in divorce. Now I ride an 01 with 40k+ which is my baby. I also have an 09 with nearly 40k that I bought about a year ago. Still getting used to it. I am thinking of selling it for a Voyager. I can't imagine moving to anything else but maybe a GW trike when I get old and have a few marbles rolling around upstairs.

02-09-2019, 01:34 PM	#16
Mark W. Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 4	I have a 2003 Nomad with 34,500 miles. Installed extenders at 29,000 and other than that it has only required routine maintenance. It has been garage kept and pampered and still looks new. __________________ 2003 Vulcan Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-09-2019, 04:28 PM	#17
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Thats what I love about the Nomads! Theres enough of them out there that the ones that really want the bikes can still pick em up with low miles (anything less than 60-70,000 miles on these bikes is low mileage if they were taken care of). And as far as looks, look more streamlined sitting still than the Street Glides....I have just a touch over 100k on mine, I'd trust her to take me to Brazil and back should I want.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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02-10-2019, 09:47 PM	#19
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	2010 1700 Nomad bought new may 28th 2010. Just normal oil and oil filter and fluid changes and replace A Turn signal bulb two or there's times. At 90,000 miles had drive belt and pulleys changed. Now have 124,537 miles when I put bike away for winter in Oct of 2018. Only trouble I, have had is with the cruise control being stubborn not wanting to go on all the time. If Kaw still made the Nomad I would buy another one. __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525
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02-11-2019, 10:14 AM	#20
Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	Still riding my 02 with a 2007 1600 motor. 150,000 miles. Still riding. Going to bike week next month in Daytona. It's never been on a trailer. __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-12-2019, 11:42 AM	#21
canuckrider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada Posts: 1,088	I still have my '08 Nomad with 108,000 KM on it. Last April, like schoeney, I went the Honda ST1300 route and really love the bike for long distance riding now that I am approaching retirement and plan to do a lot more touring. It's comfortable, fast and nimble and great fuel economy. I put the Nomad up for sale last year but couldn't get any serious bites on it. I'll try again this Spring and if it goes that's great, but if not I've got no problem hanging on to it and having 2 bikes in the stable. It won't see as much use as before but it will still be fun for whenever I can get out on it. __________________ "Sun on my face, wind in my hair, sound of my bike in my ears and peace in my soul..." VBA Member #01514 2008 "Ultra" Nomad 1600, Candy Plasma Blue
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02-09-2019, 11:17 PM	#18
hardrider Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 34	I love my 06 Nomad. 94k kms. My clutch still has a firm pull and I have heard we have a meanstreak spring.
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02-15-2019, 03:55 PM	#24
2UpRider Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 24	Thanks TCat, you heeled up & doing any riding ? I'm hoping to be in Ur area around 1st of March. Maybe sooner, depending on the Tx weather. I'll Let ya know in advance. Happy trails y'all.
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02-16-2019, 12:19 PM	#26
kawvoy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: alberta foothills Posts: 133	I have a 2005 nomad. Great bike with no issues. Bought it in 2012 in stock form with 7200 km on it. It now has 23,000 km on it and has some cosmetic upgrades. I've been trying to sell it but i guess my price was too high. I don't mind hanging onto it. Its fun to get out on it once in a while..as Canuckrider says, two in the stable is more than alright. It's just fine...haha. __________________ 2005 Nomad-some upgrades VBA member #02543
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02-18-2019, 10:14 AM	#27
vntomppa Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 25	Yes, I still ride my -99 Nomad. It has under 40k on it. And yes it still has the plastic oil pump gear. Been thinking of ordering Judges steel gear... __________________ VN 1500 Classic Tourer 1999 Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing eBay trunk V&H Dual Baggers VBA #03586
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02-20-2019, 09:24 AM	#28
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I bought a 2007 Nomad brand new in September of 2007. Put about 50,000 miles on it before an "unexpected dismount" sent her to an early grave in March 2011. I replaced the Nomad with a 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited because I didn't like the changes to the line up Kawasaki made in 2009. __________________ 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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02-20-2019, 04:27 PM	#29
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	I had a 2007 with 20k miles that got wrecked. Bought a 2006 in 2010 with 2500 miles. Now it has 24k miles. I am getting older and in poor health but wife and I enjoy riding to lunch on pretty days.
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02-27-2019, 03:28 PM	#30
mrtelefoneman1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 315	Had an 03 and sold it with 30k+ in divorce. Now I ride an 01 with 40k+ which is my baby. I also have an 09 with nearly 40k that I bought about a year ago. Still getting used to it. I am thinking of selling it for a Voyager. I can't imagine moving to anything else but maybe a GW trike when I get old and have a few marbles rolling around upstairs.
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