New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD - Page 3

**trip** · 05-19-2009, 08:46 AM

Welcome to KawaNOW, gregg......beer's in the frig.

You had a very nice Valk. I plan on getting one in a couple of years to ride along with my Nomad. I hope there are some Interstate's left when I'm ready to buy.

gregg · 05-19-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Welcome to KawaNOW, gregg......beer's in the frig.

You had a very nice Valk. I plan on getting one in a couple of years to ride along with my Nomad. I hope there are some Interstate's left when I'm ready to buy.

Loved the Valk. Only drawback is if you are long legged, your knees will be bent back pretty far to keep your feet in position behind the cylinders. I'm looking forward to the "feet forward" riding position of a Nomad.

I think low mileage Valkyrie Interstates are going to become harder and harder to find. Especially pristine stock painted ones. Unfortunately I heard that the gent who bought mine had an accident while riding it home to WA. A car made a left turn in front of him and he T-Boned it. He's alright, only a broken arm, but the Valk totaled. He's buying it back and fixing it so I guess he liked it.

If all goes well later today, I will begin posting my thoughts on my Nomad shortly.

nomad561 · 05-19-2009, 09:43 AM

Welcome to the forums.

tazfl · 05-19-2009, 07:33 PM

Welcome for Jacksonville Florida and good luck with the Nomad search

caddman11 · 05-21-2009, 06:49 AM

Welcome from NW Indiana, great to have you on board. Your Valk was/is a beautiful bike. I was actually looking for one of those while looking for the Nomad and after reading your story, I'm glad I found the Nomad first. I too and 6'4 with bad knees and lots of time you don't find out about some issues until you've ridden for a couple hours.

rickyboy · 05-21-2009, 10:28 AM

Hi and welcome from B.C. Canada

gregg · 05-21-2009, 12:10 PM

It's here .....

I picked it up Tuesday. So far I've done more chrome polishing than riding. I need to baseline it and then get out on it this weekend. Everything works, no unusual noises and 6887 miles. I'm very excited

Probably the last time it will be photographed stock. I already have some chrome ordered.

paul · 05-23-2009, 06:34 AM

Greg, welcome from south Texas. I too have a 2000 Nomad. Bought mine about 18 months ago with 6000 miles on it. Now I have 21K and no problems. Made may changes and every one just makes it better and better. Once you get around to intake and exaust mods with a fuel processor you will really be happy with the performance.

Enjoy, and ride long, ride often. Again, Welcome!

dakals · 06-01-2009, 08:34 PM

Welcome from Wisconsin!!!!!!!!!

markusmaximus · 06-02-2009, 07:36 PM

Welcome from central Indiana Gregg. The bike looks nice. Look forward to seeing some pics with chrome mods.

05-19-2009, 08:46 AM	#31
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD Welcome to KawaNOW, gregg......beer's in the frig. You had a very nice Valk. I plan on getting one in a couple of years to ride along with my Nomad. I hope there are some Interstate's left when I'm ready to buy. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2009, 12:10 PM	#37
gregg Jr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura County - So Cal Posts: 29	New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD It's here ..... I picked it up Tuesday. So far I've done more chrome polishing than riding. I need to baseline it and then get out on it this weekend. Everything works, no unusual noises and 6887 miles. I'm very excited Probably the last time it will be photographed stock. I already have some chrome ordered.
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05-23-2009, 06:34 AM	#38
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD Greg, welcome from south Texas. I too have a 2000 Nomad. Bought mine about 18 months ago with 6000 miles on it. Now I have 21K and no problems. Made may changes and every one just makes it better and better. Once you get around to intake and exaust mods with a fuel processor you will really be happy with the performance. Enjoy, and ride long, ride often. Again, Welcome! __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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06-01-2009, 08:34 PM	#39
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD Welcome from Wisconsin!!!!!!!!!
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06-02-2009, 07:36 PM	#40
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	New to KawaNOW ... LOOKING for a NOMAD Welcome from central Indiana Gregg. The bike looks nice. Look forward to seeing some pics with chrome mods.
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