Dropped the Nomad

[bendusty]

Opps, I spoke too soon I laid the Nomad down yesterday, with my wife on back. This was the first time she had been on it, and as others have said went to make a hard left turn when a car came over the hill. and had to lay it down. Lucky no one hurt but did get a scare. The bars did exactly what they were suppose to do and kept the bike from crushing my wife's foot. I was supprised also my wife got back on and we continued our outing. The Lord was looking out for us on this outing.

[phred]

bendusty, glad to hear you and the mrs. came out OK.

[phred]

bendusty, glad to hear you and the mrs. came out OK.

[phred]

bendusty, glad to hear you and the mrs. came out OK.

[txtimberwolf]

I have yet to drop th ol' girl but i am sure I will someday in the parking lot thats why when i found this http://www.gadgetjq.com/foam.htm.I started useing them works well or should ill let you know

[ndbigfish]

Been lucky; I just drop other people's bikes.......can I ride yours? ;)

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Bought my Nomad April 1, 2009 and dropped it while attempting to park on a slope April 4, 2009. Only had 300 plus miles on it at the time. That was 8400 miles ago. Have come close a couple of other times but only the one drop.

[Kawhead]

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

As I said, I don't worry about dropping mine too much. I bought it for me to use, not to keep perfect for the next guy.

If I wanted to "push it" during parking lot practice, but then didn't in case I dropped it... I'd feel like I was just babysitting the bike for whoever the new owner ends up being.

I RIDE IT!

A friend of mine and I were saying that very thing the other day, "We can't keep it perfect for the next guy". I cain't have nothing nice. I haven't dropped my '07 yet, but I have scratched the H out of my tank dragging my boot across it. And I've tapped the left bag with the same boot a few times with the same boot. My wife power kicks both bags every time she gets on. :(" title="" border="0"/>

I dropped my '06 the first day I got it unloading it off the truck and a couple times after that. Then I hit a deer with it and destroyed it. Poor thang. :'(

[rayski271]

dropped mine this morning trying to leave for work had bars turned all the way started to move pulled in clutch and over she went arent crash bars great

[cheriann]

Originally Posted by ndbigfish

Been lucky; I just drop other people's bikes.......can I ride yours? ;)

LOL!!!!!!!
Not mine, but I know a few mean riders locally whose bikes I would LOVE to see you ride! ;)

[waterman]

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

LOL!!!!!!!
Not mine, but I know a few mean riders locally whose bikes I would LOVE to see you ride! ;)

Your husband's? Sorry Spazz, couldn't help myself.

[ndbigfish]

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

LOL!!!!!!!
Not mine, but I know a few mean riders locally whose bikes I would LOVE to see you ride! ;)

Didn't mean too drop or damage other's bikes, just worked out that way. Last time was new H-D Ultra Classic into a guard rail at about 65 mph. That left a mark!

[billyboy]

Haven't dropped the Nomad yet, but did drop my '99 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC a couple seasons back. I was going for a ride with my neighbor down the street. Carefully reviewed the checklist: tire pressure - check, fuel - check, say goodbye to wife - check, etc. Then I'm riding to his house and I'm thinking, "What's this windy feeling in my hair?" Forgot my helmet.

So, I U-turn and head back home - about 1,000 feet. Grabbed the helmet in the garage and I'm turning the 800 lb. beast around in the driveway when my wife, who must have heard me return, apparently needs to know why I returned: "Bill............. Bill.............. Bill.............. Bill............. Bill............. Bill.............. Bill.............. Bill............."

Let's see...is it not obvious that I'm wrestling an 800 lb. motorcycle backwards, uphill, and with the handlebars at full lock? I now have to stop what I'm doing and acknowledge that she wants my attention............... and down she goes.............. the bike, I mean.

I valiantly struggled, but all I did was prolong the inevitable and discover what it must be like to tear muscle tissue from bone. Then, I wanted to have one of those Jackie Gleason Honeymooners moments: "One of these days, Alice....POW - right in the kisser!"

Luckily, it just leaned on the engine guard and leather saddlebag - nary a scratch!

Almost dropped the Nomad yesterday morning in the parking lot at work, which is mostly empty when I arrive at 7:15am. I back her in the spot, so I do a tight half-circle through the empty spaces, stop and back-up. Like an idiot, I grabbed front brake while she was still rolling forward and in a hard left turn.

As Motorman Palladino says, "It'll pull you to the ground like a magnet!" Man, he ain't kidding. Luckily, I wasn't rolling much and was able to keep her vertical, but it really took me by surprise.

[dragondawg711]

I haven't laid down the nomad but I did lay down my vtx 1300 doing 85mph on the express way!!! Got lucky and walked away from that one. Only a broken collar bone and lots of road rash!!!

Dropped mine the day I brought it home. Pulled into the carport all proud and cocky with my new bike. Forgot to put the kickstand down. My two youngest daughters thought it was hilarious. Very embarrasing.