Nomad Newbie

gringostarr · 10-08-2007, 01:10 AM

Gringostarr here Vroc #21543. I'm from Austin,TX.
Had '99 Vulcan Classic and just purchased a Red/Silver 2007 Nomad 2 weeks ago. Had some gigs out in Midland/Odessa so rode out there to start breaking it in. Had a couple of days off and decided to ride out to Ruidoso, NM. Finally back home with 2171 miles.
Will probably have to get some risers and a luggage rack. The seat isn't quite as comfortable as my Mustang seat on the Classic, but will do for now.
Did experience some buffeting. Raised the windshield as far as it would go and that helped some. What's the deal on that? Are there any after market windshields that improve on that?
All in all though, I'm really liking it.
Really like this site too. Already have got some questions answered without even having to ask. I'll get some pics up soon and more of my info.

**Idaho** · 10-08-2007, 06:50 AM

First of all, welcome to the site and to the Nomad. I have the same model and color that you do and love the bike. I also have changed out the risers to Phatrisers II by Scootworks and put on a Mustang seat for the backrest. Wind buffeting is the easiest to fix. Just get your hands on some Lexan panels and make larger windshield lower panels to replace those anemic originals. I used cardboard to come up with a design, made a set out of 1/4 inch plywood to test the pattern and then cut them out of Lexan. Idaho

**Idaho** · 10-08-2007, 06:53 AM

flightdoc · 10-08-2007, 07:56 AM

welcome gringostarr.

blowndodge · 10-08-2007, 09:21 AM

As Idaho states Oversize lowers work wonders on the buffeting. Mine are even larger than his. Of course my Green/Silver is faster and better looking!

dogdoc · 10-08-2007, 12:12 PM

Welcome gringostar to the most informative site in the world.

jayc · 10-08-2007, 12:31 PM

No problem with buffeting here. Went with Aeromach risers and Mustang Classic seat (wish I got the driver back rest). Cobra luggage rack and light bar. Mustang much more comfortable than stock.

Scoot · 10-08-2007, 12:41 PM

Welcome Gringostarr

make yourself at home

socwkbiker · 10-08-2007, 01:36 PM

Welcome gringostarr, grab yourself a cold one and enjoy!

beezer · 10-08-2007, 06:36 PM

Hi gringo

**Idaho** · 10-08-2007, 06:50 PM

Gringo, after reading back throught this thread I forgot something. You need to watch out for delusional people on this site. They are easy to identify, they ride Green and Silver Nomads.

Heater_Guy · 10-08-2007, 07:07 PM

Welcome Gringostarr. I also bought a 2007 back in August. Great bike. I envy the riding time you've had so far. I'll be lucky to hit 3000 miles by the time snow hits here.

basco · 10-08-2007, 07:39 PM

welcome to the site i also have the red and silver one but keep quite about how much faster they are than the other colors or every body will be riding the red and silver ones

**trip** · 10-08-2007, 08:17 PM

Welcome to the KawaNOW message forum, gringostarr. Make yourself at home.

Trip

10-08-2007, 09:18 PM

Welcome gringostarr!! I'm sure you'll like it here.

10-08-2007, 01:10 AM	#1
gringostarr Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 24	Nomad Newbie Gringostarr here Vroc #21543. I'm from Austin,TX. Had '99 Vulcan Classic and just purchased a Red/Silver 2007 Nomad 2 weeks ago. Had some gigs out in Midland/Odessa so rode out there to start breaking it in. Had a couple of days off and decided to ride out to Ruidoso, NM. Finally back home with 2171 miles. Will probably have to get some risers and a luggage rack. The seat isn't quite as comfortable as my Mustang seat on the Classic, but will do for now. Did experience some buffeting. Raised the windshield as far as it would go and that helped some. What's the deal on that? Are there any after market windshields that improve on that? All in all though, I'm really liking it. Really like this site too. Already have got some questions answered without even having to ask. I'll get some pics up soon and more of my info. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2007, 06:53 AM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad Newbie __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-08-2007, 07:56 AM	#4
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Nomad Newbie welcome gringostarr.
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10-08-2007, 09:21 AM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nomad Newbie As Idaho states Oversize lowers work wonders on the buffeting. Mine are even larger than his. Of course my Green/Silver is faster and better looking! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2007, 12:12 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Nomad Newbie Welcome gringostar to the most informative site in the world.
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10-08-2007, 06:50 AM	#2
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad Newbie First of all, welcome to the site and to the Nomad. I have the same model and color that you do and love the bike. I also have changed out the risers to Phatrisers II by Scootworks and put on a Mustang seat for the backrest. Wind buffeting is the easiest to fix. Just get your hands on some Lexan panels and make larger windshield lower panels to replace those anemic originals. I used cardboard to come up with a design, made a set out of 1/4 inch plywood to test the pattern and then cut them out of Lexan. Idaho __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#7
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Nomad Newbie No problem with buffeting here. Went with Aeromach risers and Mustang Classic seat (wish I got the driver back rest). Cobra luggage rack and light bar. Mustang much more comfortable than stock. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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10-08-2007, 12:41 PM	#8
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Nomad Newbie Welcome Gringostarr make yourself at home __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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10-08-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Nomad Newbie Welcome gringostarr, grab yourself a cold one and enjoy! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-08-2007, 06:36 PM	#10
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Nomad Newbie Hi gringo __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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10-08-2007, 06:50 PM	#11
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Nomad Newbie Gringo, after reading back throught this thread I forgot something. You need to watch out for delusional people on this site. They are easy to identify, they ride Green and Silver Nomads. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-08-2007, 07:07 PM	#12
Heater_Guy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schnecksville, Pa. Posts: 155	Nomad Newbie Welcome Gringostarr. I also bought a 2007 back in August. Great bike. I envy the riding time you've had so far. I'll be lucky to hit 3000 miles by the time snow hits here.
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10-08-2007, 07:39 PM	#13
basco Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taylor Tx Posts: 1,831	Nomad Newbie welcome to the site i also have the red and silver one but keep quite about how much faster they are than the other colors or every body will be riding the red and silver ones
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10-08-2007, 08:17 PM	#14
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Nomad Newbie Welcome to the KawaNOW message forum, gringostarr. Make yourself at home. Trip __________________ 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
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10-08-2007, 09:18 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Nomad Newbie Welcome gringostarr!! I'm sure you'll like it here.
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