2006 Nomad

[nomadtom69]

Here goes do not need to sell but health and size of bike I have decided to test the waters on selling my Nomad I know a lot of the add ons do not bring full price but listed them just to show what has been done on the bike 2006 KAWASAKI NOMAD
1600 CC /95 CU IN V TWIN
20240 MILES
COMMANDER II TIRES INSTALLED AT 16000 GOOD FOR 5000 OR MORE MILES,DEBAFFLE MUFFLERS
ADD ONS
RECKLESS FAIRING 700
SONY RADIO 2 A/C PLUGS INTERAL ANTENNA 180
MB Quart 6.5 INCH MARINE SPEAKERS 80
HD TOUR PAK WITH LUGGAGE RACK
WITH PREMIUM HINGES AND LATCHES 500
AND SIDE LIGHTS
MOUNTED ON WOMPUS RACK 200
FOLD DOWN FLAG MAST WITH FLAGS 80
PAINTED TO MATCH BIKE 250
MUSTANG SEATS WITH DRIVERS BACKREST 650
EAGER BEAVER FUSE BOX 90
HYPER LITE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS 75
CUSTOM LED BRAKELIGHT ASSEMBLY 100
TURN SIGNAL/BRAK/RUNNING LIGHT KIT 40
BRAKEAWAY MANUEL CRUISE CONTROL 179
FAST AIRE RECURE 8” WINDSHIELD 109
CHROME WINDSHIELD TRIM 45
3 POCKET T BAG WINDSHIELD POUCH 70
RIVCO MAGNUM ELEC HORN 80
LARGE LOWERS 30
4 “ PULL BACK AEROMACH RISERS 145
K&N AIR FILTER 62
DITCH (ACC.) LITES 35
GPS AND MOUNT 200
DRINK HOLDER 20
CHROME HARD BAG PROTECTORS 90
BAG LINERS 20
TOUR PACK LINER 30
KURYNKYN ITEMS
ISO GRIPS 71
ISO LONG HORN FOOT PEGS 149
ISO SHIFTER COVERS 60
ISO BRAKE PEDAL COVER 40
DELUXE BIKE COVER 100
TFI FUEL CONTROLLER 165
TOTAL OF ADD ONS 4915
KELLY BLUE BOOK ON BIKE ALONE NOT CONSIDERING LOW MILES $5500 FOR A TOTAL OF
$ 10415
NOT TO MENTION YOU GET THE FACTORY SEAT BACKREST AND WINDSHEILD AND ALL ACC I HAVE FOR IT . ASKING $7200
CONTACT TOM GREEN
865 680 0875
CLEAR TITLE IN HAND
CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK
WILL HOLD CASH OR CHECK IF TAKING A CHECK OUT RIDE.
MUST HAVE M/C ENDORSEMENT ON LICENSE


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[ponch]

What do you want to get to replace it?

[nomadtom69]

something around 500-600 lbs about half of what it weighs

[paul]

I hear exactly what you are saying, but may I suggest (if you have not already) test riding a Victory. I have the CCT and, it is not a light bike. But, I still have my Nomad and I can tell you without fear of being dramatic they ride like two completely different bikes. Pushing the Victory in and out of the garage, you know it's heavy. But, riding it, you would swear it's only about five hundred pounds or so. Best handling big bike I've been on. Ride one, if you haven't. You really will be suprised. Good luck with the hunt.

[ponch]

After I sold my Nomad, I test rode an Ultra, Voyager and Vision. All heavier than the Nomad, all had more features too. The dealer that had the Vision also sold BMWs. I thought I wanted to test ride a K1200LT, but they discontinued it and all the dealer had were R bikes. The owner tossed me the keys and said have fun and the rest is history. Sure, I tried a Victory, but I didn't buy one. Losing 250lbs of bike and it would be more with the ones I test rode, was transformative. It does everything better for me. If you ride two up AND are big or the combination is, there are better choices, but if you ride mostly one up, the RT works fine. It goes better, stops way better and handles better. I guess there is a down side in that it requires a bit more maintenance, at least with mine. The new water cooled ones got rid of a couple maintenance items and lengthened the valve adjustment interval, but my guess is you'd be going for something used. whatever you get, if you get a bike between 500-600lbs, it'll be a lot lighter than the nomad or a victory. Or a HD for that matter.

[nomadtom69]

bump

[lostnavigator]

I have several bikes and one is a Kawasaki vulcan classic 800. This bike weight is a little over 500 lbs. Might be something to fit what you are looking for. When I get off my Nomad and get on the classic it feels like a toy. Some days my knee gives me trouble so thats when i use it.

[ponch]

I had a 800 Classic. With fluids and fuel it's about 575. It is a lighter bike, but it's deficient in so many ways. The brakes suck, not cruise control, terrible stock seat, carbureted, and just not refined. You might as well get a sportster. The Engine is bulletproof though and will last 100K plus miles. It's chain drive too...THere are better choices.

[VulcanE]

Wow Tom, knew you had been thinking about this, but it is still a surprise......
I remember Dick (DK) went thru this same thing........... the Nomad was just too heavy for him, and I told him about the Yamaha Stratoliner. It is a large comfortable bike (1900cc and weighs as much as the Nomad) but feels and behaves like it was a 500 lb bike. He's been riding it for a few years now, and he loves it.
Just something else to consider.

[redjay]

When I sold my Voyager and bought an FJR 1300 it felt like a bicycle. Too bad I could not get comfortable on the FJR and I only did 3,000 kms on it before it was sold.

[ponch]

Here's the BMW that he should get. It's underrated and a do all bike. Lots of examples like this can be found for reasonable prices. They are easy to work on and relatively light. My bike is 570 with a full tank. These are in the low 500s, may be 520. There's a whole forum dedicated to them.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by redjay

When I sold my Voyager and bought an FJR 1300 it felt like a bicycle. Too bad I could not get comfortable on the FJR and I only did 3,000 kms on it before it was sold.

I think the FJR is around 640lbs. Definitely lighter than the Nomad or Voyager. My Nomad reg said 818. I think the Voyagers are up around 890.

Your FJR probably needed a different seat, bar risers and peg lowering kit. The C14 is the same way. A little to sporty for those with bad backs and/or tall. Even so, I put risers and peg lowering kit on my bike and it's not as cramped as the C14 or FJR. It needs a different seat though. I am better off than my Nomad was with a mustang seat, but I'd really like to have a seat where I didn't have to think my ass hurts at some point in a ride.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by ponch

Here's the BMW that he should get. It's underrated and a do all bike. Lots of examples like this can be found for reasonable prices. They are easy to work on and relatively light. My bike is 570 with a full tank. These are in the low 500s, may be 520. There's a whole forum dedicated to them.

Jim, is that an R1200RT
I can't read the tank.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Jim, is that an R1200RT
I can't read the tank.

No. It's the R1200R. I have the RT. The R is a roadster where as my bike is a Reise-Tourer, or travel tourer. I have a frame mounted fairing with audio capability, electrically adjustable screen and suspension and a 7.1 gallon gas tank versus 5.8.

[nomadtom69]

SOLD delivering on July 8th.