Learning curve

[seagullplayer]

Hello all, thanks up front for any help.

The long and short of it is, in a couple weeks I will start my search for a used Nomad for my wife and I to enjoy.

I am not a new rider, I have been riding 30 years.

We ride mostly day trips of under 200 miles around our neck of the woods. But we plan a much longer trip perhaps next year of over 2K miles. My current bikes are just not up to that kind of trip, one is too old and the other too small for both of us.

I see that the Nomad has had several engine changes over the years?
I have seen some pretty good deals on the older 1500 models, is there a reason to stay away from them? What is considered the most "bullet-proof" of the engines?

There is FI and carb models? Any big issues with either?

I see a lot of bikes with under 30K on them, is there any cost maint. that needs done about that point?

Looks like a great forum BTW
I expect lots of great input from you all.