Bike Weight Opinions Please!

[bluetongue]

Coming off a LTD1000 to the Nomad was a shock in many ways. The LTD1000 was stupid fast but had terrible handling but it was a light weight bike versus my Nomad. I do enjoy the windsheild, bags and the smooth ride versus the LTD's rough ride. Sure do miss the speed even though now Marla rides with me more. That is what makes the change all worth it.

Thanks dip.... I know, I know , I know.... I will.....

[flightdoc]

Have you taken the MSF basic rider course? Or get the ride like a pro dvd as someone else mentioned. Get to a large empty parking lot and practice. You'll be amazed at what a difference that will make. Get someone else to go along with you.

[blowndodge]

I neve let my Nomad hear that she's heavy. I just say she is big boned!

Waiting Nico.............

Let me slip in a remark here about my new front tire that I've been loving.... the Maxxis MT90-16....... I figured out why Nomads come with a 150/80/16 front tire I think.... My bike absolutely truns and corners easier, etc....... but........ I noticed it kinda "falls into the turns" When I had the 150/80 on there, I could turn the handlebars all the way on u-turns.... now I have to stop just short of that or it feels like it' too far... make any sense? Shed some light on this for me..... I know you guys all told me not to go with a smaller tire.... but who the heck are you!!!! LOL

[blowndodge]

Just the group above the bar?? LOL I notice when I drink, sometimes I fall into a turn also! I have to make my steps more deliberate. Your bike will sober up soon...

Geez BD........ I was hoping for some words of wisdom..... lol Groundhog????

[socwkbiker]

Nico, how does it feel on twisties and sweeps?

In the twistys and sweeps it feels the best......... holds it's line great & stays put.... I can take much more of an outside line. It feels and handles like a lighter bike. :)


Just got it back from the stealer.... rear brake pads $75.89 total!! Took 1/2 hr........ I was pleasantly surprised for once they didn't try to jack me! I was ready for battle.......... & I think they could tell.... :(" title="" border="0"/>

[vulcanvixen]

Good one, BD!! lolol

[vulcanvixen]

I started riding on a Shadow 750 and got my 900 Classic LT last summer. It took me a while to handle the heavier weight of the bike, especially in slow turns. I figured that would just about be my limit........until I test-rode Nico's Nomad one day. It's obviously much heavier than my 900, but I could hardly tell the difference. Don't know whether to attribute that to more experience as a rider, or the great handling and design of the Nomad.....or BOTH!! I'm not intimidated by the bigger size, now, and am really looking forward to when I can upgrade.

[blowndodge]

Geez BD........ I was hoping for some words of wisdom..... lol Groundhog????

Ok, get tough and tell your bike to stop drinking!!!

Kidding aside for the sensitive, of course a smaller tire will turn in easier. What is a tire? A large gyroscope. Why does a gyroscope stay balanced on a string? the Centrifugal force of the "outside edge". A smaller circle's outside edge has less force than a larger one. That ouside force (Centrifugal) is resistant to anything upsetting it like turning your wheel. Smaller wheel, less Centrifugal force to overcome.

Ya???

YAH........ on my way to Walmart to look for the oil. bfn