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vf24renegade · 07-08-2010, 07:32 AM

Hello All,
I'm seeking some advice. I purchased a 1999 Nomad in New Yourk and need to get it down to Georgia. I am trying to decide whether to fly up and ride it down (1 day to fly, 3 to ride back) or have it shipped. I have weighed the pros and cons of either and haven't come up with anything to push me one way versus the other. Any advice, tips, etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks ???

**Cajunrider** · 07-08-2010, 08:50 AM

If you've got the time and feel like taking a long ride, I'd fly up and ride it home. The one way plane ticket and 2 nights in a motel would probably be a little cheaper than shipping it, I suppose? And then all of the fun in that long ride.

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2010, 08:55 AM

Id fly to NY as well and ride it home, I could do that trip in two days easily.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-08-2010, 09:02 AM

The thrill of that ride would cause me to have to fly although since leaving the military I have vowed to never fly again. The hassles of shipping and worrying if the bike would be all right would get on my nerves. So with that said I would fly up and ride it home.

**Top Cat** · 07-08-2010, 03:13 PM

I had a Drifter shipped from Cal. to NY with no worries at all. JC Motors shipped it door to door. It cost $740.
If you think the Nomad is in good ridable condition and have the time it would be a great memory to fly up and ride it back.

cactusjack · 07-08-2010, 03:21 PM

Do you know if the plastic oil gear has been replaced?

Personally, I'd ride it. No question about it.

zoom45 · 07-08-2010, 06:18 PM

Ride it!

oldbikers · 07-08-2010, 06:45 PM

You could just pay my way and I would ride it home for you

vf24renegade · 07-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks for all the replies. The oil gear was replaced while in warranty. I have decided to drive up with a trailer and bring it back. That way I'll ride it down here without the worry of getting stranded in PA. I really appreciate the encouragement though.

**Top Cat** · 07-09-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vf24renegade

Thanks for all the replies. The oil gear was replaced while in warranty. I have decided to drive up with a trailer and bring it back. That way I'll ride it down here without the worry of getting stranded in PA. I really appreciate the encouragement though.

Oh , man, it is going to think it is a Harley from the first second you own it. ;)

cactusjack · 07-09-2010, 02:51 PM

Nomads were meant to be ridden, not towed.

Yellow Jacket · 07-09-2010, 08:07 PM

Don't pay those diehards too much attention.

Quite a few of us tow our Nomads when we don't want to spend hours on the super-slab. Heck, I tow mine to the north side of metro Atlanta when I want to ride in the north Georgia mountains. I hate riding through Atlanta!

vf24renegade · 07-09-2010, 09:50 PM

Don't worry, that'll be the only time it'll be towed unless it's unable to move under it's own power. I currently have a Yamaha Vstar650 Classic which I've ridden to Cincinnati and back (1200 miles round trip) which was very educational. I just didn't feel comfortable doing this one since I'd never ridden a Nomad before and the time constraints I'm under. Being a pilot, I've learned to avoid traveling with get-there-itis. That's never a pleasurable trip.

kenb · 07-12-2010, 08:50 AM

I flew and rode back when I purchased my Nomad. Only 750 miles and spent 13 hours in the saddle. Was one of the most memorable weekends. I would do it again in a second! Probably would have made other arrangements if the miles were over 1000.

Make sure you keep your eyes on the road in front of you. Not in the mirrors admiring the new ride!

sneedvegas · 07-12-2010, 09:27 PM

vf24renegade... you're gonna have to fly back to NY and get your truck and trailer once you see the Nomad. It'll be hard to resist the ride back home.

07-08-2010, 07:32 AM	#1
vf24renegade Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Davisboro, Georgia Posts: 56	Quandary Hello All, I'm seeking some advice. I purchased a 1999 Nomad in New Yourk and need to get it down to Georgia. I am trying to decide whether to fly up and ride it down (1 day to fly, 3 to ride back) or have it shipped. I have weighed the pros and cons of either and haven't come up with anything to push me one way versus the other. Any advice, tips, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks ??? __________________ 1999 Nomad + 2000 Drifter 800 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-08-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Quandary If you've got the time and feel like taking a long ride, I'd fly up and ride it home. The one way plane ticket and 2 nights in a motel would probably be a little cheaper than shipping it, I suppose? And then all of the fun in that long ride. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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07-08-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Quandary Id fly to NY as well and ride it home, I could do that trip in two days easily. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-08-2010, 09:02 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Quandary The thrill of that ride would cause me to have to fly although since leaving the military I have vowed to never fly again. The hassles of shipping and worrying if the bike would be all right would get on my nerves. So with that said I would fly up and ride it home. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-08-2010, 03:13 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Quandary I had a Drifter shipped from Cal. to NY with no worries at all. JC Motors shipped it door to door. It cost $740. If you think the Nomad is in good ridable condition and have the time it would be a great memory to fly up and ride it back. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-08-2010, 03:21 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Quandary Do you know if the plastic oil gear has been replaced? Personally, I'd ride it. No question about it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-08-2010, 06:18 PM	#7
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Quandary Ride it! __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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07-08-2010, 06:45 PM	#8
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Quandary You could just pay my way and I would ride it home for you __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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07-08-2010, 07:42 PM	#9
vf24renegade Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Davisboro, Georgia Posts: 56	Quandary Thanks for all the replies. The oil gear was replaced while in warranty. I have decided to drive up with a trailer and bring it back. That way I'll ride it down here without the worry of getting stranded in PA. I really appreciate the encouragement though. __________________ 1999 Nomad + 2000 Drifter 800
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07-09-2010, 02:51 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Quandary Nomads were meant to be ridden, not towed. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-09-2010, 08:07 PM	#12
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Quandary Don't pay those diehards too much attention. Quite a few of us tow our Nomads when we don't want to spend hours on the super-slab. Heck, I tow mine to the north side of metro Atlanta when I want to ride in the north Georgia mountains. I hate riding through Atlanta! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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07-09-2010, 09:50 PM	#13
vf24renegade Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Davisboro, Georgia Posts: 56	Quandary Don't worry, that'll be the only time it'll be towed unless it's unable to move under it's own power. I currently have a Yamaha Vstar650 Classic which I've ridden to Cincinnati and back (1200 miles round trip) which was very educational. I just didn't feel comfortable doing this one since I'd never ridden a Nomad before and the time constraints I'm under. Being a pilot, I've learned to avoid traveling with get-there-itis. That's never a pleasurable trip. __________________ 1999 Nomad + 2000 Drifter 800
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07-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#14
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Quandary I flew and rode back when I purchased my Nomad. Only 750 miles and spent 13 hours in the saddle. Was one of the most memorable weekends. I would do it again in a second! Probably would have made other arrangements if the miles were over 1000. Make sure you keep your eyes on the road in front of you. Not in the mirrors admiring the new ride! __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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07-12-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Quandary vf24renegade... you're gonna have to fly back to NY and get your truck and trailer once you see the Nomad. It'll be hard to resist the ride back home.
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