Your First Bike - Your Best Bike - Page 2

Todd · 10-06-2007, 10:30 AM

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And Todd...when it comes to teenagers, the journey is all up hill from here my friend.

:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ Hoooorah!! :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-

unwind2 · 10-07-2007, 07:34 PM

First bike Honda Rebel. Only been riding my own 7 years have had 5 bikes and the Nomad is the bestest ..... :-*

dui546 · 10-08-2007, 07:29 PM

Yes suennico...it definitely was a "sometimer" moment!

Hey guys and gals...I just got home from an unexpected 905 mile trip on my Nomad

I had to travel to north western Pennsylvania to deal with a family issue involving my 83 year old grandmother. (A must have discussion over hospitalization and need for a long term care facility). Anyway, I checked the five day weather forcast and grabbed the keys to the motorcycle. ;) It was a BEAUTIFUL RIDE both up and back and took roughly 8 hours each way. (ofcourse with short nascar style pitstops for the cause and gas)

I left there at 6:30 this morning and hit FOG blankets while in the mountain areas the first 2 1/2 to 3 hours of the ride. It was kinda neat...I would go up above it on the mountains, pass through it and then go below it in the valley.

I did have one red fox run across in front of me while in the fog; that got my attention!

It was like high tech horseback riding...gitteee up!

I ended up sitting in my father's hot tub after I arrived and...you can bet your pay check that I will be sitting in mine tonight. I saw signs for Skyline Drive and the thought of taking it definitely crossed my mind. BUT! I have court tomorrow and the extra hours was not feasible. I guess they will have to be scheduled as part of another trip...this time with room reservations ;).

beezer · 10-08-2007, 08:06 PM

My first was a '73 Yamaha 175 Enduro in '75. This is my best bike so far.

ds06nomad · 10-08-2007, 08:33 PM

My first bike was purchased just under 2 years ago. It's a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T (805cc). What a delite to ride and a godsend to learn on. I finally scratched a 25-year itch and learned to ride at the MSF. The wife gave me the blessing, and that's all she wrote! Over 11,000 miles later the bike's still going strong, is loaded with accessories, goodies, and LOTS of chrome... but its days with me are now numbered. I recently purchased a brand new 2006 Nomad 1600 (all black!) and the Suzi goes as a trade-in. I truly will miss it. And just like good ol' Alex Friedman when I was 16, she was my "other" first and that memory will always remain.

With that said, I also CANNOT WAIT to get my new Nomad!!! I almost didn't return it after the test ride. Thought I'd just drive it home, call them and say, "I'll take it; send me the bill"!!! What a pleasure to ride!

Daryl

flightdoc · 10-09-2007, 08:00 AM

I bought my first bike( 1973 Kawa 500 triple) in 1973, a year after joining the army. I've owned 3 of the triples after that one, one was a 750 triple. Have had a couple of honda's. One of the best bikes I ever owned was a 1983 V45 Sabre. Rode it cross country. Very smooth, very fast. I took a break for 10 years (Missed riding a bunch)when I decided to get back in it I bought a Kawa 800a, rode that for a year and then bought the nomad. I also joined the Guard after a 20 year break in service!! I guess I had a massive mid-live crisis. anyways, love to ride. I am a MSF coach on weekends and I ride about 12-15k a year. I love the nomad. carries a hell of a load.
By the way.........Wolfman, thanks for your service. We are all proud of what you did for us.
I've noticed a HUGE difference in the public attitude between now and Vietnam. it's good.

**Top Cat** · 10-10-2007, 02:17 PM

OK , I'll admit the Nomad looks like an old mans bike, but what the hell, chronologically I am an old man. Retired last week after 44 years in a factory that fabricates wire. This retirement thing is all right, makes me happy to be an old guy

Hows that saying go? I can't stop growing older but I refuse to grow up. My first bike, 1965 Bridgestone 90cc. After I got mine some of my friends got 90's also. We had a ball on those things. Even rode two-up at times with our girlfriends.
Best bike, no contest the 2007 Nomad 1600, even with the clunking shifting and the whistling gas cap

dui546 · 10-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Well Topcat, I guess the whistling gas cap, clunking shift, and inaccurate speedometer proves that nothing in life is perfect...BUT! I do still believe and contend that the Nomad is my favorite ride and, for the product vs the money, it's close enough to perfect.

dogdoc · 10-10-2007, 03:10 PM

My first bike was a Honda V-45 Magna( 750cc) in about '84. the Nomad is my BEST bike ever!!!

dip · 10-20-2007, 07:45 PM

don't have much bike experience either and don't think dirt bikes count or riding passenger...but first bike was vn750 - a bike with heart and could hold it's own with anything on the road. i'm still developing a relationship with my nomad...but my first love was the 750. i should have kept it just to make sure she would always be treated well. i often wonder where she is now...

socwkbiker · 10-22-2007, 08:53 AM

My first bike was a Schwinn with the banana seat, ape-hangers and wire rims. Only had two speeds, fast and coast, but she was just fine for me. I moved up to one with 10 speeds, but took a nasty spill going over a speed bump and pulling pack so I could jump it only to have the front wheel pop out and I landed on the forks. My first experience with road rash.

Aaahhh, the good old days.

Todd · 10-22-2007, 11:16 AM

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My first bike was a Schwinn with the banana seat, ape-hangers and wire rims. Only had two speeds, fast and coast, but she was just fine for me. I moved up to one with 10 speeds, but took a nasty spill going over a speed bump and pulling pack so I could jump it only to have the front wheel pop out and I landed on the forks. My first experience with road rash.

Aaahhh, the good old days.

What kinda mileage did you get?????

blowndodge · 10-22-2007, 11:27 AM

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My first bike was a Schwinn with the banana seat, ape-hangers and wire rims. Only had two speeds, fast and coast, but she was just fine for me. I moved up to one with 10 speeds, but took a nasty spill going over a speed bump and pulling pack so I could jump it only to have the front wheel pop out and I landed on the forks. My first experience with road rash.

Aaahhh, the good old days.

You shoulda stopped with that Schwinn! I think you were probably at your "horsepower maximum" with it!! LOL

socwkbiker · 10-22-2007, 11:33 AM

I prolly was! Too bad they didn't have forward controls on those bikes. Would have look really cool.

Todd · 10-22-2007, 11:38 AM

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[quote:udmw90kr]My first bike was a Schwinn with the banana seat, ape-hangers and wire rims. Only had two speeds, fast and coast, but she was just fine for me. I moved up to one with 10 speeds, but took a nasty spill going over a speed bump and pulling pack so I could jump it only to have the front wheel pop out and I landed on the forks. My first experience with road rash.

Aaahhh, the good old days.

You shoulda stopped with that Schwinn! I think you were probably at your "horsepower maximum" with it!! LOL

[/quote:udmw90kr]

<marquee>Maybe his "HorseSh*t Maximum" LOL </marquee>

10-07-2007, 07:34 PM	#17
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike First bike Honda Rebel. Only been riding my own 7 years have had 5 bikes and the Nomad is the bestest ..... :-* __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing

10-08-2007, 07:29 PM	#18
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike Yes suennico...it definitely was a "sometimer" moment! Hey guys and gals...I just got home from an unexpected 905 mile trip on my Nomad I had to travel to north western Pennsylvania to deal with a family issue involving my 83 year old grandmother. (A must have discussion over hospitalization and need for a long term care facility). Anyway, I checked the five day weather forcast and grabbed the keys to the motorcycle. ;) It was a BEAUTIFUL RIDE both up and back and took roughly 8 hours each way. (ofcourse with short nascar style pitstops for the cause and gas) I left there at 6:30 this morning and hit FOG blankets while in the mountain areas the first 2 1/2 to 3 hours of the ride. It was kinda neat...I would go up above it on the mountains, pass through it and then go below it in the valley. I did have one red fox run across in front of me while in the fog; that got my attention! It was like high tech horseback riding...gitteee up! I ended up sitting in my father's hot tub after I arrived and...you can bet your pay check that I will be sitting in mine tonight. I saw signs for Skyline Drive and the thought of taking it definitely crossed my mind. BUT! I have court tomorrow and the extra hours was not feasible. I guess they will have to be scheduled as part of another trip...this time with room reservations ;).

10-08-2007, 08:06 PM	#19
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike My first was a '73 Yamaha 175 Enduro in '75. This is my best bike so far. __________________ 2012 FLHTK

10-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#20
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike My first bike was purchased just under 2 years ago. It's a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T (805cc). What a delite to ride and a godsend to learn on. I finally scratched a 25-year itch and learned to ride at the MSF. The wife gave me the blessing, and that's all she wrote! Over 11,000 miles later the bike's still going strong, is loaded with accessories, goodies, and LOTS of chrome... but its days with me are now numbered. I recently purchased a brand new 2006 Nomad 1600 (all black!) and the Suzi goes as a trade-in. I truly will miss it. And just like good ol' Alex Friedman when I was 16, she was my "other" first and that memory will always remain. With that said, I also CANNOT WAIT to get my new Nomad!!! I almost didn't return it after the test ride. Thought I'd just drive it home, call them and say, "I'll take it; send me the bill"!!! What a pleasure to ride! Daryl

10-09-2007, 08:00 AM	#21
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike I bought my first bike( 1973 Kawa 500 triple) in 1973, a year after joining the army. I've owned 3 of the triples after that one, one was a 750 triple. Have had a couple of honda's. One of the best bikes I ever owned was a 1983 V45 Sabre. Rode it cross country. Very smooth, very fast. I took a break for 10 years (Missed riding a bunch)when I decided to get back in it I bought a Kawa 800a, rode that for a year and then bought the nomad. I also joined the Guard after a 20 year break in service!! I guess I had a massive mid-live crisis. anyways, love to ride. I am a MSF coach on weekends and I ride about 12-15k a year. I love the nomad. carries a hell of a load. By the way.........Wolfman, thanks for your service. We are all proud of what you did for us. I've noticed a HUGE difference in the public attitude between now and Vietnam. it's good.

10-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#22
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike OK , I'll admit the Nomad looks like an old mans bike, but what the hell, chronologically I am an old man. Retired last week after 44 years in a factory that fabricates wire. This retirement thing is all right, makes me happy to be an old guy Hows that saying go? I can't stop growing older but I refuse to grow up. My first bike, 1965 Bridgestone 90cc. After I got mine some of my friends got 90's also. We had a ball on those things. Even rode two-up at times with our girlfriends. Best bike, no contest the 2007 Nomad 1600, even with the clunking shifting and the whistling gas cap __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]

10-10-2007, 02:41 PM	#23
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike Well Topcat, I guess the whistling gas cap, clunking shift, and inaccurate speedometer proves that nothing in life is perfect...BUT! I do still believe and contend that the Nomad is my favorite ride and, for the product vs the money, it's close enough to perfect.

10-10-2007, 03:10 PM	#24
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike My first bike was a Honda V-45 Magna( 750cc) in about '84. the Nomad is my BEST bike ever!!!

10-20-2007, 07:45 PM	#25
dip Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 182	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike don't have much bike experience either and don't think dirt bikes count or riding passenger...but first bike was vn750 - a bike with heart and could hold it's own with anything on the road. i'm still developing a relationship with my nomad...but my first love was the 750. i should have kept it just to make sure she would always be treated well. i often wonder where she is now...

10-22-2007, 08:53 AM	#26
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike My first bike was a Schwinn with the banana seat, ape-hangers and wire rims. Only had two speeds, fast and coast, but she was just fine for me. I moved up to one with 10 speeds, but took a nasty spill going over a speed bump and pulling pack so I could jump it only to have the front wheel pop out and I landed on the forks. My first experience with road rash. Aaahhh, the good old days. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD

10-22-2007, 11:33 AM	#29
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Your First Bike - Your Best Bike I prolly was! Too bad they didn't have forward controls on those bikes. Would have look really cool. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD

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