The morning gripe

cactusjack · 05-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Yesterday I received the JP Cycles Metric Catalog in the mail. Hundreds of pages of cool stuff, and very little of it for the 1600 Nomad. But boy, if you have a 1500 Classic or a 900, there's all kinds of accessories for those.

Why do I always buy the "oddball"? Doesn't matter if it's a bike or a car or a lawn mower, whatever I have is always the asterisk in the catalogs (** fits all models except 05-09 1600 Nomad).

It's the story of my life, I tell ya! :-[

I did see stuff for the 1700 Nomad and 1700 Voyager, I'm sure the selection will increase with time.

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2009, 03:58 PM

YeahI got mine the other day also. I never cared for the J&P catalog. I think Dennis Kirk has more of a selection.

cactusjack · 05-01-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

YeahI got mine the other day also. I never cared for the J&P catalog. I think Dennis Kirk has more of a selection.

Same thing with the DK catalog, though. Very little to choose from for the Nomad-aholic.

kpmhspirit · 05-01-2009, 06:10 PM

I feel your pain. I had a Shadow Spirit before this and, like the Nomad, it seemed the bastard step child that no one wanted to deal with....

. You end up making your own or jury rigging something. That's part of the fun, too, though.

Pete

mikesth · 05-01-2009, 07:39 PM

got mine and ordered replacement rubber for my Pilot pegs - big $15 purchase!

Thats all I could find too..

landman · 05-02-2009, 10:34 AM

with the demise of the 1600 it's not going to improve !

**trip** · 05-02-2009, 10:36 AM

Why would you need anything since the Nomad comes with it all!

Just kidding CJ.

dabull · 05-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Trip..i know you were kidding...but i was thinking/wondering the same thing...what other "things" are we looking for that aren't available? Just for conversations sake :)

dogdoc · 05-02-2009, 02:41 PM

could always buy a Vespa CJ???

cactusjack · 05-02-2009, 03:12 PM

I know this was all rhetorical, but for whatever reason, the aftermarket support for the 1600 Nomad is poor. I know it isn't going to improve now that the 1600 is obsolete, but you look through a catalog (excluding HD, because there is no shortage of aftermarket support for them), but Star and Honda seem to have the most as far as metrics go.

Just thumb through the catalog and you'll see what I mean. Yes, I am preaching to the choir, but I hope the 1700's have better aftermarket support.

End of rant.

**ringadingh** · 05-02-2009, 03:51 PM

This could be a good production opportunity for someone. ;)

skimo · 05-02-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I know this was all rhetorical, but for whatever reason, the aftermarket support for the 1600 Nomad is poor. I know it isn't going to improve now that the 1600 is obsolete, but you look through a catalog (excluding HD, because there is no shortage of aftermarket support for them), but Star and Honda seem to have the most as far as metrics go.

Just thumb through the catalog and you'll see what I mean. Yes, I am preaching to the choir, but I hope the 1700's have better aftermarket support.

End of rant.

You know the answer is total based on raw production numbers and I would guess to say kawa or suzuki are probable on the short end of the numbers. Tons of HD stuff available from HD itself and the third party aftermarket. This is one thing HD does right. Star and Honda seems to be at least making an effort. The good news is we are a rare breed indeed, I spent the day at thunder beach a local event for me. I spotted only a few Nomads in the sea of HD and even then all were 1500 Nomads.

05-03-2009, 10:08 PM

I posted a thread about this a couple of months ago along the same lines. I think a lot of the problem is JP isn't taking the time to really verify fit. I know there are some chrome radiator covers and other items that I'm sure fit the Nomad. They just don't care to double-check. If you take a second look through, you'll notice a couple different items that list "Classic/Nomad FI (*Carb'd only)" WHAT THE F)($! How bout some clarification!

barrynfla · 05-04-2009, 11:16 AM

I got the JP catalog also and IMHO their prices are very high so I probably wouldn't get anything from them anyways.

trosco · 05-05-2009, 08:36 AM

Hey, I actually like dealing with JP but if you are looking for a outfit that takes the time to "know" what will work check out scootworks.com They were a little shop in Zebulon NC that did custom bikes and sold some chrome out of a store front. They've built quit a little business and they try stuff just like we do. I have fender tips, riser extension, bag rails, rider back rest all from them that no one else new would fit my 07 nomad. They even discovered a hyper-charger made for a sportster that will fit our 1600s that sticks out a 1 1/4 inches less that the one made for our bikes. wish I'd know about that before I put mine on.

05-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The morning gripe Yesterday I received the JP Cycles Metric Catalog in the mail. Hundreds of pages of cool stuff, and very little of it for the 1600 Nomad. But boy, if you have a 1500 Classic or a 900, there's all kinds of accessories for those. Why do I always buy the "oddball"? Doesn't matter if it's a bike or a car or a lawn mower, whatever I have is always the asterisk in the catalogs (** fits all models except 05-09 1600 Nomad). It's the story of my life, I tell ya! :-[ I did see stuff for the 1700 Nomad and 1700 Voyager, I'm sure the selection will increase with time. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2009, 03:58 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The morning gripe YeahI got mine the other day also. I never cared for the J&P catalog. I think Dennis Kirk has more of a selection. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-01-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	The morning gripe I feel your pain. I had a Shadow Spirit before this and, like the Nomad, it seemed the bastard step child that no one wanted to deal with.... . You end up making your own or jury rigging something. That's part of the fun, too, though. Pete
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05-01-2009, 07:39 PM	#5
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05-02-2009, 10:34 AM	#6
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	The morning gripe with the demise of the 1600 it's not going to improve ! __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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05-02-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	The morning gripe Why would you need anything since the Nomad comes with it all! Just kidding CJ. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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05-02-2009, 10:46 AM	#8
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	The morning gripe Trip..i know you were kidding...but i was thinking/wondering the same thing...what other "things" are we looking for that aren't available? Just for conversations sake :)
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05-02-2009, 02:41 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	The morning gripe could always buy a Vespa CJ???
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05-02-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The morning gripe I know this was all rhetorical, but for whatever reason, the aftermarket support for the 1600 Nomad is poor. I know it isn't going to improve now that the 1600 is obsolete, but you look through a catalog (excluding HD, because there is no shortage of aftermarket support for them), but Star and Honda seem to have the most as far as metrics go. Just thumb through the catalog and you'll see what I mean. Yes, I am preaching to the choir, but I hope the 1700's have better aftermarket support. End of rant. __________________ 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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05-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The morning gripe This could be a good production opportunity for someone. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-03-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	The morning gripe I posted a thread about this a couple of months ago along the same lines. I think a lot of the problem is JP isn't taking the time to really verify fit. I know there are some chrome radiator covers and other items that I'm sure fit the Nomad. They just don't care to double-check. If you take a second look through, you'll notice a couple different items that list "Classic/Nomad FI (*Carb'd only)" WHAT THE F)($! How bout some clarification!
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05-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#14
barrynfla Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 179	The morning gripe I got the JP catalog also and IMHO their prices are very high so I probably wouldn't get anything from them anyways.
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05-05-2009, 08:36 AM	#15
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	The morning gripe Hey, I actually like dealing with JP but if you are looking for a outfit that takes the time to "know" what will work check out scootworks.com They were a little shop in Zebulon NC that did custom bikes and sold some chrome out of a store front. They've built quit a little business and they try stuff just like we do. I have fender tips, riser extension, bag rails, rider back rest all from them that no one else new would fit my 07 nomad. They even discovered a hyper-charger made for a sportster that will fit our 1600s that sticks out a 1 1/4 inches less that the one made for our bikes. wish I'd know about that before I put mine on. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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