New in Connecticut

rdh900 · 08-23-2015, 12:48 PM

Moved up from a 900 Triumph to a lightly used 08 Nomad. Getting used to the size difference and I love the Mustang seat the PO put on it. The bike seems to want to follow grooves in the road. Is this typical of these bikes? It's not a problem, but I am just surprised with such a long wheelbase it does this. It still has the original Bridgestone Excedra tires. Robert

**JD Hog** · 08-23-2015, 02:01 PM

Welcome from Northern California

bigdave · 08-23-2015, 02:03 PM

Welcome from Western North Carolina

lar · 08-23-2015, 02:19 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire.

rdh900 · 08-24-2015, 03:19 PM

Many fond memories riding the Kank.

**Framer** · 08-23-2015, 03:43 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma. If it still has the original Bridgestone on it I would change them out asap. I run Michellin Commanders.

**HwyRider** · 08-23-2015, 05:21 PM

Welcome from MA. What part of CT are you from?

rdh900 · 08-24-2015, 03:13 PM

hwy rider, I'm in East Hampton. Just a few miles from Middletown.

**HwyRider** · 08-27-2015, 04:02 AM

Haven't been able to respond to your post. I've had pneumonia for the last couple of days. Will have to try to get down these before riding season ends.

radco · 09-25-2015, 03:56 PM

Robert Welcome from Maine! I grew up in Stratford Ct.

**BigRed** · 08-23-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rdh900

It still has the original Bridgestone Excedra tires. Robert

Welcome from South Central Mass.

2008 on original tires? Dump them ASAP. I run Shinko 777 white walls. IMO, these are great tires for great money.

The Black Knight · 08-23-2015, 06:44 PM

Welcome from Italy!

rdh900 · 08-24-2015, 03:14 PM

Big Red, Thanks for the advise. Reading the blogs, I haven't heard much good spoken about the Bridgestones.

Bud2rat · 08-23-2015, 08:30 PM

Welcome from southern NC.

**ringadingh** · 08-23-2015, 08:53 PM

Welcome aboard!

08-23-2015, 12:48 PM	#1
rdh900 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: ct Posts: 15	New in Connecticut Moved up from a 900 Triumph to a lightly used 08 Nomad. Getting used to the size difference and I love the Mustang seat the PO put on it. The bike seems to want to follow grooves in the road. Is this typical of these bikes? It's not a problem, but I am just surprised with such a long wheelbase it does this. It still has the original Bridgestone Excedra tires. Robert Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-24-2015, 03:13 PM	#8
rdh900 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: ct Posts: 15	hwy rider, I'm in East Hampton. Just a few miles from Middletown.
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HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Haven't been able to respond to your post. I've had pneumonia for the last couple of days. Will have to try to get down these before riding season ends. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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08-24-2015, 03:14 PM	#13
rdh900 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: ct Posts: 15	Big Red, Thanks for the advise. Reading the blogs, I haven't heard much good spoken about the Bridgestones.
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