Nomad Trike

**Top Cat** · 03-29-2009, 10:16 PM

Came across this on Ebay. Thought it was interesting. Sure is WIDE

Someone asked how to get into saddlebags. Apparently you can get an option that allows the whole bag to slide back to gain full access :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custo...kparms=65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

pirate · 03-29-2009, 10:28 PM

Wow TC, you and I must have been looking at this at the same time. I was just thinking about posting the link to the trike on eBay when I logged on and saw your post. Pretty cool looking trike, but as you said, it sure looks wide!

**biscuitsngravy** · 03-29-2009, 11:33 PM

I don't know about that bike. It just looks somehow weird. But thanks guys for posting it. BnG

**Jared** · 03-30-2009, 12:25 AM

LOL.....No thanks!

finky · 03-30-2009, 01:22 AM

Nah not a good look I will keep mine the way it is.

strobe · 03-30-2009, 01:31 AM

Not my style at all....but if it was required to keep me riding for some reason, I would go for it. Right now I will stick with 2 wheels.

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 07:18 AM

WOW! Although I wouldn't own it, I LOVE seeing what a custom trike would look like with a Nomad!

**coacha** · 03-30-2009, 09:28 AM

Kinda neat looking but not for me.

Yellow Jacket · 03-30-2009, 11:36 AM

I think it would look better if it had narrower tires/wheels that didn't stick out 3" past the fenders.

tylerai · 03-30-2009, 03:21 PM

Thats just wrong.... I would like to see a Nomad trike, this ain't it.

tinskeep · 03-30-2009, 05:28 PM

They need to do something, body work, to make the fenders sweep in, remove the saddle bags, and configure a trunk/rear end. The bags, bike fender, and wheel fenders make it look very wierd. Great idea finally, but needs some more consideration..

**glwilson** · 03-30-2009, 06:00 PM

Apparently the bags can slide backwards allowing for access into them. (This question was asked of the owner to which he replied).

I agree... a bit strange. Could have made it more narrow by removing the bags and making more of a rear trunk area for storage.

I would have then used the bag's "design look" as my fender cover "theme" -- thus giving the bike the Nomad look when looking directly at it from the side.

The width of the bike should add to its stability in corners though.

dogdoc · 03-30-2009, 06:27 PM

well thats a strike out for the ole Nomad trike.

Yellow Jacket · 04-01-2009, 10:46 AM

Well, I do like it better than the "training wheel" conversions. At least one less tire to wear out.

**taranis** · 04-02-2009, 10:05 PM

That's goofy lookin'. I thought it looked good until practicality came to mind. For one, the seller says there's an option to have the bags slide back, not that this particular bike came with that option. Second, I agree with others, the back end needs help. A rear fender with no wheel under it looks kinda silly. Need to fabricate a rear end for it with a trunk and bring the rear wheels in a little - have the fenders mold into the truck and backseat.

If I were good at photoshop I'd have a field day with those pics...

03-29-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Nomad Trike Came across this on Ebay. Thought it was interesting. Sure is WIDE Someone asked how to get into saddlebags. Apparently you can get an option that allows the whole bag to slide back to gain full access :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custo...kparms=65%3A10\|39%3A1\|240%3A1318 __________________ 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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03-29-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Nomad Trike Wow TC, you and I must have been looking at this at the same time. I was just thinking about posting the link to the trike on eBay when I logged on and saw your post. Pretty cool looking trike, but as you said, it sure looks wide!
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03-29-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Nomad Trike I don't know about that bike. It just looks somehow weird. But thanks guys for posting it. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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03-30-2009, 12:25 AM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Nomad Trike LOL.....No thanks! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-30-2009, 01:22 AM	#5
finky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth Weastern Australia Posts: 386	Nomad Trike Nah not a good look I will keep mine the way it is. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-30-2009, 01:31 AM	#6
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Nomad Trike Not my style at all....but if it was required to keep me riding for some reason, I would go for it. Right now I will stick with 2 wheels. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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03-30-2009, 07:18 AM	#7
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Nomad Trike WOW! Although I wouldn't own it, I LOVE seeing what a custom trike would look like with a Nomad! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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03-30-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Nomad Trike Kinda neat looking but not for me. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#9
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Nomad Trike I think it would look better if it had narrower tires/wheels that didn't stick out 3" past the fenders. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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03-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
tylerai Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 65	Nomad Trike Thats just wrong.... I would like to see a Nomad trike, this ain't it.
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03-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#11
tinskeep Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 98	Nomad Trike They need to do something, body work, to make the fenders sweep in, remove the saddle bags, and configure a trunk/rear end. The bags, bike fender, and wheel fenders make it look very wierd. Great idea finally, but needs some more consideration..
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03-30-2009, 06:00 PM	#12
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Nomad Trike Apparently the bags can slide backwards allowing for access into them. (This question was asked of the owner to which he replied). I agree... a bit strange. Could have made it more narrow by removing the bags and making more of a rear trunk area for storage. I would have then used the bag's "design look" as my fender cover "theme" -- thus giving the bike the Nomad look when looking directly at it from the side. The width of the bike should add to its stability in corners though. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Nomad Trike well thats a strike out for the ole Nomad trike.
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04-01-2009, 10:46 AM	#14
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Nomad Trike Well, I do like it better than the "training wheel" conversions. At least one less tire to wear out. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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04-02-2009, 10:05 PM	#15
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Nomad Trike That's goofy lookin'. I thought it looked good until practicality came to mind. For one, the seller says there's an option to have the bags slide back, not that this particular bike came with that option. Second, I agree with others, the back end needs help. A rear fender with no wheel under it looks kinda silly. Need to fabricate a rear end for it with a trunk and bring the rear wheels in a little - have the fenders mold into the truck and backseat. If I were good at photoshop I'd have a field day with those pics... __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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