Just picked up my Nomad 1700

[flavor]

Good luck with the new NAD. Don't know anyone with a new one so I have nothing to compare to and I can't hear that clunk when changing gears from here. :) :)

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by dbaliko

I'm new to this sight. I stumbled upon it while searching for Nomad 1700 related stuff. I recently sold my '02 Nomad FI and just purchased a '09 Nomad 1700 which I picked up yesterday (red/beige). Rode about 150 miles on it yesterday and I am really enjoying it so far. Since I'm going through the break in I haven't pushed it to hard. But I really like the bike, and especially the seat.

But I do have a couple of questions.

1. I get a pretty loud clunk when shifting gears. Doesn't feel like anything is wrong. Just louder then I expected. Is this normal?

2. I get what sounds like a little gear whine from roughly 25MPH to 45MPH. Is this normal? Part of the bikes break in?

3. Are there any accessories out for this thing yet? My dealer had nothing. Not even anything in a Kawasaki accessory catalog. I was hoping to get a light bar to start.

Anyway, so far I'm really happy with it.

Doug Baliko
Flower Mound, TX

First of all, welcome to the Nomad Nation from the Grand Canyon State! Be sure to stop by the New Member Introduction area and tell us a little about yourself - so eveyone can welcome you KawaNOW style.

Oddly enough, I saw a 1700 Nomad the same color as your today while on a ride. It was parked at the cafe where we had breakfast, and then I saw the same guy again about 30 miles up the road when we stopped for gas. That's a very sharp looking bike.

I test rode one of these at Cyclefest in Scottsdale last April. One of the things I did notice was the "clunk" as it goes into gear, especially into first. I remarked about here when I posted about the test ride.

I also noticed the gear whine on the demo bike. I wish I had checked to see how many miles it had on it.

You'll be waiting for accessories for awhile. Kawasaki did a poor job of making accessories available on the 1600 Nomads. I certainly expected a better selection from them. Check the "usual" aftermarket vendors: Cobra, Custom World International, Kuryakyn, MC Enterprises, etc.

I liked the 1700 Nomad I rode. I thought it sounded great, had plenty of 'snap' when you twisted the throttle and looks really nice.

[Top Cat]

Who the hell you guys talkin' to ??? ;)

[psychocycle]

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Who the hell you guys talkin' to ??? ;)

The Ghost Rider.

[flatlander]

Congratulations on the new Nomad. I've had my 1700 for a month now and the "clunk" when shifting has not gone away, I was hoping it would. Maybe some loud obnoxious pipes would drown it out, I'll stick with the clunk!. I also have the "whine" mainly on trailing throttle, probably a trait similar to all of them, I guess I'll have to get used to that too. I'm already used to the seat. I rode 500 miles from Waco to Amarillo on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and NO BUTTBURN! Went 200 miles yesterday and wanted to keep going. Guess I won't be spending any money with Mustang or Corbin! The seat does lock you into a smaller space and if you're a taller rider this might not be the seat combo for you, then the aftermarket might be the answer.
And no. I haven't found accessories yet either. Wompus has a nice luggage rack I may be getting. I also want a light bar but that seems to be about the only thing this bike needs. I miss having a stereo though and thought I could mount the aftermarket module I had on my '01 Nad on this one. The windshield is too close to the handlebar on this model though so I guess I'll stick with the I-pod on a lanyard around my neck.
All in all a great bike though with lots of power, 6 speeds and cruise control. I'm lovin' it!
My dealer called Saturday to let me know they got their 1st Voyager in, they knew I wanted to check it out so I guess I'll go see it tomorrow. It's already sold so I'll have to get there early before the owner picks it up. My wife misses her armrests so I may be trading for one in a couple years, in the meantime I'm a Nomad rider and glad to be one!

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Who the hell you guys talkin' to ??? ;)

There was a message here from a new member. I later saw the same message posted in the 1700 area, he must have deleted his original post here.

[Top Cat]

I know CJ. I was being a wise ass. I don't do that very often so that's why you thought I was serious,right ;)