If you had one other bike....

trosco · 11-27-2010, 09:11 AM

If you could have one other bike and keep your Nomad what would it be?
And why?

I have always felt the Nomad is a good compromise between a cruisder and tourer. For me I would set it up for single jaunts and let the Nomad be the cruiser and weekender and get a new wing to do the cross coutry stuff with.

How about you

**Top Cat** · 11-27-2010, 09:26 AM

I would keep the Nomad and buy a 2001 800 Drifter. I have always liked the look of the 800 Drifters.
Oh, wait, I already have one

redjay · 11-27-2010, 09:26 AM

The Gold Wing ergonomics dont suit me. My choice would be a Yamaha Venture if I could get my gammy leg in a comfortable position.

Dave · 11-27-2010, 09:37 AM

Triumph Thunderbird

**ringadingh** · 11-27-2010, 09:37 AM

Thats a tough choice, there are so many other bikes that I like. But if I could have another it may be a Hyabusa or 1400 Ninja so when I have the urge to go fast it would be satisfied.
Once in a while I still like the feeling of something that will accelerate like a bullet. For now I can borrow my brothers BMW for those occasional moments.
Overall the Nomad is pretty good for my day to day rides.

cajun2wheels · 11-27-2010, 09:45 AM

I have always like the Honda Rune.

Loafer · 11-27-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Triumph Thunderbird

900? or 1600?

Dave · 11-27-2010, 09:54 AM

It'd have to be the 1600.

Loafer · 11-27-2010, 09:55 AM

My choice for a second bike would be the Triumph Speedmaster, solo setup.

vulcans2 · 11-27-2010, 09:55 AM

Either an ST1300, FJR1300, or the new BMW K1600GTL. (if some benevolent person were to be kind enough to hand me a blank, pre-signed check to pay for it, that is)

ponch · 11-27-2010, 10:37 AM

I already have it, unfortunately I couldn't do both.

Loafer · 11-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

It'd have to be the 1600.

I had to ask, as they are totally different. Some like the older ones.

jendesigner · 11-27-2010, 10:48 AM

Actually, I just did what you are asking. I just added the Nomad for longer trips, a little more comfort on the highway (even though I still prefer back roads to the slab any day). But I have the Volusia for my everyday ride. I'm in the staging plans right now to make the VOL a bobber, I don't need two bikes with saddle bags and a windshield, I love having the option now of what to ride.

cactusjack · 11-27-2010, 10:54 AM

Since this is all hypothetical, mine would probably be a Victory Vision.

**jmorrow** · 11-27-2010, 11:25 AM

If I'm gonna dream I'll dream big$$$$$$. My second Motorcycle would be a Screaming Eagle Road Glide. For some unknown reason the Road Glide catches my eye.

11-27-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	If you had one other bike.... If you could have one other bike and keep your Nomad what would it be? And why? I have always felt the Nomad is a good compromise between a cruisder and tourer. For me I would set it up for single jaunts and let the Nomad be the cruiser and weekender and get a new wing to do the cross coutry stuff with. How about you __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-27-2010, 09:26 AM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If you had one other bike.... I would keep the Nomad and buy a 2001 800 Drifter. I have always liked the look of the 800 Drifters. Oh, wait, I already have one __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	If you had one other bike.... The Gold Wing ergonomics dont suit me. My choice would be a Yamaha Venture if I could get my gammy leg in a comfortable position.
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	If you had one other bike.... Triumph Thunderbird
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	If you had one other bike.... Thats a tough choice, there are so many other bikes that I like. But if I could have another it may be a Hyabusa or 1400 Ninja so when I have the urge to go fast it would be satisfied. Once in a while I still like the feeling of something that will accelerate like a bullet. For now I can borrow my brothers BMW for those occasional moments. Overall the Nomad is pretty good for my day to day rides. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	If you had one other bike.... I have always like the Honda Rune. __________________
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	If you had one other bike.... It'd have to be the 1600.
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vulcans2 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 206	If you had one other bike.... Either an ST1300, FJR1300, or the new BMW K1600GTL. (if some benevolent person were to be kind enough to hand me a blank, pre-signed check to pay for it, that is)
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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	If you had one other bike.... I already have it, unfortunately I couldn't do both. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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11-27-2010, 10:48 AM	#13
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	If you had one other bike.... Actually, I just did what you are asking. I just added the Nomad for longer trips, a little more comfort on the highway (even though I still prefer back roads to the slab any day). But I have the Volusia for my everyday ride. I'm in the staging plans right now to make the VOL a bobber, I don't need two bikes with saddle bags and a windshield, I love having the option now of what to ride. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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11-27-2010, 10:54 AM	#14
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	If you had one other bike.... Since this is all hypothetical, mine would probably be a Victory Vision. __________________ 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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11-27-2010, 11:25 AM	#15
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	If you had one other bike.... If I'm gonna dream I'll dream big$$$$$$. My second Motorcycle would be a Screaming Eagle Road Glide. For some unknown reason the Road Glide catches my eye. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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