Advice on 2012 Nomad Purchase - Page 2

redjay · 09-01-2013, 10:19 AM

The 1700's do get better with age. Less clunky shifting and better fuel mileage.

landman · 09-01-2013, 06:38 PM

i have had two 1600's and now a 1700.the 1700's are by far a better bike in most areas.it
makes me chuckle a bit when i hear so many saying how much roomier there 1600 is but
most of them had to add handle bar risers in order to reach the grips.

redjay · 09-02-2013, 09:28 AM

I had a 1600 Nomad and now have a Voyager. When I first got the Voyager it felt like I was riding on the gas tank, way too far forward. That feeling disappeared after a while. There is less room between the rider and passenger on the Voyager.

stator · 09-02-2013, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going for it.

**gisboro** · 09-02-2013, 08:21 PM

I think you are making the right decision, you are going to really enjoy riding this bike.

stator · 09-03-2013, 06:13 PM

learned today the ex-wife's financial shenanigans are still haunting me. Could not get a good rate. unless I get a loan against my savings this isn't happening. Oh well - good thing the '02 is still in great shape!

**a340driver** · 09-04-2013, 12:26 AM

Oh .. that is a fine looking machine! I think I'd go for it!

dcummins · 09-06-2013, 09:36 PM

i have the bike you are talking about and i love it.

stator · 09-06-2013, 11:13 PM

Bought it... Own it... in the garage.... Woo Hoo...
Unfortunately the 80 mile ride home was a bitch without handlebar risers and backrest I was used to. So NOW I need advice on what to do there. Remember - I just blew my wad on the bike so I don't have 150 bucks to spend for risers or 300 or 400 for a backrest. So point me in the direction of some nice deals.

**HwyRider** · 09-06-2013, 11:16 PM

Congrats on the new bike. Can't help with the other stuff.

Roy1965 · 09-07-2013, 06:26 AM

Congrats on the new ride stator!!

09-01-2013, 10:19 AM	#16
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09-01-2013, 06:38 PM	#17
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	i have had two 1600's and now a 1700.the 1700's are by far a better bike in most areas.it makes me chuckle a bit when i hear so many saying how much roomier there 1600 is but most of them had to add handle bar risers in order to reach the grips. __________________ 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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09-02-2013, 04:41 PM	#19
stator Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC Posts: 154	Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going for it. __________________ Stator 2012 Nomad 1700
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09-02-2013, 08:21 PM	#20
gisboro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 75	I think you are making the right decision, you are going to really enjoy riding this bike. __________________ "Exploring the unexpected since '69" VBA#02440 VROC# 36025 ATGATT '11 1700 Nomad '06 C50 Suzuki Boulevard Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-03-2013, 06:13 PM	#21
stator Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC Posts: 154	learned today the ex-wife's financial shenanigans are still haunting me. Could not get a good rate. unless I get a loan against my savings this isn't happening. Oh well - good thing the '02 is still in great shape! __________________ Stator 2012 Nomad 1700
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09-02-2013, 09:28 AM	#18
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I had a 1600 Nomad and now have a Voyager. When I first got the Voyager it felt like I was riding on the gas tank, way too far forward. That feeling disappeared after a while. There is less room between the rider and passenger on the Voyager.
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09-04-2013, 12:26 AM	#22
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Oh .. that is a fine looking machine! I think I'd go for it! __________________ JET-LAG
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09-06-2013, 09:36 PM	#23
dcummins Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 34	i have the bike you are talking about and i love it.
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09-06-2013, 11:13 PM	#24
stator Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC Posts: 154	Bought it... Own it... in the garage.... Woo Hoo... Unfortunately the 80 mile ride home was a bitch without handlebar risers and backrest I was used to. So NOW I need advice on what to do there. Remember - I just blew my wad on the bike so I don't have 150 bucks to spend for risers or 300 or 400 for a backrest. So point me in the direction of some nice deals. __________________ Stator 2012 Nomad 1700
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09-06-2013, 11:16 PM	#25
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Congrats on the new bike. Can't help with the other stuff. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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09-07-2013, 06:26 AM	#26
Roy1965 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lowell,AR Posts: 370	Congrats on the new ride stator!! __________________ 07 Yamaha Stratoliner (charcoal gray), 2012 Kawasaki Voyager ABS (Pearl Alpine White / Pearl Luster Beige) VBA#2460
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