First 2-up ride on the Nad

moenko · 09-02-2008, 01:34 PM

Well, yesterday was my first 2-up ride on the Nomad, had my lady friend "CJ" [no, not you, Cactusjack LOL] (who rides herself but loves being passenger) on the back. We just went for a small ride of about 80 miles through some beautiful country in northwestern CT / southwestern MA.

I must say, after about 5 miles, I didn't even "feel" the add'l weight of her anymore (she's 5'6" and about 140 lbs - PSSSST !!!!). The torque of the engine made going up hills a breeze, and CJ said she has been passenger on a dozen different bikes, but none bar none was as comfortable as the Nomad. Perfect ergonomics of the pillon and wide, comfy backrest paid off. Another win/win situation that confirms to me I have made the right decision

rlfaubion · 09-02-2008, 01:39 PM

Congrats! Can't keep women off'm :)

blowndodge · 09-02-2008, 01:45 PM

I sense cactusjack is going to get jealous!!

I've heard being a passenger is what he's all about!! ;)

moenko · 09-02-2008, 01:55 PM

LOL, oh boy!!! As long as he doesn't grab around my belly, I'll gladly take him along

abbo · 09-02-2008, 01:57 PM

:) 2- up is a pleasure according to my gal! She rode on the back of another bike(HD) and was no where as comfortable she said. Went to Colorado and back with no discomfort or problems!!

cactusjack · 09-02-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I sense cactusjack is going to get jealous!!

I've heard being a passenger is what he's all about!! ;)

I've got your "passenger" right here, cowboy!

skeeter · 09-02-2008, 08:10 PM

You'd have to get wheelie bars!

dogdoc · 09-02-2008, 09:02 PM

LOLOLOL)LOL

Netnorske · 09-02-2008, 09:13 PM

I actually find the ride to be more solid/stable when I have the additional weight of my wife aboard, especially when running the highway. It only gets tricky when doing real slow speed maneuvers, but she knows enough to sit perfectly still when I'm doing that.

We recently rode up to Mt. Baker....long story short, lots of first gear switchbacks near the top made for an interesting ride!

Cheers....and congrats on the first tandem ride!

09-02-2008, 09:39 PM

Miss Polly LOVES riding passenger on our Nomad. Says it's the most comfortable we've ever had. I second that.

rksaw · 09-03-2008, 12:34 AM

I cannot wait to get my wife on the back. My daughter loves to ride and is the best passenger I have ever had behind me. You'd never know that she was there.

bigdave · 09-03-2008, 01:03 AM

My wife and i took the nomad on vacation this year and had a great time she loves the comfort of the passenger seat.

fish · 09-03-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

I actually find the ride to be more solid/stable when I have the additional weight of my wife aboard, especially when running the highway. It only gets tricky when doing real slow speed maneuvers, but she knows enough to sit perfectly still when I'm doing that.

We recently rode up to Mt. Baker....long story short, lots of first gear switchbacks near the top made for an interesting ride!

Cheers....and congrats on the first tandem ride!

absolutely correct on the hi-way, passing or being passed by trucks has little effect.

caddman11 · 09-03-2008, 07:10 AM

It might be the only way some guys can get a woman to wrap their legs around them.

I know this has worked for me!!!!!!!

moenko · 09-03-2008, 07:18 AM

OUCH !!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddman11

It might be the only way some guys can get a woman to wrap their legs around them.

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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	First 2-up ride on the Nad I actually find the ride to be more solid/stable when I have the additional weight of my wife aboard, especially when running the highway. It only gets tricky when doing real slow speed maneuvers, but she knows enough to sit perfectly still when I'm doing that. We recently rode up to Mt. Baker....long story short, lots of first gear switchbacks near the top made for an interesting ride! Cheers....and congrats on the first tandem ride! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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Guest Posts: n/a	First 2-up ride on the Nad Miss Polly LOVES riding passenger on our Nomad. Says it's the most comfortable we've ever had. I second that.
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rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	First 2-up ride on the Nad I cannot wait to get my wife on the back. My daughter loves to ride and is the best passenger I have ever had behind me. You'd never know that she was there.
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