New to forum and new to riding bikes on the highways.

Hvyhau8272 · 05-29-2014, 08:45 PM

Thought I would drop a quick note here to say hello from Mesa Arizona.

A little history, I bought my first bike 2 ½ weeks ago after learning to ride (I say that gently, as I have a lot to learn) on a Heritage soft tail. After 4 ½ months riding on the Harley (father in-laws) I found I really enjoyed riding and decided to commit and buy a bike of my own. When I started looking for a bike I was actually looking to buy a Harley. Now 2 ½ weeks later I think I may have dodged a bullet. I ended up buying a 2007 Nomad 1600 and found a totally new side of riding the Harley did not reveal, comfort. I’m impressed with the Nomad and feel I made a good choice and now looking to put some miles on it.
Anyways I will be lurking around the forum for a while learning all I can from the members on here.

sly · 05-29-2014, 08:49 PM

Bienvenue from Quebec, You’ll find all sorts of info here, and then some

paul · 05-29-2014, 09:11 PM

Welcome. For certain, this is the best place on the planet to find all you need and want to know about a Nomad. The only other site worth checking out is Gadgets. Between the two, you'll find the knowledge, expertise, and information to do any and all things you might want to do with your bike. By the way, I'm from Texas, and also ride a 2007. Many of the guys have done fairing, trunk, seat, pipes, intakes, processors and a whole host other mods to make a (as you say) comfortable bike even more comfortable.
What mods do you already have? And the sidearm thing sounds interesting. You are military or LEO? Check every thing out, but come visit often. Every one's opion is welcome, even if not apreciated. Watch out for the smartcrackers. You'll figure us, I mean them out after awhile.

cactusjack · 05-29-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by paul

Welcome. For certain, this is the best place on the planet to find all you need and want to know about a Nomad. The only other site worth checking out is Gadgets. Between the two, you'll find the knowledge, expertise, and information to do any and all things you might want to do with your bike. By the way, I'm from Texas, and also ride a 2007. Many of the guys have done fairing, trunk, seat, pipes, intakes, processors and a whole host other mods to make a (as you say) comfortable bike even more comfortable.
What mods do you already have? And the sidearm thing sounds interesting. You are military or LEO? Check every thing out, but come visit often. Every one's opion is welcome, even if not apreciated. Watch out for the smartcrackers. You'll figure us, I mean them out after awhile.

He lives in AZ. Lots of riders carry here.

cactusjack · 05-29-2014, 09:13 PM

Welcome from Chandler - and I don't carry tools or a case of oil when I ride.

paul · 05-29-2014, 09:14 PM

Thanks, I knew you guys had open carry years ago. I just didn't realise it was still in play.

SC50 · 05-29-2014, 09:19 PM

Welcome from S Carolina! 07 1600 owner here too I think

Sin City Stan · 05-29-2014, 09:38 PM

Welcome from Sin City, USA.
Open carry = First Target. Concealed carry = Surprise.

**glwilson** · 05-29-2014, 10:06 PM

Should I be carrying tools and spare parts?

Didn't know that, despite riding a Harley for quite a few years by now.

Welcome to the group, despite your jaded, owner-biased opinion. Hope you feel better and that you feel your nuts are bigger after making your comment.

smbke · 05-29-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Should I be carrying tools and spare parts?

Didn't know that, despite riding a Harley for quite a few years by now.

Welcome to the group, despite your jaded, owner-biased opinion. Hope you feel better and that you feel your nuts are bigger after making your comment.

Let's be fair. The Harley guy started it!

**cnc** · 05-29-2014, 10:44 PM

Welcome from Montreal.

id-man · 05-29-2014, 10:44 PM

Ah yes, busting on other people's rides will get you busted back. Hopefully all in good fun because it's the riding that bonds us, so this next comment is not intended to bust anyone's brand preference, just an observation - there are a LOT of Harleys out there. So much that the general public refers to all large bikes as "Harleys" seemingly without recognizing there are any other brands on the road. Consequently I have a growing appreciation for often being the only non-Harley in a group, and almost always the sole Nomad for miles around. I dig that. Welcome Hvyhau8272

**Top Cat** · 05-29-2014, 11:14 PM

The nerve of some of these new guys, smart mouthing a Harley rider who smart mouthed him first

I would never do that.
When a Harley rider gets mouthy with me about my choice of motorcycle I get off my bike and lay down in the fetal position to show him he is the alpha male.
Then I say " I am sorry Sir, I didn't mean to offend you with my choice of a jap piece of crap, Please don't hurt me and forgive my ignorance."

Hvyhau8272, there are a few members here who started out on Nomads then switched to other brands.
They are all great guys, some are a little more sensitive than others about the brand they switched to

Silent Sam · 05-29-2014, 11:46 PM

Welcome ..amungus... We are all expert riders...(if you dont believe that..just ask us !)

Some have the scars to prove it

Stay alert..take care..enjoy...and keep carrying !

**schoeney** · 05-30-2014, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the site. You made a good choice.

One suggestion. Don't pick on the Harley or Victory members here....they are a very sensitive bunch...go ahead and blast away at the Honda guys...they can take it.:cool::cool::eek:

On a serious note...you joined a great group. New guy buys the beer.

05-29-2014, 08:45 PM	#1
Hvyhau8272 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 47	New to forum and new to riding bikes on the highways. Thought I would drop a quick note here to say hello from Mesa Arizona. A little history, I bought my first bike 2 ½ weeks ago after learning to ride (I say that gently, as I have a lot to learn) on a Heritage soft tail. After 4 ½ months riding on the Harley (father in-laws) I found I really enjoyed riding and decided to commit and buy a bike of my own. When I started looking for a bike I was actually looking to buy a Harley. Now 2 ½ weeks later I think I may have dodged a bullet. I ended up buying a 2007 Nomad 1600 and found a totally new side of riding the Harley did not reveal, comfort. I’m impressed with the Nomad and feel I made a good choice and now looking to put some miles on it. Anyways I will be lurking around the forum for a while learning all I can from the members on here. __________________ 2007 Nomad 1600 V&H Duals / PC III VBA #02752 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2014, 08:49 PM	#2
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Bienvenue from Quebec, You’ll find all sorts of info here, and then some __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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05-29-2014, 09:11 PM	#3
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Welcome. For certain, this is the best place on the planet to find all you need and want to know about a Nomad. The only other site worth checking out is Gadgets. Between the two, you'll find the knowledge, expertise, and information to do any and all things you might want to do with your bike. By the way, I'm from Texas, and also ride a 2007. Many of the guys have done fairing, trunk, seat, pipes, intakes, processors and a whole host other mods to make a (as you say) comfortable bike even more comfortable. What mods do you already have? And the sidearm thing sounds interesting. You are military or LEO? Check every thing out, but come visit often. Every one's opion is welcome, even if not apreciated. Watch out for the smartcrackers. You'll figure us, I mean them out after awhile. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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05-29-2014, 09:13 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Welcome from Chandler - and I don't carry tools or a case of oil when I ride. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2014, 09:14 PM	#6
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Thanks, I knew you guys had open carry years ago. I just didn't realise it was still in play. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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05-29-2014, 09:19 PM	#7
SC50 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 142	Welcome from S Carolina! 07 1600 owner here too I think __________________ 2007 Vulcan Nomad 1600 VBA #02525
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05-29-2014, 09:38 PM	#8
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Welcome from Sin City, USA. Open carry = First Target. Concealed carry = Surprise. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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05-29-2014, 10:06 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Should I be carrying tools and spare parts? Didn't know that, despite riding a Harley for quite a few years by now. Welcome to the group, despite your jaded, owner-biased opinion. Hope you feel better and that you feel your nuts are bigger after making your comment. __________________ "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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05-29-2014, 10:44 PM	#11
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Welcome from Montreal. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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05-29-2014, 10:44 PM	#12
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	Ah yes, busting on other people's rides will get you busted back. Hopefully all in good fun because it's the riding that bonds us, so this next comment is not intended to bust anyone's brand preference, just an observation - there are a LOT of Harleys out there. So much that the general public refers to all large bikes as "Harleys" seemingly without recognizing there are any other brands on the road. Consequently I have a growing appreciation for often being the only non-Harley in a group, and almost always the sole Nomad for miles around. I dig that. Welcome Hvyhau8272 __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee!
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05-29-2014, 11:14 PM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The nerve of some of these new guys, smart mouthing a Harley rider who smart mouthed him first I would never do that. When a Harley rider gets mouthy with me about my choice of motorcycle I get off my bike and lay down in the fetal position to show him he is the alpha male. Then I say " I am sorry Sir, I didn't mean to offend you with my choice of a jap piece of crap, Please don't hurt me and forgive my ignorance." Hvyhau8272, there are a few members here who started out on Nomads then switched to other brands. They are all great guys, some are a little more sensitive than others about the brand they switched to __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-29-2014, 11:46 PM	#14
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	Welcome ..amungus... We are all expert riders...(if you dont believe that..just ask us !) Some have the scars to prove it Stay alert..take care..enjoy...and keep carrying !
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05-30-2014, 12:28 AM	#15
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Welcome to the site. You made a good choice. One suggestion. Don't pick on the Harley or Victory members here....they are a very sensitive bunch...go ahead and blast away at the Honda guys...they can take it.:cool::cool::eek: On a serious note...you joined a great group. New guy buys the beer. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Last edited by schoeney; 05-30-2014 at 12:31 AM.
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