Finally rode two-up

cactusjack · 09-07-2008, 12:16 AM

I took my Bronco out of service today to repair the driveline, I have to wait a few days for parts. My wife is out of town with her car, and one of my sons has my car. That leaves me the Nomad, so things could be worse...

Anyway, I needed to pick my 17-year old up from work tonight, so I threw an extra helmet in the Nomad trunk and went to get him. It's been years since I rode with a passenger, and the Nomad handled it well. I gave him the standard lecture "act like you're part of the bike, don't try to counterbalance me, etc.". He's about 6' and 180 pounds, really didn't make a huge difference once I got her rolling.

audiogooroo · 09-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Yep! The Nomad definitely handles 2up well.
First passenger on mine, several years ago was my middle son when he was 18. 6 ft 4 in and 220lbs. Didn't really ride much differently like I expected it to.

bigdave · 09-08-2008, 09:48 AM

Wife and i ride 2 up a lot. Nomad handles it real well barely knows she is on back

dantama · 09-08-2008, 12:07 PM

Having a backrest really helps. It keeps people from moving around so much, they tend to just lean back and stay there.

I've noticed on other bikes without a back rest, or a much lower one, they seem to look around you from side to side depending on when the mood strikes.

moenko · 09-08-2008, 12:41 PM

On Interstates I actually think that the add'l weight of a passenger make the bike even more stable than it is already - the comfort on the backseat is second to none in that class!

waterman · 09-08-2008, 02:40 PM

So CJ, did your son like the ride?

cactusjack · 09-08-2008, 03:16 PM

Yeah, it was only about 3 miles. He said it was really comfortable and he felt "safe" back there.

phenrichs · 09-08-2008, 03:56 PM

The Nomad rides better 2up than any other bike I have ridden with the exception of my old roomates BMW. Go figure. But that thing was tricked out too.

dogdoc · 09-09-2008, 03:44 PM

I ride 2 up with the wife all the time and some with my son(17 yrs old), can't tell you have somebody on there really.

rksaw · 09-09-2008, 04:06 PM

I took my wife for a ride Friday and both of us loved it. The bike has absolutely no problem with a second rider. I can't wait for a multi-day trip with my wife.

ianicky · 09-11-2008, 09:23 AM

I actually prefer riding 2 up now i think the Nomad is so much more stable and smoother than when solo.

rksaw · 09-11-2008, 08:59 PM

It almost seems like the bike would rather be ridden 2-up. I rode with my wife on back again today, and just absolutely loved it.
Rich

cheriann · 09-12-2008, 08:59 AM

I'm a newer rider...just started last year....and although I feel that I am a confident and capable rider, hubby has refused to ride pillion with me :'( I have never had to ride more than my own weight on a bike and I want to learn to take a passenger too!!!

We went on a big Kawasaki internet group ride through PA and NY last month and that was the first time I rode with luggage on the rack. I did notice the difference (female packing for a trip should give you a clue how heavy it was!!!), but I handled it well.

So, hubby had to put the poor Nad in the shop recently and we went somewhere on my 900. I told him it wasn't fair that I had to ride pillion on my own bike

:(" title="

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The more experiences I get, the closer it gets for me to upgrade to my own Nomad!!!!

ianicky · 09-12-2008, 02:56 PM

Good on your hubby i dont think there are many blokes that would get on the back with there wife at the controls

**schoeney** · 09-12-2008, 08:10 PM

Call it a control thing but I won't ride on the back of anyone's bike! But I don't mind taking a passenger.

09-07-2008, 12:16 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Finally rode two-up I took my Bronco out of service today to repair the driveline, I have to wait a few days for parts. My wife is out of town with her car, and one of my sons has my car. That leaves me the Nomad, so things could be worse... Anyway, I needed to pick my 17-year old up from work tonight, so I threw an extra helmet in the Nomad trunk and went to get him. It's been years since I rode with a passenger, and the Nomad handled it well. I gave him the standard lecture "act like you're part of the bike, don't try to counterbalance me, etc.". He's about 6' and 180 pounds, really didn't make a huge difference once I got her rolling. __________________ 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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09-07-2008, 10:15 AM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Finally rode two-up Yep! The Nomad definitely handles 2up well. First passenger on mine, several years ago was my middle son when he was 18. 6 ft 4 in and 220lbs. Didn't really ride much differently like I expected it to. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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09-08-2008, 09:48 AM	#3
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Finally rode two-up Wife and i ride 2 up a lot. Nomad handles it real well barely knows she is on back __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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09-08-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Finally rode two-up Having a backrest really helps. It keeps people from moving around so much, they tend to just lean back and stay there. I've noticed on other bikes without a back rest, or a much lower one, they seem to look around you from side to side depending on when the mood strikes.
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09-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#5
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Finally rode two-up On Interstates I actually think that the add'l weight of a passenger make the bike even more stable than it is already - the comfort on the backseat is second to none in that class! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#6
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Finally rode two-up So CJ, did your son like the ride? __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Finally rode two-up Yeah, it was only about 3 miles. He said it was really comfortable and he felt "safe" back there. __________________ 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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09-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#8
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Finally rode two-up The Nomad rides better 2up than any other bike I have ridden with the exception of my old roomates BMW. Go figure. But that thing was tricked out too.
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09-09-2008, 03:44 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Finally rode two-up I ride 2 up with the wife all the time and some with my son(17 yrs old), can't tell you have somebody on there really.
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09-09-2008, 04:06 PM	#10
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Finally rode two-up I took my wife for a ride Friday and both of us loved it. The bike has absolutely no problem with a second rider. I can't wait for a multi-day trip with my wife.
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09-11-2008, 09:23 AM	#11
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Finally rode two-up I actually prefer riding 2 up now i think the Nomad is so much more stable and smoother than when solo.
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09-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#12
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Finally rode two-up It almost seems like the bike would rather be ridden 2-up. I rode with my wife on back again today, and just absolutely loved it. Rich
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09-12-2008, 08:59 AM	#13
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Finally rode two-up I'm a newer rider...just started last year....and although I feel that I am a confident and capable rider, hubby has refused to ride pillion with me :'( I have never had to ride more than my own weight on a bike and I want to learn to take a passenger too!!! We went on a big Kawasaki internet group ride through PA and NY last month and that was the first time I rode with luggage on the rack. I did notice the difference (female packing for a trip should give you a clue how heavy it was!!!), but I handled it well. So, hubby had to put the poor Nad in the shop recently and we went somewhere on my 900. I told him it wasn't fair that I had to ride pillion on my own bike :(" title="" border="0"/> Well, I guess the guilt finally got him!!!! He pulled over when we got to our back road near home and FINALLY rode behind me!!!!!!!! It was only a few miles, but I did it!!!!!! YIPPPEEEEE!!!! The more experiences I get, the closer it gets for me to upgrade to my own Nomad!!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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09-12-2008, 02:56 PM	#14
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Finally rode two-up Good on your hubby i dont think there are many blokes that would get on the back with there wife at the controls
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09-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#15
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Finally rode two-up Call it a control thing but I won't ride on the back of anyone's bike! But I don't mind taking a passenger. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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