Hey Ya'll!

skeet · 10-23-2010, 08:28 PM

Ya'll may not remember me, but I'm Skeet in Hermitage, Tn. Alias, Karen. I'm finally going to retire at the end of the year. Now, I bought a Street Glide last year. Impulse buy! It was an 07 Black Pearle. Nice bike, but something about it bothered me. Still don't know why. I even lowered the front, Hog Tunes upgrade speakers, bought bag guards, but the extra auxillary lights on the front, spent some money. But did not ride it. My daughter loved it. Plus, since I made up my mind to retire, I didn't need that hefty payment, I really need a newer mid size suv. So, here I am still looking for a Nomad. I found on in Chattanooga. Its an 02 with 33,000 miles. Has a faring, with radio, gauges, a Voyager trunk, (don't need that). The owner is wanting to sell badly and has lowered the price in an email to me. Is the mileage too high? I don't know anything about this bike. Oh has Vance and Hines pipes. Is there some things I should be weary of?

Thanks for any info.
Karen

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-23-2010, 08:33 PM

No the mileage isn't too high. Cactusjack a member here has an '07 with 49,000 miles. I would definitely think about buying if you think the price is right.

**Kawhead** · 10-23-2010, 10:07 PM

The miles don't worry me either, not for an '02 I guess you've been shopping around enough to know if the price is reasonable. I believe the '02s are fuel injected and have the steel oil gear. So thats two other good points for it. Just give it a test ride and just make sure it shifts good. Most people take very good care of their bikes

**Top Cat** · 10-23-2010, 10:13 PM

I have a 2007 Nomad with 54,000 miles on it. Runs like a champ.
I wouldn't worry about the mileage on the 02 if the price is right.
There are always Nomads on Ebay with real low mileage but again, the price has to be what YOU consider fair.

dabull · 10-24-2010, 08:33 AM

as KawHead says, as long as it has the steel gear (vs plastic) ...Anyone>> when did they go to the stell gear>>??

Anyhow, disn't see a price in your post so it will be up to you as to whether or not its a good deal...which is really what matters...that you feel you got a good deal...

Fairing, sounds, gauges, voyager trunk (take a pic and sell it here if you decide you don't want it), V&H pipes...got aftermarket goodies;) sounds ok to me:)

**MAS Tequila** · 10-24-2010, 08:42 AM

2000 and up have the steel oil gear.

How does the trans shift? If it has any problem at all, then walk away. Trans problems are expensive. Please don't ask how I know.

Is the owner a club member? Someone may know who it is and have some info on the bike.

I know a few Vulcan guys in the area and may be able to get you some assistance.

MT

skeet · 10-24-2010, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm emailing him today to see if its still available and If I can see it next Saturday. It has a Mustang seat on it. Will that set me lower? Or more back?

Karen

**Top Cat** · 10-24-2010, 10:08 AM

Mustang seats generally set you a touch lower but more forward.

trosco · 10-24-2010, 12:05 PM

An 02 is 9 years old and although 30,000 miles is not high mileage for a Nomad you are looking at a 9 year old bike. Many Nomads older than that with over 100,000 miles on them are still running strong....but... age degrades things like cooling and hydraulic (brakes and clutch)systems. There are some incredible buys out there on nearly new Nomads. I see 07's and 08's with lease than 10,000 miles and many aftermarket goodies going for $6,000 to $7,500 My advice would be to look for newer than 9 years old if you don't personally know the bike or are not inclined to do your own maint.

Take a look in the For Sale section on this site. I think there are a couple of nearly new "Full Dress" Nomads for sale in it right now. I think Crabbypaddy and a fellow from the east coast have bikes you should check out!

**goose** · 10-24-2010, 01:47 PM

Good luck Karen with your purchase. Take it for a test ride while your over on this side of the state up to the Skyway or even the Dragon. That will help you make up your mind!!!(lol)

skeet · 10-24-2010, 06:12 PM

LOL, I don't know if I can ride it.....My legs are getting so short in my old age. The owner tried to sell on ebay today and the highest was $4300.00 not his reserve. I'll give him a call to see if he will wait for me to see it on Saturday. Oh, the temp is going to drop here in Nashville on Thursday going from 80 to low 60's....I'm ready for some cooler weather after this summer that was way too hot.

Karen

**goose** · 10-24-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skeet

LOL, I don't know if I can ride it.....My legs are getting so short in my old age. The owner tried to sell on ebay today and the highest was $4300.00 not his reserve. I'll give him a call to see if he will wait for me to see it on Saturday. Oh, the temp is going to drop here in Nashville on Thursday going from 80 to low 60's....I'm ready for some cooler weather after this summer that was way too hot.

Karen

60's down here that means it'll be in the 40's on the skyway,,,, I'm ready for the PolarBearRide already!

kawgirl · 10-24-2010, 09:46 PM

My '02 has 36,000 miles on it and I'm not having any problems with it. Good luck finding one you like.

**Kawhead** · 10-25-2010, 02:24 PM

Be careful Karen, he may be asking to much for the bike. These people on the board are more than willing to help shop for a deal on a Nomad. Truss me, I done been through it one time and it took 'bout thirty days and I was riding again.

Loafer · 10-25-2010, 05:37 PM

I have an '01 and my hoses and like are all very good. I would not be afraid to buy a well cared for Nomad.

BTW a stock '02 Nomad has a

trade in value of $3910.00 and retail value of $5675.00.

The bike in good shape with add-ons, is worth what you feel is fair.

10-23-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
skeet Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 82	Hey Ya'll! Ya'll may not remember me, but I'm Skeet in Hermitage, Tn. Alias, Karen. I'm finally going to retire at the end of the year. Now, I bought a Street Glide last year. Impulse buy! It was an 07 Black Pearle. Nice bike, but something about it bothered me. Still don't know why. I even lowered the front, Hog Tunes upgrade speakers, bought bag guards, but the extra auxillary lights on the front, spent some money. But did not ride it. My daughter loved it. Plus, since I made up my mind to retire, I didn't need that hefty payment, I really need a newer mid size suv. So, here I am still looking for a Nomad. I found on in Chattanooga. Its an 02 with 33,000 miles. Has a faring, with radio, gauges, a Voyager trunk, (don't need that). The owner is wanting to sell badly and has lowered the price in an email to me. Is the mileage too high? I don't know anything about this bike. Oh has Vance and Hines pipes. Is there some things I should be weary of? Thanks for any info. Karen Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Hey Ya'll! No the mileage isn't too high. Cactusjack a member here has an '07 with 49,000 miles. I would definitely think about buying if you think the price is right. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-23-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Hey Ya'll! The miles don't worry me either, not for an '02 I guess you've been shopping around enough to know if the price is reasonable. I believe the '02s are fuel injected and have the steel oil gear. So thats two other good points for it. Just give it a test ride and just make sure it shifts good. Most people take very good care of their bikes __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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10-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Hey Ya'll! I have a 2007 Nomad with 54,000 miles on it. Runs like a champ. I wouldn't worry about the mileage on the 02 if the price is right. There are always Nomads on Ebay with real low mileage but again, the price has to be what YOU consider fair. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-24-2010, 08:33 AM	#5
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Hey Ya'll! as KawHead says, as long as it has the steel gear (vs plastic) ...Anyone>> when did they go to the stell gear>>?? Anyhow, disn't see a price in your post so it will be up to you as to whether or not its a good deal...which is really what matters...that you feel you got a good deal... Fairing, sounds, gauges, voyager trunk (take a pic and sell it here if you decide you don't want it), V&H pipes...got aftermarket goodies;) sounds ok to me:) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2010, 08:42 AM	#6
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Hey Ya'll! 2000 and up have the steel oil gear. How does the trans shift? If it has any problem at all, then walk away. Trans problems are expensive. Please don't ask how I know. Is the owner a club member? Someone may know who it is and have some info on the bike. I know a few Vulcan guys in the area and may be able to get you some assistance. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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10-24-2010, 09:37 AM	#7
skeet Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 82	Hey Ya'll! Thanks for the info. I'm emailing him today to see if its still available and If I can see it next Saturday. It has a Mustang seat on it. Will that set me lower? Or more back? Karen
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10-24-2010, 10:08 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Hey Ya'll! Mustang seats generally set you a touch lower but more forward. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-24-2010, 12:05 PM	#9
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hey Ya'll! An 02 is 9 years old and although 30,000 miles is not high mileage for a Nomad you are looking at a 9 year old bike. Many Nomads older than that with over 100,000 miles on them are still running strong....but... age degrades things like cooling and hydraulic (brakes and clutch)systems. There are some incredible buys out there on nearly new Nomads. I see 07's and 08's with lease than 10,000 miles and many aftermarket goodies going for $6,000 to $7,500 My advice would be to look for newer than 9 years old if you don't personally know the bike or are not inclined to do your own maint. Take a look in the For Sale section on this site. I think there are a couple of nearly new "Full Dress" Nomads for sale in it right now. I think Crabbypaddy and a fellow from the east coast have bikes you should check out! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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10-24-2010, 01:47 PM	#10
goose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 1,206	Hey Ya'll! Good luck Karen with your purchase. Take it for a test ride while your over on this side of the state up to the Skyway or even the Dragon. That will help you make up your mind!!!(lol) __________________ 2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider
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10-24-2010, 06:12 PM	#11
skeet Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 82	Hey Ya'll! LOL, I don't know if I can ride it.....My legs are getting so short in my old age. The owner tried to sell on ebay today and the highest was $4300.00 not his reserve. I'll give him a call to see if he will wait for me to see it on Saturday. Oh, the temp is going to drop here in Nashville on Thursday going from 80 to low 60's....I'm ready for some cooler weather after this summer that was way too hot. Karen
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10-24-2010, 09:46 PM	#13
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Hey Ya'll! My '02 has 36,000 miles on it and I'm not having any problems with it. Good luck finding one you like. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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10-25-2010, 02:24 PM	#14
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Hey Ya'll! Be careful Karen, he may be asking to much for the bike. These people on the board are more than willing to help shop for a deal on a Nomad. Truss me, I done been through it one time and it took 'bout thirty days and I was riding again. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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10-25-2010, 05:37 PM	#15
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Hey Ya'll! I have an '01 and my hoses and like are all very good. I would not be afraid to buy a well cared for Nomad. BTW a stock '02 Nomad has a trade in value of $3910.00 and retail value of $5675.00. The bike in good shape with add-ons, is worth what you feel is fair. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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