Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member.

dmspike · 09-15-2007, 01:24 AM

I have been reading the forum for a couple of months and thought it was time to get aquainted. I have returned to motorcycling after a 35+ year absence. In my teens and twenties, I did a fair amount of trail and off road riding but never any street riding. Approximately 3 months ago, I came across an opportunity to buy a 2005 1600 Nomad (Blue and Silver) from the original owner that had only 72.1 miles on it. The gentleman who bought the bike new was 70 years old at the time of purchase and decided it was too heavy for him to handle. After buying the bike and trailering it home, it sat for almost a month while I waited to take a motorcycle safety training class taught by team Oregon. Long story short, I have now been riding it for nearly two months and have 991 miles on it. To date I have replaced the stock exhause with Vance and Hines dual baggers, added integrated ring style LED brakelight/turnsignals inside the original real housings and made new lowers for the front of the bike to address the helmet buffeting. In the first 991 miles the bike has really changed and has had no problems. I also cannot tell each of you how much I have enjoyed learning to ride on the street and realizing now how much this big bike no longer feels big to me. It is truely a comfortable, smooth riding machine. Very happy I made the descision to get back into bike riding! I have enjoyed reading the information from all on this forum and hope to get to know some of the members over time.

vulcanvixen · 09-15-2007, 01:29 AM

72 miles??? Wow....what a creampuff. Welcome and enjoy the zanies around here!

09-15-2007, 01:35 AM

Welcome dmspike! :)

**scion0** · 09-15-2007, 08:18 AM

Welcome! I agree with you about the big bike statement. Many of my friends ride smaller bikes and think mine is a MONSTER.... and don't believe me it is not bad at all to handle! Handles quite well!

blowndodge · 09-15-2007, 08:22 AM

Welcome dmspike. The size does seem to go away quickly. Unless of course you drop it one time!! Right Nic'??

09-15-2007, 09:13 AM

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Welcome dmspike. The size does seem to go away quickly. Unless of course you drop it one time!! Right Nic'??

Very light.....

Where abouts in Oregon dm? Join in the Western Rally thread!

dmspike · 09-15-2007, 10:45 AM

Where abouts in Oregon dm? Join in the Western Rally thread!.....

Nico, I live in a small town named Canby which is located about 15 miles South of Portland. I did take a quick look at your Western Rally thread as suggested. The idea of a annual rally looks fun and I will look at it in more detail as time permits. If there is other forum members who live up near the Portland area, hopefully they will weighin as I would like to meet them and see who they are.... :)

Todd · 09-15-2007, 03:39 PM

Welcome DM...you will love riding it more every mile that goes by.

**trip** · 09-15-2007, 08:56 PM

Welcome to the KawaNOW forum, dmspike. Make yourself at home.

Trip

socwkbiker · 09-15-2007, 08:57 PM

Welcome dmspike. The cooler's over there, grab a cold one and make yourself at home. We talk a lot of noise as you've seen, so enjoy the fun!

09-15-2007, 08:59 PM

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Where abouts in Oregon dm? Join in the Western Rally thread!.....

Nico, I live in a small town named Canby which is located about 15 miles South of Portland. I did take a quick look at your Western Rally thread as suggested. The idea of a annual rally looks fun and I will look at it in more detail as time permits. If there is other forum members who live up near the Portland area, hopefully they will weighin as I would like to meet them and see who they are.... :)

Spent a few months in Lebanon Oregon many years ago... I loved the whole Willamette Valley..... Your opinion is valued as to our meeting place, so put your $0.02 in!! As you can see there are some jokesters amongst us.... myself being the more serious type..... Have fun and hope to hear from you often!

Nico

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beezer · 09-16-2007, 05:21 AM

Welcome from Pa.
In regards to the weight, it sure rides smooth. The most intimidating time is when you lift it from the sidestand for the first time of the day. A friend was over to see my new Nomad the other night and said he would probably drop it. I told him not to get on it because you have to be fully prepared both mentally and physically when you do lift it.

09-16-2007, 06:55 AM

Welcome dmspike. This is a great place. Enjoy!

09-16-2007, 09:14 AM

Welcome dmspike!

09-16-2007, 03:11 PM

Welcome neighbor we are from WA.

09-15-2007, 01:24 AM	#1
dmspike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 38	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. I have been reading the forum for a couple of months and thought it was time to get aquainted. I have returned to motorcycling after a 35+ year absence. In my teens and twenties, I did a fair amount of trail and off road riding but never any street riding. Approximately 3 months ago, I came across an opportunity to buy a 2005 1600 Nomad (Blue and Silver) from the original owner that had only 72.1 miles on it. The gentleman who bought the bike new was 70 years old at the time of purchase and decided it was too heavy for him to handle. After buying the bike and trailering it home, it sat for almost a month while I waited to take a motorcycle safety training class taught by team Oregon. Long story short, I have now been riding it for nearly two months and have 991 miles on it. To date I have replaced the stock exhause with Vance and Hines dual baggers, added integrated ring style LED brakelight/turnsignals inside the original real housings and made new lowers for the front of the bike to address the helmet buffeting. In the first 991 miles the bike has really changed and has had no problems. I also cannot tell each of you how much I have enjoyed learning to ride on the street and realizing now how much this big bike no longer feels big to me. It is truely a comfortable, smooth riding machine. Very happy I made the descision to get back into bike riding! I have enjoyed reading the information from all on this forum and hope to get to know some of the members over time. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2007, 01:29 AM	#2
vulcanvixen Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego County, CA Posts: 350	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. 72 miles??? Wow....what a creampuff. Welcome and enjoy the zanies around here!
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09-15-2007, 08:18 AM	#4
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome! I agree with you about the big bike statement. Many of my friends ride smaller bikes and think mine is a MONSTER.... and don't believe me it is not bad at all to handle! Handles quite well! __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome dmspike. The size does seem to go away quickly. Unless of course you drop it one time!! Right Nic'?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2007, 10:45 AM	#7
dmspike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 38	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Where abouts in Oregon dm? Join in the Western Rally thread!..... Nico, I live in a small town named Canby which is located about 15 miles South of Portland. I did take a quick look at your Western Rally thread as suggested. The idea of a annual rally looks fun and I will look at it in more detail as time permits. If there is other forum members who live up near the Portland area, hopefully they will weighin as I would like to meet them and see who they are.... :)
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09-15-2007, 03:39 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome DM...you will love riding it more every mile that goes by. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-15-2007, 08:56 PM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome to the KawaNOW forum, dmspike. Make yourself at home. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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09-15-2007, 08:57 PM	#10
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome dmspike. The cooler's over there, grab a cold one and make yourself at home. We talk a lot of noise as you've seen, so enjoy the fun! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-16-2007, 05:21 AM	#12
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome from Pa. In regards to the weight, it sure rides smooth. The most intimidating time is when you lift it from the sidestand for the first time of the day. A friend was over to see my new Nomad the other night and said he would probably drop it. I told him not to get on it because you have to be fully prepared both mentally and physically when you do lift it. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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09-16-2007, 06:55 AM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome dmspike. This is a great place. Enjoy!
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09-16-2007, 09:14 AM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome dmspike!
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09-16-2007, 03:11 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello fellow bikers.... from a new Oregon member. Welcome neighbor we are from WA.
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