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09-29-2007, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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I did it!
Today I became the extremely proud owner of a brand new, 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad in metallic diablo black. The dealer gave me a very decent trade-in on my 2005 C50T. The 14 mile ride home from the dealer was exhilerating! The difference between the 2 bikes is like comparing a Chevy to a Cadillac. Nothing against the Boulevard, it is what it is. The Nomad shifts so smoothly and doesn't "clunk" into gear, and that big v-twin doesn't even breathe hard in city traffic. This is the start of a long, beautiful relationship.
I've been lurking around here for several days, reading up n what Nomad owners had to say about their bikes, and only created an account yesterday to ask a few questions and discuss fishing with one member. A large part of my decision to go Nomad was based on what I've read here. Thanks to all of you! I hope to see some of you around and do some riding. Oh, and thanks for the hearty welcomes to the forum.
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09-29-2007, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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Way to go CJ! Are you ever going to be a happy man! That Nomad will tend to want to get away from you on the highway. If I don't keep an eye on the speedo, it's up into noman's land very quickly! AZ aint too far away for our west coast get...
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09-30-2007, 12:09 AM | #3 |
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I did it!
Awesome news CJ....!! I just brought home a sweet 2001 FI Nomad today, and dodged a few t-storms up here in Minnesota for about a 2 hour ride tonight. The Nomad is just a little different than the VF700C Magna I've been driving.....Holy Crap! What a nice ride!
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09-30-2007, 06:34 AM | #4 |
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Same move I made up from a C50. They're both good values.
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09-30-2007, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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Good deal CJ. You're hooked now for sure. ::)
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09-30-2007, 08:29 AM | #6 |
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Hey CJ, Congrats. You are gonna love that Nomad. Besides being a very nice cruiser it is an awesome fishing rig.
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09-30-2007, 09:17 AM | #7 |
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Dano: What brand of back rest you running there???
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09-30-2007, 02:27 PM | #9 |
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Took the Nomad out for its first real ride this morning, did about 100 miles, driving under break-in conditions. All I can say is she's all I hoped for and then some. Smooth ride, more power than I could ever imagine. The transmission is so quiet, you can barely hear it change gears. The stock seat is extremely comfortable. I am so happy I made the move!
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09-30-2007, 02:50 PM | #10 |
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congratulations catusjack,the nomad is the best cruiser out there,good luck.
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09-30-2007, 05:49 PM | #11 |
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Congrats cactusjack! I had my 600 mile break-in maintenance completed on Friday. The wife and I just got back from taking our 2007 its first overnight voyage. We had an awesome time. I am around 850 now
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09-30-2007, 05:53 PM | #12 |
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Congrats bro
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09-30-2007, 06:18 PM | #13 |
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Congrats CJ! I remember my first rides and I felt the exact same way!
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09-30-2007, 09:55 PM | #14 |
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Congrats. It's an awesome ride, night and day compared to anything else I've ridden. You'll be happy with it.
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10-01-2007, 08:59 AM | #15 |
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congrats!! I remember riding my home from the dealer. great feeling.anything you learn about your bike be sure to ask questions and share observations.
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