New Nomad Owner! Suggestions? - Page 2

Loafer · 12-27-2017, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the forum, from the Green Mountain state.

lar · 12-28-2017, 12:09 AM

Welcome to the forum, from the Granite State.

pete · 12-28-2017, 02:51 AM

Great to have you..welcome from Perth Australia
Pete.

degreaser · 12-28-2017, 12:20 PM

when I had my '04 1500 Classic, I had a solo backrest from Grasshopper,
it does have some flex to it and it is fixed position

http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/kawasaki/

mick56 · 12-28-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by degreaser

when I had my '04 1500 Classic, I had a solo backrest from Grasshopper,
it does have some flex to it and it is fixed position

http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/kawasaki/

It is sprung steel,but can be bent back a bit to suit fat bastards too.

Johnny Y · 12-28-2017, 01:38 PM

The Kuryakyn Sound Of Chrome stereo can be had for 200.00 on Amazon & ebay for now. Nice to have tunes on a bike.

degreaser · 12-29-2017, 06:36 AM

i bought a garmin zumo 550 2006 , it can play mp3 tunes from an SD card, I have never listened to music when riding as yet but planning a trip in 2018 Boston to Buffalo and hope to be entertained while doing dodgem-cars on I-90 with my 2 new fiamm car horns

hardrider · 01-01-2018, 07:54 PM

I'm considering buying a grasshopper rider backrest for my 06 Nomad . Would having a backrest make the stock seat more bearable

mick56 · 01-01-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake_7

I'm considering buying a grasshopper rider backrest for my 06 Nomad . Would having a backrest make the stock seat more bearable

You wont believe how much difference it makes.My arse was pretty much done after about an hour before i had one.You will sit in a totally different position with a backrest.Dont hesitate,buy one now.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-02-2018, 05:38 AM

The combination of highway pegs and a backrest will make riding so much more enjoyable.

degreaser · 01-02-2018, 10:52 AM

ya highway pegs and backrest go well together

**a340driver** · 01-12-2018, 10:28 PM

Michelin Pilots tires front and back. The best upgrade on my bike (same model as yours)

dale55 · 01-13-2018, 07:32 AM

Welcome. Heated grips if you ride in winter, highway pegs, replace headlight with upgraded brighter bulb, get some tunes on that sucker. Ride it on long trips to wherever you want its a blast........................................

ldhthept · 01-14-2018, 12:14 AM

As others have said, pegs and back rest a must. I would also add handle bar risers, mine are 2 1/2 inches I think. I also rolled by bars forward to put my hands and shoulders in a more comfortable position. Chucksters makes a good set.

01Nomad1500 · 01-14-2018, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warrbucks222

Cramp buster, not unsafe lock.

What’s the cramp buster?

12-27-2017, 08:13 PM	#16
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12-28-2017, 12:09 AM	#17
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12-28-2017, 12:20 PM	#19
degreaser Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 614	when I had my '04 1500 Classic, I had a solo backrest from Grasshopper, it does have some flex to it and it is fixed position http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/kawasaki/ __________________ 04 1500 sold, got an 800 now Atlantic Canada
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12-28-2017, 01:38 PM	#21
Johnny Y Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: S.E.WI. Posts: 159	The Kuryakyn Sound Of Chrome stereo can be had for 200.00 on Amazon & ebay for now. Nice to have tunes on a bike. __________________ Johnny Y PCV. Chucksters B.A.K. , D&D slip-ons.
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12-29-2017, 06:36 AM	#22
degreaser Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 614	i bought a garmin zumo 550 2006 , it can play mp3 tunes from an SD card, I have never listened to music when riding as yet but planning a trip in 2018 Boston to Buffalo and hope to be entertained while doing dodgem-cars on I-90 with my 2 new fiamm car horns __________________ 04 1500 sold, got an 800 now Atlantic Canada
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12-28-2017, 02:51 AM	#18
pete Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia, Perth. Posts: 236	Great to have you..welcome from Perth Australia Pete.
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01-01-2018, 07:54 PM	#23
hardrider Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 34	I'm considering buying a grasshopper rider backrest for my 06 Nomad . Would having a backrest make the stock seat more bearable
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01-02-2018, 05:38 AM	#25
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	The combination of highway pegs and a backrest will make riding so much more enjoyable. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-02-2018, 10:52 AM	#26
degreaser Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 614	ya highway pegs and backrest go well together __________________ 04 1500 sold, got an 800 now Atlantic Canada
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01-12-2018, 10:28 PM	#27
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Michelin Pilots tires front and back. The best upgrade on my bike (same model as yours) __________________ JET-LAG
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01-13-2018, 07:32 AM	#28
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Welcome. Heated grips if you ride in winter, highway pegs, replace headlight with upgraded brighter bulb, get some tunes on that sucker. Ride it on long trips to wherever you want its a blast........................................
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01-14-2018, 12:14 AM	#29
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,031	As others have said, pegs and back rest a must. I would also add handle bar risers, mine are 2 1/2 inches I think. I also rolled by bars forward to put my hands and shoulders in a more comfortable position. Chucksters makes a good set.
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