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Zuniga · 09-06-2018, 10:11 PM

Hello everyone,

I’m from Bowie, Maryland

Been riding since August 2017 yes that is right 2017, that makes me a year old rider at age 56. My first bike ever was a 09 Honda Shadow Aero, after 1000 miles found that I needed something bigger, I didn't think it was going to be as HOT as it is but I'll get used to it. In March 2018 I purchased a Yamaha Royal Star but it was full of problems so I returned it and got my money back, it wasn't easy. Anyhow, the very HOT bike is a 2013 Metallic Titanium / Metallic Spark Black Nomad. I still have a little bit of hiccups here and their but i'm working them out. In the near future I plan to take a trip from Maryland to San Diego and across the border. I will be doing a lot of reading in this fine Forum and maybe ask a few question down the road. The bike is not Ivanized so I hope someone will convince me to do it.

Good day everyone and safe riding while embracing the curves.

lar · 09-06-2018, 11:35 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire.

**smokier** · 09-07-2018, 07:40 AM

Welcome and congratulations from Eastern Iowa.

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2013 Metallic Titanium / Metallic Spark Black Nomad

Beautiful bike.
Ivanizing is a must. When the 2nd Vaquero came home, the ECU came out and went to Ivan that same week. Lesson learned from waiting 6 months on the first Vaq.

**ringadingh** · 09-07-2018, 08:09 AM

Welcome Aboard!

Kyleman87 · 09-07-2018, 08:41 AM

Welcome Zuniga!
I am new to this forum as well. I have found a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience on these pages. The members are an amazing resource for answers to any questions, or suggestions you may be looking for. They always seem happy to chime in.

Seems to be some really great folks on here!

Welcome aboard!

The Black Knight · 09-07-2018, 02:23 PM

Welcome from Italy!

**JD Hog** · 09-07-2018, 02:43 PM

Welcome from Northern California!
Definitely Ivanize the bike

VulcanE · 09-12-2018, 05:09 PM

Welcome aboard from down in Georgia.

**VARider07** · 09-27-2018, 03:31 PM

Welcome from hot, humid, but not hurricaned (whew) Virginia Beach. Watch for idiots, leave plenty of room to brake on your monster bike and have a blast.

Chuck A. · 09-27-2018, 08:50 PM

Welcome Alabama. Ivans ECM reprogram is not a "do it or you must die" thing but I wouldn't own the Voyager without it now. It smoothes the engine out and makes it ran the way Kawasaki had wanted it to. To us riders who have done it I think we are all in agreement that it is money well spent.

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Zuniga Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 6	New Member Hello everyone, I’m from Bowie, Maryland Been riding since August 2017 yes that is right 2017, that makes me a year old rider at age 56. My first bike ever was a 09 Honda Shadow Aero, after 1000 miles found that I needed something bigger, I didn't think it was going to be as HOT as it is but I'll get used to it. In March 2018 I purchased a Yamaha Royal Star but it was full of problems so I returned it and got my money back, it wasn't easy. Anyhow, the very HOT bike is a 2013 Metallic Titanium / Metallic Spark Black Nomad. I still have a little bit of hiccups here and their but i'm working them out. In the near future I plan to take a trip from Maryland to San Diego and across the border. I will be doing a lot of reading in this fine Forum and maybe ask a few question down the road. The bike is not Ivanized so I hope someone will convince me to do it. Good day everyone and safe riding while embracing the curves. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Zuniga; 09-07-2018 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Adding information
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lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	Welcome from New Hampshire. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome Aboard! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Kyleman87 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 36	Welcome Zuniga! I am new to this forum as well. I have found a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience on these pages. The members are an amazing resource for answers to any questions, or suggestions you may be looking for. They always seem happy to chime in. Seems to be some really great folks on here! Welcome aboard! __________________ Kyle Stewart 2006 Nomad 1600 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,038	Welcome from Italy! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,947	Welcome from Northern California! Definitely Ivanize the bike __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Welcome aboard from down in Georgia. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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VARider07 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 156	Welcome from hot, humid, but not hurricaned (whew) Virginia Beach. Watch for idiots, leave plenty of room to brake on your monster bike and have a blast. __________________ VARider07 07 Nomad 1600 Ultimate Seat Harley Bagger Muffs Christian Motorcycle Rider
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Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 990	Welcome Alabama. Ivans ECM reprogram is not a "do it or you must die" thing but I wouldn't own the Voyager without it now. It smoothes the engine out and makes it ran the way Kawasaki had wanted it to. To us riders who have done it I think we are all in agreement that it is money well spent. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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