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Old 01-04-2008, 11:42 AM   #1
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Just signed up here, after skulking around this excellent website for a week or so. Thanks for all the hard work you've done to create such a terrific place!

I began riding a little over 50 years ago (I'm 64) and just sold the Intruder I've been riding for 5 1/2 years. Ordered a Nomad yesterday, after searching for that perfect Interstate Eater for the few years my wife and I have left to ride, before we have to hang it up. I know that my skills and strength aren't what they were even ten years ago, so I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more bike than I can handle with this one, as it's almost 300 pounds heavier than my last bike. Planning to add a TourPack and all the usual other necessary stuff.Probably take delivery in a week.

Very much looking forward to getting to know some of you, and learning from your experiences with your Nomads.



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Old 01-04-2008, 11:57 AM   #2
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Welcome to the party Smokey! You'll be fine with that Nad. They are well balanced, but if you do tipper be sure to know how to lift one up in advance. Have fun!
 
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Old 01-04-2008, 12:11 PM   #3
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All Right another one from Bama. Welcome smokey
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Old 01-04-2008, 12:28 PM   #4
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welcome smokey. great bike. If you're concerned about the weight issue, don't add the tour pak and other items right away. Practice your skills solo first. Maybe even take the intermediate msf course. It's only one day and will increase your skill level and confidence. Then add the other items, including your wife. Just a suggestion.
 
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Old 01-04-2008, 12:45 PM   #5
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Welcome Smokey

I bet you cant wait for the day you collect that Nomad
I'm sure you will be just fine with the Nomad, my Nomad is my first bike in something like 18 years and i to was unsure wether the Nomad was to big for my first bike, but i was very surprised when i first rode it how easy i found it.

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Old 01-04-2008, 12:47 PM   #6
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Welcome smokey! I'm sure you love your bike when you get it. Two from 'bama? We're being overrun!
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:01 PM   #7
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Welcome smokey! I'm sure you love your bike when you get it. Two from 'bama? We're being overrun!
Lmao I dought we'll EVER out number you texan's
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:27 PM   #8
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:53 PM   #9
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Welcome smokey....with your experience, the Nomad will handle like a dream..just take it easy for a little while till you get your Nomad Legs under you.
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:55 PM   #10
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Wecome from NW GEorgia. I'm 66 and when I can't ride this thing any more I'll trike it.
 
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Old 01-04-2008, 02:02 PM   #11
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Welcome Smokey
You will love the Nomad. I'm 62 and just started riding last fall, So with your experience, you gonna love it.

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Old 01-04-2008, 02:20 PM   #12
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Welcome Smokey.....make yourself at home.
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Hey Smokey, welcome to the group from Georgia! Don't worry about the Nomad being too much, I'm 64 too and bought my '06 Nomad in July of '06 after not having a bike since 1972. No problems so far in riding it or getting used to it.

I'm betting you will love the Nomad!

So, drag up a chair and enjoy the site!
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Hey there Smokey...welcome aboard!! Enjoy and try not to spit coffee onto your monitor too many times....(a-la Trip!! LOL!!)
 
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Hey there Smokey...welcome aboard!! Enjoy and try not to spit coffee onto your monitor too many times....(a-la Trip!! LOL!!)
It's cause he doesn't have any teeth jussmatt. When he laughs, there's nothing to stop the coffee. j/k boss.
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