Greetings from a "newbie"

**skyryder** · 02-21-2017, 03:40 AM

Okay, I probably should have better titled it a "wannabe". Haven't ridden much in a long while, but after more research than I care to detail, I am firmly in the market for a 2000-2007 1500FI Classic/Nomad.
Homebase will be Central Florida, but plan to use the bike to visit all the places that I missed in earlier years and revisit the ones I really enjoyed.
I hope that I can ask for some patience, at least in the beginning, because I am hoping to tap into the experience and insight that I am sure is plentiful amongst the membership here.
Of course the first thing is to acquire a ride, and I am open to suggestions about which years in the timeframe above to concentrate on, or better yet any to avoid. What things should I be aware of or questions to ask of potential sellers when I look at the bike. I know this is a broad spectrum, but I figure if I don't ask, I'll probably never know. The only thing I am reasonably sure of is that I want a fuel injected bike. The "plan" also is to do a fair amount of distance riding, once I get a few miles under the seat, so outfitting is important. I will have a "backseater" with me as well during the excursions.
Thanks to all in advance and I promise to give back as I gain some relevant knowledge.

Best,
Rick
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**vulcanscott** · 02-21-2017, 06:49 AM

Welcome from OKLAHOMA ! Vulcan Scott

Ridefree · 02-21-2017, 08:05 AM

Welcome from up here in Canada !!

cactusjack · 02-21-2017, 08:47 AM

Why only a 1500? You ought to consider a 1600.

**ringadingh** · 02-21-2017, 09:33 AM

Welcome aboard!

**JD Hog** · 02-21-2017, 11:14 AM

Welcome from Northern California!

Like cactusjack said go for a 1600

lar · 02-21-2017, 12:27 PM

Welcome from New Hampshire.

Loafer · 02-21-2017, 12:44 PM

Welcome from the Green Mountain state!

VulcanE · 02-21-2017, 03:52 PM

Welcome aboard from Georgia, and as Scott mentioned, "why not a 1600?"

The Black Knight · 02-21-2017, 06:16 PM

Welcome from Italy!

**Top Cat** · 02-21-2017, 08:43 PM

Yeah, you need to get a 1600.
Just so happens I have a 2008 1600 Nomad for you.
$5300.

**Kawalski Rider** · 02-21-2017, 09:14 PM

Welcome from Washington..

redjay · 02-22-2017, 09:18 AM

Hello and Welcome.

Personally I would be looking for the newest 1600 (2008 was the last year) I could find.

**Rasta** · 02-22-2017, 08:38 PM

Welcome

**skyryder** · 02-23-2017, 12:51 AM

Thanks to all of you for the "greetings" and the much appreciated advice. To be honest, the reason I was focusing on the earlier models was the purchase price. I agree that a newer (1600) series maybe an better long term idea. I really want to make sure that I am going to enjoy this as much as I anticipate I will. I suspect that if it turns out different, the "cost" won't actually be too much different and if I buy a newer machine I will have a better long term investment.
If this conversation is better suited for another part of the forum, let me know and I happy to move it.
To be honest, this is exactly the type of info I was hoping to generate, I know that everyone has their own opinions and I welcome those thoughts. I would appreciate a line or two why you feel one is a better option than another and what things I should be looking for during the search. As an example, where does mileage become a concern? Does a bike with some cosmetic damage mean "danger zone" automatically. Is there a reliable way to determine if a bike has been in an accident vs just falling off the stand? It's not easy being a newbie.....LOL
Thanks again!

02-21-2017, 03:40 AM	#1
skyryder Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 28	Greetings from a "newbie" Okay, I probably should have better titled it a "wannabe". Haven't ridden much in a long while, but after more research than I care to detail, I am firmly in the market for a 2000-2007 1500FI Classic/Nomad. Homebase will be Central Florida, but plan to use the bike to visit all the places that I missed in earlier years and revisit the ones I really enjoyed. I hope that I can ask for some patience, at least in the beginning, because I am hoping to tap into the experience and insight that I am sure is plentiful amongst the membership here. Of course the first thing is to acquire a ride, and I am open to suggestions about which years in the timeframe above to concentrate on, or better yet any to avoid. What things should I be aware of or questions to ask of potential sellers when I look at the bike. I know this is a broad spectrum, but I figure if I don't ask, I'll probably never know. The only thing I am reasonably sure of is that I want a fuel injected bike. The "plan" also is to do a fair amount of distance riding, once I get a few miles under the seat, so outfitting is important. I will have a "backseater" with me as well during the excursions. Thanks to all in advance and I promise to give back as I gain some relevant knowledge. Best, Rick Report Post Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-21-2017, 08:47 AM	#4
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02-21-2017, 08:43 PM	#11
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Yeah, you need to get a 1600. Just so happens I have a 2008 1600 Nomad for you. $5300. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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02-22-2017, 09:18 AM	#13
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Hello and Welcome. Personally I would be looking for the newest 1600 (2008 was the last year) I could find.
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02-22-2017, 08:38 PM	#14
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Welcome __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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02-23-2017, 12:51 AM	#15
skyryder Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 28	Thanks to all of you for the "greetings" and the much appreciated advice. To be honest, the reason I was focusing on the earlier models was the purchase price. I agree that a newer (1600) series maybe an better long term idea. I really want to make sure that I am going to enjoy this as much as I anticipate I will. I suspect that if it turns out different, the "cost" won't actually be too much different and if I buy a newer machine I will have a better long term investment. If this conversation is better suited for another part of the forum, let me know and I happy to move it. To be honest, this is exactly the type of info I was hoping to generate, I know that everyone has their own opinions and I welcome those thoughts. I would appreciate a line or two why you feel one is a better option than another and what things I should be looking for during the search. As an example, where does mileage become a concern? Does a bike with some cosmetic damage mean "danger zone" automatically. Is there a reliable way to determine if a bike has been in an accident vs just falling off the stand? It's not easy being a newbie.....LOL Thanks again!
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