one less Nomad on the road

wrongway · 04-04-2011, 10:44 PM

Well I got to take my turn at feeling the pavement sliding beneath my leather covered body,

and I must say that the pavement was much softer then I had anticipated. My wife and I are fine (very sore nothing broken) and my friend and his wife will recover from their broken wrist. My bike on the other hand didn't fair to well. It was a great day for a ride as we were riding the rose city 250 we were about 2 hours into our ride when we went down. I was lead bike and my friend was staggered formation 2nd in line. we came up to or next turn and as I slowed and turned on my signal, my buddy didn't see me do any of this and was going to go strait. All I saw was him next to me and his tires screeching as he locked up his brakes, but by then it was to late he was passing me and our mirrors hit as he went by. his hand or jacket caught my break lever and pulled my grip from my hand. causing me to lose control of my bike and drop us on the ground. the nomad let us off on the right side and as the guards hit the ground the bike flew out and away from me flipping onto its left side and top, yes it went tire side up. I believe the bike was upside down for a few yards. I don't know what the extent of the damage is as of yet, but I do believe it is very bad. :'( the whole left side and most of the right side as well as the top of the sissy bar and windshield has damage. my friends bike (a Vulcan 800 classic) did very well through it all not to much damage just the left side of his bike was damaged. we are all very sore but thankful to be alive.

**nomadtom69** · 04-04-2011, 10:58 PM

Sorry to hear about the Nomad and glad you and yours are not seriously hurt goes to let everyone know no matter if you are doing your best something or someone else can take you down have a quick recover and find another Nomad I saw one on ebay in your area just the other day.

ballast · 04-04-2011, 11:04 PM

:'(Kelly, I am so sorry to hear this. As always I am thankful to hear that everyone walked (limped?) away. I hope you will be back riding soon.

Goes to show you really need to pay attention to what's going on in front of you.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-04-2011, 11:05 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident Kelly. Glad to hear you and your wife weren't hurt any worse than what you were. Too bad about the Nomad.

**Top Cat** · 04-04-2011, 11:21 PM

Wow, that sucks. Glad you and the wife are not more seriously hurt.
If you are like CJ maybe a purple HD is in your future.

**Jared** · 04-05-2011, 12:00 AM

Wow. Sorry to hear about this!

**markclark57** · 04-05-2011, 12:07 AM

:-( ouch
If you want another Nomad in the near area, I just saw one at the Lynnwood Cycle Barn. Didn't stop to look, but it wasn't there last week.
Glad you guys are OK.

Netnorske · 04-05-2011, 12:09 AM

Super bummer.....but glad it was not worse. I lead a lot of group rides and always use hand signals as well as turn signals just for this reason. I also check my mirror to make sure that the person behind me also has his signal on or is otherwise mirroring my hand signal. If I don't see it, I don't turn. Not that this helps you now, but it might help someone else from suffering the same fate. Hope you heal up quickly and find yourself back in the saddle soon...

Blueraven · 04-05-2011, 07:43 AM

WOW, hope you and your wife feel better. So sorry for the Nomad. I rode for the first time in a group ride and had to be very mindful of the bike in front because before I knew it, I was getting really close, too close for comfort. I can see how that could happen. Don't wait to get back in the saddle. The longer you wait, the harder it is. Heal fast.

Loafer · 04-05-2011, 08:30 AM

Glad this isn't worse, take it easy and I wish a full recovery for everyone.

**ringadingh** · 04-05-2011, 09:15 AM

Sorry to hear about your mishap, the main thing is that you guys are in pretty good shape.

cactusjack · 04-05-2011, 09:29 AM

Wow, sorry to hear this. As you may know, I went through a similar incident recently and my Nomad is off the road for good. I didn't have any leather on, except for gloves and had some pretty nasty road rash for a couple of weeks. You'll be stiff and sore from the tumble for a few days.

Don't be surprised if the insurance company totals your bike.

I hope you and your wife are both 100% again real soon. I don't care what you say, pavement ain't "soft".

rickyboy · 04-05-2011, 10:00 AM

Just wanted to say I was sorry to hear of yet another mishap. I'm glad you're in reasonable condition. I hope you fair well getting the Nomad fixed or replaced.

**cnc** · 04-05-2011, 10:40 AM

Sorry to hear this, but glade it was not worse for you, your wife or your buddy. Formations do have their own set of dangers and I myself prefer riding in a loose one. Hope you all heal up quick and are back into riding soon.

landman · 04-05-2011, 05:06 PM

i allways hate to hear these stories but am thankfull that you were wearing protective gear.hope all envolved heal up quickly.

04-04-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
wrongway Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 43	one less Nomad on the road Well I got to take my turn at feeling the pavement sliding beneath my leather covered body, and I must say that the pavement was much softer then I had anticipated. My wife and I are fine (very sore nothing broken) and my friend and his wife will recover from their broken wrist. My bike on the other hand didn't fair to well. It was a great day for a ride as we were riding the rose city 250 we were about 2 hours into our ride when we went down. I was lead bike and my friend was staggered formation 2nd in line. we came up to or next turn and as I slowed and turned on my signal, my buddy didn't see me do any of this and was going to go strait. All I saw was him next to me and his tires screeching as he locked up his brakes, but by then it was to late he was passing me and our mirrors hit as he went by. his hand or jacket caught my break lever and pulled my grip from my hand. causing me to lose control of my bike and drop us on the ground. the nomad let us off on the right side and as the guards hit the ground the bike flew out and away from me flipping onto its left side and top, yes it went tire side up. I believe the bike was upside down for a few yards. I don't know what the extent of the damage is as of yet, but I do believe it is very bad. :'( the whole left side and most of the right side as well as the top of the sissy bar and windshield has damage. my friends bike (a Vulcan 800 classic) did very well through it all not to much damage just the left side of his bike was damaged. we are all very sore but thankful to be alive. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	one less Nomad on the road Sorry to hear about the Nomad and glad you and yours are not seriously hurt goes to let everyone know no matter if you are doing your best something or someone else can take you down have a quick recover and find another Nomad I saw one on ebay in your area just the other day. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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04-04-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	one less Nomad on the road :'(Kelly, I am so sorry to hear this. As always I am thankful to hear that everyone walked (limped?) away. I hope you will be back riding soon. Goes to show you really need to pay attention to what's going on in front of you. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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04-04-2011, 11:05 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	one less Nomad on the road Sorry to hear about your accident Kelly. Glad to hear you and your wife weren't hurt any worse than what you were. Too bad about the Nomad. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-04-2011, 11:21 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	one less Nomad on the road Wow, that sucks. Glad you and the wife are not more seriously hurt. If you are like CJ maybe a purple HD is in your future. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2011, 12:00 AM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	one less Nomad on the road Wow. Sorry to hear about this! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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04-05-2011, 12:07 AM	#7
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	one less Nomad on the road :-( ouch If you want another Nomad in the near area, I just saw one at the Lynnwood Cycle Barn. Didn't stop to look, but it wasn't there last week. Glad you guys are OK. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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04-05-2011, 12:09 AM	#8
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	one less Nomad on the road Super bummer.....but glad it was not worse. I lead a lot of group rides and always use hand signals as well as turn signals just for this reason. I also check my mirror to make sure that the person behind me also has his signal on or is otherwise mirroring my hand signal. If I don't see it, I don't turn. Not that this helps you now, but it might help someone else from suffering the same fate. Hope you heal up quickly and find yourself back in the saddle soon... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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04-05-2011, 07:43 AM	#9
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	one less Nomad on the road WOW, hope you and your wife feel better. So sorry for the Nomad. I rode for the first time in a group ride and had to be very mindful of the bike in front because before I knew it, I was getting really close, too close for comfort. I can see how that could happen. Don't wait to get back in the saddle. The longer you wait, the harder it is. Heal fast. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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04-05-2011, 08:30 AM	#10
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	one less Nomad on the road Glad this isn't worse, take it easy and I wish a full recovery for everyone. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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04-05-2011, 09:15 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	one less Nomad on the road Sorry to hear about your mishap, the main thing is that you guys are in pretty good shape. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-05-2011, 09:29 AM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	one less Nomad on the road Wow, sorry to hear this. As you may know, I went through a similar incident recently and my Nomad is off the road for good. I didn't have any leather on, except for gloves and had some pretty nasty road rash for a couple of weeks. You'll be stiff and sore from the tumble for a few days. Don't be surprised if the insurance company totals your bike. I hope you and your wife are both 100% again real soon. I don't care what you say, pavement ain't "soft". __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-05-2011, 10:00 AM	#13
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	one less Nomad on the road Just wanted to say I was sorry to hear of yet another mishap. I'm glad you're in reasonable condition. I hope you fair well getting the Nomad fixed or replaced. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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04-05-2011, 10:40 AM	#14
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	one less Nomad on the road Sorry to hear this, but glade it was not worse for you, your wife or your buddy. Formations do have their own set of dangers and I myself prefer riding in a loose one. Hope you all heal up quick and are back into riding soon. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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04-05-2011, 05:06 PM	#15
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	one less Nomad on the road i allways hate to hear these stories but am thankfull that you were wearing protective gear.hope all envolved heal up quickly. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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