New 08 Nomad Owner

dkdixie · 11-12-2007, 10:42 PM

Just purchased 08 Red/Blk Nomad last week. Have logged just over 200 miles so far. Sold my Harley. Taking all kind of grief from my riding buds, most of which are on Harley's. I just got tried of costly repairs, 4 fairly major in 22K miles. Also got fed up with the hard ride on Dyna wide glide.
Did alot of research before deciding on Nomad....which has been named MadKaw, since my bride thinks I have that illness. Too early to know for sure, but liking it so far. Already installed V&H baggers since I like to be heard. Risers on order from Scootworks, with more mods planned.
I'm retired, live in N GA, and always looking to meet new people and ride the TN, GA, NC & SC areas primarily.

**trip** · 11-12-2007, 10:46 PM

Welcome to KawaNOW, dkdixie.....make yourself at home. Sounds like you're on the road to riding happiness. Give it some time and keep an eye here on KawaNOW. We won't steer ya wrong.

Trip

blowndodge · 11-12-2007, 11:45 PM

Show off! 2008 there's always somebody with a newer Nomad !!! Congrats dkdixie

dogdoc · 11-13-2007, 09:12 AM

cograts dkdixie on the '08, did you spring for the stereo??

rlfaubion · 11-13-2007, 09:22 AM

Congratulations! Great bikes that you'll come to appreciate even more as the miles roll on...... Have fun!

socwkbiker · 11-13-2007, 09:37 AM

Congrats dkdixie! Welcome! Pull up a chair, grab a cold one and get comfy!

11-13-2007, 02:06 PM

I think he is the first to post with a new 08. congrats on the bike and I'm sure you will love your new ride. Hey dont worry about your buddies flippin you crap about buying a kawa. They wont be doing that long when there bike is in the shop and yours is ready to rock and ride 24/7 365. Welcome to our Nomad forum...

11-13-2007, 02:08 PM

Welcome dk.... you'll love it!!

Nico

dragon57 · 11-13-2007, 02:24 PM

Welcome, and congrat's Dixie!!
My wife and I are not retired yet (tired, but not retired)
but, we live in N Ga also (Gainesville) We ride all over, but on weekends usually stay in n ga, nc, east tenn area.
Cherahala Skyway is my favorite in this area, but n ga has some awesome riding, as well! We camp a lot, and sometimes pull our trailer; (roughing it gently!)

Yellow Jacket · 11-13-2007, 04:06 PM

Congratulations dkdixie! I don't think you will be disappointed! I've had my'06 for 16 months now and couldn't be happier! Maybe some day when I get to ride in North GA, (gotta go through the hell called ATL to get there) we can meet.

dano · 11-13-2007, 06:59 PM

Just read a post on Delphi were a guy just turned 215,000 miles on his Nomad; original engine. Good choice.
Ride safe,
Dano

**ringadingh** · 11-14-2007, 12:55 AM

Congratulations on your new Bike Im sure youll love it, and welcome aboard.

oledawg · 12-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Congratulations on a very wise choice. You'll never be able to settle for a Hardly again!

ds06nomad · 12-14-2007, 06:22 PM

Welcome aboard, dkdixie... Let me know how which risers and how they work out for you, ok? Been eye-balling the same. Curious how much rise and pull-back they "actually" have once installed and if you have any cable length issues.

Congrats on making an excellent choice on bikes... and exhaust! Is the '08 any different from the '05-'07's? You have the 2nd fastest Nomad, btw. If you had gotten the ALL black model, you'd have the fastest! True.

Best,
Daryl

naugaman · 12-14-2007, 06:29 PM

Welcome dkdixie. Mine is an 05 and have enjoyed it from the very beginning. You will like the V&H baggers. I have them on mine.

11-12-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	New 08 Nomad Owner Just purchased 08 Red/Blk Nomad last week. Have logged just over 200 miles so far. Sold my Harley. Taking all kind of grief from my riding buds, most of which are on Harley's. I just got tried of costly repairs, 4 fairly major in 22K miles. Also got fed up with the hard ride on Dyna wide glide. Did alot of research before deciding on Nomad....which has been named MadKaw, since my bride thinks I have that illness. Too early to know for sure, but liking it so far. Already installed V&H baggers since I like to be heard. Risers on order from Scootworks, with more mods planned. I'm retired, live in N GA, and always looking to meet new people and ride the TN, GA, NC & SC areas primarily. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2007, 10:46 PM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	New 08 Nomad Owner Welcome to KawaNOW, dkdixie.....make yourself at home. Sounds like you're on the road to riding happiness. Give it some time and keep an eye here on KawaNOW. We won't steer ya wrong. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-12-2007, 11:45 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New 08 Nomad Owner Show off! 2008 there's always somebody with a newer Nomad !!! Congrats dkdixie __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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11-13-2007, 09:12 AM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	New 08 Nomad Owner cograts dkdixie on the '08, did you spring for the stereo??
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11-13-2007, 09:22 AM	#5
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	New 08 Nomad Owner Congratulations! Great bikes that you'll come to appreciate even more as the miles roll on...... Have fun! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-13-2007, 09:37 AM	#6
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	New 08 Nomad Owner Congrats dkdixie! Welcome! Pull up a chair, grab a cold one and get comfy! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-13-2007, 02:06 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	New 08 Nomad Owner I think he is the first to post with a new 08. congrats on the bike and I'm sure you will love your new ride. Hey dont worry about your buddies flippin you crap about buying a kawa. They wont be doing that long when there bike is in the shop and yours is ready to rock and ride 24/7 365. Welcome to our Nomad forum...
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11-13-2007, 02:08 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	New 08 Nomad Owner Welcome dk.... you'll love it!! Nico
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11-13-2007, 02:24 PM	#9
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	New 08 Nomad Owner Welcome, and congrat's Dixie!! My wife and I are not retired yet (tired, but not retired) but, we live in N Ga also (Gainesville) We ride all over, but on weekends usually stay in n ga, nc, east tenn area. Cherahala Skyway is my favorite in this area, but n ga has some awesome riding, as well! We camp a lot, and sometimes pull our trailer; (roughing it gently!)
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11-13-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	New 08 Nomad Owner Congratulations dkdixie! I don't think you will be disappointed! I've had my'06 for 16 months now and couldn't be happier! Maybe some day when I get to ride in North GA, (gotta go through the hell called ATL to get there) we can meet. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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11-13-2007, 06:59 PM	#11
dano Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 282	New 08 Nomad Owner Just read a post on Delphi were a guy just turned 215,000 miles on his Nomad; original engine. Good choice. Ride safe, Dano
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11-14-2007, 12:55 AM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New 08 Nomad Owner Congratulations on your new Bike Im sure youll love it, and welcome aboard. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-14-2007, 05:54 PM	#13
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	New 08 Nomad Owner Congratulations on a very wise choice. You'll never be able to settle for a Hardly again!
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12-14-2007, 06:22 PM	#14
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	New 08 Nomad Owner Welcome aboard, dkdixie... Let me know how which risers and how they work out for you, ok? Been eye-balling the same. Curious how much rise and pull-back they "actually" have once installed and if you have any cable length issues. Congrats on making an excellent choice on bikes... and exhaust! Is the '08 any different from the '05-'07's? You have the 2nd fastest Nomad, btw. If you had gotten the ALL black model, you'd have the fastest! True. Best, Daryl
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12-14-2007, 06:29 PM	#15
naugaman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 280	New 08 Nomad Owner Welcome dkdixie. Mine is an 05 and have enjoyed it from the very beginning. You will like the V&H baggers. I have them on mine.
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