Out with the old, in with the new - Page 2

chainsaw · 10-23-2012, 03:15 PM

Nice bike. I bought one new and sold it after two weeks. Didn't care for the riding position. To far bent over. But I am old and I am sure that was the problem. Nice and quick though.

cactusjack · 10-23-2012, 03:25 PM

Wouldn't it have been cheaper just to replace the rear tire on your Nomad?

**markclark57** · 10-23-2012, 03:58 PM

Not for me, but nice for you!

I'm in the 50% style (of my own choosing) and 50% HP club. Recently went head to head with a 106" Victory to about 100 mph and was surprised to have kept up. Ride safe (ish).

**sacarriker** · 10-23-2012, 05:44 PM

nice bike. i like the Concourse. lots of power. Enjoy!

waterman · 10-23-2012, 07:16 PM

Nice bike Pete. Those things are stupid fast.

**billmac** · 10-23-2012, 07:36 PM

Congrats on a great choice. I never have ridden the Connie but it sure looks tempting and the reviews are great.

I am resisting the new bike urge you, Mitch, Chuck, Liz, and others are putting on me. I did pick up a nail in the back tire today, is it time for a new bike? lol

petenomad · 10-23-2012, 08:37 PM

Thanks all, pretty excited.
Griz called dibs on my trunk and Russel seat while we were in Antlers. I need to take a few pics, and will have other parts from the Nomad available soon.

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Great bike Glenn!

Now you can keep up with the Spyder!

Uh, yeah, it will be a little easier.

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Probably a little more pep in it as well.

Yep. I haven't really opened it up much yet, but on our ride, I decided to pass somebody and shifted up instead of down - it has such a wide power band that it still went from 40 - 70 in the blink of an eye.

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Glenn, congrats on the new ride! I could never see myself on a bike like that, but I hope to see you on it in Estes Park next summer....

. I know how excited you must be...so enjoy every mile...

!

Absolutely! Ann and I have made terrific friends through this forum and attending the rallies is the best part.

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Originally Posted by chainsaw

Nice bike. I bought one new and sold it after two weeks. Didn't care for the riding position. To far bent over. But I am old and I am sure that was the problem. Nice and quick though.

It feels pretty vertical to me - no where near as bent over as my SV650S. I am still deciding, but will likely get some riser blocks to straighten out that last little bit for a slight bit more comfort on the longer trips.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Wouldn't it have been cheaper just to replace the rear tire on your Nomad?

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Originally Posted by billmac

...I did pick up a nail in the back tire today, is it time for a new bike? lol

If you pay the dealer to change a rear tire, I believe it is cheaper just to buy a new bike.

And Bill, just go ahead and crack open that wallet - it is next to impossible to resist when that new bike bug gets to you.

stretch · 10-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice looking ride! Love the color. I have always liked the look of that bike.

kawgirl · 10-23-2012, 08:47 PM

Nice looking bike. Congrats. I have a friend's Connie sitting in my garage now. I haver ridden it and it's just not my cup of tea. Enjoy the new ride!

jesse · 10-23-2012, 08:52 PM

I knew it was coming! Enjoy, maybe you know someone who can apply decals and dress it up some?

petenomad · 10-23-2012, 09:05 PM

Funny Jesse. She told me I was absolutely not getting black. (I think she was trying to avoid that experience again.)

There will definitely be some customizing, but cosmetics are down the list a bit. We'll see, but a new slip-on muffler may be in order. I'm not sure if we put mine next to your Goldwing which one would be "louder"?

usranger74 · 10-23-2012, 09:37 PM

Nice looking bike - enjoy it.

**manban9888** · 10-23-2012, 10:53 PM

Congrats Glenn...It's gonna be tough to keep up w you at Antlers next year. Ride safe

elvis · 10-23-2012, 11:51 PM

I read a lot about your new bike, very impressive machine. Congrats and have fun riding it.

elvis · 10-23-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by billmac

...I am resisting the new bike urge you, Mitch, Chuck, Liz, and others are putting on me. I did pick up a nail in the back tire today, is it time for a new bike? lol

A fellow member said something like this: Grit your teeth, down a shot of tequila and sign the papers.

It works

10-23-2012, 03:15 PM	#16
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Nice bike. I bought one new and sold it after two weeks. Didn't care for the riding position. To far bent over. But I am old and I am sure that was the problem. Nice and quick though. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2012, 03:25 PM	#17
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10-23-2012, 03:58 PM	#18
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Not for me, but nice for you! I'm in the 50% style (of my own choosing) and 50% HP club. Recently went head to head with a 106" Victory to about 100 mph and was surprised to have kept up. Ride safe (ish). __________________ 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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10-23-2012, 05:44 PM	#19
sacarriker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dickinson, Tx Posts: 502	nice bike. i like the Concourse. lots of power. Enjoy! __________________ Will ride in rain! Scott & Jude Carriker Dickinson, TX Vulcan Bagger #01989 2013 Road Glide Ultra 2013 Softail Deluxe 2011 Voyager 1700 ABS (traded) 2004 Vulcan Classic 1500 (traded) 2009 Vulcan 900 Classic (Gone but not forgotten) 2007 Vulcan Classic 1600
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10-23-2012, 07:16 PM	#20
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Nice bike Pete. Those things are stupid fast. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2012, 07:36 PM	#21
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	Congrats on a great choice. I never have ridden the Connie but it sure looks tempting and the reviews are great. I am resisting the new bike urge you, Mitch, Chuck, Liz, and others are putting on me. I did pick up a nail in the back tire today, is it time for a new bike? lol
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10-23-2012, 08:42 PM	#23
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	Nice looking ride! Love the color. I have always liked the look of that bike. __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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10-23-2012, 08:47 PM	#24
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Nice looking bike. Congrats. I have a friend's Connie sitting in my garage now. I haver ridden it and it's just not my cup of tea. Enjoy the new ride! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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10-23-2012, 08:52 PM	#25
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	I knew it was coming! Enjoy, maybe you know someone who can apply decals and dress it up some? __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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10-23-2012, 09:05 PM	#26
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Funny Jesse. She told me I was absolutely not getting black. (I think she was trying to avoid that experience again.) There will definitely be some customizing, but cosmetics are down the list a bit. We'll see, but a new slip-on muffler may be in order. I'm not sure if we put mine next to your Goldwing which one would be "louder"? __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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10-23-2012, 09:37 PM	#27
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Nice looking bike - enjoy it. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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10-23-2012, 10:53 PM	#28
manban9888 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 1,016	Congrats Glenn...It's gonna be tough to keep up w you at Antlers next year. Ride safe __________________ 2008 Nomad Red/Black 1998 1500a VBA #02113 Antlers, Oklahoma '12 Blairsville, Georgia '13 Antlers, Oklahoma '13 Eureka Springs, Arkansas '15
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10-23-2012, 11:51 PM	#29
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I read a lot about your new bike, very impressive machine. Congrats and have fun riding it.
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