new guy in town

[racinchef]

I'm in the process of buying a 2000 Nomad. I'm trading in my 2000 Honda Valkyrie for it. If I could keep the Valk I would; nothing matches the power and smoothness. However, having previously owned a '99 Suzuki Intruder LC1500 I sorely missed the look, sound and feel of a big bore v-twin. I had test ridden a '99 Vulcan 1500 before, so I knew the Nomad was a good bike. Anyway, I had set out to visit a few dealerships to spend the day looking at bikes because I was bummed out having my Valk in storage for the winter. After two stops I made my way down to Manchester, NH to Motorcycles of Manchester (MOMs). Right inside the front door sitting out in the aisle was this gorgeous black and chrome cruiser with hard bags and a clear windshield. I just couldn't take my eyes off it. The more I looked the more I wanted it. I felt dizzy and disoriented and finally had to go off and look at other bikes in the huge dealership. Nothing even compared. I went back to the bike and looked at it some more. Finally, I asked the salesman if I could hear it run. He maneuvered it out throught the door into the parking lot and started it up. It had Vance and Hines pipes and that did it for me. I made up my mind that one way or another I was going to get it. I filled out some forms and gave them my debit card and walked out the door $100 poorer, but oh so happy. I snapped some pix with my cellphone and have included one below. I only have to work out some financing and then I can bring it home, but that may not be until the spring. What a bummer. In the meantime I am trying to find out as much as I can about the world of Kawasaki Vulcan Nomads; and here I am.

Welcome. Good choice - Black is the fastest color.

[ringadingh]

Great choice in bikes,I know you will be happy with your purchase.

[dogdoc]

Congrats on your choice rainchief, and yes is the hardest color to keep clean!

[buckeye]

Welcome from Ohio racinchef, I think you will find some good advice, fantastic knowledge and super people here. Pull up a chair, sit down and enjoy!

[audiogooroo]

Welcome!
You won't be disappointed that you chose a Nomad!

[gshep]

Welcome Racinchef
You made not only a good choice, but a wise one as well. Lots of info here. Also don't miss gadget's page.
Interesting that on the way home from church today I saw another Nomad, first one I've seen around here. He pulled into a parking lot and I followed him. Glad I did, met another nice guy.

Ride safe
Shep

[Todd]

Welcome. Good choice - Black is the fastest color.

I'll second that motion!!!!!!!!

[vaccam]

Welcome. The bike looks real nice. I am sure you will enjoy it.

[mercianbike]

Welcome Raccinchef-

As you've probably noticed, there are a few other Kawa forums around but none dedicated to the Nomad as this one is. While you are sitting out the cold weather, there is lots to read and research about your new buy. Here are two:

http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

http://www.hilliard.ws/kawasaki.htm

The second reference is maintained by Trip, our forum moderator. There is also an excellent "search" function that you will find at the top of the page. Just replace the default 7 day search with something like 300. Lots of topics already discussed that you will find useful.

[rlfaubion]

Welcome Racinchef - Now stop worrying, you've done good

[stambukj]

I have to agree BLACK is the fastest. Welcome (I'm with you Wolfman)

[watchman]

Welcome Racinchef from N. E. MO. I hope to get up your way in the next year of two.

[kawgirl]

Welcome Racinchef. You'll enjoy it around here and you'll love your Nomad.

[ells]

Welcome Racinchef. Looks like you found a good one, congrats. Have a look around here, lots of good info, and some fun too - a little difficult to follow at times and some times just too weird, but but starts to grow on ya after a while, enjoy.