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[ringadingh]

Welcome from Canada!!

[scion0]

Originally Posted by wolfman

Right on man. Welcome. I did a fair amount of research as well before my purchase and I haven't been disapointed. I endorse the bafflectomy: 1 3/4 inch hole saw will give you a little deeper and slightly louder exhaust note. No need to take the pipes off the bike either.

I also endorse grasshoppers backrest: http://grasshopperlimited.com/
well respected member of KawaNOW

I also endorse chucksters 3 inch risers
Also a stand up member of KawaNOW

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Welcome from Peoria, Illinois. Bought my bike last year from Duane in Olgesby (sp?) and
I also endorse grasshoppers backrest: http://grasshopperlimited.com/
well respected member of KawaNOW

I also endorse chucksters 2.5 inch risers


I have both.

[scion0]

Originally Posted by novijoe

Welcome From one newbee to another....

Welcome!

[scion0]

Originally Posted by badnomad08

I looked at chucksters risers on flickr. His stuff looks good including the large lowers. How do the 3 in risers feel? I kind of wanted the bars to come back closer to me about an inch. Any tips? It didn't say how much he was asking for the lowers or the risers though. Does anyone know how much he charges? Thanks

I have the larger lowers and 2.5 inch risers from him. He is very cheap. I think I got both of them for 100 bucks and that included shipping.

[Netnorske]

Welcome from the great Pacific NW. I too just bought a new '08 in July....LUV IT! I went with the Phat II risers and they are perfecto! Great to have you here!

Kris

[caddman11]

Welcome aboard from Indiana. I'm 6'4, 270 lbs. and have the Grasshopper and truly love it. It does sit you up pretty straight, but it feels great on your lower back. I do remove it (1 seconds) when my wife decides to ride two up instead of riding her own. You can put the backrest in a vise and bend it slightly for tweaking.

[bosko]

Welcome
From the great white north, eh.

Can't comment on the risers or back rest. I just got my 08 and haven't changed anything yet. Although I ordered a set of Phat II risers. I wish I would have seen Chucksters before I ordered and saved a bunch of $$$.

[waterman]

Welcome aboard Badnomad08. Are you thinking of Custer next year?????

[cactusjack]

Welcome to the NoMaD NaTiOn from the Grand Canyon State! Congrats on your new Nomad! You're going to love it!

I have Chuckster's 3" risers and they do bring the bars about 1" or so closer to you. I can't remember the exact price, but I'm sure it was less than $50. Contact Chuckster1 (Joe Norris) at [email:j2el4i9d]chuckster1_31@comcast.net[/email:j2el4i9d] for more information. Joe is a great guy and makes quality stuff at a fair price. He also has very quick turnaround.

I have an '07 Nomad (the fast black one), and I bought it one year ago yesterday! I couldn't stand the stock seat so I bought a Mustang studded wide touring seat with rider backrest. The combination of the comfortable seat, backrest, and highway pegs make my bike like a rolling La-Z-Boy.

So, grab a beer from the cooler, pull up a chair and make yourself at home - you've just made some new friends.

[formikec]

Welcome from Mid-TN. I endorse this site. ;)

[jussmatt]

Welcome Aboard the Crazy Train!!! Sounds like you've got yourself one sweeeet Nomad!!

I've got the GrassHopper Backrest also and I love it. I'm 6'1" 215lbs.... and I'm very comforatble with it!!!

I've also got the Phat II's from Scootworks in Chrome and LOVE the HELLLLLL out of them!!! Between the risers/backrest and pegs, I'm good for LOTs of miles at a time!!!

Glad you're here...grab a cold one and hang on!! It's gonna be a FUN ride!!

[VulcanE]

Welcome from NW. Georgia, you have found a really great place for Nomads, and lots of good folks and info here too

Originally Posted by badnomad08

I looked at chucksters risers on flickr. His stuff looks good including the large lowers. How do the 3 in risers feel? I kind of wanted the bars to come back closer to me about an inch. Any tips? It didn't say how much he was asking for the lowers or the risers though. Does anyone know how much he charges? Thanks

Even though chucksters risers are straight (no pull back) they will still bring the handlebars up and back due to the angle of the triple trees. I don't think the backrest will push you too far forward I had the same concern and I emailed Todd about it before I bought one since I knew he had one and he's a big guy (6' 4" or so) he replied "It puts you forward just a very very small amount..and not enough to bother...you hardly notice it. There is very little infringement on the passengers area...very minimal too." I have long legs and I personally found the back rest to put me in a better riding position so I wasn't sitting on my tailbone on the back of the raised edge of the seat so much.

The risers are nice because if you're like idaho and I the stock handlebars hit you in the legs on full lock turns! The risers made the bike easier for me to maneuver at parking lot speeds for that reason.

[scion0]

Originally Posted by wolfman

Even though chucksters risers are straight (no pull back) they will still bring the handlebars up and back due to the angle of the triple trees. I don't think the backrest will push you too far forward I had the same concern and I emailed Todd about it before I bought one since I knew he had one and he's a big guy (6' 4" or so) he replied "It puts you forward just a very very small amount..and not enough to bother...you hardly notice it. There is very little infringement on the passengers area...very minimal too." I have long legs and I personally found the back rest to put me in a better riding position so I wasn't sitting on my tailbone on the back of the raised edge of the seat so much.

The risers are nice becaus if you're like idaho and I the handlebars hit you in the legs on full lock turns! The risers made the bike easier for me to maneuver at parking lot speeds for that reason.

I do notice more vibration though.

[schoeney]

Welcome from the great State of Washington! I am 6'2" and have Grasshopper's backrest....it does not put you too far forward. I actually wouldn't mind it a little farther forward.

Welcome Aboard.