I did it!

cactusjack · 09-29-2007, 11:08 PM

Today I became the extremely proud owner of a brand new, 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad in metallic diablo black. The dealer gave me a very decent trade-in on my 2005 C50T. The 14 mile ride home from the dealer was exhilerating! The difference between the 2 bikes is like comparing a Chevy to a Cadillac. Nothing against the Boulevard, it is what it is. The Nomad shifts so smoothly and doesn't "clunk" into gear, and that big v-twin doesn't even breathe hard in city traffic. This is the start of a long, beautiful relationship.

I've been lurking around here for several days, reading up n what Nomad owners had to say about their bikes, and only created an account yesterday to ask a few questions and discuss fishing with one member. A large part of my decision to go Nomad was based on what I've read here. Thanks to all of you! I hope to see some of you around and do some riding.

Oh, and thanks for the hearty welcomes to the forum.

blowndodge · 09-29-2007, 11:14 PM

Way to go CJ! Are you ever going to be a happy man! That Nomad will tend to want to get away from you on the highway. If I don't keep an eye on the speedo, it's up into noman's land very quickly! AZ aint too far away for our west coast get...

westy62 · 09-30-2007, 12:09 AM

Awesome news CJ....!! I just brought home a sweet 2001 FI Nomad today, and dodged a few t-storms up here in Minnesota for about a 2 hour ride tonight. The Nomad is just a little different than the VF700C Magna I've been driving.....Holy Crap! What a nice ride!

beezer · 09-30-2007, 06:34 AM

Same move I made up from a C50. They're both good values.

dano · 09-30-2007, 08:16 AM

Good deal CJ. You're hooked now for sure. ::)
Cousin of mine has an ebony black Nad and a red
HD/UC. Rides the Nad on trips and the HD for
short rides. Tells you something right there.
Ride safe,
Dano

**Idaho** · 09-30-2007, 08:29 AM

Hey CJ, Congrats. You are gonna love that Nomad. Besides being a very nice cruiser it is an awesome fishing rig.

dogdoc · 09-30-2007, 09:17 AM

Dano: What brand of back rest you running there???

**Top Cat** · 09-30-2007, 10:27 AM

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Dano: What brand of back rest you running there???

And dosen't it infringe on your passengers room. You know like hit her legs where they come down over the seat?

cactusjack · 09-30-2007, 02:27 PM

Took the Nomad out for its first real ride this morning, did about 100 miles, driving under break-in conditions. All I can say is she's all I hoped for and then some. Smooth ride, more power than I could ever imagine. The transmission is so quiet, you can barely hear it change gears. The stock seat is extremely comfortable. I am so happy I made the move!

oldmanriver · 09-30-2007, 02:50 PM

congratulations catusjack,the nomad is the best cruiser out there,good luck.

dui546 · 09-30-2007, 05:49 PM

Congrats cactusjack! I had my 600 mile break-in maintenance completed on Friday. The wife and I just got back from taking our 2007 its first overnight voyage. We had an awesome time. I am around 850 now

09-30-2007, 05:53 PM

Congrats bro

socwkbiker · 09-30-2007, 06:18 PM

Congrats CJ! I remember my first rides and I felt the exact same way!

nsmorgan · 09-30-2007, 09:55 PM

Congrats. It's an awesome ride, night and day compared to anything else I've ridden. You'll be happy with it.

flightdoc · 10-01-2007, 08:59 AM

congrats!! I remember riding my home from the dealer. great feeling.anything you learn about your bike be sure to ask questions and share observations.

09-29-2007, 11:08 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I did it! Today I became the extremely proud owner of a brand new, 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad in metallic diablo black. The dealer gave me a very decent trade-in on my 2005 C50T. The 14 mile ride home from the dealer was exhilerating! The difference between the 2 bikes is like comparing a Chevy to a Cadillac. Nothing against the Boulevard, it is what it is. The Nomad shifts so smoothly and doesn't "clunk" into gear, and that big v-twin doesn't even breathe hard in city traffic. This is the start of a long, beautiful relationship. I've been lurking around here for several days, reading up n what Nomad owners had to say about their bikes, and only created an account yesterday to ask a few questions and discuss fishing with one member. A large part of my decision to go Nomad was based on what I've read here. Thanks to all of you! I hope to see some of you around and do some riding. Oh, and thanks for the hearty welcomes to the forum. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2007, 11:14 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I did it! Way to go CJ! Are you ever going to be a happy man! That Nomad will tend to want to get away from you on the highway. If I don't keep an eye on the speedo, it's up into noman's land very quickly! AZ aint too far away for our west coast get... __________________ 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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09-30-2007, 12:09 AM	#3
westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	I did it! Awesome news CJ....!! I just brought home a sweet 2001 FI Nomad today, and dodged a few t-storms up here in Minnesota for about a 2 hour ride tonight. The Nomad is just a little different than the VF700C Magna I've been driving.....Holy Crap! What a nice ride!
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09-30-2007, 06:34 AM	#4
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	I did it! Same move I made up from a C50. They're both good values. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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09-30-2007, 08:16 AM	#5
dano Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 282	I did it! Good deal CJ. You're hooked now for sure. ::) Cousin of mine has an ebony black Nad and a red HD/UC. Rides the Nad on trips and the HD for short rides. Tells you something right there. Ride safe, Dano Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2007, 08:29 AM	#6
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I did it! Hey CJ, Congrats. You are gonna love that Nomad. Besides being a very nice cruiser it is an awesome fishing rig. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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09-30-2007, 09:17 AM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	I did it! Dano: What brand of back rest you running there???
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09-30-2007, 02:27 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I did it! Took the Nomad out for its first real ride this morning, did about 100 miles, driving under break-in conditions. All I can say is she's all I hoped for and then some. Smooth ride, more power than I could ever imagine. The transmission is so quiet, you can barely hear it change gears. The stock seat is extremely comfortable. I am so happy I made the move! __________________ 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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09-30-2007, 02:50 PM	#10
oldmanriver Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hauppauge,ny Posts: 19	I did it! congratulations catusjack,the nomad is the best cruiser out there,good luck.
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09-30-2007, 05:49 PM	#11
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	I did it! Congrats cactusjack! I had my 600 mile break-in maintenance completed on Friday. The wife and I just got back from taking our 2007 its first overnight voyage. We had an awesome time. I am around 850 now
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09-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	I did it! Congrats bro
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09-30-2007, 06:18 PM	#13
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	I did it! Congrats CJ! I remember my first rides and I felt the exact same way! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-30-2007, 09:55 PM	#14
nsmorgan Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 43	I did it! Congrats. It's an awesome ride, night and day compared to anything else I've ridden. You'll be happy with it.
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10-01-2007, 08:59 AM	#15
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	I did it! congrats!! I remember riding my home from the dealer. great feeling.anything you learn about your bike be sure to ask questions and share observations.
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