I did it! - Page 2

lw · 10-01-2007, 09:07 AM

Welcome aboard CJ. May you and your new ride enjoy many happy miles together.

ccmjr77 · 10-01-2007, 10:52 AM

Congrats
I traded an 05 C50 back in May for my black Nomad.
Also, here in AZ and from the VR forum.

bobzinger · 10-01-2007, 03:28 PM

Break in period, you you're supposed to take it easy in the beginning?

cactusjack · 10-01-2007, 04:10 PM

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Break in period, you you're supposed to take it easy in the beginning?

I have been carefully following the break-in recommendations. I haven't taken it on the interstate yet, just state roads, varying my RPMs and speed.

dui546 · 10-01-2007, 04:31 PM

I am told that those break-in recommendations are extremely important and I've followed mine to a "T".

I laughed at the 500-1000 mile restrictions because it is what I call "normal cruiser riding." The maximum speed should not exceed 80 MPH...

-- I have never seen a speed limit above 65 MPH in Virginia and they are only on the interstate...LOL. Ofcourse, there is that 10 mph cushion that some believe in. BUT...I always start writing at 13

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I am happy to say that my Nomad passed with flying colors when I had the 600 mile maintenance completed on last Friday. I am sitting at 834 now so I am not too far off that 1000 mark. The Nomad continues to be my best motorcycle purchase.

I am now happily thinking of what accessories I want. I definitely want the highway pegs and, after a brief 200 mile overnight trip, will also probably purchase the rear luggage rack. The Garmin motorcycle GPS is on my wish list (wife said think Christmas and tell everyone that I want to pool the money).

dui546 · 10-02-2007, 06:26 PM

It feels like your "short shifting" the bike, doesn't it?! That was driving me crazy! BUT...it will purr like a kitten once you get that 1st 600 mile maintenance performed. It feels unleashed now.

spork · 10-02-2007, 06:44 PM

Congrats CJ! I still don't know the experience of riding off the lot with a brand spank me new bike but I know how I felt when I first saw the love of my motorcycle life! My 2001 still takes my breath away. We have gone about 5000 miles since May. Although it hasn't been perfect, I can't blame the bike for bad service work in the past. She more than makes up for it on the road!

Enjoy the love affair!

Ride Safe.

dmspike · 10-02-2007, 08:40 PM

Hello Catusjack! Congratulations on the new Nomad purchase. I know you will love this bike as I have been riding a new to me Nomad (2005 Blue & Silver) one I picked up about 3 months ago. The bike I purchased had 72.1 miles on it when I bought from the original owner. I can tell you that the bike will become smoother and more powerful as you put it through the first 1,000 miles. Welcome to the forum and enjoy all the great people who hang out here. Doug

[IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd54/DMspike/IMG_0971_rs1048.jpg

wheelie · 10-02-2007, 09:47 PM

Excellent choice! Congrats!
I have to admire your taste. All I've found to improve my black 07 is more lighting. You will have a bunch of miles on that sucker before you know it. We picked up ours the second week of March. I took the whole month of Aug. off after I hit the side of an SUV and broke my leg. (his fault) and I've still been able to rack up a little over 7000 so far. You will find out just like the rest of us have, you can't stay off that Nomad! You will find yourself like

all the time.

10-02-2007, 10:40 PM

Here's your bike dmspike...(gotta put [/img] after .jpg for the pic to show) Finally grasped it after 100th time Nico told me!

Nice bike btw!

10-01-2007, 09:07 AM	#16
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	I did it! Welcome aboard CJ. May you and your new ride enjoy many happy miles together. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2007, 10:52 AM	#17
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	I did it! Congrats I traded an 05 C50 back in May for my black Nomad. Also, here in AZ and from the VR forum. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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10-01-2007, 03:28 PM	#18
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	I did it! Break in period, you you're supposed to take it easy in the beginning? __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-01-2007, 04:31 PM	#20
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	I did it! I am told that those break-in recommendations are extremely important and I've followed mine to a "T". I laughed at the 500-1000 mile restrictions because it is what I call "normal cruiser riding." The maximum speed should not exceed 80 MPH... -- I have never seen a speed limit above 65 MPH in Virginia and they are only on the interstate...LOL. Ofcourse, there is that 10 mph cushion that some believe in. BUT...I always start writing at 13 :(" title="" border="0"/> I am happy to say that my Nomad passed with flying colors when I had the 600 mile maintenance completed on last Friday. I am sitting at 834 now so I am not too far off that 1000 mark. The Nomad continues to be my best motorcycle purchase. I am now happily thinking of what accessories I want. I definitely want the highway pegs and, after a brief 200 mile overnight trip, will also probably purchase the rear luggage rack. The Garmin motorcycle GPS is on my wish list (wife said think Christmas and tell everyone that I want to pool the money). Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2007, 06:26 PM	#21
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	I did it! It feels like your "short shifting" the bike, doesn't it?! That was driving me crazy! BUT...it will purr like a kitten once you get that 1st 600 mile maintenance performed. It feels unleashed now.
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10-02-2007, 06:44 PM	#22
spork Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 106	I did it! Congrats CJ! I still don't know the experience of riding off the lot with a brand spank me new bike but I know how I felt when I first saw the love of my motorcycle life! My 2001 still takes my breath away. We have gone about 5000 miles since May. Although it hasn't been perfect, I can't blame the bike for bad service work in the past. She more than makes up for it on the road! Enjoy the love affair! Ride Safe.
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10-02-2007, 08:40 PM	#23
dmspike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 38	I did it! Hello Catusjack! Congratulations on the new Nomad purchase. I know you will love this bike as I have been riding a new to me Nomad (2005 Blue & Silver) one I picked up about 3 months ago. The bike I purchased had 72.1 miles on it when I bought from the original owner. I can tell you that the bike will become smoother and more powerful as you put it through the first 1,000 miles. Welcome to the forum and enjoy all the great people who hang out here. Doug [IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd54/DMspike/IMG_0971_rs1048.jpg
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10-02-2007, 09:47 PM	#24
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	I did it! Excellent choice! Congrats! I have to admire your taste. All I've found to improve my black 07 is more lighting. You will have a bunch of miles on that sucker before you know it. We picked up ours the second week of March. I took the whole month of Aug. off after I hit the side of an SUV and broke my leg. (his fault) and I've still been able to rack up a little over 7000 so far. You will find out just like the rest of us have, you can't stay off that Nomad! You will find yourself like all the time. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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10-02-2007, 10:40 PM	#25
Guest Posts: n/a	I did it! Here's your bike dmspike...(gotta put [/img] after .jpg for the pic to show) Finally grasped it after 100th time Nico told me! Nice bike btw!
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