I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner

vaccam · 12-09-2007, 08:52 PM

I picked up my bike yesterday afternoon (Saturday). Drove it by trailer to Maryland, straight to my local Kawasaki dealer for a state inspection.

It actually failed on one item, but they passed me on the promise that I return to have it repaired this coming week. The PO had the riding lights set to turn on only with the high beams. That is a no no here in Maryland. So, tomorrow I go to MVA for my tags, and Wednesday it is back to the dealer.

I still have the PO's tags so when I got it home I rode it for the first time. Just a short one around the block, but I loved it. Can't wait for more. It is pretty wet and cold here in Maryland right now.

Looking forward to many happy miles.

Michael

**Top Cat** · 12-09-2007, 09:01 PM

You made an excellent choice.
Whats the deal with the lighta? you can only have them on in low beam?
Hope thats not the case in NY. I have mine wired so they are on all the time unless I turn them off.

**Idaho** · 12-09-2007, 09:15 PM

Congrats Vaccam. You will love that bike. Always be safe.

**ringadingh** · 12-09-2007, 10:19 PM

Congratulations on your new bike ! Im sure you will get many happy miles out of it.

Yellow Jacket · 12-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Congratulations Michael! I hope you love your new bike, I can't imagine that you won't!

Have fun and keep the rubber side down.

rlfaubion · 12-09-2007, 11:07 PM

Vaccam, Congratulations! Have some fun

n3tqv · 12-09-2007, 11:40 PM

:) :)

Welcome to the fold, my brother. You will find that the Nomad is at it's best on those long get away trips. A sweet ride, smooth and plenty of power. You've made the right choice. What year and what add ons?? Or have you answered that already?? Be patient, April will be here all to soon. Spend time this winter preparing for the summer riding season.
N3TQV

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I picked up my bike yesterday afternoon (Saturday). Drove it by trailer to Maryland, straight to my local Kawasaki dealer for a state inspection.

It actually failed on one item, but they passed me on the promise that I return to have it repaired this coming week. The PO had the riding lights set to turn on only with the high beams. That is a no no here in Maryland. So, tomorrow I go to MVA for my tags, and Wednesday it is back to the dealer.

I still have the PO's tags so when I got it home I rode it for the first time. Just a short one around the block, but I loved it. Can't wait for more. It is pretty wet and cold here in Maryland right now.

Looking forward to many happy miles.

Michael

**trip** · 12-10-2007, 07:48 AM

Ahhhhh......another Nad owner.....Makes my heart feel good. Enjoy my man....enjoy.

12-10-2007, 07:51 AM

Congratulations! You'll love it! (if you don't, you probably won't like any motorcycle)

vaccam · 12-10-2007, 08:25 AM

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:) :)

Welcome to the fold, my brother. You will find that the Nomad is at it's best on those long get away trips. A sweet ride, smooth and plenty of power. You've made the right choice. What year and what add ons?? Or have you answered that already?? Be patient, April will be here all to soon. Spend time this winter preparing for the summer riding season.
N3TQV

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Thanks all for the welcome.

N3TQV,

The bike is a 2001 with 7k miles, the only mode that the PO did was to add the light bar. I plan on doing PhatRisers II, passenger grab rails and luggage rack to start. Oh, and removing the stickers. I am waiting for the CycleShell I ordered to come in, I do not have a garage.

I posted this last week when I put the down payment on the bike, but here is the link again to some pics. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaccam/2092715683/

Michael

unwind2 · 12-10-2007, 10:27 AM

Welcome to the board. Nice looking bike. I know you will enjoy!

flightdoc · 12-10-2007, 12:45 PM

nice bike. welcome. what island ( apparently) are the other photo's of on your Flickr web?

vaccam · 12-10-2007, 01:19 PM

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nice bike. welcome. what island ( apparently) are the other photo's of on your Flickr web?

flightdoc,

The last two pictures are from the Hyatt Dorado Beach resort in Puerto Rico where my wife and I spent the final two days of our honeymoon last March. It was a beautiful spot.

rcashell · 12-10-2007, 04:00 PM

Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of nomad owners (and the nuts on this forum)

12-10-2007, 09:54 PM

Welcome aboard. You will enjoy your ride!

12-09-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner I picked up my bike yesterday afternoon (Saturday). Drove it by trailer to Maryland, straight to my local Kawasaki dealer for a state inspection. It actually failed on one item, but they passed me on the promise that I return to have it repaired this coming week. The PO had the riding lights set to turn on only with the high beams. That is a no no here in Maryland. So, tomorrow I go to MVA for my tags, and Wednesday it is back to the dealer. I still have the PO's tags so when I got it home I rode it for the first time. Just a short one around the block, but I loved it. Can't wait for more. It is pretty wet and cold here in Maryland right now. Looking forward to many happy miles. Michael Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-09-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner You made an excellent choice. Whats the deal with the lighta? you can only have them on in low beam? Hope thats not the case in NY. I have mine wired so they are on all the time unless I turn them off. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-09-2007, 09:15 PM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Congrats Vaccam. You will love that bike. Always be safe. __________________ 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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12-09-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Congratulations on your new bike ! Im sure you will get many happy miles out of it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Congratulations Michael! I hope you love your new bike, I can't imagine that you won't! Have fun and keep the rubber side down. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-09-2007, 11:07 PM	#6
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Vaccam, Congratulations! Have some fun
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12-10-2007, 07:48 AM	#8
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Ahhhhh......another Nad owner.....Makes my heart feel good. Enjoy my man....enjoy. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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12-10-2007, 07:51 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Congratulations! You'll love it! (if you don't, you probably won't like any motorcycle)
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12-10-2007, 10:27 AM	#11
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Welcome to the board. Nice looking bike. I know you will enjoy! __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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12-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#12
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner nice bike. welcome. what island ( apparently) are the other photo's of on your Flickr web?
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rcashell Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 66	I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of nomad owners (and the nuts on this forum)
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12-10-2007, 09:54 PM	#15
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