1700 impressions

flavor · 07-09-2009, 06:59 AM

Well I was at my local dealer and checked out the new Nomad a little closer. Really don't like the look of the exhaust and hard bags. The hard bags have too much space between the frame when looking from the front. The lines to me, are definitely not as nice as the older versions. The exhaust is bulkier looking.

Wish I had the 6 speed tainee though.

Should I ever get another Nomad it'll be a 2008 or older.

If you're reading this and have a 1700 take no offense. Just my opinion. :) :) :)

caper · 07-09-2009, 07:18 AM

I agree:)

cactusjack · 07-09-2009, 10:50 AM

I can do a decent Charles Bronson or John Wayne, but I can't do a 1700 impression. ::)

blowndodge · 07-09-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I can do a decent Charles Bronson or John Wayne

::) ::) ::)

pirate · 07-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. I have yet to see an 09 Nomad up close.

dhomoney · 07-09-2009, 02:17 PM

I am looking forward to seeing a 1700.

dhomoney · 07-09-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I can do a decent Charles Bronson or John Wayne

::) ::) ::)

If you look at BDs picture he is striking a topless Las Vegas showgirl pose. So we know BD can do a showgirl impression.

roadman · 07-09-2009, 02:37 PM

::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

**jestephens** · 07-11-2009, 09:39 PM

Maybe Kawasaki hired an old Yamaha dealer? Look at the evidence . . .

2008 Yamaha Venture Royale:

2009 Kawasaki Voyager:

dogdoc · 07-11-2009, 09:46 PM

good point I see alot of likes in those two bikes. You wont see me wanting to fondle a 1700 in any form or fashion. IMHO

altoni · 07-11-2009, 11:30 PM

Havent seen one but was told by Novi Joe that the gas tanks were ugly.

drno · 07-12-2009, 01:56 AM

I love my 1700.

dhomoney · 07-12-2009, 09:37 AM

Man no love or hope for change from all y'all. :)

ccmjr77 · 07-14-2009, 10:50 AM

I like the 1700, but I don't plan to give up my 2007 1600 any time soon. I love the looks of the 1600 the best. I like the long tank and stretched out look. Now that I have a fairing (Upper and lowers) and plan to get a trunk (already have the wompus rack) I have everything I want in my bike for now.

mrclean · 07-14-2009, 12:38 PM

Going to pick up my new voyager this afternoon. Can't wait.

07-09-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,352	1700 impressions Well I was at my local dealer and checked out the new Nomad a little closer. Really don't like the look of the exhaust and hard bags. The hard bags have too much space between the frame when looking from the front. The lines to me, are definitely not as nice as the older versions. The exhaust is bulkier looking. Wish I had the 6 speed tainee though. Should I ever get another Nomad it'll be a 2008 or older. If you're reading this and have a 1700 take no offense. Just my opinion. :) :) :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2009, 07:18 AM	#2
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	1700 impressions I agree:) __________________ Live in the NOW !
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07-09-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	1700 impressions I can do a decent Charles Bronson or John Wayne, but I can't do a 1700 impression. ::) __________________ 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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07-09-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	1700 impressions Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. I have yet to see an 09 Nomad up close. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#6
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	1700 impressions I am looking forward to seeing a 1700.
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07-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
roadman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Illinois Posts: 307	1700 impressions ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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07-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#9
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	1700 impressions Maybe Kawasaki hired an old Yamaha dealer? Look at the evidence . . . 2008 Yamaha Venture Royale: 2009 Kawasaki Voyager: __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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07-11-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	1700 impressions good point I see alot of likes in those two bikes. You wont see me wanting to fondle a 1700 in any form or fashion. IMHO
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07-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#11
altoni Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pt. Sanilac Michigan Posts: 24	1700 impressions Havent seen one but was told by Novi Joe that the gas tanks were ugly.
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07-12-2009, 01:56 AM	#12
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	1700 impressions I love my 1700. __________________ Made ya Look
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07-12-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	1700 impressions Man no love or hope for change from all y'all. :)
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07-14-2009, 10:50 AM	#14
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	1700 impressions I like the 1700, but I don't plan to give up my 2007 1600 any time soon. I love the looks of the 1600 the best. I like the long tank and stretched out look. Now that I have a fairing (Upper and lowers) and plan to get a trunk (already have the wompus rack) I have everything I want in my bike for now. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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07-14-2009, 12:38 PM	#15
mrclean Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Muskegon MI Posts: 82	1700 impressions Going to pick up my new voyager this afternoon. Can't wait.
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