todays Ride

blowndodge · 05-02-2009, 07:01 PM

Dave, of former Nomad owner now a full dress 09 Harley owner, and I took off on a 270 mile ride today. A full test of my car tire on multi type of roads! We started at 8am.

first stop, Beaumont for breakfast.

Then we rode up the San Jacinto mountains. These are just west of Palm Springs. I had never ridden up these mountains (don't ask why?) We pulled over several times and just couldn't believe neither of us had ridden up them before and how amazing this place was. Our local mountains have always assumed to be Big Bear.

Here's Dave checking out the scenery!!

We had a ball. rode over these mountains then over Ortega Highway (another mountain range) and then Santiago Canyon on the way home! I should have taken more pics but you know how it is when your riding on tree covered roads and just get "stoked" and keep riding!?? Thats how today was!!!

Dave and I switched rides and he really is a believer in the car tire after riding my Nomad for 35miles. I got to ride his Harley as well! Funny how two similar types of bikes can feel so different!

Harley has really improved their quality over the years. Sixth gear is nice. It's about even with my 5th now with the larger car tire. Has about equal power and lots of gadgets! Shakes like an earthquake at idle!!! Then its glass smooth down the mountain road or super slab!! This bike handles the curves unlike any Harley I've ridden in the past. Also you sit bolt upright more like your on a Honda ST 1300 than a Nomad.

It felt quite a bit smaller than my Nomad. Overall a quality piece of machinery. But........... If my nomad had all the bells and whistles as his fully loaded Harley does I'd still prefer the "larger" feel of the Nomad.

THANKS DAVE!!!!

audiogooroo · 05-02-2009, 07:32 PM

Nice report man. Thanks for the write up!
And I agree about the Harley. I am not anti-Harley, just pro-Nomad! :)

lw · 05-02-2009, 07:34 PM

Glad you got to put some miles on your ride BD. What's your odometer up to now? ;)

off topic, what brand of jacket is that that Dave has on? I still need a textile jacket, and the hi-vis would be a welcome addition.

fish · 05-02-2009, 07:48 PM

so did your car tire pass the test?? handle as good or better then m/c tire???

Dave · 05-02-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LW

Glad you got to put some miles on your ride BD. What's your odometer up to now? ;)

off topic, what brand of jacket is that that Dave has on? I still need a textile jacket, and the hi-vis would be a welcome addition.

It's a TourMaster Transition 2. Since I ride to work in the mornings a lot when it's still dark out, I choice the high visibility so people will see me.

I was impressed with Brad's car tire. I do believe when the time comes, I will consider having one installed, also.

pirate · 05-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Looks like a fun day. Thanks for sharing the photos!

strobe · 05-02-2009, 11:10 PM

Sounds like a great ride!

I quite enjoy the newer HD product and would not hesitate on one if the price was right. That being said, I do agree with BD and that I still prefer the larger Nomad as well.

blowndodge · 05-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LW

Glad you got to put some miles on your ride BD. What's your odometer up to now? ;)

After yesterdays ride, about 300!!

Fish:

After yesterdays ride the car tire has passed the test! Even Dave who I don't think has ridden a big bike with a car tire was pleased. He noticed that it takes a little more effort to initiate a turn but the Nomad handled the twisties just fine to him. The ride was more compliant (softer) than his Harley. Commented several times that when he would hit bumps all he felt as a soft gentle squish instead of more of a jolt from a regular bike tire. He appears to be sold on it. I know I am.

nomad561 · 05-03-2009, 09:59 AM

Looks like a nice ride.
The force is strong on the darkside.

fish · 05-03-2009, 02:50 PM

thanks BD

skeeter · 05-11-2009, 11:26 PM

Nice report. Aint it great to get out? Funny how we tend to take our own local for granted. Always want to go somewhere else and get away.

**Cajunrider** · 05-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Nice report and great pics. Glad to hear the CT passed the test.

Yellow Jacket · 05-12-2009, 07:12 PM

Good ride! Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the pics.

vorlon · 09-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Looks like it was a great ride. Thanks!

05-02-2009, 07:01 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	todays Ride Dave, of former Nomad owner now a full dress 09 Harley owner, and I took off on a 270 mile ride today. A full test of my car tire on multi type of roads! We started at 8am. first stop, Beaumont for breakfast. Then we rode up the San Jacinto mountains. These are just west of Palm Springs. I had never ridden up these mountains (don't ask why?) We pulled over several times and just couldn't believe neither of us had ridden up them before and how amazing this place was. Our local mountains have always assumed to be Big Bear. Here's Dave checking out the scenery!! We had a ball. rode over these mountains then over Ortega Highway (another mountain range) and then Santiago Canyon on the way home! I should have taken more pics but you know how it is when your riding on tree covered roads and just get "stoked" and keep riding!?? Thats how today was!!! Dave and I switched rides and he really is a believer in the car tire after riding my Nomad for 35miles. I got to ride his Harley as well! Funny how two similar types of bikes can feel so different! Harley has really improved their quality over the years. Sixth gear is nice. It's about even with my 5th now with the larger car tire. Has about equal power and lots of gadgets! Shakes like an earthquake at idle!!! Then its glass smooth down the mountain road or super slab!! This bike handles the curves unlike any Harley I've ridden in the past. Also you sit bolt upright more like your on a Honda ST 1300 than a Nomad. It felt quite a bit smaller than my Nomad. Overall a quality piece of machinery. But........... If my nomad had all the bells and whistles as his fully loaded Harley does I'd still prefer the "larger" feel of the Nomad. THANKS DAVE!!!! __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-02-2009, 07:32 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	todays Ride Nice report man. Thanks for the write up! And I agree about the Harley. I am not anti-Harley, just pro-Nomad! :) __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-02-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	todays Ride Glad you got to put some miles on your ride BD. What's your odometer up to now? ;) off topic, what brand of jacket is that that Dave has on? I still need a textile jacket, and the hi-vis would be a welcome addition.
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05-02-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	todays Ride so did your car tire pass the test?? handle as good or better then m/c tire??? __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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05-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#6
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	todays Ride Looks like a fun day. Thanks for sharing the photos!
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05-02-2009, 11:10 PM	#7
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	todays Ride Sounds like a great ride! I quite enjoy the newer HD product and would not hesitate on one if the price was right. That being said, I do agree with BD and that I still prefer the larger Nomad as well. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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05-03-2009, 09:59 AM	#9
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	todays Ride Looks like a nice ride. The force is strong on the darkside.
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05-03-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	todays Ride thanks BD __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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05-11-2009, 11:26 PM	#11
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	todays Ride Nice report. Aint it great to get out? Funny how we tend to take our own local for granted. Always want to go somewhere else and get away. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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05-12-2009, 01:59 PM	#12
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	todays Ride Nice report and great pics. Glad to hear the CT passed the test. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-12-2009, 07:12 PM	#13
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	todays Ride Good ride! Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the pics. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#14
vorlon Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 178	todays Ride Looks like it was a great ride. Thanks!
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