I was totally impressed

jrd · 03-14-2008, 08:16 PM

Well now I am hooked for sure.

I took a 2005 VN 1600 out for a test ride today. I noticed several things right away.

- The low rumble of the ample motor.

- The smoothness of the shifter. (My other touring bikes all had a clunk when you shifted them.)

- How nimble it was for such a large Bike.

- Handles great and runs smooth as silk at 65 mph.

I was already impressed with the looks of it, now I am sold with the performance! I talked it over with the better half of our household and she is sold too. Now I have to go back and make the gentleman an offer he can't refuse.

Thanks for a great site with lots of information!

John

misunderstood · 03-14-2008, 08:30 PM

The jungle is growing. Hope you can strike your deal. :)

kawgirl · 03-14-2008, 08:30 PM

Welcome John. Go buy that Nomad and keep joining in with us.

jrd · 03-14-2008, 08:34 PM

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The jungle is growing. Hope you can strike your deal. :)

Hey Misunderstood, where did you get the map in your signature?

Thanks!
John

nomadd · 03-14-2008, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the forum. Now go buy the bike so you can become an owner member. ;)

Yellow Jacket · 03-14-2008, 08:57 PM

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[quote:wg04au0i]The jungle is growing. Hope you can strike your deal. :)

Hey Misunderstood, where did you get the map in your signature?

Thanks!
John[/quote:wg04au0i]

Go here for the map: http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/

jrd · 03-14-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks all! And thanks Bob for the link!

03-14-2008, 09:20 PM

it also runs smooth as silk at 90 mph

jrd · 03-14-2008, 09:21 PM

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it also runs smooth as silk at 90 mph

Wolfman,

That is good to know

BTW, this is the one I am looking to buy:

John

BandC · 03-14-2008, 09:21 PM

They're a Great bike. I got mine about a year ago, NO regrets, you'll be glad you got it! Good Luck!!

audiogooroo · 03-14-2008, 09:28 PM

Nice choice jrd!
Betcha can't wait to park it in your stable.

**Top Cat** · 03-14-2008, 09:37 PM

The smoothness of the shifter. (My other touring bikes all had a clunk when you shifted them.)

You sure you were riding a Nomad?

jrd · 03-14-2008, 09:38 PM

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Nice choice jrd!
Betcha can't wait to park it in your stable.

No I can't. I got that itch and only that bike is going to scratch it.

jrd · 03-14-2008, 09:40 PM

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The smoothness of the shifter. (My other touring bikes all had a clunk when you shifted them.)

You sure you were riding a Nomad?

Yes, it was a 1600 Nomad. Does your Nomad clunk when you shift it?

John

pick187 · 03-14-2008, 09:41 PM

WOW didn't take you long to get the map up.

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jrd Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 294	I was totally impressed Well now I am hooked for sure. I took a 2005 VN 1600 out for a test ride today. I noticed several things right away. - The low rumble of the ample motor. - The smoothness of the shifter. (My other touring bikes all had a clunk when you shifted them.) - How nimble it was for such a large Bike. - Handles great and runs smooth as silk at 65 mph. I was already impressed with the looks of it, now I am sold with the performance! I talked it over with the better half of our household and she is sold too. Now I have to go back and make the gentleman an offer he can't refuse. Thanks for a great site with lots of information! John Login or Register to Remove Ads
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	I was totally impressed Nice choice jrd! Betcha can't wait to park it in your stable. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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