Nomads and Thunderbirds-for BD

[paul]

The wife and I went to 'services' today and then out for a ride and a bite to eat. Just as we arived, a guy pulled up on a new Thunderbird. We talked awhile and I learned some things. He was very happy to share his experiences with the bike since he 's had it (about 8 months now). This was the first one I've seen close up and I was surprised by a couple of things. He parked right next to me and My first inpression was how small the bike seemed. The engine looks huge inside the frame, but overall, the bikes seems small.

Then he let me take it out. There's no lack of power, and the seating and handlebar position is very nice. Rides and handles great. Not so sure about the pegs, vs boards, but I wasn't sure about boards until I started using them. His complaints about the bike were, the tank and engine were too wide and after a while (250 miles plus or minus) , he said it became uncomfortable. Now this guy was about 5-11 and probably 275 or more pounds. He also thought the bike was too small and didn't have good seating for two up. And, he didn't care a whole lot for the rider seat and where it put the preasure points on your back and butt. I had to agree with him on that after just a short time on the saddle. Over all, his impression was that the bike made a great solo bike but was not suited for long two up riding. The tank and seat were the main things he would have changed. Oh, my impression, Good looking bike, but did not have the "sex apeal" or the sound that really turned my head.

Part two. On our way to lunch we passed a Nomad sitting out in front of a nice apartment complex on Lake Conroe. It was a 2001, sort of a red/maroon solid color and real clean. Don't know the milage, but it appeared to be all stock. Sign said it ran great and was asking $4900.00. First Nomad I've ever seen in the area for sale that was not at a dealer. We had a great bacon cheeseburger with jalepenos while sitting out overlooking the water and enjoying the sunshine. Somedays, I just love the South.

[Cajunrider]

I've passed through Conroe every year on my way to ERT training at College Station. Such a large concentration of folks on the lake in sailboats, speedboats, and personal watercraft! Everytime I passed through Conroe it was in June or July and the weather and lake were beautiful. Looks like a great place to retire.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Good write up on the Thunderbird. Thanks for posting it.