My First Take the Nomad to Work Day!

vaccam · 03-12-2008, 07:52 AM

Road my Nomad to work today for the first time. What a nice and enjoyable ride that was. A lot different than my Vulcan 750. One way is only 23 miles or 45 minutes, but I felt tired on the 750 even with that short distance. Mostly because of dealing with traffic.

No troubles today. It was a bit nippy on the knees and toes, 41 degrees when I left home, but the Gerbing's electric gloves and vest kept the rest of me toasty. The Nomad performed flawlessly.

First time to ride with the new backrest from grasshopper and the PhatIIs, took a bit to get used to, but I like it... Also, first time to ride after doing the BD bafflectomy. Like the rumble a lot.

What a great way to start the day.

Hope those of you that are still stuck in winter get out soon.

Michael

dantama · 03-12-2008, 08:39 AM

Sounds like if you put the crash bar chaps on, you'd be warm all over.

vaccam · 03-12-2008, 08:42 AM

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Sounds like if you put the crash bar chaps on, you'd be warm all over.

I might try that next fall. So the chaps help the legs as well?

dantama · 03-12-2008, 08:49 AM

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[quote:fxuzdbcm]Sounds like if you put the crash bar chaps on, you'd be warm all over.

I might try that next fall. So the chaps help the legs as well?[/quote:fxuzdbcm]

I didn't get any till this winter, and they block enough wind to keep my feet and legs warm.

They probably block too much wind to keep them on in the summer, though they probably block a lot of rain splash to the lower legs and feet also.

watchman · 03-12-2008, 09:02 AM

Any time the roads are wet from rain, fog or dew and temps for me below 65 is a good time for the Hwy bar chaps.

vaccam · 03-12-2008, 09:25 AM

Maybe I should think about getting them this spring. There will still be a lot of cold weather riding left. I see they are about $60 from ClassicChaps.

blowndodge · 03-12-2008, 09:37 AM

they do a great job in keeping the lower extremeties warm.

dogdoc · 03-12-2008, 11:44 AM

i got the Airlites and put them on last oct and haven't taken them off. I really like this one-piece design and sturdy too. Cost about $85 w/s&h from Canada

waterman · 03-12-2008, 12:30 PM

Glad you enjoyed the ride on the Nomad more than the 750. I have been looking at both the chaps and getting some heated clothing for some time. However, with one kid in college (just started), another finishing this May (woo-hoo) and another trying to get her life together, money has been tight.

vaccam · 03-12-2008, 12:34 PM

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Glad you enjoyed the ride on the Nomad more than the 750. I have been looking at both the chaps and getting some heated clothing for some time. However, with one kid in college (just started), another finishing this May (woo-hoo) and another trying to get her life together, money has been tight.

waterman,

I know what you mean. I have one in her third year an another applying to medical school.

**coacha** · 03-12-2008, 01:12 PM

I think the chaps are the way to go. I have had them on my bike for the last week and it is noticably better in the morning.

Yellow Jacket · 03-12-2008, 01:18 PM

Hey vaccam.

Check out PH Customs for their chaps. They start at about $40 and are made and sold by one of our KawaNow members. :)

Delinda
PH Customs

http://www.phcustoms.com

kingcruiser · 03-13-2008, 08:01 PM

The first day I rode my Nomad to work (about a week after I bought it) I parked it in the far corner of the OR parking lot. One of the anesthesiologists backed into it and knocked it over. It only scratched the crash bars and bent the front brake lever. The guy was nice enough to cal me and tell me what happened. I still don't know how he picked it up by himself. Hopefully it's been "pre-disastered" and that will be the worst thing that happens to it.

radco · 03-13-2008, 09:13 PM

Glad you enjoyed the ride I still have snow

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" border="0"/> , I agree w. Doc the Air Lite Chaps are REAl nice,, IMO look better then most,I like the 1 piece design,and the pockets...PLUS Customer service is GREAT .. http://www.airlite.ca/ ... PH Chaps have had GREAT reviews as well....... http://phcustoms.com/default.aspx Rich

03-14-2008, 08:14 AM

Airlite chaps here, so far I really like them. No matter what brand ya get I'm sure you'll be pleased with the affect.

03-12-2008, 07:52 AM	#1
vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! Road my Nomad to work today for the first time. What a nice and enjoyable ride that was. A lot different than my Vulcan 750. One way is only 23 miles or 45 minutes, but I felt tired on the 750 even with that short distance. Mostly because of dealing with traffic. No troubles today. It was a bit nippy on the knees and toes, 41 degrees when I left home, but the Gerbing's electric gloves and vest kept the rest of me toasty. The Nomad performed flawlessly. First time to ride with the new backrest from grasshopper and the PhatIIs, took a bit to get used to, but I like it... Also, first time to ride after doing the BD bafflectomy. Like the rumble a lot. What a great way to start the day. Hope those of you that are still stuck in winter get out soon. Michael Login or Register to Remove Ads
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vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! Maybe I should think about getting them this spring. There will still be a lot of cold weather riding left. I see they are about $60 from ClassicChaps.
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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! Glad you enjoyed the ride on the Nomad more than the 750. I have been looking at both the chaps and getting some heated clothing for some time. However, with one kid in college (just started), another finishing this May (woo-hoo) and another trying to get her life together, money has been tight. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! I think the chaps are the way to go. I have had them on my bike for the last week and it is noticably better in the morning. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! Hey vaccam. Check out PH Customs for their chaps. They start at about $40 and are made and sold by one of our KawaNow members. :) Delinda PH Customs http://www.phcustoms.com __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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03-13-2008, 08:01 PM	#13
kingcruiser Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 176	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! The first day I rode my Nomad to work (about a week after I bought it) I parked it in the far corner of the OR parking lot. One of the anesthesiologists backed into it and knocked it over. It only scratched the crash bars and bent the front brake lever. The guy was nice enough to cal me and tell me what happened. I still don't know how he picked it up by himself. Hopefully it's been "pre-disastered" and that will be the worst thing that happens to it.
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03-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#14
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	My First Take the Nomad to Work Day! Glad you enjoyed the ride I still have snow :(" title="" border="0"/> , I agree w. Doc the Air Lite Chaps are REAl nice,, IMO look better then most,I like the 1 piece design,and the pockets...PLUS Customer service is GREAT .. http://www.airlite.ca/ ... PH Chaps have had GREAT reviews as well....... http://phcustoms.com/default.aspx Rich __________________
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