xgringo finally got his Nomad

05-15-2009, 03:28 PM

Hi Gang!!
Well I finally got my Nomad delivered today. Since I haven't ridden in over thirty years I figured let them deliver it. So I spent most of today working on my low speed maneuvers and riding around town. It all just feels so familiar that I'll be up to speed in no time.

The bike itself is awesome. It just feels so powerful and light to handle. It's a black 2008. I let fate decide whether or not to get an 08 or 09 because I could have agonized for the next century over it. They are doing great deals on the 08s so I figured if the dealer can find me a black 08 I'll go for it. If not, then a black 09.
Hasta Luego
Tom

dabull · 05-15-2009, 03:50 PM

nice;) take your time...and i mean time..this is a big sucker...good to practice like you are---i remember my first trip cirling into the gas pumps...thats when i realized the size of the beast:) Congrats on the bike AND WELCOME TO THE GROUP!

Derry

oldbikers · 05-15-2009, 04:04 PM

Congrats on the new bike and welcome to KawaNOW from Mississippi.

radco · 05-15-2009, 05:57 PM

Tom CONGRATs on the new bike,, I was away from riding for 20+ years,, Kids etc... Been buying more chrome all the time now LOL... Rich from Maine

Yellow Jacket · 05-15-2009, 06:37 PM

Congratulations Tom! You're going to love the Nomad. I too hadn't owned my own bike for over 30 years when I got my 06 Nomad. As the others have said, take it slow and practice, practice, practice. Especially on the low speed stuff. That's the hardest but before long you will be a pro.

dennisbailey · 05-15-2009, 06:54 PM

You did good. Either way you win. My buddy just got his. He went with the 08 because of the great deals they have going on right now. I started riding again 2 years ago after 25 years of no riding and I took a riding class. Best money I spent next to the price of my bike and chrome accessories. Be safe out there and watch out for cagers.

markusmaximus · 05-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Congrats Tom. You'll continually love this bike. Not much to dislike either. Take your time and enjoy your rides.

**ringadingh** · 05-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Congratulations on the new bike, they are heavy and take a bit of getting used to, but they are the best.

**Cajunrider** · 05-15-2009, 07:06 PM

Congratulations Tom. I know you saved some $$$$.

ells · 05-15-2009, 07:45 PM

Welcome and congrats on the bike. You might consider one of the advanced MSF courses for a good refresher, some people swear by them. Costs a little money and time, but can be fun, challenging and rewarding.

jamiep24 · 05-15-2009, 08:19 PM

Bienvenidos, XGringo, to our club and you got the right year and color. Cuidado, Jaime or Jamie.

skeeter · 05-15-2009, 09:17 PM

where are you?

pirate · 05-15-2009, 10:01 PM

Congrats on the new bike!

borto1990 · 05-15-2009, 10:26 PM

congrats on the bike. That's they same reason I just went with my 08. It's no where near as nimble as my 750 vulcan but man it's a great ride... Enjoy and be carefull out there!

paul · 05-15-2009, 10:39 PM

Great bike, no regrets!

05-15-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	xgringo finally got his Nomad Hi Gang!! Well I finally got my Nomad delivered today. Since I haven't ridden in over thirty years I figured let them deliver it. So I spent most of today working on my low speed maneuvers and riding around town. It all just feels so familiar that I'll be up to speed in no time. The bike itself is awesome. It just feels so powerful and light to handle. It's a black 2008. I let fate decide whether or not to get an 08 or 09 because I could have agonized for the next century over it. They are doing great deals on the 08s so I figured if the dealer can find me a black 08 I'll go for it. If not, then a black 09. Hasta Luego Tom Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2009, 03:50 PM	#2
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	xgringo finally got his Nomad nice;) take your time...and i mean time..this is a big sucker...good to practice like you are---i remember my first trip cirling into the gas pumps...thats when i realized the size of the beast:) Congrats on the bike AND WELCOME TO THE GROUP! Derry
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05-15-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congrats on the new bike and welcome to KawaNOW from Mississippi. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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05-15-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	xgringo finally got his Nomad Tom CONGRATs on the new bike,, I was away from riding for 20+ years,, Kids etc... Been buying more chrome all the time now LOL... Rich from Maine __________________
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05-15-2009, 06:37 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congratulations Tom! You're going to love the Nomad. I too hadn't owned my own bike for over 30 years when I got my 06 Nomad. As the others have said, take it slow and practice, practice, practice. Especially on the low speed stuff. That's the hardest but before long you will be a pro. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	xgringo finally got his Nomad You did good. Either way you win. My buddy just got his. He went with the 08 because of the great deals they have going on right now. I started riding again 2 years ago after 25 years of no riding and I took a riding class. Best money I spent next to the price of my bike and chrome accessories. Be safe out there and watch out for cagers. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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05-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congrats Tom. You'll continually love this bike. Not much to dislike either. Take your time and enjoy your rides.
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05-15-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congratulations on the new bike, they are heavy and take a bit of getting used to, but they are the best. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-15-2009, 07:06 PM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congratulations Tom. I know you saved some $$$$. __________________ 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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05-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#10
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	xgringo finally got his Nomad Welcome and congrats on the bike. You might consider one of the advanced MSF courses for a good refresher, some people swear by them. Costs a little money and time, but can be fun, challenging and rewarding.
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05-15-2009, 08:19 PM	#11
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	xgringo finally got his Nomad Bienvenidos, XGringo, to our club and you got the right year and color. Cuidado, Jaime or Jamie.
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05-15-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	xgringo finally got his Nomad where are you? __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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05-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	xgringo finally got his Nomad Congrats on the new bike!
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05-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#14
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	xgringo finally got his Nomad congrats on the bike. That's they same reason I just went with my 08. It's no where near as nimble as my 750 vulcan but man it's a great ride... Enjoy and be carefull out there!
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05-15-2009, 10:39 PM	#15
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	xgringo finally got his Nomad Great bike, no regrets! __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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