Bye-Bye to the Nomad

billz410 · 03-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Gentlemen:

Just wanted to let you know that I finally got my Nomad sold to a nice fellow in Utah. He has been away from motorcycles for awhile, and seems very pleased with the bike.

The reason I chose the Nomad above other possibilities was from what I seen/heard/learned on KawaNOW. The main reason for selling it was because I've been bitten by the off-road riding bug, I guess, and at this point, don't want to have two bikes in the garage as it's a challenge to find the time to ride even one.

Given the amount of research invested into what bike to buy, and the many many hours put into installing accessories and performing modifications, I would not have thought that not even a year and a half later, I would be putting it up for sale.

I would not have gotten the enjoyment out of the bike I had, if it were not for all the help I have recieved from so many on this site- too many folks to mention!

Not really sure what the next bike will be. It may be a super-light 2-stroke from KTM that I have to haul everywhere I want to ride, it may be some antiquated, heavy, street-legal dual purpose 4-stroke putt-putt from Kawasaki's line-up- just not sure yet. Maybe this is all just part of a mid-life crisis.

In retrospect, it may have been more fiscally responsible to just take some off-road riding lessons from Dan Lund, and keep the Nomad.... :)

A very special thanks to all those I have came in contact with, and ride safe.

:'( :-/ :-[

Netnorske · 03-10-2010, 09:41 PM

Bill,
Don't be apologetic in any way shape or form. Follow your <s>dream</s>....errrr......mid-life crisis.....or whatever it is that floats your boat...

. Bikes come and go....the important thing is that you live each day to the fullest, however you see fit to do so.

I've enjoyed your posts and trading the PM's. I wish you nothing but good things in whatever you pursue. Drop in here once and awhile to let us know how things are going. And lastly....make sure you post a video when you ride that "scary trail"....

!

Best Wishes......Kris

**glwilson** · 03-10-2010, 09:49 PM

Whatever you buy Bill... it had better not EVER be a Harley after all the grief you gave me all this time!!!!

Hang around and let us know what you end-up with.

jandreu · 03-10-2010, 10:00 PM

Damm, I was just going to suggest the Harley Dual Sport!!!!!

;)

petenomad · 03-10-2010, 10:02 PM

Bill, that fellow in Utah got a SCREAMING good deal. Congrats and hope you find what you're looking for.

**ringadingh** · 03-10-2010, 10:13 PM

Stay in touch and let us know what your next bike is, Ive always enjoyed reading your posts.

cactusjack · 03-10-2010, 10:15 PM

Well Bill, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for. Your Nomad was real sharp looking. I guess I need to find another riding buddy.

blowndodge · 03-10-2010, 11:15 PM

What am I ???? Chopped liver Scott?

Really Bill, best wishes in everything you do in life. I've wondered if I want a new ride or take up a different hobby completely and dump the Nomad. I'll take the ride to Custer with me to the grave!

Most of all, have fun!

BD

pirate · 03-10-2010, 11:18 PM

Bill, best wishes on your new bike search. It was nice connecting with a former North Dakota resident like you. It's funny how much people have in common, and how the world really isn't that big. Keep us posted on what bike you add to the garage.

cactusjack · 03-10-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

What am I ???? Chopped liver Scott?

Really Bill, best wishes in everything you do in life. I've wondered if I want a new ride or take up a different hobby completely and dump the Nomad. I'll take the ride to Custer with me to the grave!

Most of all, have fun!

BD

In all fairness, Bill lives 25 miles away from me.

dennisbailey · 03-10-2010, 11:52 PM

Stay in touch and post some good pics of your off road adventures.

skeeter · 03-11-2010, 12:21 AM

KLR 650. A foot in each world. Had a bud that would ride his three hours to go fishing down the beach.

**Jared** · 03-11-2010, 01:34 AM

Sorry to see the nomad go. Hope to see you around! You gonna make it to the SW rally?

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-11-2010, 02:10 AM

Heck when my mid-life crisis hit, I only got a divorce.

Hope everything works out for you. Be sure and let us know what you buy.

Take care and be careful out in the rough.

**Idaho** · 03-11-2010, 07:45 AM

Best wishes to you Bill. No matter where your path leads you just be safe. It has been a pleasure.

03-10-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Gentlemen: Just wanted to let you know that I finally got my Nomad sold to a nice fellow in Utah. He has been away from motorcycles for awhile, and seems very pleased with the bike. The reason I chose the Nomad above other possibilities was from what I seen/heard/learned on KawaNOW. The main reason for selling it was because I've been bitten by the off-road riding bug, I guess, and at this point, don't want to have two bikes in the garage as it's a challenge to find the time to ride even one. Given the amount of research invested into what bike to buy, and the many many hours put into installing accessories and performing modifications, I would not have thought that not even a year and a half later, I would be putting it up for sale. I would not have gotten the enjoyment out of the bike I had, if it were not for all the help I have recieved from so many on this site- too many folks to mention! Not really sure what the next bike will be. It may be a super-light 2-stroke from KTM that I have to haul everywhere I want to ride, it may be some antiquated, heavy, street-legal dual purpose 4-stroke putt-putt from Kawasaki's line-up- just not sure yet. Maybe this is all just part of a mid-life crisis. In retrospect, it may have been more fiscally responsible to just take some off-road riding lessons from Dan Lund, and keep the Nomad.... :) A very special thanks to all those I have came in contact with, and ride safe. :'( :-/ :-[ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Bill, Don't be apologetic in any way shape or form. Follow your <s>dream</s>....errrr......mid-life crisis.....or whatever it is that floats your boat... . Bikes come and go....the important thing is that you live each day to the fullest, however you see fit to do so. I've enjoyed your posts and trading the PM's. I wish you nothing but good things in whatever you pursue. Drop in here once and awhile to let us know how things are going. And lastly....make sure you post a video when you ride that "scary trail".... ! Best Wishes......Kris __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-10-2010, 09:49 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Whatever you buy Bill... it had better not EVER be a Harley after all the grief you gave me all this time!!!! Hang around and let us know what you end-up with. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-10-2010, 10:00 PM	#4
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Damm, I was just going to suggest the Harley Dual Sport!!!!! ;) __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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03-10-2010, 10:02 PM	#5
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Bill, that fellow in Utah got a SCREAMING good deal. Congrats and hope you find what you're looking for. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2010, 10:13 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Stay in touch and let us know what your next bike is, Ive always enjoyed reading your posts. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-10-2010, 10:15 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Well Bill, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for. Your Nomad was real sharp looking. I guess I need to find another riding buddy. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-10-2010, 11:15 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Bye-Bye to the Nomad What am I ???? Chopped liver Scott? Really Bill, best wishes in everything you do in life. I've wondered if I want a new ride or take up a different hobby completely and dump the Nomad. I'll take the ride to Custer with me to the grave! Most of all, have fun! BD __________________ 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
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03-10-2010, 11:18 PM	#9
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Bill, best wishes on your new bike search. It was nice connecting with a former North Dakota resident like you. It's funny how much people have in common, and how the world really isn't that big. Keep us posted on what bike you add to the garage.
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03-10-2010, 11:52 PM	#11
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Stay in touch and post some good pics of your off road adventures. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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03-11-2010, 12:21 AM	#12
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Bye-Bye to the Nomad KLR 650. A foot in each world. Had a bud that would ride his three hours to go fishing down the beach. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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03-11-2010, 01:34 AM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Sorry to see the nomad go. Hope to see you around! You gonna make it to the SW rally? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-11-2010, 02:10 AM	#14
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Heck when my mid-life crisis hit, I only got a divorce. Hope everything works out for you. Be sure and let us know what you buy. Take care and be careful out in the rough. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-11-2010, 07:45 AM	#15
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Bye-Bye to the Nomad Best wishes to you Bill. No matter where your path leads you just be safe. It has been a pleasure. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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