Shopping for used Nomad 1500

[Micknmd]

Originally Posted by Loafer

You could call this dealer, they have a great reputation and they will ship it to you.
They almost always have Nomads for sale.
1999 Nomad
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/i...px?itemID=7806
2007 Nomad
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/i...px?itemID=7857
2009 Voyager
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/i...px?itemID=7673

Nice!! Shipping and crating is cheap as well!!

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by Micknmd

My technical question is: as soon as we took the booster cables off of the battery the thing died instantly. The fellow knew that the battery was cooked (I don't know why he wouldn't put a new one in when he's trying to sell the dang thing!!) but does anyone think that there could be a problem with the charging system as well??

Because the battery was too dead to even take a charge. Had he left the cables on for a few minutes that may have been enough to keep it running.

[ringadingh]

There are lots of bikes available in the states, and its not that difficult to bring one in.
Your only a couple hours from NY or Michigan so it could be done in a couple days in most cases.
When I'm ready for my next bike I'll most likely find one in the states again, you can save a lot of money over buying one here. In my case I'll spend about the same amount I would here, but I'll have a bike at least 2-3 years newer for the same money.

[Chili]

If you want info on importing the bike all the info is at http://www.riv.ca/ The process is simple but can be a bit of a pain in the rear chasing recall clearance letters. I've imported several Motocross race bikes, an RV and an enclosed trailer and never had an issue.

[Monkeyman]

Only about 7 hours to my house. I'd sell you my '07 for 9 grand (batwing fairing, etc). :)

[Micknmd]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Only about 7 hours to my house. I'd sell you my '07 for 9 grand (batwing fairing, etc). :)

Thanks I only have about $7,000 to play with.

[Micknmd]

Originally Posted by ringadingh

There are lots of bikes available in the states, and its not that difficult to bring one in.
Your only a couple hours from NY or Michigan so it could be done in a couple days in most cases.
When I'm ready for my next bike I'll most likely find one in the states again, you can save a lot of money over buying one here. In my case I'll spend about the same amount I would here, but I'll have a bike at least 2-3 years newer for the same money.

Found one in Michigan, that nice gold color, waiting to hear back from the seller, hopefully he still has it!!

[roadhawg]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I'm curious why you wouldn't want a 1600 instead of a 1500?

A couple of reasons
The 1500 is a much more reliable and better looking bike.
The worlds fastest bagger is a modified 1500.
1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds and 155 mph!

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by roadhawg

A couple of reasons
The 1500 is a much more reliable and better looking bike.
The worlds fastest bagger is a modified 1500.
1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds and 155 mph!

The only really noticable difference between the 1500 and 1600 is the tank.

What makes you think the 1500 is more reliable?

I'll bet you can make a 1600 go just as fast.

[roadhawg]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

The only really noticable difference between the 1500 and 1600 is the tank.

What makes you think the 1500 is more reliable?

I'll bet you can make a 1600 go just as fast.

Just messin with you guys!

I figured that would get someones attention!

[Micknmd]

Update ... still looking. Nice one in Detroit Craigslist, the ad has been there for 2 weeks. I get a reply back from the turkey that is selling it and he says it sold the first day at full price, I said "Quit bragging and delete the dang ad"!!

[cndfireman]

Hummmm......... wish you where looking next year i am not that far from you and i am looking to get myself a new ride next spring. I am torn between the vaquero and the voyager! I am thinking voyager with a vaquero windshield and only put on the rear tour pak when going on holidays

[Micknmd]

Originally Posted by cndfireman

Hummmm......... wish you where looking next year i am not that far from you and i am looking to get myself a new ride next spring. I am torn between the vaquero and the voyager! I am thinking voyager with a vaquero windshield and only put on the rear tour pak when going on holidays

If it is a real nice bike and the price is right, I could wait!! Got any picks you could send? My email is kmcbain@rogers.com

[Lewis]

If you're in Ontario, maybe you should look on www.lespac.com. It's a Craig's list look alike in Quebec (and also a little in On and east coast). Of course it's in french, maybe you can switch the page in english. The search engine if far more effective and simple then Craig's list.

Try also www.kijiji.ca. This one is nationwide effective. I found my bike on that website.

Good luck and keep us updated!