Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! - Page 2

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

The Nomad is like an old Delta 88 with a 455. Not the fastest or the quickest, but a smooth lead sled that likes to cruise at a good clip comfortably.

I LOVE that comparision!!!!!!

**coacha** · 03-30-2009, 09:25 AM

Joe swears I was doing 80+ on the way back from WV last summer and I don't think I got over 70...honest! ;)

MikeInFla · 03-30-2009, 09:41 AM

I travel on I-75 for 40 miles each day. In the afternoon if you don't run between 80 & 90 your going to be run over. It amazes me that the Nomad feels the same at 90 as it does at 60.

I had a Yamaha Venture and felt the speed more than I do with my Nomad.

waterman · 03-30-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CheriAnn

I am also amazed at how easy I can lean into the turns. Since it is a heavier bike, I thought I would be afraid to lean into the turns. Somehow it felt more secure and stable than my 900 does!

Hey Cherri,

Wait til you take the Nomad out in a real wind. This bike can handle 30 mph winds with ease as compared to some other bikes.

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Hey Cherri,

Wait til you take the Nomad out in a real wind. This bike can handle 30 mph winds with ease as compared to some other bikes.

HEY!!!!!!

You may have solved an on-going argument between hubby and I!!! When we ride on windy days, he'll take us over bridges and such near the water where the winds get much worse! I'll be riding and feeling my 900 sway with the wind and complain to hubby that it's too windy to take a bridge that day. He'll tell me its not windy enough to move the bike around the road.....GRRRRRRR! Obviously he doesn't feel all that wind on the Nomad like I do!!! I assumed he felt it too, but just wanted his own way!!!! ::)

blowndodge · 03-30-2009, 10:33 AM

I'm now wearing very soft "sleeping" style foam ear plugs that cut only the wind noise and loud tire sounds but not exhaust noise.

Talk about needing a cruise control. Several times I was hitting 90 on the speedo without realizing it! Glass smooth......

When I first got my Nomad a buddy of mine and I rode to San Diego Zoo for the day and switched bikes for the trip back. He had a new Gold Wing. When we got home after cruising at speeds over 90 he told me the Nomad was the only bike he's ridden outside his Wing that felt he could cruise 100 all day.

barrynfla · 03-30-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeInFLA

I travel on I-75 for 40 miles each day. In the afternoon if you don't run between 80 & 90 your going to be run over. It amazes me that the Nomad feels the same at 90 as it does at 60.

I had a Yamaha Venture and felt the speed more than I do with my Nomad.

Yeah, and you felt the heat a lot more, too, didn't ya? LOL

MikeInFla · 03-30-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by barrynfla

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Originally Posted by MikeInFLA

I travel on I-75 for 40 miles each day. In the afternoon if you don't run between 80 & 90 your going to be run over. It amazes me that the Nomad feels the same at 90 as it does at 60.

I had a Yamaha Venture and felt the speed more than I do with my Nomad.

Yeah, and you felt the heat a lot more, too, didn't ya? LOL

YES I DID!

dantama · 03-30-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

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Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

I've been in heat with our Nomad all weekend, and we got off yesterday :) I know whatcha mean.

Please don't explain that Valdez...what happens in Northern California can stay in Northern California. ;)

Sailed right past me till I went back and read it again

:)

Cheriann, I know what you mean. When I sold my loud, high mile 1500 and got a quiet 1600 with no vibrations I kept going 90mph. I'd slow down and then look again and I was right back up there.

jmilucky · 03-30-2009, 05:11 PM

I have an '03 I might part with since I just got an '06...you could plan a Florida trip...

Jim

**coacha** · 03-30-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I'm now wearing very soft "sleeping" style foam ear plugs that cut only the wind noise and loud tire sounds but not exhaust noise.

Talk about needing a cruise control. Several times I was hitting 90 on the speedo without realizing it! Glass smooth......

You can hit 90 between the garage and the end of your driveway? Dang man, you can really hit it!

03-30-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

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Originally Posted by CheriAnn

I am also amazed at how easy I can lean into the turns. Since it is a heavier bike, I thought I would be afraid to lean into the turns. Somehow it felt more secure and stable than my 900 does!

Hey Cherri,

Wait til you take the Nomad out in a real wind. This bike can handle 30 mph winds with ease as compared to some other bikes.

+1 to that, waterman. The Nomad handles like a champ in winds. I wouldn't have suggested a ride during Hurricane Gustav, but 30 mph winds are no problem.

blowndodge · 03-30-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I'm now wearing very soft "sleeping" style foam ear plugs that cut only the wind noise and loud tire sounds but not exhaust noise.

Talk about needing a cruise control. Several times I was hitting 90 on the speedo without realizing it! Glass smooth......

You can hit 90 between the garage and the end of your driveway? Dang man, you can really hit it!

WOW!! Thats exactly what your old lady told me!!!

**coacha** · 03-30-2009, 07:53 PM

She did? Dang, glad someone is getting some then. Thanks for taking care of that for me.

pagemastr · 03-30-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CheriAnn

We're trying to hold out until we have hubby's Nad paid off before getting me one.....it's hard to be patient though.... :'(

CheriAnn--I hope you liked the ride on YOUR Nomad when Hubby gets the new one

03-30-2009, 09:25 AM	#17
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! Joe swears I was doing 80+ on the way back from WV last summer and I don't think I got over 70...honest! ;) __________________ 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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03-30-2009, 09:41 AM	#18
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I travel on I-75 for 40 miles each day. In the afternoon if you don't run between 80 & 90 your going to be run over. It amazes me that the Nomad feels the same at 90 as it does at 60. I had a Yamaha Venture and felt the speed more than I do with my Nomad. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I'm now wearing very soft "sleeping" style foam ear plugs that cut only the wind noise and loud tire sounds but not exhaust noise. Talk about needing a cruise control. Several times I was hitting 90 on the speedo without realizing it! Glass smooth...... When I first got my Nomad a buddy of mine and I rode to San Diego Zoo for the day and switched bikes for the trip back. He had a new Gold Wing. When we got home after cruising at speeds over 90 he told me the Nomad was the only bike he's ridden outside his Wing that felt he could cruise 100 all day. __________________ 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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03-30-2009, 05:11 PM	#25
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I have an '03 I might part with since I just got an '06...you could plan a Florida trip... Jim
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03-30-2009, 07:53 PM	#29
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! She did? Dang, glad someone is getting some then. Thanks for taking care of that for me. __________________ 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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