Finally got me a Nomad

[billz410]

Just wanted to let you folks know that yesterday I finally made the decision to purchase an '08 Nomad. I had posted a thread a few pages back about '2008 vs. 2009' Nomad, and it was pretty obvious most of you were partial to your current bikes, although I am sure there will be at least a couple things we will all like on the '09's.

I know for me the electronic cruise and the 6-speed would really be nice, but I like the red and black that was offered for '08- just couldn't get it off my mind...

Anyways, I know I am probably preaching to the choir here, but I wanted to spend a couple minutes and let everyone know why I chose a Nomad, and why I chose an '08. There won't be any revelations here, but maybe someone new has stumbled across this forum, and after sifting through 100+ pages in the general discussions, STILL isn't sure about what a great bike this is.

I have lost track of the hours I have spent researching and reviewing forums on different bikes. I looked at the Gold Wing forums, and rode one. Then I looked at the ST 1300. Then it was the Yamaha Venture Royal- the one with the fairing, etc. And I rented three different HD's; an Ultra Classic, a Heritage Softail Classic, and a Road King. I looked at them all, rode as many as I could, but still kept coming back to the Nomad.

While the Gold Wing could argueably be called the King of Touring, and is a fine machine, it's just a little too high-tech for me. I'm sure those who have them like 'em fine. Just wasn't for me. The Yamaha I looked at still used carberatours. Come on, Yamaha! The HD's, well, nice machines, I guess, just out of my price range. And, my wife, who is completely new to the motorcycle 'scene' absolutely hates everything to do with Harley Davidson. Not sure why, guess she doesn't like the 'look' of the clientele at the dealerships.

And then there was this forum. I would like to extend a very personal and heartfelt thanks to Trip for founding this sight, and for all his efforts related to it, and to all the time the moderators spend on this site, and for all the comments, suggestions, and opinions that were offered to me concerning '08's, vs '09's, wife not liking motorycles, etc., etc. There is something uniquely different about the people on this forum. While opinions may very considerably on a variety of topics, there isn't any malicious, vindictive, or condescending tones to the threads or replies. That is mighty refreshing to me.

As I was visiting with the salesmen before leaving the store yesterday, he was telling me how he rides a Yamaha, and he has a lot of Harley friends. He says, "Don't expect to get any waves from a Harley rider when you're out on the street." I know not all Harley riders are that partial, but I chuckled. Then, as I left, and hadn't went a quarter mile down the road, here comes three Ultra Classsics- and guess what, no waves! Well, I suppose they are just so embarrased when they finally realize how much they have spent on their bikes, and they know what they COULD have had. Haha

As far as the '08 vs. '09 debate, I would really have to think that whoever purchases one of the new '09's will like it. Of course we have that flimsy saddlebag issue... But for me, the discount the dealer was offering on the '08, and the color, well, the temptation was just too great. I know we all tend to be somewhat partial to what we have, unless we don't like what we have!

To me, the Nomads look so good, sound so good, and ride so nice, I just don't see how anyone could be disappointed with one.

Anyways, thanks to all. I'll try to get a couple pictures up sometime. I told my wife I was going to get her a new digital camera so she could take some photos of the bike- wow, THAT did not score me any points!

Yours truly,

Bill
Casa Grande, AZ