1700 Nomad Discussion........

[bobzinger]

I'm really curious about the motor. Will the 1700 motor be all that the 1600 isn't. Great power with reg gas, quieter, etc.
I think buy the time you add color matched fairings & trunk, cruise control, music, and a more powerful stock motor you could buy a Voyager, especially if you figure in your time to do all that work.

[bosko]

Originally Posted by bobzinger

I'm really curious about the motor. Will the 1700 motor be all that the 1600 isn't. Great power with reg gas, quieter, etc.
I think buy the time you add color matched fairings & trunk, cruise control, music, and a more powerful stock motor you could buy a Voyager, especially if you figure in your time to do all that work.

+1

I really like the look of the new engine. Can't wait to see it in person at the Edmonton motorcycle show, January 16-18.

They might even have a price by then.

[dhomoney]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

ABS and the sixth gear.

Yeah and that is something that is of questionable appeal and necessity. The one thing I really like is belt drive.

[blowndodge]

BD went to the Long Beach Convention Center yeasterday to see the new 1700 Voyager and the other bikes. Most of what you have already said is true.

It does feel smaller. When sitting on it the tank is more rectangular like an HD tank. I like the fairing, instrumentation, cruise control, sound system for sure.

I agree on the saddlebags and lowers. The lowers I could twist like a flimsy piece of plastic and the saddlebag design is like opening up a plastic Easter egg. You have to guess how high you can stack your shiit in the bottom to determine if you could lower the top down to close it! Bad design and I can't see how you could hold as much stuff in them.

BD on the Voyager

[bandit]

The belt drive is definitely cheaper! I have to admit the voyager is the cat's meow, with cruise, power outlets, frame mounted fairing, driving lights, trunk, WOW! IF it was shaft,I would be trying to order one. But I still am not comfortable with belts.

[phenrichs]

Maybe we can swap the bags out with the GOOD Nomad bags that we have now. that would be an improvement.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

BD went to the Long Beach Convention Center yeasterday to see the new 1700 Voyager and the other bikes. Most of what you have already said is true.

Appreciate your input BD. ;)

[rksaw]

Originally Posted by OP

Maybe we can swap the bags out with the GOOD Nomad bags that we have now. that would be an improvement.

Just another way to get more $ from you!

[sakirider]

1700 Voyager- $16799- $17899
1700 Nomad- $14399
1700 Classic- $12299
1700 Classic LT- $13799

[schoeney]

Just got back from the Seattle show. I got to meet Netnorske (Kris).
What a great guy. I will let Kris post his own thoughts but I suspect we are close in our opinions on the Nomad.

They really replaced alot of metal with plastic. The chrome round piece (about 6" diameter) next to your foot as it sits on the gear shift. The sales rep told me it was now plastic to keep your feet cooler....yeah right.

The chrome trim strips that go between the bags and rear fender...now plastic....cheesy!

The grab rails for passenger appear to be two piece with the outside chrome piece now plastic.

I echo the same thoughts as most on the bags....very flimsy feel to them. Sales guy tried to say it was made out of the latest technology plastic...so it is very flexible but very durable. I don't see how that helps all the torque on the hinges?

The shape and look of the bags when closed was fine.

Loved the new style tailight!

Didn't get to ride it but 104# torque, 6 speed, and cruise control all welcome improvements.

Overall it was a nice bike but I felt like they cut corners on a handful of items that took the bike from being a great value and great quality to something that was 95% done right and 5% cheesy. Makes you wonder what corners they cut in the new engine.


I will defintely wait a couple years to see the bugs get worked out before plunking down any cash.

[glwilson]

Trip has this dealer's link on the 2009 Rally Info page.

I ck'd out their pricing. They have at least one of the Voyagers listed at $15,517 -- around $1,000 less than MRSP

Ck their link out below.

http://smithbrothersoneonta.com/

[bobzinger]

Just got back from the Intl' M/C show and spend while sitting on, looking under, picking up, and caressing the Voyager. Yes I loved it, and I don't see an issue with the saddle bag being flimsy. I guess compared to the current bags they appear that way but compared to every other Yamaha, Suzuki, Victory, yada, yada they're about the same. Once they're closed and latched they're solid, which is more than I can say for the Yamaha and Victory Kingpin. One disappointment was the MPG at 36. Why is it that other large cruisers get 5 to 10 better?
But I still wanna hear reports on handling and performance.

[phenrichs]

Man it is so unfair. The closest MC show for me is in Minneapolis and not until Valentine's Day. That's in February for the folks that don't follow along.
That is too late. I hear all these things from all of you guys and I can't even see one yet. Man some of you will probably own one before I get to the show. I wouldn't be surprised if the local dealer had one by then.

[rksaw]

Don't worry man, I missed the show in Seattle, but life goes on. You don't want to trade in your '06 until the bags and other bugs are fixed anyhow.

[flightdoc]

From what I can gather the stereo system speakers are only in the front? Nothing for the passenger? Can you get heated grips and seat? GPS built in? Reverse?
I love my Nomad but the more I look at a wing the better it looks to me. Hell, I've added at least a thousand bucks worth of stuff to my Nad and some of you have tripled that amount. I think the voyager , at it's price, is a great buy. Nice looking too. As far as the belt drive goes those type of final drives has been around for many many years. I personally have never heard of one failing with the correct up keep and replacing the belt at the correct intervals.
Just my thoughts

vin