Would you hold it against me?

bkmaxvrb · 10-28-2011, 05:45 PM

Most of you are aware I went down back in August and suffered a pretty good leg injury. The bike wasn't hurt too badly.

I have the parts coming in over the next week or so and, over the winter, I'll replace the damaged parts. Nothing too serious and nothing too challenging. The toughest is going to be the handle bars and that's not going to take long at all.

Anyway, it seems my lawsuit is coming to the end. No one has set any final number but, between m attorneys experience and that of one of my friends that was in a similar situation, I may be looking at a sizable sum coming to me after everyone gets their cut.

With all that in mind, I was playing the what if game - you know the one - it's the one you play when you get that lottery ticket in your hand....

So, I've been looking at trading in the Nomad in the spring and getting a Road King. Of course I had to go shopping for all the accessories, including a tour pack. So, what do you think? Would you hold it against me? I know I'd have to go to the "enthusiast" level, down from the full fledged, flag waving, Nomad nation member.

BTW, the Road King is the only H-D I like and seem to "fit". I feel cramped on al the others, including the full dresser tourers.

cactusjack · 10-28-2011, 05:56 PM

I wouldn't hold it against you! Can't speak for anyone else on here, though.

waterman · 10-28-2011, 05:56 PM

Russ, do what you feel you would like to do. Your bike, your ride. We won't hold anything against you. However you will now have to join Scott's, Greg's and Dave's H.O.G. Club - "Horny Old Geezers".

cactusjack · 10-28-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Russ, do what you feel you would like to do. Your bike, your ride. We won't hold anything against you. However you will now have to join Scott's, Greg's and Dave's H.O.G. Club - "Horny Old Geezers".

Aw...go check your cam chain tensioners, Joel.

waterman · 10-28-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Aw...go check your cam chain tensioners, Joel.

Well, at least you haven't joined BD's H.O.G. club. Hornyless Old Geezer.

By the way, don't you have an oil leak to fix??

**Rasta** · 10-28-2011, 06:08 PM

I went riding with a friend of mine this summer that has a Vulcan Classic and a neighbor of his that has a Road King. I was on my 2005Suzuki Boulevard. I just loved the look of that Road King and because of that I started looking. I have been a proud owner of a 2004 Nomad because of that for a couple of months now. Long story short, I would not hold it against you if you got a Road King!!

**Top Cat** · 10-28-2011, 06:09 PM

Hold it against you? Hell no. We are more apt to feel sorry for you. Owning an inferior piece of equipment is nothing to be proud of.

Ask Brad, I understand his equipment is quite inferior.

**Top Cat** · 10-28-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Minman

I went riding with a friend of mine this summer that has a Vulcan Classic and a neighbor of his that has a Road King. I was on my 2005Suzuki Boulevard. I just loved the look of that Road King and because of that I started looking. I have been a proud owner of a 2004 Nomad because of that for a couple of months now. Long story short, I would not hold it against you if you got a Road King!!

That makes no sense at all.

cactusjack · 10-28-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Well, at least you haven't joined BD's H.O.G. club. Hornyless Old Geezer.

By the way, don't you have an oil leak to fix??

Nope. My bike doesn't leak oil. I guess it's because it doesn't have a clutch pushrod shaft seal.

**Rasta** · 10-28-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

That makes no sense at all.

Well it might not make sense to you TC but I guess what I was trying to say is that style wise according to my eye sight the Nomad looked similar to the Road King. I am not a big fan of HD so I did not go in that direction but don’t have any thing against people that ride them. I will say it again that I am proud of MY NOMAD.

blowndodge · 10-28-2011, 06:32 PM

It was Dave's HD that leaked and brakes went out... Scott's hasn't done that..............YET!!!

**Top Cat** · 10-28-2011, 06:33 PM

OK got it.

I was trying to figure out if you like the Road King why you bought the Nomad.
Sometimes I'm not good at figuring out what people mean.

blowndodge · 10-28-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Hold it against you? Hell no. We are more apt to feel sorry for you. Owning an inferior piece of equipment is nothing to be proud of.

Ask Brad, I understand his equipment is quite inferior.

That's not what your Mrs. says!!!

blowndodge · 10-28-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Nope. My bike doesn't leak oil. I guess it's because it doesn't have a clutch pushrod shaft seal.

And therefore you have to pull your transmission to change out the drive belt! What a great trade off???

**ringadingh** · 10-28-2011, 06:46 PM

I wouldn't blame you a bit if you bought yourself a Road King, They are as nice a bike as any.

10-28-2011, 05:45 PM	#1
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Would you hold it against me? Most of you are aware I went down back in August and suffered a pretty good leg injury. The bike wasn't hurt too badly. I have the parts coming in over the next week or so and, over the winter, I'll replace the damaged parts. Nothing too serious and nothing too challenging. The toughest is going to be the handle bars and that's not going to take long at all. Anyway, it seems my lawsuit is coming to the end. No one has set any final number but, between m attorneys experience and that of one of my friends that was in a similar situation, I may be looking at a sizable sum coming to me after everyone gets their cut. With all that in mind, I was playing the what if game - you know the one - it's the one you play when you get that lottery ticket in your hand.... So, I've been looking at trading in the Nomad in the spring and getting a Road King. Of course I had to go shopping for all the accessories, including a tour pack. So, what do you think? Would you hold it against me? I know I'd have to go to the "enthusiast" level, down from the full fledged, flag waving, Nomad nation member. BTW, the Road King is the only H-D I like and seem to "fit". I feel cramped on al the others, including the full dresser tourers. __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I wouldn't hold it against you! Can't speak for anyone else on here, though. __________________ 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 Last edited by cactusjack; 10-28-2011 at 05:58 PM.
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10-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Russ, do what you feel you would like to do. Your bike, your ride. We won't hold anything against you. However you will now have to join Scott's, Greg's and Dave's H.O.G. Club - "Horny Old Geezers". __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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10-28-2011, 06:08 PM	#6
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	I went riding with a friend of mine this summer that has a Vulcan Classic and a neighbor of his that has a Road King. I was on my 2005Suzuki Boulevard. I just loved the look of that Road King and because of that I started looking. I have been a proud owner of a 2004 Nomad because of that for a couple of months now. Long story short, I would not hold it against you if you got a Road King!! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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10-28-2011, 06:09 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Hold it against you? Hell no. We are more apt to feel sorry for you. Owning an inferior piece of equipment is nothing to be proud of. Ask Brad, I understand his equipment is quite inferior. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	It was Dave's HD that leaked and brakes went out... Scott's hasn't done that..............YET!!! __________________ 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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10-28-2011, 06:33 PM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	OK got it. I was trying to figure out if you like the Road King why you bought the Nomad. Sometimes I'm not good at figuring out what people mean. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-28-2011, 06:46 PM	#15
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I wouldn't blame you a bit if you bought yourself a Road King, They are as nice a bike as any.
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