Newbie soon to be

[kingbee]

Well I'm new to the board and am looking at buying a Nomad in May or June, 08' model.
Anyway I have not ridden in 22 years and then it was a small enduro 125, so any advice would help me .
I think most of it will come back to me.But would like to be a prepared as I can.On that note would anyone out there have a manual in pdf form or something you'd be willing to share?
Would like to know the locations of all the controls that may not be on a smaller bike.

Thanks.
Tim R.

KB, the controls are pretty similar. Perhaps you could go to your local dealer and kick some tires and look around.The Nomad is a wonderful machine. As you know it is big machine, but also very well balanced. I think you will enjoy it immensely.

[rlfaubion]

It will come back to ya. Just take'r slow in the beginning. Especially in the twisties. Not holding your line in a curve is a common problem. Just be slow and you'll be good. You're making a good choice of bikes as you will come to know. Welcome on

[coon]

My first advise is to take your states Motorcycle Safety course. It will cost you over $150.00 but is well worth it. Even experienced rider brag on the course. I believe it is a must for beginners or someone that has not ridden in some time. I layed off for about 20 years when I started back in about 2004. It will also save you on insurance. Good luck and good riding.

[ringadingh]

They are heavy bikes, but you do get used to them quickly, go get one and welcome to the board.

[misunderstood]

Welcome from TN.

[kawgirl]

Welcome aboard.

Excellent advice coon. Definitely a good way to go.

[gshep]

Welcome Kingbee. It's good to get some more southern boys here.
I agree with coon and meanstreak, take the MSC . I have never heard anyone say it was a waste of time. Personally I think it is the best "ROI" you can get on a bike.
Check out some of the great deals Oldbiker and others have found over in Ga. Just watch them Ga boys, they will take your water LOL

Shep

[bobzinger]

Take a MSF Course. These big bikes don't just go around the curves on their own like a lightweight bike, you gotta take it there. The Nomad is pretty nimble for a big bike, but to really control the bike, especially in emergency situations, it's countersteering...Once you get used to Countersteering you don't even realize you do it anymore!

[bomadgary]

Everyone that said take the MSF is right on. I had a twenty + year break in riding took the course then bought the Nomad and took the time to practice what I had learned in the class and to learn the bike well. Even though it's a big heavy bike it is exceptionally well mannered.

[donguer]

Welcome From Long Island NY.
Going from an Enduro 125 to a Nomad. Your swinging and aiming for the Fence!
Sounds like my kind of guy. You'll love the Nomad. Be careful, one step a a time, heed the other members MSF advice and you'll be fine.

[davidjones1]

Welcome to the site, you can learn a lot about the nomad here, but when it comes to riding the MSF class is the only way to go.
ride safe.

[bassaddict]

kingbee,

As several others have already said, take the MSF course. You will be much more confident and safer in those early hours of riding that Nomad after going through the course. I came back to riding after a 26 year hiatus and, like you, had ridden mostly smaller bikes. I took the MSF along with my wife who just learned to ride last fall. I am glad I did. I probably would have survived without it, but I got a bunch of rust off my riding skills on a smaller bike in a safe and controlled situation. I was much more ready to tackle the Nomad after that class.

Ride safely and have fun!

[dakals]

Welcome from Wisconsin!!!!!