Greetings from a noobie

jazz · 03-31-2008, 10:15 PM

Hi guys. My first post on this board.

Great to see so many familiar names in the member roster. I'm the first for NZ so I won't be seeking an area group just yet!

For those who don't know me, I'm Jazz (V#3135 and VDU#4), and I eagerly await delivery of my 2008 Black Nomad.

I ordered it a little over 3 months ago - had to be a special order as the black ones aren't marketed here in NZ.

Latest news is that the boat should have arrived in Auckland about now, so after customs and delivery down the line, I might expect it in about a week-10 days.

Just in time for the onset of autumn and winter. (But its a warm rain :-) )

Otherwise the other bikes in my stable continue to get a work-out now and then, and since my youngest son has just gained his full m/cycle licence it'll be a constant battle to keep him off my bikes!

I've done a few tourist trips to Aussie, one to Europe, and 5 riding trips to USA so have met lots of Vulcan riders, and been to lots of varied bike rallies.

I've ridden a few Nomads since 2000 in both USA and NZ and I'm ready for one of my own now - now that I'm a pensioner! No Wing for this man - I have an LazyBoy recliner in front of my TV and don't need another!

Regards, hope to meet a few of you as time goes on.

Howard "Jazz"
Kawanow#444
Manawatu, NZ
2008 Nomad in waiting.....
C2, VTR and Bucket in the shed

socwkbiker · 03-31-2008, 10:21 PM

Welcome Jazz! You're going to love owning your own! Keep us updated on your progress.

**Top Cat** · 03-31-2008, 10:21 PM

Welcome to the madness that is KawaNOW

Is there many Nomad riders in NZ ???
This may be a dumb question but what does "Bucket in the shed mean"?

03-31-2008, 10:25 PM

Welcome from sunny, warm, Louisiana

jazz · 03-31-2008, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys. Not that many Nomad riders here - our country and roads tend to favour the crotch rocket and the adventure genres - although there is an active and growing cruiser community of yuppies riding the dark side.

Probably the best pictures to explain the "bucket in the shed" are in my VROC Profile: http://www.vroc.org/view_profile.php?user_id=2949

Cheers!

audiogooroo · 03-31-2008, 10:33 PM

Hiyas Jazz, good to see you here. Welcome!
Nomad ownership is heaven. I know you're gonna love it. Post some pics for us when you get it!

**slots** · 03-31-2008, 10:36 PM

Jazz....

Good to see you mate ! My black 2006 Nomad is a beauty....shows the chrome bits 110%....and some folks even think it is the fastest color too ! <g>

Take care and keep us posted on the pending arrival of your black beauty..

Slots

ells · 03-31-2008, 10:36 PM

Welcome from Colorado. Great country you have there, and soon bike too. Toured the South Island many years ago and thought maybe I'd stay but the homeland called. I think you'll like it here, good for a few muses while you wait for the new ride. Lots of folks here gearing up for the riding season.

03-31-2008, 10:41 PM

welcome! When I saw "jazz" I was hoping it was someone from Utah I could go riding with. o well.

**Top Cat** · 03-31-2008, 10:41 PM

OK, I see, bucket means bucket racer. Not that I ever heard that term before but thanks for the explanation.

**slots** · 03-31-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Hiyas Jazz, good to see you here. Welcome!
Nomad ownership is heaven. I know you're gonna love it. Post some pics for us when you get it!

AG....

Hey there ! LTNS. Hope all is well with you these days.

Now...back to the regularly scheduled thread ...<g>

Slots

audiogooroo · 03-31-2008, 10:51 PM

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[quote:0iiwn153]Hiyas Jazz, good to see you here. Welcome!
Nomad ownership is heaven. I know you're gonna love it. Post some pics for us when you get it!

AG....

Hey there ! LTNS. Hope all is well with you these days.

Now...back to the regularly scheduled thread ...<g>

Slots[/quote:0iiwn153]
Heya Slots. Always a pleasure to hear from you. It has been too long.

**ringadingh** · 03-31-2008, 11:00 PM

Welcome from Canada! Im still waiting for the snow to melt here.

stambukj · 03-31-2008, 11:43 PM

Welcome from California

jussmatt · 04-01-2008, 12:24 AM

jazz....welcome aboard the crazy train from Texas!!! Grab a cold one and hang on...cause you're going to LOVE riding that Nomad!!

03-31-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
jazz Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 41	Greetings from a noobie Hi guys. My first post on this board. Great to see so many familiar names in the member roster. I'm the first for NZ so I won't be seeking an area group just yet! For those who don't know me, I'm Jazz (V#3135 and VDU#4), and I eagerly await delivery of my 2008 Black Nomad. I ordered it a little over 3 months ago - had to be a special order as the black ones aren't marketed here in NZ. Latest news is that the boat should have arrived in Auckland about now, so after customs and delivery down the line, I might expect it in about a week-10 days. Just in time for the onset of autumn and winter. (But its a warm rain :-) ) Otherwise the other bikes in my stable continue to get a work-out now and then, and since my youngest son has just gained his full m/cycle licence it'll be a constant battle to keep him off my bikes! I've done a few tourist trips to Aussie, one to Europe, and 5 riding trips to USA so have met lots of Vulcan riders, and been to lots of varied bike rallies. I've ridden a few Nomads since 2000 in both USA and NZ and I'm ready for one of my own now - now that I'm a pensioner! No Wing for this man - I have an LazyBoy recliner in front of my TV and don't need another! Regards, hope to meet a few of you as time goes on. Howard "Jazz" Kawanow#444 Manawatu, NZ 2008 Nomad in waiting..... C2, VTR and Bucket in the shed Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2008, 10:21 PM	#2
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Greetings from a noobie Welcome Jazz! You're going to love owning your own! Keep us updated on your progress. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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03-31-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
jazz Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 41	Greetings from a noobie Thanks for the welcome guys. Not that many Nomad riders here - our country and roads tend to favour the crotch rocket and the adventure genres - although there is an active and growing cruiser community of yuppies riding the dark side. Probably the best pictures to explain the "bucket in the shed" are in my VROC Profile: http://www.vroc.org/view_profile.php?user_id=2949 Cheers! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2008, 10:33 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Greetings from a noobie Hiyas Jazz, good to see you here. Welcome! Nomad ownership is heaven. I know you're gonna love it. Post some pics for us when you get it! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#7
slots Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 92	Greetings from a noobie Jazz.... Good to see you mate ! My black 2006 Nomad is a beauty....shows the chrome bits 110%....and some folks even think it is the fastest color too ! <g> Take care and keep us posted on the pending arrival of your black beauty.. Slots __________________ Paul "Slots" Manske Reno, NV phm777atYahoodotCom 2006 Black Nomad VBA #342 VROC #5921 "The path of excess leads to the tower of wisdom." -- William Blake
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03-31-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Greetings from a noobie Welcome to the madness that is KawaNOW Is there many Nomad riders in NZ ??? This may be a dumb question but what does "Bucket in the shed mean"? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-31-2008, 10:25 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Greetings from a noobie Welcome from sunny, warm, Louisiana
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03-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Greetings from a noobie Welcome from Colorado. Great country you have there, and soon bike too. Toured the South Island many years ago and thought maybe I'd stay but the homeland called. I think you'll like it here, good for a few muses while you wait for the new ride. Lots of folks here gearing up for the riding season.
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03-31-2008, 10:41 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Greetings from a noobie welcome! When I saw "jazz" I was hoping it was someone from Utah I could go riding with. o well.
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03-31-2008, 10:41 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Greetings from a noobie OK, I see, bucket means bucket racer. Not that I ever heard that term before but thanks for the explanation. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-31-2008, 11:00 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Greetings from a noobie Welcome from Canada! Im still waiting for the snow to melt here. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-31-2008, 11:43 PM	#14
stambukj Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. Posts: 340	Greetings from a noobie Welcome from California
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04-01-2008, 12:24 AM	#15
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Greetings from a noobie jazz....welcome aboard the crazy train from Texas!!! Grab a cold one and hang on...cause you're going to LOVE riding that Nomad!!
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