Improved Handling for Nomad

ndsailor · 10-25-2010, 02:10 PM

I noticed something last month at my local Kawasaki dealer. The Voyagers now have a 1 1/4 inch handlebar that come mostly straight back from the mounts instead of out to the sides like the Nomad handlebars. I said, "Hey, put these on my Nomad!!! I purchase the 1 1/4 inch Phat Riser 1XV from Scootworks made for the 2010 1700 Voyager to mount the bars on my 2010 Nomad and what a difference it has made, especially in slow speed manuvers and long distance cruising.

**Cajunrider** · 10-25-2010, 02:14 PM

Good to know. First I've seen this mentioned.

**Jared** · 10-25-2010, 02:28 PM

At a full turn does it touch you speedo housing?

ndsailor · 10-26-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

At a full turn does it touch you speedo housing?

Nothing touches anything...

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-26-2010, 06:35 PM

That is good to know. Glad there is no interference. Thanks for updating us.

drno · 11-25-2010, 06:23 PM

Do yo have a pic of this change. Mayby with you on it to see how arms hang ect. I find mine handles like a dream as is but you never know.

Netnorske · 11-25-2010, 06:45 PM

I agree.....posts like this need pics to help distinquish/visualize the differences.....JMHO.

vulcans2 · 11-26-2010, 12:30 AM

Yup, need pix.

b1rider · 02-28-2011, 08:05 PM

This is very interesting. Please send pics. I have purchased a premeux fairing and I might be needing something like this to be comfortable.

**bogatyrs** · 02-28-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ndsailor

I noticed something last month at my local Kawasaki dealer. The Voyagers now have a 1 1/4 inch handlebar that come mostly straight back from the mounts instead of out to the sides like the Nomad handlebars. I said, "Hey, put these on my Nomad!!! I purchase the 1 1/4 inch Phat Riser 1XV from Scootworks made for the 2010 1700 Voyager to mount the bars on my 2010 Nomad and what a difference it has made, especially in slow speed manuvers and long distance cruising.

How would it be for us "short armed" folks - I have very deep pockets as well.

drno · 03-04-2011, 05:13 PM

No Pics, didnt happen lol

sas · 03-04-2011, 05:39 PM

Apparently you're right, drno; not even a response, let alone any pics. There are some *strange* folks out there.

b1rider · 03-07-2011, 06:51 PM

Oh, he's enjoying those new bars so much he hasn't stopped riding!

drno · 03-08-2011, 06:15 PM

What I dont understand is that in my years of working at a Honda bike shop (5), narrow bars did not allow steering responsivenss as well as a wider set did. U have less leverage, need more input, with a narrow bar around the pivot point. Mayby the bars are the same, but the grips are angled back more?

ponch · 03-17-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by drno

What I dont understand is that in my years of working at a Honda bike shop (5), narrow bars did not allow steering responsivenss as well as a wider set did. U have less leverage, need more input, with a narrow bar around the pivot point. Mayby the bars are the same, but the grips are angled back more?

You need to move longer bars greater distance though. For many, the difference in leverage is meaningless. Try riding an ultra and it's the same. Short bars with a relatively steep steering angle make for quick steering. If long bars were better for quick steering, you'd see them on sport bikes. I'll also add that the overall width of bars aren't the sole factor in leverage and ease of steering.

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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Improved Handling for Nomad That is good to know. Glad there is no interference. Thanks for updating us. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-25-2010, 06:23 PM	#6
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	Improved Handling for Nomad Do yo have a pic of this change. Mayby with you on it to see how arms hang ect. I find mine handles like a dream as is but you never know. __________________ Made ya Look
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11-25-2010, 06:45 PM	#7
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11-26-2010, 12:30 AM	#8
vulcans2 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 206	Improved Handling for Nomad Yup, need pix.
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02-28-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
b1rider Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 123	Improved Handling for Nomad This is very interesting. Please send pics. I have purchased a premeux fairing and I might be needing something like this to be comfortable. __________________ Ben
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03-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#11
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	Improved Handling for Nomad No Pics, didnt happen lol __________________ Made ya Look
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03-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#12
sas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 309	Improved Handling for Nomad Apparently you're right, drno; not even a response, let alone any pics. There are some strange folks out there. __________________ "Growing old takes time. Use it wisley."
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03-07-2011, 06:51 PM	#13
b1rider Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 123	Improved Handling for Nomad Oh, he's enjoying those new bars so much he hasn't stopped riding! __________________ Ben
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03-08-2011, 06:15 PM	#14
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	Improved Handling for Nomad What I dont understand is that in my years of working at a Honda bike shop (5), narrow bars did not allow steering responsivenss as well as a wider set did. U have less leverage, need more input, with a narrow bar around the pivot point. Mayby the bars are the same, but the grips are angled back more? __________________ Made ya Look
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