Getting ready to ride soon =D

**markclark57** · 02-13-2011, 08:47 PM

My wife Patricia and I rode 2-up to church today. This was her first time in the saddle since the crash on Sept. 5, 2010. We took the same route as on crash day. It was good for both of us and Patricia is looking forward to having her own bike again soon. The next fair weather day we get off together she would like to test ride the 2006, VN-900 that's available at the local dealership. Its missing a few of the options that she wants and has some scratches that she doesn't want. So. . . here is a shout out to the KawaNOW family for anyone looking to sell a 2006 or newer VN-900. She wants a windshield (not a fairing), Hard bags, and no body damage. We were thinking of doing a Mini-Nomad if it works out that way. Mine's black, but the new one doesn't have to be.

duneseven · 02-13-2011, 10:36 PM

I don't know of any vn-900 for sale but congrats to both of you for getting back on the horse. I am sure it was hard and maybe a little scary

cactusjack · 02-13-2011, 11:29 PM

You might check VROC, the Delphi Vulcan Forum or the Beartooth forum. Those are frequented by owners of all Vulcans, not strictly Nomads. You might have a better chance of finding a 900 for sale.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-14-2011, 12:15 AM

You could also check eBay and Craigslist. Glad you guys are back on a bike again. Taking the same route was the smart thing to do. Nothing will help get your nerves back like retracing where it happened. I have been there and done that. Little nervous at first but once I was there I was okay again.

nomadrider · 02-14-2011, 08:56 AM

Check the VROC classifieds ,There is a vn 800 and a vn 900 for sale now .There both look like they may have what your looking for. Good luck on the new ride.

**taranis** · 02-14-2011, 01:38 PM

Check all the usual places, as mentioned above. Just wanted to give you both a big "congrats" for getting back on the bikes after your accident. Your wife will really like the 900. Ann loves hers.

**minst7877** · 02-15-2011, 10:01 AM

Kudos's to getting back in the saddle. I know how hard that can be as it took a year and a very good friend to get me back on a bike after I was in a accident. Bud insisted that I needed to get back on and ride with him. I still haven't ridden a bike through the area of the accident and not sure if I will ever be able to do that. I do enjoy riding but the wife hates the fact that I'm back on a bike. Told me If she ever got another call like the last one I had better be dead or she would make sure of it.

DC

**markclark57** · 02-17-2011, 02:22 AM

When Patricia and I were getting back together (after 24 years apart) she was saying things like "If you don't like the idea of me getting my own motorcycle, I don't think we will work out very well".
When she was well enough to take her first ride (second seat) she was the one who said "Let's take the same route as on crash day".
I don't think anyone (including me) could hold this gal back with shackles and chains.

trosco · 02-17-2011, 11:15 AM

I wonder if a 900 after making it a "mini Nomad" would be different enough from a Nomad in size or weight that you couldn't just buy her a Nomad? A nice low mileage 1500 from around 2003 would cost half what buying a 08 900 then adding $2000 in accessories would cost. Lowering is very easy but the seat heights are almost the same to start with.

INHO

**markclark57** · 02-17-2011, 12:19 PM

Her main reason for dropping some CC's is the difference in weight.
My only concern is that she is interested in what she chooses.
We will be using the $ from the insurance on her V-Star to do the buying. That should be enough either way she decides to go.
Its going to be a cold one around hear, but Saturday looks like test ride day. Then the search gets more serious.

**markclark57** · 02-19-2011, 09:02 PM

Pictures to follow. . .
Patricia test rode several nice bikes today and chose a 2009 Suzuki C50T 800cc Boulevard. We had to add some $$$ to what we got for the totaled V-Star, but the Boulevard had never been out of the showroom. They had a used one for the test ride, then loaded up the fluids and battery on the new one for the ride home.
=D She's a very happy girl =D

ballast · 02-20-2011, 01:12 AM

Congrats to her!

Looking forward to riding with both of you!

yoda · 02-20-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markclark57

Pictures to follow. . .
Patricia test rode several nice bikes today and chose a 2009 Suzuki C50T 800cc Boulevard. We had to add some $$$ to what we got for the totaled V-Star, but the Boulevard had never been out of the showroom. They had a used one for the test ride, then loaded up the fluids and battery on the new one for the ride home.
=D She's a very happy girl =D

Good for her! My wife rode my old Volusia(previous version of C50) a few times, but always said it was too big. She recently got a Vulcan 900, which is her third bike, and loves it. I think the 900 and the C50 are very close in size and weight, and it is a great bike. Reliable and comfortable. My wife could ride my Nomad as well, but is really paranoid about the weight and the stretch to the ground. She is only 5'2, and riding down the road is no problem. It's what is required when coming to a stop, and trying to walk it into a space that's the difficult part! ;)

**markclark57** · 02-26-2011, 05:47 PM

OK so I forgot how to size the photos. . . Old age sucks.

**markclark57** · 02-27-2011, 12:29 PM

The last pic was sent from my cell phone to E-mail then to P-bucket. I'll try again later with a different camera.

02-13-2011, 08:47 PM	#1
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D My wife Patricia and I rode 2-up to church today. This was her first time in the saddle since the crash on Sept. 5, 2010. We took the same route as on crash day. It was good for both of us and Patricia is looking forward to having her own bike again soon. The next fair weather day we get off together she would like to test ride the 2006, VN-900 that's available at the local dealership. Its missing a few of the options that she wants and has some scratches that she doesn't want. So. . . here is a shout out to the KawaNOW family for anyone looking to sell a 2006 or newer VN-900. She wants a windshield (not a fairing), Hard bags, and no body damage. We were thinking of doing a Mini-Nomad if it works out that way. Mine's black, but the new one doesn't have to be. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#2
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Getting ready to ride soon =D I don't know of any vn-900 for sale but congrats to both of you for getting back on the horse. I am sure it was hard and maybe a little scary
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02-13-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Getting ready to ride soon =D You might check VROC, the Delphi Vulcan Forum or the Beartooth forum. Those are frequented by owners of all Vulcans, not strictly Nomads. You might have a better chance of finding a 900 for sale. __________________ 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
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02-14-2011, 12:15 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Getting ready to ride soon =D You could also check eBay and Craigslist. Glad you guys are back on a bike again. Taking the same route was the smart thing to do. Nothing will help get your nerves back like retracing where it happened. I have been there and done that. Little nervous at first but once I was there I was okay again. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
nomadrider Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 304	Getting ready to ride soon =D Check the VROC classifieds ,There is a vn 800 and a vn 900 for sale now .There both look like they may have what your looking for. Good luck on the new ride. __________________ Mike"nomadrider"Sitzman La Porte ,Texas VBA #0098 VROC #21609 2006 Green/Silver Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2011, 01:38 PM	#6
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Getting ready to ride soon =D Check all the usual places, as mentioned above. Just wanted to give you both a big "congrats" for getting back on the bikes after your accident. Your wife will really like the 900. Ann loves hers. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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02-15-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Getting ready to ride soon =D Kudos's to getting back in the saddle. I know how hard that can be as it took a year and a very good friend to get me back on a bike after I was in a accident. Bud insisted that I needed to get back on and ride with him. I still haven't ridden a bike through the area of the accident and not sure if I will ever be able to do that. I do enjoy riding but the wife hates the fact that I'm back on a bike. Told me If she ever got another call like the last one I had better be dead or she would make sure of it. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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02-17-2011, 02:22 AM	#8
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D When Patricia and I were getting back together (after 24 years apart) she was saying things like "If you don't like the idea of me getting my own motorcycle, I don't think we will work out very well". When she was well enough to take her first ride (second seat) she was the one who said "Let's take the same route as on crash day". I don't think anyone (including me) could hold this gal back with shackles and chains. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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02-17-2011, 11:15 AM	#9
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Getting ready to ride soon =D I wonder if a 900 after making it a "mini Nomad" would be different enough from a Nomad in size or weight that you couldn't just buy her a Nomad? A nice low mileage 1500 from around 2003 would cost half what buying a 08 900 then adding $2000 in accessories would cost. Lowering is very easy but the seat heights are almost the same to start with. INHO __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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02-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#10
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D Her main reason for dropping some CC's is the difference in weight. My only concern is that she is interested in what she chooses. We will be using the $ from the insurance on her V-Star to do the buying. That should be enough either way she decides to go. Its going to be a cold one around hear, but Saturday looks like test ride day. Then the search gets more serious. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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02-19-2011, 09:02 PM	#11
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D Pictures to follow. . . Patricia test rode several nice bikes today and chose a 2009 Suzuki C50T 800cc Boulevard. We had to add some $$$ to what we got for the totaled V-Star, but the Boulevard had never been out of the showroom. They had a used one for the test ride, then loaded up the fluids and battery on the new one for the ride home. =D She's a very happy girl =D __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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02-20-2011, 01:12 AM	#12
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Getting ready to ride soon =D Congrats to her! Looking forward to riding with both of you! __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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02-26-2011, 05:47 PM	#14
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D OK so I forgot how to size the photos. . . Old age sucks. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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02-27-2011, 12:29 PM	#15
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Getting ready to ride soon =D The last pic was sent from my cell phone to E-mail then to P-bucket. I'll try again later with a different camera. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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