One year

sneedvegas · 05-22-2011, 07:12 PM

As I am approaching one year of owning my Nomad, I thought I'd share a list of things I've learned.
1. The Nomad is a solid, dependable bike for just about every situation.
2. The Nomad has more room and style than another popular bike, Harley David something.
3. The Nomad will make all kinds of noises that will make you think the bike is going to either fly apart or sew a patch on your vest. This is normal and meant to separate dedicated riders from weekend wimps.
4. It is possible to scrape the floorboards.
5. The hard bags are great. However, kids will scratch the crap out of them. Let the kids do it while they want to ride. Later you can have the scratches to remember the good times.
6. 5th gear is overdrive and it will remind you of this.
7. There is an oil screen.
8. Nothing is as easy as it looks on you-tube (debaffle)
9. A 3/4 ton truck is handy to pull your right side baffle out if stuck. (I know, I know)
10. Wisconsin grasshoppers manufacture great backrests
11. OEM does not stand for Office of Exceptional Merchandise
12. If you are going to post a problem on KawaNow, take a pic or video
13. If the wise men and women of KawaNow disagree on a method, they're both right. Choose a side and move forward.
14. The death wobble can be fixed
15. There is a wizard named Gadget
16. Cam chain tensioner extenders
17. Judge's washers
18. Meanstreak springs
19. When you ride your Nomad up to a nice restaurant or establishment while wearing a sleeveless shirt and leather, people cannot and will not stop staring in envy of how great your life is. Enjoy the well deserved attention.

20. KawaNow members are the most helpful people on the web. I'm looking forward to meeting them in Maggie Valley next month.

Thanks everyone for all your help, advice, and wisdom this year!

MarkG · 05-22-2011, 07:24 PM

Sounds like we have taught you well!

Bull Durham · 05-22-2011, 07:31 PM

Enjoy your list

REDWIND · 05-22-2011, 07:33 PM

I too am coming up on a year..And have learned many of these things.
Wow number 9 sounds risky.

With out a doubt this is the right place to be.

**Cajunrider** · 05-22-2011, 07:33 PM

That about sums it up. Very good.

Dave · 05-22-2011, 07:39 PM

I wouldn't know about #19. I don't have any biker costumes nor do I dress and play biker.

sneedvegas · 05-22-2011, 07:42 PM

#9 explanation, the truck should stay stationary. Vise grip the baffle, thread a strap through and attach it to the truck's hitch. Gently move the Nomad forward. If gently doesn't work OR your temperment can't take it anymore, jerk the heck out of it. After all, if you don't get it out, you have to buy a new exhaust. BTW, did I tell you guys that I debaffled my Nomad after church today?

**nomadtom69** · 05-22-2011, 07:56 PM

That was the problem NEVER WORK ON IT ON SUNDAY Ride only

sneedvegas · 05-22-2011, 08:08 PM

Lol Dave, Bikers stole the sleeveless shirt thing from us hillbillies.

paul · 05-22-2011, 08:22 PM

Love your list. It'll get longer. Spot on about the folks on the forum. Although, I think some of us may be going through our second childhood (racing a sportster, Mitch?).

Oh, and I don't have a biker costume either, but I got some leathers that saved my a$$ while kissing the pavement at 45-50mph.

deacon · 05-22-2011, 08:51 PM

Now I am concerned that I'm part of a cult ............ I do love my Nomad! Many more happy miles!

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-22-2011, 09:29 PM

The list is right on.

A slide hammer works wonders on getting stuck baffles out. I know.

cajun2wheels · 05-23-2011, 08:12 AM

We are a cult?If Trip starts talking about the end of the world,I'm out of here.By the way,is there a secret handshake or anything I need to know?

wiz · 05-26-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2wheels

By the way,is there a secret handshake or anything I need to know?

The secret ID signal is to whistle like a Nomad gas cap. We'll know you. ;)

cactusjack · 05-26-2011, 10:56 AM

Very nice, Sneedvegas. Well written!

05-22-2011, 07:24 PM	#2
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	One year Sounds like we have taught you well! __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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05-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#3
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	One year Enjoy your list __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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05-22-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
REDWIND Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mebane,nc Posts: 84	One year I too am coming up on a year..And have learned many of these things. Wow number 9 sounds risky. With out a doubt this is the right place to be. __________________ who you learn from depends on who is willing to teach Life Is Brief & Time Is A Thief
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05-22-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	One year That about sums it up. Very good. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2011, 07:39 PM	#6
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	One year I wouldn't know about #19. I don't have any biker costumes nor do I dress and play biker.
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05-22-2011, 07:12 PM	#1
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	One year As I am approaching one year of owning my Nomad, I thought I'd share a list of things I've learned. 1. The Nomad is a solid, dependable bike for just about every situation. 2. The Nomad has more room and style than another popular bike, Harley David something. 3. The Nomad will make all kinds of noises that will make you think the bike is going to either fly apart or sew a patch on your vest. This is normal and meant to separate dedicated riders from weekend wimps. 4. It is possible to scrape the floorboards. 5. The hard bags are great. However, kids will scratch the crap out of them. Let the kids do it while they want to ride. Later you can have the scratches to remember the good times. 6. 5th gear is overdrive and it will remind you of this. 7. There is an oil screen. 8. Nothing is as easy as it looks on you-tube (debaffle) 9. A 3/4 ton truck is handy to pull your right side baffle out if stuck. (I know, I know) 10. Wisconsin grasshoppers manufacture great backrests 11. OEM does not stand for Office of Exceptional Merchandise 12. If you are going to post a problem on KawaNow, take a pic or video 13. If the wise men and women of KawaNow disagree on a method, they're both right. Choose a side and move forward. 14. The death wobble can be fixed 15. There is a wizard named Gadget 16. Cam chain tensioner extenders 17. Judge's washers 18. Meanstreak springs 19. When you ride your Nomad up to a nice restaurant or establishment while wearing a sleeveless shirt and leather, people cannot and will not stop staring in envy of how great your life is. Enjoy the well deserved attention. 20. KawaNow members are the most helpful people on the web. I'm looking forward to meeting them in Maggie Valley next month. Thanks everyone for all your help, advice, and wisdom this year! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	One year #9 explanation, the truck should stay stationary. Vise grip the baffle, thread a strap through and attach it to the truck's hitch. Gently move the Nomad forward. If gently doesn't work OR your temperment can't take it anymore, jerk the heck out of it. After all, if you don't get it out, you have to buy a new exhaust. BTW, did I tell you guys that I debaffled my Nomad after church today?
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05-22-2011, 07:56 PM	#8
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	One year That was the problem NEVER WORK ON IT ON SUNDAY Ride only __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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05-22-2011, 08:08 PM	#9
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	One year Lol Dave, Bikers stole the sleeveless shirt thing from us hillbillies.
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05-22-2011, 08:22 PM	#10
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	One year Love your list. It'll get longer. Spot on about the folks on the forum. Although, I think some of us may be going through our second childhood (racing a sportster, Mitch?). Oh, and I don't have a biker costume either, but I got some leathers that saved my a$$ while kissing the pavement at 45-50mph. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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05-22-2011, 08:51 PM	#11
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	One year Now I am concerned that I'm part of a cult ............ I do love my Nomad! Many more happy miles!
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05-22-2011, 09:29 PM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	One year The list is right on. A slide hammer works wonders on getting stuck baffles out. I know. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-23-2011, 08:12 AM	#13
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	One year We are a cult?If Trip starts talking about the end of the world,I'm out of here.By the way,is there a secret handshake or anything I need to know? __________________
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05-26-2011, 10:56 AM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	One year Very nice, Sneedvegas. Well written! __________________ 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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