Skid plate

05-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Oh, I just couldn't resist... :-[

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2008, 07:09 PM

Knobby tires would be even more useful than the skidplate.

unwind2 · 05-05-2008, 07:13 PM

Does a skid plate set off the metal decters at the airport? :-*

radco · 05-05-2008, 07:47 PM

YES Knobbies are a MUSt

05-05-2008, 07:50 PM

And I forgot: tire chains for the hill climbing.

radco · 05-05-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddmannq

And I forgot: tire chains for the hill climbing.

and a winch

**Idaho** · 05-05-2008, 08:38 PM

And a supercharger for MORE POWER.

Can anyone draw up a picture of this new monster? It may be a good idea to make it a three wheeler also. More traction and less likely to tip over in the sand. LOL

MarkG · 05-05-2008, 08:50 PM

Especially for Dan.

Many of the ride planners will route direct between Lake City and Silverton, CO. Be aware of the following. :)
For a gravel road it is deceptively smooth the first several miles. As it starts to climb toward Engineer Pass, 12,800 ft, it gets progressively rougher. Do take the camera, the scenic views gorgeous.

Recommended minimums. Normal people ::) use stock 4x4, quads, off-road bikes, etc. There is a hole in the middle of the road at the top that is often filled with a foot or so of water. The bikes and quads can normally go around it. With stops for pictures and just to enjoy the view the average speed will be about 3 mph.

I believe the Nomad has 5.5" of clearance. With the knobby tires there will probably be a bit more. Might want at least 7" of clearance just to be safe. Leaving early in the morning it might actually be possible.

"Your mission, should you decide to accept it...", there should be photographic proof of the Nomad out on the point at the top of Engineer pass. "This tape will self-destruct in ten seconds."

A couple of very nice restaurants in Silverton. Handlebars for a good steak. Romero's is a very good Mexican restaurant.

dantama · 05-05-2008, 09:28 PM

This poll got me unexpected, and made me laugh hard when I read it :)

Markg, the most difficult road that I've been on in Colorado so far is the dirt road above George Town.

I'll have to check the one you are referencing out on the map ( though the map can be deceptive as I found out :) )

soldierboy3502 · 05-05-2008, 10:05 PM

Here is the all new 2009 Dan Special "VN1600DL" Off Road Model. Taking orders...

**Idaho** · 05-05-2008, 10:14 PM

Way to go Cabby. Dan would be proud.

skeeter · 05-05-2008, 10:17 PM

LOL! Way to go Cabby!

audiogooroo · 05-05-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabby

Here is the all new 2009 Dan Special "VN1600DL" Off Road Model. Taking orders...

Nice!

socwkbiker · 05-05-2008, 10:42 PM

Now is that stock or does it have custom pipes?

dantama · 05-05-2008, 10:47 PM

I'll confess what I really thought when I saw the poll, but before I clicked and read it.

I saw that it was Caddman that made the poll and I thought, "hmm, maybe Caddman is seeing if there is enough interest to start making a skid plate for the Nomad."

I thought to myself, yup, I'd maybe buy one.

Funny how your imagination can get away from you :)

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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Skid plate And a supercharger for MORE POWER. Can anyone draw up a picture of this new monster? It may be a good idea to make it a three wheeler also. More traction and less likely to tip over in the sand. LOL __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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05-05-2008, 08:50 PM	#8
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Skid plate Especially for Dan. Many of the ride planners will route direct between Lake City and Silverton, CO. Be aware of the following. :) For a gravel road it is deceptively smooth the first several miles. As it starts to climb toward Engineer Pass, 12,800 ft, it gets progressively rougher. Do take the camera, the scenic views gorgeous. Recommended minimums. Normal people ::) use stock 4x4, quads, off-road bikes, etc. There is a hole in the middle of the road at the top that is often filled with a foot or so of water. The bikes and quads can normally go around it. With stops for pictures and just to enjoy the view the average speed will be about 3 mph. I believe the Nomad has 5.5" of clearance. With the knobby tires there will probably be a bit more. Might want at least 7" of clearance just to be safe. Leaving early in the morning it might actually be possible. "Your mission, should you decide to accept it...", there should be photographic proof of the Nomad out on the point at the top of Engineer pass. "This tape will self-destruct in ten seconds." A couple of very nice restaurants in Silverton. Handlebars for a good steak. Romero's is a very good Mexican restaurant. __________________ 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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05-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#9
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Skid plate This poll got me unexpected, and made me laugh hard when I read it :) Markg, the most difficult road that I've been on in Colorado so far is the dirt road above George Town. I'll have to check the one you are referencing out on the map ( though the map can be deceptive as I found out :) )
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05-05-2008, 10:05 PM	#10
soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	Skid plate Here is the all new 2009 Dan Special "VN1600DL" Off Road Model. Taking orders... __________________ Cabby 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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05-05-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Skid plate Way to go Cabby. Dan would be proud. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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05-05-2008, 10:17 PM	#12
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Skid plate LOL! Way to go Cabby! __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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05-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#14
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Skid plate Now is that stock or does it have custom pipes? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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05-05-2008, 10:47 PM	#15
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Skid plate I'll confess what I really thought when I saw the poll, but before I clicked and read it. I saw that it was Caddman that made the poll and I thought, "hmm, maybe Caddman is seeing if there is enough interest to start making a skid plate for the Nomad." I thought to myself, yup, I'd maybe buy one. Funny how your imagination can get away from you :)
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