Watch Your Speed On A Nomad!

cheriann · 03-29-2009, 07:34 PM

WOO HOO!!!! Hubby let me switch bikes yesterday while out riding. I got to lead on the Nomad, while he rode behind on my 900. Honest to goodness...I was riding along and LOVING it and every time I would look in the mirror, hubby would get further and further behind!!!! I asked him (we use the Scala Q2 headsets) why he was slowing down.....he let me know that he wasn't slowing down, I was steadily speeding up!!!!! When I looked down, I was up to 80 MPH and I SWEAR I couldn't tell I was going that fast!!!! I'm sure alot of this is probably because I am used to the louder 900 with more vibrations at higher speeds, but I am SO impressed with how smooth the Nomad rides! It's like riding in a nice car....you cruise along and suddenly realize you are going 90 MPH but it feels like 50 MPH

;)

I can't wait to get my own Nomad!!!!!

radco · 03-29-2009, 07:44 PM

Cheriann your new name will now be LEADFOOT MAMA,, :) Rich

bosko · 03-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Maybe you can be the first to get the new 1700 on KawaNOW. That would be cool.

rlfaubion · 03-29-2009, 08:01 PM

I've been in heat with our Nomad all weekend, and we got off yesterday :) I know whatcha mean.

**schoeney** · 03-29-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

I've been in heat with our Nomad all weekend, and we got off yesterday :) I know whatcha mean.

Please don't explain that Valdez...what happens in Northern California can stay in Northern California. ;)

dougster · 03-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Wouldn't that be LeadHAND Momma? :)

cheriann · 03-29-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dougster

Wouldn't that be LeadHAND Momma? :)

LOL!!! I should get that made into a patch for my vest!!!!!

waterman · 03-29-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dougster

Wouldn't that be LeadHAND Momma? :)

Your new handle??? ::) By the way, didn't you get a speeding ticket not so long ago?????

**Jared** · 03-30-2009, 12:30 AM

I've recently moved from a vn900 to a nomad and I know exactly what your talking about. it rides so much smother and revs so little that if your on the road by yourself you often times don't realize how fast your going.

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

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Originally Posted by dougster

Wouldn't that be LeadHAND Momma? :)

Your new handle??? ::) By the way, didn't you get a speeding ticket not so long ago?????

OOPs!!! You remembered that, huh?! :-[
That's why I better stick with my 900 for a while...

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I've recently moved from a vn900 to a nomad and I know exactly what your talking about. it rides so much smother and revs so little that if your on the road by yourself you often times don't realize how fast your going.

CONGRATULATIONS on your Nomad purchase!!!!!

I know you totally understand the difference then. The 900 sounds like it's struggling to stay at highway speeds and the Nomad glides along with no effort!

We're trying to hold out until we have hubby's Nad paid off before getting me one.....it's hard to be patient though.... :'(

dandolfn · 03-30-2009, 07:16 AM

but I am SO impressed with how smooth the Nomad rides!

Yep.

I stepped up from a Suzuki C50 (800 cc) for the same reason. Just smoother and more comfortable at highway speeds.

You should have been warned, tho.

Once you get the taste, you'll continue the craving!

sarge1057 · 03-30-2009, 07:25 AM

Yes it is very smooth I've had to catch my self more than once and slow down in multiple s turns.

ponch · 03-30-2009, 07:33 AM

My last bike was a Vulcan 800 Classic and the difference is huge. The Nomad is like an old Delta 88 with a 455. Not the fastest or the quickest, but a smooth lead sled that likes to cruise at a good clip comfortably.

cheriann · 03-30-2009, 07:59 AM

I am also amazed at how easy I can lean into the turns. Since it is a heavier bike, I thought I would be afraid to lean into the turns. Somehow it felt more secure and stable than my 900 does!

03-29-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! WOO HOO!!!! Hubby let me switch bikes yesterday while out riding. I got to lead on the Nomad, while he rode behind on my 900. Honest to goodness...I was riding along and LOVING it and every time I would look in the mirror, hubby would get further and further behind!!!! I asked him (we use the Scala Q2 headsets) why he was slowing down.....he let me know that he wasn't slowing down, I was steadily speeding up!!!!! When I looked down, I was up to 80 MPH and I SWEAR I couldn't tell I was going that fast!!!! I'm sure alot of this is probably because I am used to the louder 900 with more vibrations at higher speeds, but I am SO impressed with how smooth the Nomad rides! It's like riding in a nice car....you cruise along and suddenly realize you are going 90 MPH but it feels like 50 MPH ;) I can't wait to get my own Nomad!!!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! Cheriann your new name will now be LEADFOOT MAMA,, :) Rich __________________
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03-29-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! Maybe you can be the first to get the new 1700 on KawaNOW. That would be cool.
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rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I've been in heat with our Nomad all weekend, and we got off yesterday :) I know whatcha mean.
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03-29-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! Wouldn't that be LeadHAND Momma? :) __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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03-30-2009, 12:30 AM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I've recently moved from a vn900 to a nomad and I know exactly what your talking about. it rides so much smother and revs so little that if your on the road by yourself you often times don't realize how fast your going. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-30-2009, 07:16 AM	#12
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! but I am SO impressed with how smooth the Nomad rides! Yep. I stepped up from a Suzuki C50 (800 cc) for the same reason. Just smoother and more comfortable at highway speeds. You should have been warned, tho. Once you get the taste, you'll continue the craving! __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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sarge1057 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ,,,,,,,,,,,, Posts: 1,426	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! Yes it is very smooth I've had to catch my self more than once and slow down in multiple s turns.
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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! My last bike was a Vulcan 800 Classic and the difference is huge. The Nomad is like an old Delta 88 with a 455. Not the fastest or the quickest, but a smooth lead sled that likes to cruise at a good clip comfortably. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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03-30-2009, 07:59 AM	#15
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Watch Your Speed On A Nomad! I am also amazed at how easy I can lean into the turns. Since it is a heavier bike, I thought I would be afraid to lean into the turns. Somehow it felt more secure and stable than my 900 does! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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