Another Newbie

01-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Just signed up here, after skulking around this excellent website for a week or so. Thanks for all the hard work you've done to create such a terrific place!

I began riding a little over 50 years ago (I'm 64) and just sold the Intruder I've been riding for 5 1/2 years. Ordered a Nomad yesterday, after searching for that perfect Interstate Eater for the few years my wife and I have left to ride, before we have to hang it up. I know that my skills and strength aren't what they were even ten years ago, so I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more bike than I can handle with this one, as it's almost 300 pounds heavier than my last bike. Planning to add a TourPack and all the usual other necessary stuff.Probably take delivery in a week.

Very much looking forward to getting to know some of you, and learning from your experiences with your Nomads.

rlfaubion · 01-04-2008, 11:57 AM

Welcome to the party Smokey! You'll be fine with that Nad. They are well balanced, but if you do tipper be sure to know how to lift one up in advance. Have fun!

Scoot · 01-04-2008, 12:11 PM

All Right another one from Bama. Welcome smokey

flightdoc · 01-04-2008, 12:28 PM

welcome smokey. great bike. If you're concerned about the weight issue, don't add the tour pak and other items right away. Practice your skills solo first. Maybe even take the intermediate msf course. It's only one day and will increase your skill level and confidence. Then add the other items, including your wife. Just a suggestion.

ianicky · 01-04-2008, 12:45 PM

Welcome Smokey

I bet you cant wait for the day you collect that Nomad

I'm sure you will be just fine with the Nomad, my Nomad is my first bike in something like 18 years and i to was unsure wether the Nomad was to big for my first bike, but i was very surprised when i first rode it how easy i found it.

Ian

socwkbiker · 01-04-2008, 12:47 PM

Welcome smokey! I'm sure you love your bike when you get it. Two from 'bama? We're being overrun!

Scoot · 01-04-2008, 01:01 PM

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Welcome smokey! I'm sure you love your bike when you get it. Two from 'bama? We're being overrun!

Lmao I dought we'll EVER out number you texan's

dakals · 01-04-2008, 01:27 PM

Welcome from Wisconsin.

Todd · 01-04-2008, 01:53 PM

Welcome smokey....with your experience, the Nomad will handle like a dream..just take it easy for a little while till you get your Nomad Legs under you.

oldbiker · 01-04-2008, 01:55 PM

Wecome from NW GEorgia. I'm 66 and when I can't ride this thing any more I'll trike it.

gshep · 01-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Welcome Smokey
You will love the Nomad. I'm 62 and just started riding last fall, So with your experience, you gonna love it.

Shep

**trip** · 01-04-2008, 02:20 PM

Welcome Smokey.....make yourself at home.

Yellow Jacket · 01-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Hey Smokey, welcome to the group from Georgia! Don't worry about the Nomad being too much, I'm 64 too and bought my '06 Nomad in July of '06 after not having a bike since 1972. No problems so far in riding it or getting used to it.

I'm betting you will love the Nomad!

So, drag up a chair and enjoy the site!

jussmatt · 01-04-2008, 03:13 PM

Hey there Smokey...welcome aboard!! Enjoy and try not to spit coffee onto your monitor too many times....(a-la Trip!! LOL!!)

socwkbiker · 01-04-2008, 03:32 PM

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Hey there Smokey...welcome aboard!! Enjoy and try not to spit coffee onto your monitor too many times....(a-la Trip!! LOL!!)

It's cause he doesn't have any teeth jussmatt. When he laughs, there's nothing to stop the coffee. j/k boss.

01-04-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Another Newbie Just signed up here, after skulking around this excellent website for a week or so. Thanks for all the hard work you've done to create such a terrific place! I began riding a little over 50 years ago (I'm 64) and just sold the Intruder I've been riding for 5 1/2 years. Ordered a Nomad yesterday, after searching for that perfect Interstate Eater for the few years my wife and I have left to ride, before we have to hang it up. I know that my skills and strength aren't what they were even ten years ago, so I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more bike than I can handle with this one, as it's almost 300 pounds heavier than my last bike. Planning to add a TourPack and all the usual other necessary stuff.Probably take delivery in a week. Very much looking forward to getting to know some of you, and learning from your experiences with your Nomads. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-04-2008, 11:57 AM	#2
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Another Newbie Welcome to the party Smokey! You'll be fine with that Nad. They are well balanced, but if you do tipper be sure to know how to lift one up in advance. Have fun!
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01-04-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Another Newbie All Right another one from Bama. Welcome smokey __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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01-04-2008, 12:28 PM	#4
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Another Newbie welcome smokey. great bike. If you're concerned about the weight issue, don't add the tour pak and other items right away. Practice your skills solo first. Maybe even take the intermediate msf course. It's only one day and will increase your skill level and confidence. Then add the other items, including your wife. Just a suggestion.
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01-04-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Another Newbie Welcome Smokey I bet you cant wait for the day you collect that Nomad I'm sure you will be just fine with the Nomad, my Nomad is my first bike in something like 18 years and i to was unsure wether the Nomad was to big for my first bike, but i was very surprised when i first rode it how easy i found it. Ian Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-04-2008, 12:47 PM	#6
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Another Newbie Welcome smokey! I'm sure you love your bike when you get it. Two from 'bama? We're being overrun! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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01-04-2008, 01:27 PM	#8
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	Another Newbie Welcome from Wisconsin.
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01-04-2008, 01:53 PM	#9
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Another Newbie Welcome smokey....with your experience, the Nomad will handle like a dream..just take it easy for a little while till you get your Nomad Legs under you. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-04-2008, 01:55 PM	#10
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Another Newbie Wecome from NW GEorgia. I'm 66 and when I can't ride this thing any more I'll trike it.
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01-04-2008, 02:02 PM	#11
gshep Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	Another Newbie Welcome Smokey You will love the Nomad. I'm 62 and just started riding last fall, So with your experience, you gonna love it. Shep
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01-04-2008, 02:20 PM	#12
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Another Newbie Welcome Smokey.....make yourself at home. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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01-04-2008, 02:29 PM	#13
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Another Newbie Hey Smokey, welcome to the group from Georgia! Don't worry about the Nomad being too much, I'm 64 too and bought my '06 Nomad in July of '06 after not having a bike since 1972. No problems so far in riding it or getting used to it. I'm betting you will love the Nomad! So, drag up a chair and enjoy the site! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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01-04-2008, 03:13 PM	#14
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Another Newbie Hey there Smokey...welcome aboard!! Enjoy and try not to spit coffee onto your monitor too many times....(a-la Trip!! LOL!!)
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