Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style?

eagleman · 08-01-2009, 08:55 AM

As I have read through these various links it seems we are always allowed to hear from the owners of the black Nomads as to how proud they are of having the quickest bikes. I think we would all agree that those of us who are fortunate enough to own the 2006 Dark Green Metallic/Silver Metallic Nomad truly have the bike with the most style. So I guess we have to ask ourselves who has the best bike - the owners of the black Nomad who claim to have the quickest bike or the Green/Silver Nomad owners who have the bike with the most style? A wise man once told me - "That to end the journey the quickest only means you got there in the shortest amount of time - but to end the journey in style means that not only did you finish the journey but you also thoroughly enjoyed it along the way". That is true in just about every area of life. I know most women can relate to that. They do not necessarily want a man that can end the journey the quickest - they are looking for the man that can end the journey with style, if you know what I mean. If you get done riding your great black Nomad first that only means you arrived at the destination the quickest, in the shortest amount of time and usually with the most bugs. But those of us with the Green/Silver Nomad are arriving at the destination with style and have enjoyed the entire journey. I would much rather arrive at the end of the journey in style knowing I have a great looking bike than arrive the quickest with a black Nomad with the most bugs on it because I was running ahead hitting them all first. I receive alot more compliments because of how great my bike looks because of its style rather than how quick I THINK it can go. Arriving the quickest only means that you do not get to enjoy the ride as long as we do. After all why do we have bikes - just to go fast and get there quickly or do we have them so we can enjoy the ride and arrive with style knowing we have the the best looking bike. At my age I am much more concerned at arriving in style than arriving quickly. So as far as I am concerned all you owners of black Nomads can have the quickest bike - I want a bike that looks great that allows me to enjoy the journey knowing that I will be arriving at the end with style. In the end I guess really the most important thing is that we have all decided to ride one of the BEST bikes out there. My Nomad - regardless of color - is the best bike I have ever owned. I hope this helps to put an end to the argument - what is more important - to have the quickest bike or to have a bike with style. Please remember quickest is NOT always best - but style will win out EVERY time.

Eagleman

Todd · 08-01-2009, 09:13 AM

Class.............Class ??? ???

Why I tell ya......................

When's the last time you saw a green limousine ???

Ever been to green tie formal affair ??? nope black

I've heard of the classy little black dress that every woman is supposed to own....never heard of the little green dress ???

How about the long formal dress ??? ya! Black

Tradition Tuxedo's ... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ..... Black ???

How about some nice formal green dress shoes ??? nope....gonna be black

Oh my dear mislead grasshopper.................

..you have much to learn..........

We with the chosen black Nomads try not to point out ALL of it's superiority over the others......after all......we must remain humble........it's a virtue ya know ;) ;) ;) ;)

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Yellow Jacket · 08-01-2009, 09:50 AM

The absolute best color is the one you own. Of course, I own the Green/Silver.

duneseven · 08-01-2009, 09:51 AM

perhaps all this propaganda regarding black nomads is a result of short comings in other area's

jasperboy · 08-01-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by duneseven

perhaps all this propaganda regarding black nomads is a result of short comings in other area's

HEY, I resemble that remark!

garyo4 · 08-01-2009, 12:13 PM

Ha-ha! Too funny...wait a minute, I own a Black one (Nomad that is).....

cactusjack · 08-01-2009, 12:29 PM

You guys with the slower Nomads can tell yourselves whatever you need to in order to validate your purchase decision. What you call "style" some of us call "jealousy".

Unless you ride black, you're at the back of the pack!

eagleman · 08-01-2009, 01:25 PM

Honestly I really do appreciate your guy's willingness to run out ahead and get all that fresh bug juice out of the way so I can finish in style and get all the compliments on my great looking bike. If that is jealousy than guilty as charged. I prefer to call it wisdom myself.....

Eagleman

oldbikers · 08-01-2009, 01:59 PM

All this talk about the black ones being the fastest but what color is Nightmare's bike?

cactusjack · 08-01-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

All this talk about the black ones being the fastest but what color is Nightmare's bike?

Doesn't count. Nice try, though.

dogdoc · 08-01-2009, 08:41 PM

Eagleman, my bro would agre with you. he own's a '06 Green/Titanium too. i ride an '05 Black/Silver. I guess I must be half fast according to all the experts. :-)

jamiep24 · 08-01-2009, 09:52 PM

Can't beat black and chrome. All those silvers, golds, titaniums, etc. just hide that shiny chrome.

jesse · 08-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Well said!

nomad561 · 08-02-2009, 06:54 AM

Black is easy to coordinate riding clothes with also. I had to shop in Australia to find red camo pants to match my bike. LOL

**glwilson** · 08-02-2009, 08:39 AM

Hey CJ and Todd... what was that guy saying back there when we passed him up? Something about green?

08-01-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
eagleman Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAKEWOOD, CO Posts: 227	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? As I have read through these various links it seems we are always allowed to hear from the owners of the black Nomads as to how proud they are of having the quickest bikes. I think we would all agree that those of us who are fortunate enough to own the 2006 Dark Green Metallic/Silver Metallic Nomad truly have the bike with the most style. So I guess we have to ask ourselves who has the best bike - the owners of the black Nomad who claim to have the quickest bike or the Green/Silver Nomad owners who have the bike with the most style? A wise man once told me - "That to end the journey the quickest only means you got there in the shortest amount of time - but to end the journey in style means that not only did you finish the journey but you also thoroughly enjoyed it along the way". That is true in just about every area of life. I know most women can relate to that. They do not necessarily want a man that can end the journey the quickest - they are looking for the man that can end the journey with style, if you know what I mean. If you get done riding your great black Nomad first that only means you arrived at the destination the quickest, in the shortest amount of time and usually with the most bugs. But those of us with the Green/Silver Nomad are arriving at the destination with style and have enjoyed the entire journey. I would much rather arrive at the end of the journey in style knowing I have a great looking bike than arrive the quickest with a black Nomad with the most bugs on it because I was running ahead hitting them all first. I receive alot more compliments because of how great my bike looks because of its style rather than how quick I THINK it can go. Arriving the quickest only means that you do not get to enjoy the ride as long as we do. After all why do we have bikes - just to go fast and get there quickly or do we have them so we can enjoy the ride and arrive with style knowing we have the the best looking bike. At my age I am much more concerned at arriving in style than arriving quickly. So as far as I am concerned all you owners of black Nomads can have the quickest bike - I want a bike that looks great that allows me to enjoy the journey knowing that I will be arriving at the end with style. In the end I guess really the most important thing is that we have all decided to ride one of the BEST bikes out there. My Nomad - regardless of color - is the best bike I have ever owned. I hope this helps to put an end to the argument - what is more important - to have the quickest bike or to have a bike with style. Please remember quickest is NOT always best - but style will win out EVERY time. Eagleman __________________ Eagleman Chaplain CMA Chapter - Riders in the Light # 946 Lakewood, CO VBA# - 01172 2006 Vulcan Nomad Green/Silver But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles: they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint - Isaiah 40:31 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-01-2009, 09:13 AM	#2
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Class.............Class ??? ??? Why I tell ya...................... When's the last time you saw a green limousine ??? Ever been to green tie formal affair ??? nope black I've heard of the classy little black dress that every woman is supposed to own....never heard of the little green dress ??? How about the long formal dress ??? ya! Black Tradition Tuxedo's ... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ..... Black ??? How about some nice formal green dress shoes ??? nope....gonna be black Oh my dear mislead grasshopper................. ..you have much to learn.......... We with the chosen black Nomads try not to point out ALL of it's superiority over the others......after all......we must remain humble........it's a virtue ya know ;) ;) ;) ;) <marquee> </marquee> __________________ 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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08-01-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? The absolute best color is the one you own. Of course, I own the Green/Silver. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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08-01-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? perhaps all this propaganda regarding black nomads is a result of short comings in other area's
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08-01-2009, 12:13 PM	#6
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Ha-ha! Too funny...wait a minute, I own a Black one (Nomad that is).....
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08-01-2009, 12:29 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? You guys with the slower Nomads can tell yourselves whatever you need to in order to validate your purchase decision. What you call "style" some of us call "jealousy". Unless you ride black, you're at the back of the pack! __________________ 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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08-01-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
eagleman Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAKEWOOD, CO Posts: 227	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Honestly I really do appreciate your guy's willingness to run out ahead and get all that fresh bug juice out of the way so I can finish in style and get all the compliments on my great looking bike. If that is jealousy than guilty as charged. I prefer to call it wisdom myself..... Eagleman __________________ Eagleman Chaplain CMA Chapter - Riders in the Light # 946 Lakewood, CO VBA# - 01172 2006 Vulcan Nomad Green/Silver But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles: they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint - Isaiah 40:31
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08-01-2009, 01:59 PM	#9
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? All this talk about the black ones being the fastest but what color is Nightmare's bike? __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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08-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Eagleman, my bro would agre with you. he own's a '06 Green/Titanium too. i ride an '05 Black/Silver. I guess I must be half fast according to all the experts. :-)
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08-01-2009, 09:52 PM	#12
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Can't beat black and chrome. All those silvers, golds, titaniums, etc. just hide that shiny chrome.
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08-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#13
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Well said! __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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08-02-2009, 06:54 AM	#14
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Black is easy to coordinate riding clothes with also. I had to shop in Australia to find red camo pants to match my bike. LOL
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08-02-2009, 08:39 AM	#15
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Arriving Quickly or Arriving with Style? Hey CJ and Todd... what was that guy saying back there when we passed him up? Something about green? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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