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10-03-2009, 11:47 PM | #17 |
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Voyager is a sled
I test rode a 1700 Nomad and it had plenty of get up and go. It seemed "snappier" than my 1600.
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10-04-2009, 09:44 AM | #18 |
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Dank- Why don't you just go ride your new smooth, V-4 powered, aerodynamically superior, more comfortable ST1300 and leave the rest of us to our problems???? :) lol
It's certainly true it would be disappointing to spend the big bucks on something that is supposed to be 'new and improved' and then be disappointed. But I've been disappointed before, so I'm not worried. ??? There's little point in doing roll-on acceleration tests in 6th gear on any V-Twin that I know of; maybe even 5th gear. The HD's are hardly comfortable in 6th gear below 65 MPH. Not sure how the new 1700's are geared, but I would guess something similar. It can be difficult to find one bike that does everything you want it do given what particular mood you are in at the moment. When I was on my trip I enjoyed the chug-chug cadence of the V-Twin in the morning; by the end of the day I wanted every refinement available on the finest of touring bikes. On the hills I wanted 150 HP, on the flats I wanted a Ninja. And a Nomad ain't no Ninja! I'm sure with the Caddman mod and a TFI that 1700 would open right up. ;) |
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10-04-2009, 09:54 AM | #19 |
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cdneh: I was only quoting what a friend had told me a dealer told him on this post. And your right Im not big on the newer models compared to my 1600 but I guess thats my opinion now. :-)
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10-04-2009, 04:25 PM | #20 |
Voyager is a sled
The way I see it, a big cruiser that is part "sled" is a good thing. Fewer speeding tickets.
That said, I think that it is all relative as others have said. If you want a big cruiser that is a rocket go get a Suzi 109 and be happy.
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10-04-2009, 06:23 PM | #21 | |
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The article was by Jamie Elvidge ... I learned more about her failed marriage from that article than any motorcycle information. I mean what a three way ride comparison ... Harley, Voyager, Jamie ... :) |
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10-04-2009, 06:46 PM | #22 | |
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But doesn't mean I'm not thinking about opions for my next bike a couple years from now!
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10-04-2009, 09:51 PM | #23 |
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I hear you loud and clear, brother.
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