2008 Nomad vs 2010 Nomad

vic64 · 07-10-2020, 07:31 AM

Hello all was originally looking at a Vaquero when i first joined, didn't happen now looking at the Nomad. New wifey prefers Nomad over Vaquero. Really not a big deal for me, upgrading from a 900 boulevard. I have two bikes I am eyeing. 2008 around 8k in miles, mustang seat, v & h pipes, fuel pak, light bar and a little bit of chrome add ons $5k vs 2010 mostly stock 7K in miles, no light bar, $5.5K. Price wise they are within $500 of each other. I know some of the basic differences of the bike. 1600 vs 1700, shaft vs belt etc... I was also looking at Ivans ECU flash, available only starting in 2009(change to 1700) What are your opinions? Both are in great shape, i feel price is right on point. Scratching my head on what to do. Help me shed some light!!!

Monkeyman · 07-10-2020, 08:22 AM

How about a 2014 Nomad, light bar, new tires, already Ivanized, Airlite crash bar chaps, Grasshopper backrest for $5500? Fly in, ride home.

vic64 · 07-10-2020, 08:59 AM

shoot me some pics, vcosta@comcast.net, how many miles?

mbarr10 · 07-10-2020, 12:25 PM

I would go with the 1700. I had a 1500 ( almost the same as a 1600). Belt drive on the 1700s is less work than the shaft drives. But a 1600 will not need to be Ivanized.

Better yet 2014 from Monkeyman, Fly in and drive home. I like it.

vic64 · 07-10-2020, 05:19 PM

Not a bad idea monkeyman but then that would just add to the cost of the bike, lol

recumbentbob · 07-10-2020, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vic64

Not a bad idea monkeyman but then that would just add to the cost of the bike, lol

Take a train then an UBER

**JD Hog** · 07-10-2020, 06:41 PM

Nice two day ride back home!

**smokier** · 07-11-2020, 07:11 AM

Greetings,
*I* would get the 1700. IVANize that girl. The 1500/1600's were great machines. (Have had 2 of them). However, the 1700 Nomad (1) and the Vaq (2) were more enjoyable. Especially after IVANizing the two VAQs really came to life. The V&H slip-ons or the Cobra Tri-Oval sound really good. Felt like the 1700 handled better, were more 'solid' at sustained highway speeds...

As stated, if you get the Nomad from MonkeyMan, you get the benefit of a two day, glorious get to know you ride and beautiful country ta boot.

Ride safe,
Smokier

**plumber63** · 07-11-2020, 03:25 PM

1700 has cruise control, and 6 speeds
Kact/abs brakes at least on a 2014 (2010 may not).
It handle better especially at low speeds.
Has more power than a 1600.
Chris's has been Ivanized also. Thats a $400 value.
I had both a 1600 Nomad and a 1700 Voyager at the same time. Wasn't sure I would like the 1700. After one season Sold the 1600. The 1700 was such a upgrade.

vic64 · 07-26-2020, 08:37 AM

Pulled the trigger on the 2010, now ro spend some money! Already eyeing the Freedom exhaust slip ons!

**vulcanscott** · 07-26-2020, 08:51 AM

Congrats ! Enjoy the New Ride

**JD Hog** · 07-26-2020, 10:44 AM

Congrats on the new ride and welcome back!

vic64 · 07-27-2020, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys! Now, since Ivan is going away for a month, gives me time to put all the goodies together and then his flash. Pipes, air kit etc... etc...

**smokier** · 08-01-2020, 03:49 AM

Congratulations on the new-to-you 2010! Welcome back to the fold.

Ride safe,
Smokier

The Black Knight · 08-02-2020, 10:07 AM

Congrats!

07-10-2020, 07:31 AM	#1
vic64 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 13	2008 Nomad vs 2010 Nomad Hello all was originally looking at a Vaquero when i first joined, didn't happen now looking at the Nomad. New wifey prefers Nomad over Vaquero. Really not a big deal for me, upgrading from a 900 boulevard. I have two bikes I am eyeing. 2008 around 8k in miles, mustang seat, v & h pipes, fuel pak, light bar and a little bit of chrome add ons $5k vs 2010 mostly stock 7K in miles, no light bar, $5.5K. Price wise they are within $500 of each other. I know some of the basic differences of the bike. 1600 vs 1700, shaft vs belt etc... I was also looking at Ivans ECU flash, available only starting in 2009(change to 1700) What are your opinions? Both are in great shape, i feel price is right on point. Scratching my head on what to do. Help me shed some light!!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2020, 08:22 AM	#2
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	How about a 2014 Nomad, light bar, new tires, already Ivanized, Airlite crash bar chaps, Grasshopper backrest for $5500? Fly in, ride home. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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07-10-2020, 12:25 PM	#4
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I would go with the 1700. I had a 1500 ( almost the same as a 1600). Belt drive on the 1700s is less work than the shaft drives. But a 1600 will not need to be Ivanized. Better yet 2014 from Monkeyman, Fly in and drive home. I like it. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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07-10-2020, 05:19 PM	#5
vic64 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 13	Not a bad idea monkeyman but then that would just add to the cost of the bike, lol Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2020, 06:41 PM	#7
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Nice two day ride back home! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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07-10-2020, 08:59 AM	#3
vic64 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 13	shoot me some pics, vcosta@comcast.net, how many miles?
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07-11-2020, 07:11 AM	#8
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Greetings, I would get the 1700. IVANize that girl. The 1500/1600's were great machines. (Have had 2 of them). However, the 1700 Nomad (1) and the Vaq (2) were more enjoyable. Especially after IVANizing the two VAQs really came to life. The V&H slip-ons or the Cobra Tri-Oval sound really good. Felt like the 1700 handled better, were more 'solid' at sustained highway speeds... As stated, if you get the Nomad from MonkeyMan, you get the benefit of a two day, glorious get to know you ride and beautiful country ta boot. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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07-11-2020, 03:25 PM	#9
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 985	1700 has cruise control, and 6 speeds Kact/abs brakes at least on a 2014 (2010 may not). It handle better especially at low speeds. Has more power than a 1600. Chris's has been Ivanized also. Thats a $400 value. I had both a 1600 Nomad and a 1700 Voyager at the same time. Wasn't sure I would like the 1700. After one season Sold the 1600. The 1700 was such a upgrade. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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07-26-2020, 08:37 AM	#10
vic64 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 13	Pulled the trigger on the 2010, now ro spend some money! Already eyeing the Freedom exhaust slip ons!
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07-26-2020, 08:51 AM	#11
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Congrats ! Enjoy the New Ride
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07-26-2020, 10:44 AM	#12
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Congrats on the new ride and welcome back! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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07-27-2020, 06:04 PM	#13
vic64 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 13	Thanks guys! Now, since Ivan is going away for a month, gives me time to put all the goodies together and then his flash. Pipes, air kit etc... etc...
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08-01-2020, 03:49 AM	#14
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Congratulations on the new-to-you 2010! Welcome back to the fold. Ride safe, Smokier
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08-02-2020, 10:07 AM	#15
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,059	Congrats! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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