Not a Nomad

[cnc]

Oh, I almost forgot, here is a site I used to like when I had my 650 Lots of good info.

http://650ccnd.com/

[danimal2]

Originally Posted by cnc

Oh, I almost forgot, here is a site I used to like when I had my 650 Lots of good info.

http://650ccnd.com/

Thanks a lot for the link. I stumbled across that one when we started our bike search about 5 months ago. That's a good one for sure.

[skeeter]

Had a 2000 model 650custom. great bike for one all day. keeps up with the big bores. I needed more comfort for wife on pillon and more oomph for the long haul. You won't have the issue solo at 110 lbs. Keep lifters adjusted unless they've changed to hydraulic. I got rid of all the smog plumbing and it made a world of difference in performance.

[danimal2]

Originally Posted by skeeter

Had a 2000 model 650custom. great bike for one all day. keeps up with the big bores. I needed more comfort for wife on pillon and more oomph for the long haul. You won't have the issue solo at 110 lbs. Keep lifters adjusted unless they've changed to hydraulic. I got rid of all the smog plumbing and it made a world of difference in performance.

Unfortunatlely since we're in Phoenix area the smog stuff will have to stay on (emissions testing). I took the bike through already and it passed. Don't know by how much of a margin so probably won't chance messing around with it. It's got plenty of power for her being a new rider at a buck ten.

[Dave]

Trailer the bike?

Hey Wompus are you going to let that one slide?

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Congratulations on a great looking bike. I know she is going to love it.

[macmac]

Sorry about my screw up. I didn;t know there was a V Twin 250 untill I was in the act of showing my wife the Reble. I had her seated on both bikes.

The only advice I can give ya on that 650 is to get the sticker off the paint on the tank, before the paint ages, and the sticker fades. If you wait a long time that sticker will leave a print.

[Loafer]

I hate stickers.

[Kawhead]

Good Deal! Thats a great starter bike to learn on, and after a while she can move on to something else plus it'll give you time to shop around for a deal. Congratulations and I'm happy for y'all!

Women on bikes are sexy!

[danimal2]

Originally Posted by macmac

The only advice I can give ya on that 650 is to get the sticker off the paint on the tank, before the paint ages, and the sticker fades. If you wait a long time that sticker will leave a print.

Originally Posted by Loafer

I hate stickers.

Couldn't agree more. I was kinda picking at it the other day. Also have one on each of my bags on the Nomad. Anybody know the best/safest way to remove em? Heat gun? Goof off, acetone?

[Monkeyman]

According to Gadget, a hair dryer will work on those bag stickers. I tried for about 10 minutes yesterday and they didn't begin to pull off. Might try a bit longer today.

[jd01]

Congrats to your wife for her new ride. My wife got tired of looking at the back of my helmet about 6 years ago and decided to get her own bike as well. She took the riders classes and bought a Honda 750 Aero. She has put nearly 40,000 miles on it and is loving riding. I'm sure your wife will love riding her own too.

[ridemslow]

I reccomend the 'Ride Like A Pro' video's from Motorman Jerry Paladino. Really helpfule to learners and seasoned riders as well. Check em out.

[Loafer]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

According to Gadget, a hair dryer will work on those bag stickers. I tried for about 10 minutes yesterday and they didn't begin to pull off. Might try a bit longer today.

Be careful you don't blem the paint with the heat.
Go to auto parts store and ask what they have for removing bumper stickers. Goo Gone sucks.

[Kawhead]

Originally Posted by Loafer

I hate stickers.

I use to get 'em in my foot when I was a kid.

Dang I hate 'em too!