Hopeful Newbie

westy62 · 09-22-2007, 09:46 AM

Hi everyone....I've been looking at Nomads this fall, and really think they're sweet bikes! I've owned 4 KZ's in the past, but feel a Kawi cruiser is finally for me at this age! My question is about FI......I've looked at the specs on this site and done some research, but it seems like I run into trying to figure out the Nomad's FI models. Is there something in the VIN (or a rock solid way) to tell if a bike has FI? I'm looking at a 2003 and a 2001 Nomads today and they appear to NOT have FI, but the history shows they should be? Any help would be great.....And hopefully I'll be on this board as an owner soon!

Thanks, Wes

westy62 · 09-22-2007, 10:42 AM

Cool....Checking out the speedo cluster will work! Thanks!

09-22-2007, 10:46 AM

Good luck and if you do buy a nomad you will never regret it...

**scion0** · 09-22-2007, 07:14 PM

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Good luck and if you do buy a nomad you will never regret it...

Over 1400 miles in the short time (still waiting for the new plates to be mailed) I've owned and still loving it!

09-22-2007, 11:21 PM

You'll love it. I have an 02 and it's FI. LOVE my Nomad!!!!!!! :)

dmspike · 09-23-2007, 12:38 AM

Hello westy62,

Welcome to the forum. I too am a newbie and have only been around a few weeks. I do own a 2005 Nomad and have been riding it for a couple of months now, since buying it used this summer. It's a great bike and I know you will like one if you go this route. Have fun on the forum..... Doug

**trip** · 09-23-2007, 07:41 AM

Westy,
Also, feel free to check out the "Specs" page on the KawaNOW website. It'll tell you which models are FI.

http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm

PS. Welcome to the KawaNOW message forum.

Trip

westy62 · 09-23-2007, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone, it sounds like you all enjoy your Nomads....Cool!! I made an offer on a 2002 Nomad FI yesterday, we'll see how it goes by Monday I guess! Minnesota seems to be getting ready for winter all ready....not much up here right now!

Thanks, Wes

dui546 · 09-23-2007, 02:35 PM

I purchased my 2007 August 16th and have just passed the initial 500 mile break-in period. I spent a lot of time comparing all bikes in the class and the Nomad turned out to be the best bike for the buck. Two of my coworkers bought 2007 Nomads before I ordered mine. Simply put, I totally LOVE it!

I checked out used Nomads (which were hard to find for sale in our area) and learned that I could buy new one for just a little more money. We all bought new for under $13,000 out the door.

**scion0** · 09-23-2007, 03:06 PM

Welcome! I am sure you will love your Nomad for years to come.

unwind2 · 09-23-2007, 10:14 PM

Welcome....good luck on your offer for the Nomad. You will love it.

westy62 · 09-27-2007, 09:02 PM

Well folks, I found an 01 Nomad FI in the Vintage Red/Metallic Canyon Silver color witk 15k on it, and it's a done deal....!! I pick it up Saturday from a private party. It's fairly well accessorized, nice condition, and has V&H bagger duals. I look forward to chatting soon! Wes

nsmorgan · 09-27-2007, 09:44 PM

Westy, I've had my 2006 black Nomad for two weeks. The only down side is that it takes me a little longer to get to and from work. The bike seems to pull me toward the county roads, the long way. There's a hint of Fall in the air here in North Texas and the morning just seems to beg for a little ride through the back way past the horse farms and down the country lane under the pecan trees. I just leave a little earlier and walk into the church with a little spring in my step. Then, I go home for lunch and it seems to take me half an hour to get there, so I bolt down a sandwich and turn back around and jump on the bike.

I'm just sayin'. Plan for a little extra commuting time. You're going to want it.
Neill

westy62 · 09-27-2007, 10:13 PM

That sounds awesome Neill.....I'll make sure I do!

09-28-2007, 08:12 AM

Take the long way home!! :)

09-22-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	Hopeful Newbie Hi everyone....I've been looking at Nomads this fall, and really think they're sweet bikes! I've owned 4 KZ's in the past, but feel a Kawi cruiser is finally for me at this age! My question is about FI......I've looked at the specs on this site and done some research, but it seems like I run into trying to figure out the Nomad's FI models. Is there something in the VIN (or a rock solid way) to tell if a bike has FI? I'm looking at a 2003 and a 2001 Nomads today and they appear to NOT have FI, but the history shows they should be? Any help would be great.....And hopefully I'll be on this board as an owner soon! Thanks, Wes Login or Register to Remove Ads
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westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	Hopeful Newbie Cool....Checking out the speedo cluster will work! Thanks!
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09-23-2007, 12:38 AM	#6
dmspike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 38	Hopeful Newbie Hello westy62, Welcome to the forum. I too am a newbie and have only been around a few weeks. I do own a 2005 Nomad and have been riding it for a couple of months now, since buying it used this summer. It's a great bike and I know you will like one if you go this route. Have fun on the forum..... Doug
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09-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Hopeful Newbie Westy, Also, feel free to check out the "Specs" page on the KawaNOW website. It'll tell you which models are FI. http://www.kawanow.org/specs.htm PS. Welcome to the KawaNOW message forum. Trip __________________ 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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09-23-2007, 12:24 PM	#8
westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	Hopeful Newbie Thanks for the comments everyone, it sounds like you all enjoy your Nomads....Cool!! I made an offer on a 2002 Nomad FI yesterday, we'll see how it goes by Monday I guess! Minnesota seems to be getting ready for winter all ready....not much up here right now! Thanks, Wes
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09-23-2007, 02:35 PM	#9
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Hopeful Newbie I purchased my 2007 August 16th and have just passed the initial 500 mile break-in period. I spent a lot of time comparing all bikes in the class and the Nomad turned out to be the best bike for the buck. Two of my coworkers bought 2007 Nomads before I ordered mine. Simply put, I totally LOVE it! I checked out used Nomads (which were hard to find for sale in our area) and learned that I could buy new one for just a little more money. We all bought new for under $13,000 out the door.
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09-23-2007, 03:06 PM	#10
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Hopeful Newbie Welcome! I am sure you will love your Nomad for years to come. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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09-23-2007, 10:14 PM	#11
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Hopeful Newbie Welcome....good luck on your offer for the Nomad. You will love it. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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09-27-2007, 09:02 PM	#12
westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	Hopeful Newbie Well folks, I found an 01 Nomad FI in the Vintage Red/Metallic Canyon Silver color witk 15k on it, and it's a done deal....!! I pick it up Saturday from a private party. It's fairly well accessorized, nice condition, and has V&H bagger duals. I look forward to chatting soon! Wes
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09-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#13
nsmorgan Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 43	Hopeful Newbie Westy, I've had my 2006 black Nomad for two weeks. The only down side is that it takes me a little longer to get to and from work. The bike seems to pull me toward the county roads, the long way. There's a hint of Fall in the air here in North Texas and the morning just seems to beg for a little ride through the back way past the horse farms and down the country lane under the pecan trees. I just leave a little earlier and walk into the church with a little spring in my step. Then, I go home for lunch and it seems to take me half an hour to get there, so I bolt down a sandwich and turn back around and jump on the bike. I'm just sayin'. Plan for a little extra commuting time. You're going to want it. Neill
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09-27-2007, 10:13 PM	#14
westy62 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 7	Hopeful Newbie That sounds awesome Neill.....I'll make sure I do!
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09-28-2007, 08:12 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Hopeful Newbie Take the long way home!! :)
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