Solo Nomad

zoom45 · 09-06-2010, 12:10 PM

Just got my Grasshopper backrest so I did the Nomad solo.

I got some chrome caps from Auto Zone for the rear seat bolts until I can find a chrome curved rack.
Zoom45

**Cajunrider** · 09-06-2010, 12:30 PM

Nice job Bobby.

madotu · 09-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Looks good!!! I am thinking about getting that backrest.

Bdog · 09-06-2010, 08:27 PM

Nice looking ride Bobby. The Nomad lines just scream to go solo!..John

cajun2wheels · 09-07-2010, 12:39 AM

I like solo.

b1rider · 09-07-2010, 06:19 AM

What backrest is that? Looks really nice.

zoom45 · 09-07-2010, 05:19 PM

Grasshopper.

09-07-2010, 05:29 PM

Looking good. Chrome caps also look good. let us know how you like it. I, don't ride my bike without the backreast any more.

zoom45 · 09-07-2010, 05:57 PM

I'm getting use to it. Until now I used the fire and steel backrest which supported my mid back. The Grasshopper rest on my lower back about my belt line. It also is leaned back more than my fire and steel. If I lean back enough for it to fit flat on my back the handlebars feel too far away. I guess that means pull back risers are needed now. I still like it. Good quality workmanship. The 1500 backrest must sit lower than the 1600.
Zoom45

Loafer · 09-07-2010, 06:12 PM

Talking with a friend today and he says Yamaha makes a rack that will fit the rear fender of the Nomad. You will have to turn out two of the mounting tabs slightly and it will fit. He usually is right, but no guarantee from me. I have not seen it. Worth looking into ?

cajun2wheels · 09-07-2010, 06:40 PM

I have heard the same thing about the Yamaha rack but I sure would like to know that it fits for sure before I order one.

Loafer · 09-07-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cajun2wheels

I have heard the same thing about the Yamaha rack but I sure would like to know that it fits for sure before I order one.

OK, I called my friend. He said to go to Gadget's fixit page, go to "paint and body", scroll down to "solo rack that fits". He says there is some pictures and part #'s. Good luck.

cheriann · 09-08-2010, 08:00 AM

Looks great!
Hubby has the Yamaha rack for his rear fender

oldbikers · 09-08-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

I'm getting use to it. Until now I used the fire and steel backrest which supported my mid back. The Grasshopper rest on my lower back about my belt line. It also is leaned back more than my fire and steel. If I lean back enough for it to fit flat on my back the handlebars feel too far away. I guess that means pull back risers are needed now. I still like it. Good quality workmanship. The 1500 backrest must sit lower than the 1600.
Zoom45

Bobby put the grasshopper in a vice and bend it forward a little.

zoom45 · 09-08-2010, 11:52 AM

Are the bolt holes the same distance apart on the 1500 and the 1600?
Zoom45

09-06-2010, 12:10 PM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Solo Nomad Just got my Grasshopper backrest so I did the Nomad solo. I got some chrome caps from Auto Zone for the rear seat bolts until I can find a chrome curved rack. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-06-2010, 12:30 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Solo Nomad Nice job Bobby. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-06-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
madotu Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 80	Solo Nomad Looks good!!! I am thinking about getting that backrest.
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09-06-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Solo Nomad Nice looking ride Bobby. The Nomad lines just scream to go solo!..John __________________
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09-07-2010, 12:39 AM	#5
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Solo Nomad I like solo. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2010, 06:19 AM	#6
b1rider Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 123	Solo Nomad What backrest is that? Looks really nice. __________________ Ben
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09-07-2010, 05:19 PM	#7
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Solo Nomad Grasshopper. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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09-07-2010, 05:29 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	Solo Nomad Looking good. Chrome caps also look good. let us know how you like it. I, don't ride my bike without the backreast any more.
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09-07-2010, 05:57 PM	#9
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Solo Nomad I'm getting use to it. Until now I used the fire and steel backrest which supported my mid back. The Grasshopper rest on my lower back about my belt line. It also is leaned back more than my fire and steel. If I lean back enough for it to fit flat on my back the handlebars feel too far away. I guess that means pull back risers are needed now. I still like it. Good quality workmanship. The 1500 backrest must sit lower than the 1600. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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09-07-2010, 06:12 PM	#10
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Solo Nomad Talking with a friend today and he says Yamaha makes a rack that will fit the rear fender of the Nomad. You will have to turn out two of the mounting tabs slightly and it will fit. He usually is right, but no guarantee from me. I have not seen it. Worth looking into ? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-07-2010, 06:40 PM	#11
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Solo Nomad I have heard the same thing about the Yamaha rack but I sure would like to know that it fits for sure before I order one. __________________
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09-08-2010, 08:00 AM	#13
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Solo Nomad Looks great! Hubby has the Yamaha rack for his rear fender __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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09-08-2010, 11:52 AM	#15
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Solo Nomad Are the bolt holes the same distance apart on the 1500 and the 1600? Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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