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09-17-2018, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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New member with a significant upgrade
Hello all. I recently went from a very easy to ride 1982 Yamaha Xj750J to a 2005 Kawasaki vulcan Nomad 1600. There is just no comparison. I am trying to learn all. I can about the bike. The first thing I learned is that I need work on slow speed maneuvers. This does not handle like the Xj750. After tipping the bike at a near stop, while turning (twice - parking lot and driveway, both on the same day), I realize I need some practice on the basics. But I will get there. I am anxious to learn more about this bike and make the most of it.
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09-18-2018, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Italy
Posts: 6,188
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Welcome from Italy!
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09-18-2018, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Placerville, CA
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Welcome from Northern California!
Practice in an empty parking lot. 
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09-18-2018, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 1,565
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Welcome from Minneapolis. Practice and ride safe. The bike will come to you.
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09-19-2018, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Osceola,WI
Posts: 3,084
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Welcome from Osceola, WI
When doing slow speed turns stay off the front brake, it will put you down before you knew what happened.
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09-20-2018, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Greenwood, Ark.
Posts: 4,736
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Welcome From Arkansas!
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09-20-2018, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
Posts: 35,387
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Welcome from Canada!!
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09-21-2018, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 115
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Another welcome from Canada. Check out my Riding Confidence thread in the 1500 1600 Nomad section. Lots of good info and tips from the wealth of knowledge on this forum.
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09-22-2018, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Black Hills, SD
Posts: 200
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Welcome from the Black Hills! And Gibby is right about the front brake, trust me, I know (dang it).
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09-23-2018, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: DBQ Iowa
Posts: 1,807
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Greetings,
Slow speed maneuvering is something I practice each spring. There is large parking lot near me. I practices weaves, figure 8's, u-turns in the box, etc. These are heavy bikes and at slow speeds that weight is more evident. Lightcs1776 ; Excellent and kudos to you that you are aware of the need for these skills and practice! Enjoy and ride safe, Smokier |
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