2012 Bikes - Page 2

racinfan101 · 07-27-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

No doubt we all have a model of what we think is a "real touring bike". And, that is OK. I like the Nomad because it speaks in my view to the open road with simplicity. Hay, there is a slogan.

"Nomad - Ride the open road in simplicity"

And a good slogan at that!!

ponch · 07-27-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc.
Why not just jump in the car.

try it, you'll like it.

ponch · 07-27-2011, 03:11 PM

victory released their 2012 lineup today.

ebulhoes · 07-27-2011, 10:29 PM

Looks like we started something here, I love my Nomad. Bought it new and now have 30,000 KM on it. I was 21 years between bikes, my last one was a 1978 Kawasaki 750 twin that I sold in 1987. I just finished a 4,400 km ride 2 weeks ago riding 2 up with my wife, 3rd year in a row we have gone on a long distance ride and love every minute of it. The Nomad is great touring machine, but my definition of a full touring bike includes a trunk and a fairing. So I'm now looking at options for next year, option 1 is install a fairing and trunk on my bike, option 2 is to purchase a new bike. Either way, it'll be fun.

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 11:12 PM

I did add a trunk to my Nomad but I will not add a faring - just don't like the looks on the Nomad. I also ride solo which allows me to take a lot of "stuff" with me using a saddle bag pack, my hard bags, my trunk and my case on top of the trunk.

If I had to ride two up I would not own the Nomad.

07-27-2011, 03:11 PM	#18
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	2012 Bikes victory released their 2012 lineup today. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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07-27-2011, 10:29 PM	#19
ebulhoes Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lloydminster Sask Canada Posts: 17	2012 Bikes Looks like we started something here, I love my Nomad. Bought it new and now have 30,000 KM on it. I was 21 years between bikes, my last one was a 1978 Kawasaki 750 twin that I sold in 1987. I just finished a 4,400 km ride 2 weeks ago riding 2 up with my wife, 3rd year in a row we have gone on a long distance ride and love every minute of it. The Nomad is great touring machine, but my definition of a full touring bike includes a trunk and a fairing. So I'm now looking at options for next year, option 1 is install a fairing and trunk on my bike, option 2 is to purchase a new bike. Either way, it'll be fun.
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07-27-2011, 11:12 PM	#20
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	2012 Bikes I did add a trunk to my Nomad but I will not add a faring - just don't like the looks on the Nomad. I also ride solo which allows me to take a lot of "stuff" with me using a saddle bag pack, my hard bags, my trunk and my case on top of the trunk. If I had to ride two up I would not own the Nomad. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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