March 2012 - Utah Motorcyclist's Nomad!

[Jared]

Thank you. It's an honor to have the Bike of the Month.

Here's a thorough list of mods and accessories that have been done to the bike:

Hoppe Industustries, Quadzilla Fairing
11" Santee Dresser Apes
Chrome speakers and fairing package
House of Kolor Paint
Body Work to Saddlebags
Mustang Wide Touring Seat (3 piece)
Vance and Hines Touring Duals
Handmade Ultimate Baffles
Chuckster's Single-plate Air Intake
Techulsions TFI Fuel Processor
Fire & Steel Saddlebag Top Rails
Fire & Steel Saddlebag Bottom Rails
Fire & Steel Water Pump Cover
Fire & Steel Chrome Inner Engine Cover
Fire & Steel Speedometer Cowl
Fire & Steel Smooth Motor Mount Cover
Fire & Steel Engine Mount Plate Cover
Fire & Steel Chrome Brake Bleeder Covers
Fire & Steel Chrome Caliper Banjo Covers
Fire & Steel Chrome Master Cylinder Banjo Covers
Fire & Steel Billet Oil Filler Cap
Fire & Steel Light Bar
Fire & Steel Caliper Covers
Kuryakyn Master Cylinder Covers
Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs
Kuryakyn ISO Grips
Kuryakyn Throttle Boss
Kuryakyn Stiletto Tips
Kuryakyn Toe Shifter Cover
Kuryakyn Heel Shifter Cover
Kuryakyn Floorboard covers
Kuryakyn Brake Peddle Cover
Kuryakyn Turn Signal Bezels
Cobra Swing Arm Cover
Cobra Drive Shaft Cover
Demon Cycles Chrome Claw Mirrors
Irate Custom Radiator Grill
Hand Made Spike Axle Tips
Baron Reed Valve Block Off Kit
Sportster Solo Luggage Rack
Custom License Plate Frame
Edmond Saddlebag Shelves
Chrome Hidden Key
Harley Davidson King Tour Pak (Not Shown)
Custom Tour Pak Mount (Not Shown)
Joe Florida LED Light Kit
Rear Shock Balance Kit
Garmin Nuvi GPS
Ram GPS Mount
Polished Rotors
Polished Wheel Spacers
Polished Levers
Polished Switch Housings

[twowheeladdict]

I couldn't give it a 5 because you must be ashamed that it is a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad since you removed all the badging. I love when the Harley guys try to read the emblem on the tank without getting too close, like they might catch something.

[Jared]

Originally Posted by twowheeladdict

you must be ashamed that it is a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad since you removed all the badging. I love when the Harley guys try to read the emblem on the tank without getting too close, like they might catch something.

Your conclusion makes me laugh. You think I'm ashamed of it because it's a Vulcan? If I wanted something else, what makes you think I wouldn't have purchased something else? I paid cash for this bike, and have for all of my bikes-including 3 Vulcan Nomads and several other Vulcan models.

When spending hours of research, deciding what style and how to paint my bike, I decided I really wanted to highlight the strong, defining Vulcan lines—with the stretched out arched Vulcan tank and arched Vulcan saddlebags. To do this I decided on a single-color. To enhance the single-color look, I removed the badges the decal strips from the saddlebags and filled in the divots with a fiber body filler to make the saddlebags solid and smooth.

I really don't think the removal of a 3/4" V with the word Vulcan in 1/6" tall letters demonstrates a regretful decision. I think the prideful time customizing, hours of riding, and a website devoted to helping other Vulcan riders demonstrate just contrary.

[nomadtom69]

Alot of people love the CLEAN look we know what we ride its the other guys that want to know "what that bike is that" we are messing with

[racinfan101]

Had to go with a 5 myself!

[twowheeladdict]

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Your conclusion makes me laugh. You think I'm ashamed of it because it's a Vulcan? If I wanted something else, what makes you think I wouldn't have purchased something else? I paid cash for this bike, and have for all of my bikes-including 3 Vulcan Nomads and several other Vulcan models.

When spending hours of research, deciding what style and how to paint my bike, I decided I really wanted to highlight the strong, defining Vulcan lines—with the stretched out arched Vulcan tank and arched Vulcan saddlebags. To do this I decided on a single-color. To enhance the single-color look, I removed the badges the decal strips from the saddlebags and filled in the divots with a fiber body filler to make the saddlebags solid and smooth.

I really don't think the removal of a 3/4" V with the word Vulcan in 1/6" tall letters demonstrates a regretful decision. I think the prideful time customizing, hours of riding, and a website devoted to helping other Vulcan riders demonstrate just contrary.

Just teasing you man about why you didn't put the Vulcan back on the bike, but that is why I couldn't give it a 5. You could have at least painted "hardley a davidson" on the side of the tanks.

[nomadrider]

I gave it a solid 5 Jared .Well said about the clean look without the badges .

[glwilson]

It is a great looking bike Jared, and you have worked hard to make look great. Good job!

You get a 5 from me for two reasons. The first... I just mentioned... the second is I am jealous of anyone that can do that kind of work. I don't have the time, skill, or knowledge.

PS: Love the photos you have done with the bike also. (Pictures I can do and appreciate good ones!)

[old curmudgeon]

I gave you a 5. For all the reasons all the other guys that gave you a 5 gave you a 5. Awesome looking ride!

Oh yeah, AND it's an '06

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

"El Blowndodge"!

El Cactusjackass???

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

A big burrito from you? Huh?

I'd like to order a chicken "cinco" and a diet "quatro"

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

El Cactusjackass???

As usual, you're a day late and a dollar short...

[mobandy78]

I'm also giving you 5! Great bike! I also love the no badge look. I haven't taken mine off yet, but am planning on it soon.

[SHOWmad]

What no 6??? Oh well 5 it is sorry. Great workmanship...love the smooth bags

[Bdog]

Jared..your a craftsman and a good one at that. It shows your thought process in the end result. I gave you a solid 5. Keep up the good work bro...Bdog