Finally Dropped the Nomad - Page 3

**cnc** · 11-11-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Okay, I was pretty good at not dropping the bike, then a few years ago it happened.
Embarrassment day had arrived, I was good to go since then. This summer I started having trouble handling the beast, 6 yes 6 drops in one year. Turns out I am having some kind of health problems affecting my balance and a few other things have come to light as they have been looking me over. Hope they figure it all out before next season arrives.

Can you imagine 6 drops in front of most of your friends? It Sucks!!!

Gerry maybe if you take that furry thing off your head it might help, I can't imagine anyone riding around with a wild cat on top of their noggin.

Seriously, hope they find the cause of the problem.

mbarr10 · 11-11-2016, 02:46 PM

I thought the stock bag guards on my 2016 vaquero were in my way a few times till yesterday. Pulled in to the driveway after work, played with the stereo. Forgot the kickstand. It went down so fast, right on to the underside of the guards. Boom. I can feel scratches under it but not visible from looking at it. Just hit over 1000 miles. The Guards did there job, Perfectly. Of course there was a witness, lucky I guess. He helped me right it.

Loafer · 11-13-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Gerry maybe if you take that furry thing off your head it might help, I can't imagine anyone riding around with a wild cat on top of their noggin.

Seriously, hope they find the cause of the problem.

Thanks Norm! I have had many test in the last three weeks, seems that they
feel I am having trouble with Vertigo. I'm going to look that one up.

**VARider07** · 12-03-2016, 10:36 AM

Been there...dropped that...still ride...humbled.

redjay · 12-03-2016, 11:55 AM

I dropped a Triumph in front of about 50 people sitting on a patio outside a bar.
Cut my elbow pretty good. One of lifes most embarrassing moments.

Navigator · 12-03-2016, 04:33 PM

There are some funny stories here. I think it's the old "when, not if" saying. If one is going to ride, you'll hit the pavement some day and hopefully get only the pride hurt. A tip over in front of a crowd is always a humbling experience.

And yes the Nomad is a difficult one to keep upright in a tight, low speed turn. I've almost gone down doing one of those but recovered.

Now I've just not ever dropped a bike while kissing a lady though. I'll have to give that one a try.

Ridefree · 12-03-2016, 06:14 PM

All Vulcans are chick magnets ... I think ...

11-11-2016, 02:46 PM	#32
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	I thought the stock bag guards on my 2016 vaquero were in my way a few times till yesterday. Pulled in to the driveway after work, played with the stereo. Forgot the kickstand. It went down so fast, right on to the underside of the guards. Boom. I can feel scratches under it but not visible from looking at it. Just hit over 1000 miles. The Guards did there job, Perfectly. Of course there was a witness, lucky I guess. He helped me right it. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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12-03-2016, 10:36 AM	#34
VARider07 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 156	Been there...dropped that...still ride...humbled. __________________ VARider07 07 Nomad 1600 Ultimate Seat Harley Bagger Muffs Christian Motorcycle Rider
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12-03-2016, 11:55 AM	#35
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I dropped a Triumph in front of about 50 people sitting on a patio outside a bar. Cut my elbow pretty good. One of lifes most embarrassing moments. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-03-2016, 04:33 PM	#36
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	There are some funny stories here. I think it's the old "when, not if" saying. If one is going to ride, you'll hit the pavement some day and hopefully get only the pride hurt. A tip over in front of a crowd is always a humbling experience. And yes the Nomad is a difficult one to keep upright in a tight, low speed turn. I've almost gone down doing one of those but recovered. Now I've just not ever dropped a bike while kissing a lady though. I'll have to give that one a try. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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12-03-2016, 06:14 PM	#37
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	All Vulcans are chick magnets ... I think ...
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