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09-21-2008, 05:37 PM | #61 |
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Thanks Dan. Looks like I am going to have to let the new bags "grow" on me a bit yet.
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09-21-2008, 06:43 PM | #62 |
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Pretty neat. But the Nomad is almost paid off and we really do not need payments.
I have a feeling we will keep the Nomad for a LONG time.
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09-21-2008, 06:54 PM | #63 | |
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yep, we'll all have to ride it!!!!
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09-21-2008, 07:35 PM | #64 | |
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The 2000 engine is not as reliable as the 1600 engine. I am sure that was a factor.
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09-21-2008, 11:08 PM | #65 | |
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09-22-2008, 01:05 AM | #66 | |
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09-22-2008, 05:04 AM | #67 |
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I'm just happy they didn't bring a bike out that's soooo superior in styling and technology that I would itch to upgrade. The 1700 series doesn't do much for me at this point; will be gladly sticking to the VN1600-D1. Belt drive ??? I always thought that's the cheaper alternative to a direct drive; saves some weight but nowhere near as reliable. Can't wait to read the first ride reports on the "usual" test sites and from members here that might find the upgrade worthy.
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09-22-2008, 06:50 AM | #68 |
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I was hoping for a bigger engine. I agree with an earlier post that there should be an option with the 2000 engine in it.
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09-22-2008, 07:00 AM | #69 |
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I sure hope it has a more sophisticated fuel injection/engine management system.
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09-22-2008, 09:51 AM | #70 | |
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You mean one that doesn't hesitate or need a "fast idle" knob ??
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09-23-2008, 03:42 PM | #71 |
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Seems kawa has too many different bikes in their stable this year. retaining old 1600 Nomad, and then the 1700 Nomad and all the 1700 line up and the 2000 line up. Thats alot of bikes. I DO LIKE that Voyager. I need the price first though. I see they used a single crank pin to sound more like potato-=potato,, Its got it all, maybe a chrome cup holder is all you would need. Might save money not buying all this bling for the Nomad??? :-)
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