My first big trip on my new Nomad

dbaliko · 09-06-2009, 07:08 PM

On the 18th I'm heading from Dallas to Gunnison, Colorado for a week of riding. I should be hitting peak or just past peak Aspen season in the high country. Although I have done this trip a half dozen times on my prior bike, a '02 Nomad 1500 FI, this will be my first touring trip on my new Nomad 1700. I'm hoping that I enjoy the new Nomad on the road as much as I loved my 1500. Fingers crossed.

Doug

cantridenuf · 09-06-2009, 11:23 PM

Have a good trip and take some pics. Gunnison is my "paternal homeland." My grandparents owned the Crescent Motel there for several decades.

Haven't heard much feedback from '09 owners about ergonomic issues with the new Nomads, (saddle comfort, riding position, handlebar reach, etc.) Curious to hear more.

**Cajunrider** · 09-07-2009, 02:06 AM

Hope your trip is safe and the weather is great. Have fun and let us know how the 1700 did.

dbaliko · 09-07-2009, 09:04 AM

The big question for me is going to be the seat. Without a drivers backrest I'm a little apprehensive that a 3500 mile journey is going to be a killer. The seat itself seems pretty comfortable. But so far I haven't ridden 500+ miles a day on it. It might be time for a day-long seat when I get back.
I have added a larger windshield and larger lowers so I think I have the buffeting issue licked. And I'm really looking forward to having cruise control on those long stretches through Amarillo. Just butt ugly highway up there. Thank god for XM radio!

Doug

pirate · 09-07-2009, 10:54 AM

Have a great trip and ride safely! Take lots of pics for us!

Netnorske · 09-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Have a safe ride bud....and give us a detailed comfort report upon your return!

cdneh · 09-10-2009, 11:21 PM

Hey Doug I am happy with my windshield size but am interested in larger sized lowers. Where did you get yours from please.
Clyde

drno · 09-13-2009, 09:36 AM

I made mine.

cdneh · 09-18-2009, 02:45 PM

The lowers look great. So give some details on how to make them. Did you use the hardware from the stock ones? How thick is the plexi glass? I would have sent you a private memo but don't h=kow how.
Clyde

dbaliko · 09-19-2009, 04:57 PM

DRNO

Those lowers look great. How easy are they to make? Would you mail me a copy of an outline so I can make a pair?

Doug

sakirider · 10-18-2009, 02:21 AM

Me too, I would like to have a copy of your pattern. I am tired of waiting for Edmond Enterprises to make their large lowers for the 09 Nomad. Their internet sites merely says lowers will available soon.

Thanks.

cdneh · 10-20-2009, 04:33 PM

I just received my lowers in the mail from Edmud Enterprises and am trying to install them. The plastic is thicker than the stock ones so I need longer bolts. I just have to find a place that sells them. They look good an look like they will do the job so ignore the web site and contact the supplier.

09-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#1
dbaliko Jr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 43	My first big trip on my new Nomad On the 18th I'm heading from Dallas to Gunnison, Colorado for a week of riding. I should be hitting peak or just past peak Aspen season in the high country. Although I have done this trip a half dozen times on my prior bike, a '02 Nomad 1500 FI, this will be my first touring trip on my new Nomad 1700. I'm hoping that I enjoy the new Nomad on the road as much as I loved my 1500. Fingers crossed. Doug Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	My first big trip on my new Nomad Have a good trip and take some pics. Gunnison is my "paternal homeland." My grandparents owned the Crescent Motel there for several decades. Haven't heard much feedback from '09 owners about ergonomic issues with the new Nomads, (saddle comfort, riding position, handlebar reach, etc.) Curious to hear more.
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09-07-2009, 02:06 AM	#3
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09-07-2009, 09:04 AM	#4
dbaliko Jr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 43	My first big trip on my new Nomad The big question for me is going to be the seat. Without a drivers backrest I'm a little apprehensive that a 3500 mile journey is going to be a killer. The seat itself seems pretty comfortable. But so far I haven't ridden 500+ miles a day on it. It might be time for a day-long seat when I get back. I have added a larger windshield and larger lowers so I think I have the buffeting issue licked. And I'm really looking forward to having cruise control on those long stretches through Amarillo. Just butt ugly highway up there. Thank god for XM radio! Doug
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09-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
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09-10-2009, 11:21 PM	#7
cdneh Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 126	My first big trip on my new Nomad Hey Doug I am happy with my windshield size but am interested in larger sized lowers. Where did you get yours from please. Clyde
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09-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#8
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	My first big trip on my new Nomad I made mine. __________________ Made ya Look
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09-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#9
cdneh Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 126	My first big trip on my new Nomad The lowers look great. So give some details on how to make them. Did you use the hardware from the stock ones? How thick is the plexi glass? I would have sent you a private memo but don't h=kow how. Clyde
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09-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#10
dbaliko Jr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 43	My first big trip on my new Nomad DRNO Those lowers look great. How easy are they to make? Would you mail me a copy of an outline so I can make a pair? Doug
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10-18-2009, 02:21 AM	#11
sakirider Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 22	My first big trip on my new Nomad Me too, I would like to have a copy of your pattern. I am tired of waiting for Edmond Enterprises to make their large lowers for the 09 Nomad. Their internet sites merely says lowers will available soon. Thanks.
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10-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#12
cdneh Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 126	My first big trip on my new Nomad I just received my lowers in the mail from Edmud Enterprises and am trying to install them. The plastic is thicker than the stock ones so I need longer bolts. I just have to find a place that sells them. They look good an look like they will do the job so ignore the web site and contact the supplier.
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