nomad longevity

paddyo · 10-10-2010, 06:22 PM

I am looking to move up in the next year to a larger bike for touring. One of the bikes I am considering is the Nomad. What kind of longevity can I expect from this bike. I ride about 20, 000 miles a year and would like the bike to last a while. Is 100K+ a realistic expectation?

radco · 10-10-2010, 06:37 PM

Yes 100k is not uncommon! There have been several over 100k
You will like the Nomad, Handles well on the highway and good around town.....WELCOME to the group.. ask any question you may have, Sevral gear heads here will give you all the info you need,,,,,
Rich

leadbelly · 10-10-2010, 06:40 PM

I've heard of units lasting that long, as any vehical that is well maintained and driven properly should. The 1500 & 1600 Nomad is no exception.

chuckster131 · 10-10-2010, 06:51 PM

My 2001 just turned 60,000 and it is as strong today as it was when I bought it in 2004 with 6,250 miles.

Have done certain maintenance, but nothing that any other motorcycle would likely need.

**Jared** · 10-10-2010, 07:00 PM

Several member have 100K+ miles on their bikes. I've even seen two Nomads on here with 250K+ miles!

With proper maintenance it will easily last 100K miles

jesse · 10-10-2010, 07:22 PM

I have an 05 that turned 63,000 leaving the Talimena ride last week.
1 set of brake pads
steering stem bearings
rear swing arm and drive shaft maintenance
cam chain extenders
Multiple tires
???? can't think of anything else.

cactusjack · 10-10-2010, 08:35 PM

I know of one owner who had 252,000 miles on his Nomad. I turned over 48,000 on my '07 yesterday and have only performed maintenance on it. No serious issues at all.

**Cajunrider** · 10-10-2010, 08:51 PM

They're almost bullet proof if you perform your routine maintenance. Welcome to the forum from SE Louisiana.

xncrman · 10-10-2010, 09:15 PM

First, welcome to KawaNow. You won't find a better bunch of people here and they know everything there is about Nomads. Some even more!

Bought mine several years ago and wouldn't trade it. Keep the maintenance and tires good and you'll love the ride. Best of all when you get caught in a heavy rain a 1000lb pound bike handles very well.

paul · 10-10-2010, 10:03 PM

Welcome! Probably the lowest maintenance, best mannered bike on the road. My own, like everyone elses, experience has been excellent. Also, I've read a LOT of reviews, and they all speak to the dependability of the Nomad.

macmac · 10-11-2010, 09:47 AM

Tires, oil changes, tires, oil changes, cam chain extenders, tires, oil change, tires, oil changes.

It get boring, so we add bling.

waterman · 10-11-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Tires, oil changes, tires, oil changes, cam chain extenders, tires, oil change, tires, oil changes.

It get boring, so we add bling.

Mac, you forgot swing arm!!!!

dank · 10-11-2010, 10:20 AM

As noted above, the line has a history of longevity in the 1500's and 1600's. Great bikes that last forever. If you are looking to get a 1700, then this will probably be true, but they are still so new that it really is unknown. However, probably a safe bet. All Kawasaki's seem to last.

macmac · 10-11-2010, 05:10 PM

No, thats a book called for maint. I do my oil and filter long before the book calls for it, as I do for the final drive oil. The book there is a total joke. No measely 6 ounces of gear oil is gonna last any thing like 24,000 miles LOL

And tires? Well you can slam on a new tire and it can be dead the next day.

redjay · 10-11-2010, 05:12 PM

Mac, you forgot steering head bearings, rear pinion seal, cam plug leaks and noisy fuel pumps.

10-10-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
paddyo Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 52	nomad longevity I am looking to move up in the next year to a larger bike for touring. One of the bikes I am considering is the Nomad. What kind of longevity can I expect from this bike. I ride about 20, 000 miles a year and would like the bike to last a while. Is 100K+ a realistic expectation? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-10-2010, 06:37 PM	#2
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	nomad longevity Yes 100k is not uncommon! There have been several over 100k You will like the Nomad, Handles well on the highway and good around town.....WELCOME to the group.. ask any question you may have, Sevral gear heads here will give you all the info you need,,,,, Rich __________________
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10-10-2010, 06:40 PM	#3
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	nomad longevity I've heard of units lasting that long, as any vehical that is well maintained and driven properly should. The 1500 & 1600 Nomad is no exception. __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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10-10-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	nomad longevity My 2001 just turned 60,000 and it is as strong today as it was when I bought it in 2004 with 6,250 miles. Have done certain maintenance, but nothing that any other motorcycle would likely need. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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10-10-2010, 07:00 PM	#5
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	nomad longevity Several member have 100K+ miles on their bikes. I've even seen two Nomads on here with 250K+ miles! With proper maintenance it will easily last 100K miles __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-10-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	nomad longevity I have an 05 that turned 63,000 leaving the Talimena ride last week. 1 set of brake pads steering stem bearings rear swing arm and drive shaft maintenance cam chain extenders Multiple tires ???? can't think of anything else. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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10-10-2010, 08:35 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	nomad longevity I know of one owner who had 252,000 miles on his Nomad. I turned over 48,000 on my '07 yesterday and have only performed maintenance on it. No serious issues at all. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-10-2010, 08:51 PM	#8
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	nomad longevity They're almost bullet proof if you perform your routine maintenance. Welcome to the forum from SE Louisiana. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-10-2010, 09:15 PM	#9
xncrman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 207	nomad longevity First, welcome to KawaNow. You won't find a better bunch of people here and they know everything there is about Nomads. Some even more! Bought mine several years ago and wouldn't trade it. Keep the maintenance and tires good and you'll love the ride. Best of all when you get caught in a heavy rain a 1000lb pound bike handles very well.
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10-10-2010, 10:03 PM	#10
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	nomad longevity Welcome! Probably the lowest maintenance, best mannered bike on the road. My own, like everyone elses, experience has been excellent. Also, I've read a LOT of reviews, and they all speak to the dependability of the Nomad. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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10-11-2010, 09:47 AM	#11
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	nomad longevity Tires, oil changes, tires, oil changes, cam chain extenders, tires, oil change, tires, oil changes. It get boring, so we add bling. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-11-2010, 10:20 AM	#13
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	nomad longevity As noted above, the line has a history of longevity in the 1500's and 1600's. Great bikes that last forever. If you are looking to get a 1700, then this will probably be true, but they are still so new that it really is unknown. However, probably a safe bet. All Kawasaki's seem to last. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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10-11-2010, 05:10 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	nomad longevity No, thats a book called for maint. I do my oil and filter long before the book calls for it, as I do for the final drive oil. The book there is a total joke. No measely 6 ounces of gear oil is gonna last any thing like 24,000 miles LOL And tires? Well you can slam on a new tire and it can be dead the next day. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-11-2010, 05:12 PM	#15
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	nomad longevity Mac, you forgot steering head bearings, rear pinion seal, cam plug leaks and noisy fuel pumps.
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