Goodby Naomi

bigjohn · 03-22-2009, 11:35 PM

Naomi, my trusty, usually, 2000 Red/Silver Nomad has found a new owner. A gentleman from Monroe, WA came by Friday evening and decided that he could give her a good home. He was going to take delivery yesterday afternoon, but Namoi didn't want to leave. (She wouldn't start.)

So, I told the new owner that I would take her to our local Kawai mechanic and have him go over her and make her right as rain. Guess, what...she started this morning without much coaxing...obstinate broad.

Anyway, I'm still taking her to the shop for some diagnosis and a spring tune up. Then into the arms of her new lover. She has been a good lady to Miss Nancy and I for the past four years and should give her new owner many years of good and faithful service.

So, now I'm just a Nomad lover who rides a V2K. As nancy said last night, it was the best looking bike we've ever owned and her favorite. But, Nancy will learn to love the new one too.

**Cajunrider** · 03-23-2009, 01:10 AM

You're gonna miss her......Great looking 2K

pirate · 03-23-2009, 12:33 PM

I always feel a little saddened whenever I sell a bike to get a new one. I think of all the great memories that were made on the seat of that bike. Of course, the sadness doesn't last long because I realize there is a new bike waiting to make new memories with!
Enjoy the V2K, it's a sharp bike.

Netnorske · 03-23-2009, 02:31 PM

John,
Glad you found a good home for your old ride. Hopefully you turned the guy on to KawaNOW and the forum here. Heck...you might even end up on group rides with your old bike! That would be a little strange, but we could sure use some more new blood in our NW section and Monroe is close to both of us! I'd be happy to touch base with him if you prefer....let me know...

! You gonna make it down to schoeney's with us May 2-3...??

jamiep24 · 03-23-2009, 09:13 PM

We're just glad you stayed in the Vulcan family, BigJohn.

bigjohn · 03-24-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

John,
Glad you found a good home for your old ride. Hopefully you turned the guy on to KawaNOW and the forum here. Heck...you might even end up on group rides with your old bike! That would be a little strange, but we could sure use some more new blood in our NW section and Monroe is close to both of us! I'd be happy to touch base with him if you prefer....let me know...

! You gonna make it down to schoeney's with us May 2-3...??

I've given him several pointers and KawaNOW is one of the first. Yep, would be strange riding with my old scoot.

Unfortunately, it isn't looking good for heading south with you guys. The nursery is struggling and Nancy is nervous about not being available.

bigjohn · 03-24-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jamiep24

We're just glad you stayed in the Vulcan family, BigJohn.

You'd have a hard time getting me off a Kawasaki. So far I've owned a 1972 S2 350 Triple, 1974 KZ400 twin, 1975 Z1B 900, 2000 VN1500 Nomad and now a 2006 VN2000LT. They just keep getting better and better.

cheriann · 03-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Congratulations John! I know it's hard to do, but this darn economy makes having life's "extras" harder to do!!!! I sure do wish I could have owned her, but your distance from me kinda scared me for taking delivery. I'm sure her new rider will take excellent care of her!!!

racinchef · 03-26-2009, 09:49 AM

Sorry to hear that you gave up your faithful ride, but like you the V2K is one of the very few bikes that could possibly get me off my 2000 Nomad. I took a Vulcan 2000 for a test ride last year and 125 cubic inches of power and torque is way too much fun to ignore.

03-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
bigjohn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 417	Goodby Naomi Naomi, my trusty, usually, 2000 Red/Silver Nomad has found a new owner. A gentleman from Monroe, WA came by Friday evening and decided that he could give her a good home. He was going to take delivery yesterday afternoon, but Namoi didn't want to leave. (She wouldn't start.) So, I told the new owner that I would take her to our local Kawai mechanic and have him go over her and make her right as rain. Guess, what...she started this morning without much coaxing...obstinate broad. Anyway, I'm still taking her to the shop for some diagnosis and a spring tune up. Then into the arms of her new lover. She has been a good lady to Miss Nancy and I for the past four years and should give her new owner many years of good and faithful service. So, now I'm just a Nomad lover who rides a V2K. As nancy said last night, it was the best looking bike we've ever owned and her favorite. But, Nancy will learn to love the new one too. __________________ BigJohn Price 2006 V2K Bagger Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-23-2009, 01:10 AM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Goodby Naomi You're gonna miss her......Great looking 2K __________________ 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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03-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Goodby Naomi I always feel a little saddened whenever I sell a bike to get a new one. I think of all the great memories that were made on the seat of that bike. Of course, the sadness doesn't last long because I realize there is a new bike waiting to make new memories with! Enjoy the V2K, it's a sharp bike.
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03-23-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Goodby Naomi John, Glad you found a good home for your old ride. Hopefully you turned the guy on to KawaNOW and the forum here. Heck...you might even end up on group rides with your old bike! That would be a little strange, but we could sure use some more new blood in our NW section and Monroe is close to both of us! I'd be happy to touch base with him if you prefer....let me know... ! You gonna make it down to schoeney's with us May 2-3...?? __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-23-2009, 09:13 PM	#5
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Goodby Naomi We're just glad you stayed in the Vulcan family, BigJohn. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-26-2009, 07:11 AM	#8
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Goodby Naomi Congratulations John! I know it's hard to do, but this darn economy makes having life's "extras" harder to do!!!! I sure do wish I could have owned her, but your distance from me kinda scared me for taking delivery. I'm sure her new rider will take excellent care of her!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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03-26-2009, 09:49 AM	#9
racinchef Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 701	Goodby Naomi Sorry to hear that you gave up your faithful ride, but like you the V2K is one of the very few bikes that could possibly get me off my 2000 Nomad. I took a Vulcan 2000 for a test ride last year and 125 cubic inches of power and torque is way too much fun to ignore.
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