Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600

KrecoLuke · Nov 24th, 2008, 04:30 AM

I've had two Kawasakis, a '99 Vulcan Classic and an '02 Nomad and both were very nice bikes. Good quality, ultra reliable and handsome. The FLTCHUI '07 I now ride was actually my 3rd choice for my big touring bike. First was the BMW 1200LT then the Goldwing but neither fit very well. I do enjoy my Ultra but putting down other very decent rides doesn't make a Harley any better. It just makes the rider more superficial.

Luke

Mavagrand · Nov 26th, 2008, 04:49 PM

i completely agree, kreco. no need to bash others for their ride.

Spike · Nov 27th, 2008, 10:25 AM

My previous bike was an '05 Nomad. I loved the way it looked, it was much more comfortable than my previous bike ('03 Shadow) and I put about 16k on it before buying my best freind's Ultra. I really bought the Ultra because my buddy was dying of cancer, and needed the cash. But I enjoy riding the HD much more than the Nomad. It is much easier to handle everywhere - especially pushing it around in the garage - and tons more comfortable. My wife can ride much longer on the Ultra than the Nomad. That being said, there is nothing wrong with the Nomad. I hope you and your brother enjoy many long rides together!

BlinkerBlu · Nov 29th, 2008, 07:47 PM

My first big bike was in 1974, it was a 750 Kawa and it seemed I found the fastest ride on earth. My next big bike was a 750 Honda, than a vtx 1300. Well I still needed more so I got a Goldwing and thought I needed nothing else. I was so wrong. We went on a 5 state trip, 4 Goldwings and 1 Harley, a 98 Road King. Every big city we went through we stopped at a Harley dealer and every time I felt like something was still missing. When we got back to Calif. I sold my Goldwing and got my first Harley. I have to say that even though the Goldwing is a fine machine I have found my thrill and it is riding my Road Glide.

STEVE07 · Nov 30th, 2008, 03:34 AM

YOUR BRO bought what HE wanted .Why can't you just be happy for him and his pride in his new ride?

Mavagrand · Dec 1st, 2008, 05:40 PM

Umm, Steve, never said I wasn't happy for him. Gentle ribbing and joking is all, sorry if you misunderstood.

SledDog · Dec 2nd, 2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrecoLuke

I've had two Kawasakis, a '99 Vulcan Classic and an '02 Nomad and both were very nice bikes. Good quality, ultra reliable and handsome. The FLTCHUI '07 I now ride was actually my 3rd choice for my big touring bike. First was the BMW 1200LT then the Goldwing but neither fit very well. I do enjoy my Ultra but putting down other very decent rides doesn't make a Harley any better. It just makes the rider more superficial.

Luke

I like the LT's very much! If I was in the market for a new bike for cruising the highways, that would be it!

And couldn't agree more with your comment about "putting down other very decent rides". The Harley "Cult of Personality" is very strong on this forum. And sometimes it shows just how one-sided and narrow minded some Harley riders can be... But the same is true some non-Halrey forums.

Nov 24th, 2008, 04:30 AM	#11
KrecoLuke Start The Engine Ride: 07 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 23	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 I've had two Kawasakis, a '99 Vulcan Classic and an '02 Nomad and both were very nice bikes. Good quality, ultra reliable and handsome. The FLTCHUI '07 I now ride was actually my 3rd choice for my big touring bike. First was the BMW 1200LT then the Goldwing but neither fit very well. I do enjoy my Ultra but putting down other very decent rides doesn't make a Harley any better. It just makes the rider more superficial. Luke

Nov 26th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#12
Mavagrand Community Star Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Aug 19th, 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 384 My Mood:	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 i completely agree, kreco. no need to bash others for their ride.

Nov 27th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#13
Spike New Family Ride: 2004 Ultra Classic Fireman's Edition Join Date: Aug 13th, 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 My previous bike was an '05 Nomad. I loved the way it looked, it was much more comfortable than my previous bike ('03 Shadow) and I put about 16k on it before buying my best freind's Ultra. I really bought the Ultra because my buddy was dying of cancer, and needed the cash. But I enjoy riding the HD much more than the Nomad. It is much easier to handle everywhere - especially pushing it around in the garage - and tons more comfortable. My wife can ride much longer on the Ultra than the Nomad. That being said, there is nothing wrong with the Nomad. I hope you and your brother enjoy many long rides together!

Nov 29th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#14
BlinkerBlu Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Jan 24th, 2008 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 77 My Mood:	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 My first big bike was in 1974, it was a 750 Kawa and it seemed I found the fastest ride on earth. My next big bike was a 750 Honda, than a vtx 1300. Well I still needed more so I got a Goldwing and thought I needed nothing else. I was so wrong. We went on a 5 state trip, 4 Goldwings and 1 Harley, a 98 Road King. Every big city we went through we stopped at a Harley dealer and every time I felt like something was still missing. When we got back to Calif. I sold my Goldwing and got my first Harley. I have to say that even though the Goldwing is a fine machine I have found my thrill and it is riding my Road Glide.

Nov 30th, 2008, 03:34 AM	#15
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 YOUR BRO bought what HE wanted .Why can't you just be happy for him and his pride in his new ride?

Dec 1st, 2008, 05:40 PM	#16
Mavagrand Community Star Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Aug 19th, 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 384 My Mood:	Re: Bro bought new vulcan nomad1600 Umm, Steve, never said I wasn't happy for him. Gentle ribbing and joking is all, sorry if you misunderstood.

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