flyfisherman

flyfisherman · 2 Weeks Ago

60 year old with 4 months riding exp. Started on a Suzuki 800 C50, traded it in for an '08 Nomad 1600. Added OEM lightbar (a dissapointment), kuryakyn grips & throttle bosses (3 oclock position left bar, 10 oclock position right bar) and a Brakeaway throttle lock. Rode it 5000 miles roundtrip from NH to TX & back in oct. 2009. Being a new rider I was envious of the Harleys & BMWs on the way down but my Nomad was so great in all types of bad weather that I no longer have 'Harley' envy. Incredible machine that I'd recommend to anyone. Averaged 37 mpg overall, maybe 38. It's thirsty, has good brakes that stop you straight, power to merge in traffic, etc. Reliable!
Throttle boss on left kuryakyn grip makes a rest for your left palm. 10 oclock position on the active throttle boss makes for comfortable, non-cramping right hand cruising. Breakaway throttle lock, $175, allowed breaks for the right hand, wonderful. Will add more lights in back for rain & fog, a must. Re-uphostering the seat, changing to a mustang seat or adding an air-tech seat cushion is in the future. Oh, I cut the windshield 1&1/2 inches & will cut it 1 inch more to see in the rain. Lots of rain this trip and I've learned that you can't see through a rain soaked windshield. Montana trip for flyfishing next year.

cmptrmn.1 · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome, fly. Sounds like you are getting that ride just right for you. Now, please post pics of it. We like pics.

OrlandoArbie · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome to the forum, fly! I have some trip envy over your NH to TX jaunt -- sounded like fun. How long did that take you? Take care & ride safe.

mhanbor · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by cmptrmn.1

Welcome, fly. Sounds like you are getting that ride just right for you. Now, please post pics of it. We like pics.

And pics of your fishing. I try to fly fish as much as possible, and I go to Montana every summer to fish too.

Welcome to the forum

northernman · 2 Weeks Ago

Welcome to the forums.

Do you tie lots ?

I do about 5 a year total, as I am slower than mollasses at it.

OldDog · 2 Weeks Ago

One thing you must understand about this forum... no pics = didn't happen.

And, welcome.

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flyfisherman Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	flyfisherman 60 year old with 4 months riding exp. Started on a Suzuki 800 C50, traded it in for an '08 Nomad 1600. Added OEM lightbar (a dissapointment), kuryakyn grips & throttle bosses (3 oclock position left bar, 10 oclock position right bar) and a Brakeaway throttle lock. Rode it 5000 miles roundtrip from NH to TX & back in oct. 2009. Being a new rider I was envious of the Harleys & BMWs on the way down but my Nomad was so great in all types of bad weather that I no longer have 'Harley' envy. Incredible machine that I'd recommend to anyone. Averaged 37 mpg overall, maybe 38. It's thirsty, has good brakes that stop you straight, power to merge in traffic, etc. Reliable! Throttle boss on left kuryakyn grip makes a rest for your left palm. 10 oclock position on the active throttle boss makes for comfortable, non-cramping right hand cruising. Breakaway throttle lock, $175, allowed breaks for the right hand, wonderful. Will add more lights in back for rain & fog, a must. Re-uphostering the seat, changing to a mustang seat or adding an air-tech seat cushion is in the future. Oh, I cut the windshield 1&1/2 inches & will cut it 1 inch more to see in the rain. Lots of rain this trip and I've learned that you can't see through a rain soaked windshield. Montana trip for flyfishing next year. Last edited by flyfisherman : 2 Weeks Ago at 05:24 PM.

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cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 4,221	Welcome, fly. Sounds like you are getting that ride just right for you. Now, please post pics of it. We like pics. __________________ John 2007 Vulcan 900 66 Fairlane GTA Conv.

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OrlandoArbie Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 148	Welcome to the forum, fly! I have some trip envy over your NH to TX jaunt -- sounded like fun. How long did that take you? Take care & ride safe. __________________ Rob '07 Vulcan 1600 Classic __________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

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northernman My hat is made of tinfoil BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC Canada...Gods chosen land Posts: 13,343	Welcome to the forums. Do you tie lots ? I do about 5 a year total, as I am slower than mollasses at it. __________________ Hug a person that needs one, not some damn tree you fool.

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OldDog but still a NooBie BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: north Louisiana Posts: 687	One thing you must understand about this forum... no pics = didn't happen. And, welcome. __________________ Red/Black 900LT

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