POLL: V2K or Nomad - Page 4

Plato · 10-24-2006

Wow, looks the Nomad is outpacing the V2K

Maybe if they properly called it the V2100 it could finally pass the big butted Nomads

Plato runs for cover

*Lobocop* · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Plato

Plato runs for cover

After careful examination of the evidence it appears as if the suspect rider running over the victims tongue had a vehicle with a "200" rear tire

**2WheelFun** · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by NY_Guy

I just bought another bike and it never occurred to me to buy anything other than a Nomad. I had a 1991 Vulcan for 10 years and basically outfitted it as a Nomad (soft bags, floorboards and HD windshield). If the V2K were shaft drive, I probably would have considered it (or if there weren't a chirping belt issue). But there's no "right" answer to this question-- just like there isn't to "what flavor ice cream do you eat?" (unless it's mango!) lol

Jan, You make some good points!

I do my own maintenance and working on the shaft drives is pretty easy. Going to a belt drive is something I have no experience with and have some concerns about doing maintenance on a belt system. On the other hand...my curosity always seem's to get the best of me and I am willing to learn about it so probably not a big deal.

My favorite ice cream is Pistachio Almond Fudge.

Scotty Luv · 10-24-2006

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup

LordGT · 10-25-2006

V2K allllll the waaaaaaaaaaaaaay...

My reasons, well one is my wife has her own bike, a 900 LT. So I will be riding solo most of the time.

I like the classic cruiser look of the V2K, but I also like the MASSIVE look it has. Just riding behind it and seeing that big rear tire rolling down the road makes you think, this is a MAN's bike...yessssssssss.

It handles very well, and I just love the 1/3 to 1/2 throttle response of the Big V-Twin.

Also I figured, get the big powerful heavy V-Twin while I can. If I wait, too long, I may not be able to handle a big bike later in life. So it's do it now while I can. Instead of not being able to later and wishing I had.

*Lobocop* · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by LordGT

V2K allllll the waaaaaaaaaaaaaay...

My reasons, well one is my wife has her own bike, a 900 LT. So I will be riding solo most of the time.

I like the classic cruiser look of the V2K, but I also like the MASSIVE look it has. Just riding behind it and seeing that big rear tire rolling down the road makes you think, this is a MAN's bike...yessssssssss.

It handles very well, and I just love the 1/3 to 1/2 throttle response of the Big V-Twin.

Also I figured, get the big powerful heavy V-Twin while I can. If I wait, too long, I may not be able to handle a big bike later in life. So it's do it now while I can. Instead of not being able to later and wishing I had.

Nice rationalization Mike ... now just admit it ... you wanted the V2K because it is the biggest production V-Twin made and it is just really nice. It is truly okay to be

A V2K Junkie!

**2WheelFun** · 10-25-2006

Does anyone do their own maintenance?

I am interested in hearing from anyone who has worked on their belt drive...for whatever reason.

*Lobocop* · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Does anyone do their own maintenance?

I am interested in hearing from anyone who has worked on their belt drive...for whatever reason.

2WF,

Haven't had a need yet to work on the 900's or the V2K (other then oil/filter and bling), but when it does come time to replace the rear tire I will be doing the work.

We have a 1995 Vulcan 500, 27,000 mile on it, belt drive (original belt too), and no problems with the belt. Changing the rear tire hasn't taken any more time then working with a bike having chain drive.

Ken

**2WheelFun** · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

2WF,

Haven't had a need yet to work on the 900's or the V2K (other then oil/filter and bling), but when it does come time to replace the rear tire I will be doing the work.

We have a 1995 Vulcan 500, 27,000 mile on it, belt drive (original belt too), and no problems with the belt. Changing the rear tire hasn't taken any more time then working with a bike having chain drive.

Ken

Thank you, Ken!

I suspect it's not very hard to work on a belt drive system. I like working on my shaft drive bike as it's easy to take apart and put back together while doing maintenance.

**Spok** · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Thank you, Ken!

I suspect it's not very hard to work on a belt drive system. I like working on my shaft drive bike as it's easy to take apart and put back together while doing maintenance.

i plan on taking my rear end off the 1500 again this winter to recheck the swingarm and driveshaft spline. can't believe its been 10,000 miles since I did it

**2WheelFun** · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by spok

i plan on taking my rear end off the 1500 again this winter to recheck the swingarm and driveshaft spline. can't believe its been 10,000 miles since I did it

I was thinking of doing the same. We've racked up some miles since our last tear down.

Rhapsody · 10-25-2006

Sentiments in this thread - ice cream aside - seems to give the edge to the V2K, but at the time of my writing, the Nomad was leading 20-17... That's with my vote in the Nomad's column.

I've only had my Nomad for about a week, but on Decision Day, she was sitting right next to a V2K. The Nomad is my 3rd bike in a little over a year. She's the one I should've fallen for first. My first bike was a Vulcan 1600 Classic. I traded her away b/c I needed something with more utility and the soft bags weren't the answer.

The V2K I was looking at had soft bags and a Kaw shield up front, but it just wasn't a Nomad. I love the way my Nomad handles. Could she be fiercer power-wise, sure. You can always use more power. Is that power necessary for me? No.

The Nomad can handle any long trip I throw at her in comfort and style (hey, her "big butt" matches my own). And the color-matched hard bags can't be beat! And I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, b/c my Nomad looks stately and graceful to me. The 2000 just looked like it was trying too hard.

LOWFLYER · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by LordGT

V2K allllll the waaaaaaaaaaaaaay...

WORD!

uechi kid · 10-25-2006

I don't do allot of long distance riding, so the hard bags and trunk are not necessary for me. I'd go with the big boy.

jimkelley21 · 10-25-2006

Well I ride two on my V2K and wouldn't have anything else. As far as having enough space to travel with well we managed quit well. My wife and I went from Reno to Arcata California and up Highway 101. We had the best vacation we have ever had on are V2K.

LOWFLYER · 10-25-2006

When I ride two up, my wife is usually the more comfortable one. Her seat is better than mine and I installed the floor boards for her.

Illus · 10-25-2006

I still say Kawi hasn't made a prettier bike than the Green on Green Nomad. function and sweet, sweet looks. Besides, do you really need 125ci.? Really?

*Lobocop* · 10-26-2006

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Originally Posted by Illus

I still say Kawi hasn't made a prettier bike than the Green on Green Nomad. function and sweet, sweet looks. Besides, do you really need 125ci.? Really?

Can't argue about the Nomad being a great looking bike!

Lets examine the other question and add another question to it ... with the mass transportation available, owning other forms of transportation (car/truck/bicycle/horse) do we even need motorcycles? I don't know about you, but I do ... just to maintain some sanity in this crazy world

Do I need 125ci as opposed to the other sizes available, probably not, maybe we should all have eco friendly Honda 90's? In respect to the V2K, I want it, I enjoy it, I have it, and I'm going to keep it as it is my choice.

This is not to say the Nomad isn't a good bike, isn't a good looking bike or that it is a small bike ... they are, in fact, a da** good bike, but the V2K is another animal that some of us just love

LordGT · 10-26-2006

True enough Lobo, if we all only had what we needed. None of us would have bikes. Since we ride for fun, we are ALL just wasting gas. Do we really NEED to waste gas?

Oh, heck, I don't want to open another can of worms...<closing can> <taping lid shut> <wrapping in foil, and some plastic wrap> <stuffing at the bottom of the trash can>

ahem....ummm..forget I said anything..

<changing subject>

Hey look, we are catching up with the Nomads...

But hey, you can't go wrong with either bike. They're Vulcans.

View Poll Results: V2K or Nomad
V2K	31	50.00%
Nomad	31	50.00%
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10-24-2006	#61 (permalink)
Plato Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,592	Wow, looks the Nomad is outpacing the V2K Maybe if they properly called it the V2100 it could finally pass the big butted Nomads Plato runs for cover __________________ 05 Nomad/V&H Baggers/PCIII/Caddman Risers/Lights/Lowers/Chaps www.home.earthlink.net/~mthompson61

10-24-2006	#64 (permalink)
Scotty Luv Professor Luv - On His Toes Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,096	Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup __________________ - '06 ZX-6R 636 Titanium, red alloy wheels and tribal graphics - '04 Nomad Metallic dark bronze

10-25-2006	#65 (permalink)
LordGT Millenium Vulcan Pilot Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 3,738	V2K allllll the waaaaaaaaaaaaaay... My reasons, well one is my wife has her own bike, a 900 LT. So I will be riding solo most of the time. I like the classic cruiser look of the V2K, but I also like the MASSIVE look it has. Just riding behind it and seeing that big rear tire rolling down the road makes you think, this is a MAN's bike...yessssssssss. It handles very well, and I just love the 1/3 to 1/2 throttle response of the Big V-Twin. Also I figured, get the big powerful heavy V-Twin while I can. If I wait, too long, I may not be able to handle a big bike later in life. So it's do it now while I can. Instead of not being able to later and wishing I had. __________________ Member of (Todd's V2K Custom Temptress Club) TV2KCTC #1 2006 V2K LTD

10-25-2006	#67 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	Does anyone do their own maintenance? I am interested in hearing from anyone who has worked on their belt drive...for whatever reason. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

10-25-2006	#72 (permalink)
Rhapsody 3 Bikes in 13 Months BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 294	Sentiments in this thread - ice cream aside - seems to give the edge to the V2K, but at the time of my writing, the Nomad was leading 20-17... That's with my vote in the Nomad's column. I've only had my Nomad for about a week, but on Decision Day, she was sitting right next to a V2K. The Nomad is my 3rd bike in a little over a year. She's the one I should've fallen for first. My first bike was a Vulcan 1600 Classic. I traded her away b/c I needed something with more utility and the soft bags weren't the answer. The V2K I was looking at had soft bags and a Kaw shield up front, but it just wasn't a Nomad. I love the way my Nomad handles. Could she be fiercer power-wise, sure. You can always use more power. Is that power necessary for me? No. The Nomad can handle any long trip I throw at her in comfort and style (hey, her "big butt" matches my own). And the color-matched hard bags can't be beat! And I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, b/c my Nomad looks stately and graceful to me. The 2000 just looked like it was trying too hard. __________________ The Heavy Cruiser... 2007 Vulcan Nomad Last edited by Rhapsody : 10-25-2006 at 07:50 PM.

10-25-2006	#74 (permalink)
uechi kid Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 1,774	I don't do allot of long distance riding, so the hard bags and trunk are not necessary for me. I'd go with the big boy. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

10-25-2006	#75 (permalink)
jimkelley21 Love too Ride BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137	Well I ride two on my V2K and wouldn't have anything else. As far as having enough space to travel with well we managed quit well. My wife and I went from Reno to Arcata California and up Highway 101. We had the best vacation we have ever had on are V2K.

10-25-2006	#76 (permalink)
LOWFLYER Rogue Runner BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McGuire AFB, Armpit New Jersey Posts: 142	When I ride two up, my wife is usually the more comfortable one. Her seat is better than mine and I installed the floor boards for her. __________________ 07 Candy Plasma Blue ZX-14-Stock for now....... Last edited by LOWFLYER : 10-25-2006 at 08:54 PM.

10-25-2006	#77 (permalink)
Illus It goes in this way... Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wyandotte, Mi Posts: 943	I still say Kawi hasn't made a prettier bike than the Green on Green Nomad. function and sweet, sweet looks. Besides, do you really need 125ci.? Really? __________________ http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/Illus USAF Veteran GM Electrician 2005 Mean Streak www.meanriders.com

10-26-2006	#79 (permalink)
LordGT Millenium Vulcan Pilot Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 3,738	True enough Lobo, if we all only had what we needed. None of us would have bikes. Since we ride for fun, we are ALL just wasting gas. Do we really NEED to waste gas? Oh, heck, I don't want to open another can of worms...<closing can> <taping lid shut> <wrapping in foil, and some plastic wrap> <stuffing at the bottom of the trash can> ahem....ummm..forget I said anything.. <changing subject> Hey look, we are catching up with the Nomads... But hey, you can't go wrong with either bike. They're Vulcans. __________________ Member of (Todd's V2K Custom Temptress Club) TV2KCTC #1 2006 V2K LTD Last edited by LordGT : 10-26-2006 at 12:25 AM.