1600 Nomad

Hi Nomad! When I saw your name I knew I had to respond. I own a black 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600. I have gotten to the point in my life that I want a sidecar on my "Nad". I have ordered a new Motorvation Formula II sidecar and am supposed to get it in May 2013. I have no firsthand knowledge with a sidecar, but I have studied about them and feel I can learn to ride safely. It is supposed to be a completely different way to ride. I have no doubts about my Nomad. Motorvation advised that I will be able to use my hardbag on the side where the sidecar will be attached. I looked at how Motorvation will attach my sidecar to my Nomad and it looks first class to me. They are located in Sibley, IA, about 3 hrs from where I reside.

I am a long time member of the Vulcan Bagger Association and you can see some of my postings under the "North Central Area" under the name BiscuitNGravy. Also on the VBA just search for "sidecar" and you can see posts about the Nomad with sidecars. Good luck!

Well small world I'm wheelie on the VBA board I'm in the same mind as you we have thought about getting a trike but love our black 07 Nomad too much to let go. I'll check out the Motorvation hack thanks

Nomad I cannot help you much on your questions but I would like to welcome you to the forum.

We have mounted many sidecars to these bikes. Our mounts do not get in the way of the passenger who really should be in the sidecar not on the back of the bike. Our most popular sidecar for your bike is our M72C or the wider M72CX. These come with bike specific NOT univeral mounting hardware. Some companies will use a bunch of "universal" type clamps which if not used correctly will tend to slip. For your bike we also offer new from billet triple tree's that will change the angle of the forks making for lighter steering with the sidecar.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
866-638-1793

Thanks i'm still shopping and will check out the DMC line

Spent the weekend looking at the 1600/1700 nomad for our new rig! Looks like it should be a good tug! We currently ride a HD 1200 sportster with a CSM 72 sidecar! I believe this will be an upgrade! Take your time learning how to ride the rigs, they are a VERY different animal, take a class if you can get to one!

Welcome to the club!

The last bike I had was a sporty it was my get back to riding after 30 years away ride. When the wife said we need a bike big enough for both of us to ride the Nomad was the best fit and still is. The 1600 Nomad had a 3 inch longer wheel base than the Road King and those sexy lines. The 1700 is a little less roomy but has a 6 speed.

We put the sportster rig together after having a ural, first bike for 25 years! Wife doesn't like two up so I showed her the Ural.... We love the sidecar!!!!! Like the sportster for the small set-up and old look (long story) But I believe we are working it to hard and I went to upgrade before we hurt it!

I have a 1500 Vulcan with hard bags and Nomad exhaust with a Hannigan chair. Has been a great rig with about 40k on the clock 🙂

I have a 2009 Nomad 1700 with a Hannigan Astro GT sidecar. Photo below.

http://www.ephotobay.com/share/sidecar-for-sale-compressed-005.html

Very nice Nomad and Astro GT! Thanks for the photos! I saw that you were a Patriot Guard rider. Thanks for that too.

BiscuitsNGravy - 4/14/2013 12:16 AM

Very nice Nomad and Astro GT! Thanks for the photos! I saw that you were a Patriot Guard rider. Thanks for that too.

And you as well, as I see from your signature. I am also a taps bugler with Bugles Across America and I sound taps on a regular basis both for BAA and at PGR missions. I am always trying to create more awareness of Bugles Across America. For anyone reading this message, please visit www.buglesacrossamerica.org for more information. Buglers may be requested on the website, and there is never any charge for this service.

Here is a pic of my vulcan 1500 with hannigan chair

draperg1 - 4/14/2013 8:01 AM

Here is a pic of my vulcan 1500 with hannigan chair

What a beauty!! Very, very nice!