suzuki c90t or Kawaski 1600 nomad....help please - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

poindexter · 07-21-2008, 07:16 PM

I was looking to get back on the road originally with a Yamaha Roadstar but finally decided to make the switch to liquid cooling & shaft drive. Now its down to the Nomad or c90t. Most commutes are 15-20 miles. Ergonomically either bike fits. Just trying to find out about each bikes history & reliablities. Iam looking forward to long time riders offering their advice. Thanks & ride safely.

Low&Slow · 07-21-2008, 07:49 PM

My dad has a C90T and I have a 1600 classic, there's not a hairs difference in the two bikes. Having said that the C90t is limited on fuel but you can get the G-man aux tank and fix that little problem. Either way you will not be disappointed.

poindexter · 07-21-2008, 11:19 PM

I have asked the Suzuki dealers about a way to enlarge the tank capactiy from its 3.7, under the seat tank, and none of them have mentioned any solutiions. I will definetly look into your seggestion... Thanks again....

Cactusjack · 07-24-2008, 12:13 PM

I hope you plan to do more riding than just a 15-20 mile commute? I can't speak for the C90, but the Nomad is made to go the distance. I do 250-300 day rides all the time. I'll be happy to answer any questions you've got about the Nomad.

poindexter · 07-25-2008, 03:58 PM

Thanks for the response and the positive input about the Nomad. The 20-30 mile commute is only for work. The fun rides are always planned for long distances, i.e over the mountain passes etc.

tricker · 07-25-2008, 04:02 PM

frostbitevinnie has a C90 and the g-man aux tank if you have questions about that

Cactusjack · 07-25-2008, 06:23 PM

I bought my 07 Nomad on September 30 last year and am just shy of 15,000 miles on it. I took a 2000 miles road trip last month up through Utah and loved every mile of it...well, I did once I got out of the desert and into the mountains.

07-21-2008, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
poindexter Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	suzuki c90t or Kawaski 1600 nomad....help please I was looking to get back on the road originally with a Yamaha Roadstar but finally decided to make the switch to liquid cooling & shaft drive. Now its down to the Nomad or c90t. Most commutes are 15-20 miles. Ergonomically either bike fits. Just trying to find out about each bikes history & reliablities. Iam looking forward to long time riders offering their advice. Thanks & ride safely.

07-21-2008, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Low&Slow Fifth gear streak Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic Location: Bell City, Louisiana Posts: 1,491	My dad has a C90T and I have a 1600 classic, there's not a hairs difference in the two bikes. Having said that the C90t is limited on fuel but you can get the G-man aux tank and fix that little problem. Either way you will not be disappointed. __________________ I believe that sex is the most beautiful, wholesome, natural thing money can buy.Steve Martin

07-24-2008, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cactusjack Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '07 1600 Nomad Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 15	I hope you plan to do more riding than just a 15-20 mile commute? I can't speak for the C90, but the Nomad is made to go the distance. I do 250-300 day rides all the time. I'll be happy to answer any questions you've got about the Nomad. __________________ CJ (Cactusjack) < Chandler, AZ >

07-25-2008, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cactusjack Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '07 1600 Nomad Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 15	I bought my 07 Nomad on September 30 last year and am just shy of 15,000 miles on it. I took a 2000 miles road trip last month up through Utah and loved every mile of it...well, I did once I got out of the desert and into the mountains. __________________ CJ (Cactusjack) < Chandler, AZ >

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07-21-2008, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
poindexter Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	I have asked the Suzuki dealers about a way to enlarge the tank capactiy from its 3.7, under the seat tank, and none of them have mentioned any solutiions. I will definetly look into your seggestion... Thanks again....

07-25-2008, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
poindexter Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks for the response and the positive input about the Nomad. The 20-30 mile commute is only for work. The fun rides are always planned for long distances, i.e over the mountain passes etc.

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