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Discussion in 'Trips N' Trails - the ride is the adventure' started by badinfluence63, Oct 10, 2014.

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  1. Roadster guy

    Roadster guy Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a fun trip.
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    May as well ride the Original, much cheaper price to

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    I'm doped up but wasn't the Tour Glide the predecessor to the Road Glide? I think it was out before the full factory dressed Goldwing.
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  5. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    The 75-76 Goldwing was actually first. They were ugly back then for sure.

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    Sorry I'm talking about Factory bagger. I had 78 Gold wing. I think the full boat gold wings were 1980.
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  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes the first factory full dress with that fixed fairing was in 1980 as the 1100 Goldwing, came out in the fall of 1979. Had one and hated the fixed fairing as I do on the new Harleys. I really feel the fixed fairing is heavier than the batwing fairing. Sorry Johnny just never warmed up to the Shark nose.
    This was just like the one I had including color bought it used.

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    Nice. Mine had the Vetter windjammer and his bags and trunk. All black gold pinstripes I loved it.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Tell yea what they lasted forever it seemed. They were a well running machine.
    I know a guy who bought his 1000 GL brand new in 75 and is still riding it.
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    Tour Glide was created and released in1979 as an 80 Model.
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    I had an opportunity to buy one. Had to let it go.
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    Hey jb. Yeah the one one the other side was even nice. That was the Leominster,mass HD.
    As long as the road surface is good the equipment is there. I've ridden in 25 degrees. Ff flip helmet,gauntlet gloves,touring pants and jacket with liner and I'm good.
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    I knew it was before the 'Wing.
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    Hey josh. It was cold and foggy Sunday. By 1pm it was sunny and nice.
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    It was great to put the new bike thru the paces. Suspension was excellent. Went over many a shit road and interstate. Was a couple places I don't think any bikes suspension would have done any better.

    Road maybe 500+ miles.
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    The Suzuki calvacade was more advanced then the GW
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  17. FLHTbiker

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    The 1100 Goldwing with the shark nose fairing came out also in late 79 as the 80 model so looks like they were at the same time. :p
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    Hmmm, ya know what date it was?
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    You funny :joyful:
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    So have I and it still ain't no fun. Your so bundled up yea can hardly move. Makes you feel like the Pillsbery Doughboy
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    only thing 'im riding at 25 degrees is my barcolounger in front of the tv
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