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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by cardboard, May 29, 2013.

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  1. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    A couple of the Die Hard Harley people I know traded their bikes for Goldings.
    They was in Eureka Springs riding with us..
    120 hp
    10 mpg better fuel milage, 50 mpg..
    Faster, whole lot... Handle the curves as fast as any Harley...
    Git caught in traffic, no problem ... Thy don't run hot..
    I was super impressed...
    cardboard, May 29, 2013
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Goldwings are now made in Japanese Land, used to be built in Marysville Ohio. Had a 1500 Goldwing and put 109,000 on it. Very smooth but they do over heat in hot weather. I know I had to add water and even replaced a water pump in a Campground one time. The newer ones are not great if you got long legs. There better for guys built like JB. Go for a long ride on one you'll find out.
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    Yup...They are nice bikes and will stomp the hell out of just about any Harley...I only have a 30 inch inseam so I can't ride one...
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Shorter legs do better on them because how your feet are placed on the rider pegs. They don't come with floor boards like a Harley. They also don't come stock with a CB or even a CD player. I also had a new 1800 for a year. Would ride for 100 miles than my legs hurt and my hip would cramp up. The old 1500 had better leg room because it was designed differently. My Harley Ultra is by far the most comfortable bike I have ever owned.

    Will say one thing they sure do work great for pulling a tent trailer and riding two up.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Best Honda I ever owned was a Honda Valkyrie Interstate. Now that was a fast touring bike with those 6 carbs, one for each cylinder.:D
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    2 dudes has GW 1800 and they never seemed to have a problem.
    cardboard, May 29, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Most don't have problems but some do. Go ride one for a long ride and you'll feel how cramped up your legs will feel.:rolleyes:
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    Yep rode one for the summer, the foot position is like pegs on a sporty/dyna
    stretching out to highway pegs is like a visit to a groinacologist.

    Found myself leaning forward a lot like on a sport bike, they do get hot,
    lot of power, fun to ride, but you look 20 years older on them, if ya get one CB be sure to
    buy a bottle of hair dye so ya don't look 80ish

    BTW have a look at how to change a rear tire on a Wing..

    [YOUTUBE]IUcGe-EcBy8[/YOUTUBE]
    hotroadking, May 29, 2013
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    He was lucky, he almost lost it standing the bike up. Forgot to put it in gear. The important thing I got from that video is my not ever considering a Shinko tire was further backed by his delaminating.
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  11. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    He didn't lube the rear spline. You always do that on every rear tire change on a Goldwing. Yep, he also forgot to put it in gear and you never tip it over like that with a full tank of gas. :gah:
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    Looks like it's still standing when it"s on it's on it's side. UGH! Where did extra wheel come from? does it carry a spare? A H-D rider would have checked the side stand was still down and have put it in gear. Install a center stand on a Harley and take it off while upright.
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    so are ya saying your looking at a G wing :D,I would go Victory before a winger Victory is lighter & sounds better & made in the US :cool:
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Here yea go CB, one Bad A.... Goldwing


    YouTube
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    No Victory
    Can you hear
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    I can't find the video of the GWing racing on the Dragon Tail. Amazing handling.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    It's the rider that made that bike work so well in those corners.
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    I'll stick with my Harley,thank you. It looks like M/C,Sounds like a M/C. Rides like a M/C. And it's what I wanted since being a boy. Had Hondo''s OK at least it was riding. Waited long time for REAL motorcycle, JMO
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, amen to that and ain't looking back.
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Rode Harleys since 73.
    Been riding for days with a bunch of folks. Got caught in traffic and thought my bike was gonna melt and burn up.
    Gold wings never had a problem. And on the Pig Trail they screamed.
    120 hp from the factory.

    I want something dependable, and when I go to the dealer. I don't want to hear.
    Well you ain't got harley air in yer tires, Yer warranty if Void.
    cardboard, May 30, 2013
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