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Dec 12, 2008 | 06:42 AM

#21

Centerline

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From: Double Oak, Texas

Set the stupid rider antics of the GW rider aside.
I don't know what some of you guys are smokin', but there is NO stock Dyna (not even a CVO 110)that is gonna smoke or stay real close to a stock 1800 Gold Wing. A stock 1800 GW is about a 12.75 1/4 mile dragstrip runner, and it's top end is about 135 mph. Stock current Dynas are about 13.5 second 1/4 milers and top out about 115. According to the Motor Company( in their SE catalog), a stock 96" Twin Cam engine puts out a MAX HP to the rear wheel of 63 HP and a max torque of 78 ft lbs. The Honda, though weighing 200+ lbs more, has 100+ ft lbs nearly everywhere and boucoup more HP plus a little better aerodynamics.

My well modded 09' Dyna engine (42 HP more than stock) probably would out accelerate a GW in a 1/4 mile race. But I think my bike will really struggle to reach 135 mph, IF it can even get there. It reaches 100-110 quickly, but the acceleration is pitiful after. BTW my ECU allows the machine to spin to 6400-6500 rpm.

Stay tuned to a video that I made just yesterday of an acceleration run to 110 mph.

Last edited by Centerline; Dec 12, 2008 at 06:55 AM. Reason: Stock Dyna HP #s

Dec 12, 2008 | 07:48 AM

#22

badlandr

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From: The Heart Break Hotel

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrubicon2004

When I ride. If I come up on another bike that I dont know, I sorta fall into formation but not so much as to act like I am riding with the person....I keep a pretty good distance. When we approach a light, I stay slightly back. If they look back I may pull up and say hey. I dont act like an ***, I dont act like a friend, I dont want to become a concern. As mentioned above, we have enough to worry about with cages. You would never catch me doing crap like that GW.

Remember, the other guy may be new or just a crappy rider....dont get too close.

I agree!!! and do the same
BTW just because someone can buy a bike doesn't mean they have any business riding

Dec 12, 2008 | 07:52 AM

#23

glebo

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From: SE NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky

Lance,

Try not to take it so personally. He sounds like a newb with an attitude. I don't think it's a genetically inherited trait of Gold Wing riders.

It's also in their owners manual.

Dec 12, 2008 | 08:57 AM

#24

Da Gumpmeister

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From: Forest Lake, Mn

IMFUO, there are as many or more dipwads that do that toopid chit on Harleys than other scoots. Purely cause there are more HDs than GWs or others. And it is NOT the scoot, but the nimrod sitting on the seat. He'd have done the same chit on an Ultra, Street Glide, Sporty or a 'rocket'.

Next time, just give him a "Good Mornin' " wave, followed by a thumbs up. Why? Cause you and I BOTH know, he's gonna git his own, if he keeps doing it. BUT he'll think it's cause he's "cool". Confusssses the H*ll out of 'em.

One of the guys we ride with occassionally, has one of those YELLOW GW's. Thing looks like the 'short bus'. He is really a GREAT guy. But we put him up front (I always like peeps in front of me, so I can see what they are doing) in hopes ppl will see that YELLOW critter. I defy someone to tell the LEO, "But I didn't see the motorcycle, Sir"

Dec 12, 2008 | 09:14 AM

#25

P'colaHarley-17RGS

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From: NW Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky

Lance,

Try not to take it so personally. He sounds like a newb with an attitude. I don't think it's a genetically inherited trait of Gold Wing riders.

sounds like a newb that needs an attitude adjustment!

Dec 12, 2008 | 09:42 AM

#26

RoadKingRon1

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Two thoughts:

1st - ********* come in and ride all shapes sizes and brands.

2nd - He got away with it. Nothing to stop him from pulling the same chit again. It is easy to come to the boards and say what you should have done.

jus' sayin'

Dec 12, 2008 | 02:32 PM

#27

Juno

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FLTRI4ME

I had a GW pull up to me yesterday morning on my way to work.He was kind enough to inform me that my left saddle bag lid was open.The light turned green and I pulled into a gas station to close it.To my surprise he followed me in to make sure everything was ok,then he turned around waved and went on his way.
I wouldnt say all GW riders act like the one you are pissed at.

He followed you to make sure you were able to close your saddlebag?? Jeez, sounds like a homo to me.