I'm not going to say "ride what you want" or "wings are faster" or "no matter what you ride, you're part of the brotherhood"
Why do I hate Goldwings?
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I think I'm becoming a Harley snob.
We have a couple of guys in our regular group that show up on their Goldwings and I have to say, I really hate those things.
They sound like electric vehicles. One of the GW riders got his like 3 years ago and never owned a Harley because he says they leak oil and break down all the time. One of the others has never owned a harley but has been riding for 30 years. He only shows up if there is a 0% chance of rain. Say's he has never road in rain before.
Here's how I see it.
If you own a Goldwing, you are one of two things
1) dellusional
2) a *****
I can live with other cruiser types, but not with Goldwings although some BMW models discusst me too.
Look around sometime when you are in a group of like 15 Harley's and you got a couple of Goldwings with you. Screws up the whole picture.
We have a couple of guys in our regular group that show up on their Goldwings and I have to say, I really hate those things.
They sound like electric vehicles. One of the GW riders got his like 3 years ago and never owned a Harley because he says they leak oil and break down all the time. One of the others has never owned a harley but has been riding for 30 years. He only shows up if there is a 0% chance of rain. Say's he has never road in rain before.
Here's how I see it.
If you own a Goldwing, you are one of two things
1) dellusional
2) a *****
I can live with other cruiser types, but not with Goldwings although some BMW models discusst me too.
Look around sometime when you are in a group of like 15 Harley's and you got a couple of Goldwings with you. Screws up the whole picture.
Ok, do this next time just to show them a real bike and biker, like you, a true harley snob.
Race them for pinks, that will show them!!!!!!!!!
How many Harleys are out there, 5 years old with 300 miles on them, RUBS and POSERS.
Who's dellusional here?
Last edited by justjohn; Sep 16, 2010 at 01:17 PM. Reason: ?
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goldwings are great bikes for guys who are retired and putting 50K+ a year on their bikes, because they can seriously go 300K+ with little to no maintenance other than fluid changes and regular checks.
but other than that i agree they are fugly, and sound like garbage.
but other than that i agree they are fugly, and sound like garbage.
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I've met more jerks, clowns, and idiots who couldn't ride worth a hoot and thought they were hot stuff on Harleys than any other brand out there.
I think GWs are really neat looking bikes. If I had the money and garage space, I would love to have one. I think the fact that they are whisper quiet is pretty cool too.
I think GWs are really neat looking bikes. If I had the money and garage space, I would love to have one. I think the fact that they are whisper quiet is pretty cool too.
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Geez ... what's up with so many defending the Goldwing
This is THE hdforums site. I'm 53 and a GW is an old man's bike for sure. Not sure when I'll ever be old.
Goldwing ... the motorcycle with NO SOUL
This is THE hdforums site. I'm 53 and a GW is an old man's bike for sure. Not sure when I'll ever be old.
Goldwing ... the motorcycle with NO SOUL
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a good friend of mine had been riding his dads old GW for years, loved it. He ended up trading it stright up for a 98 Harley Sportster (Im sure he would have owned a Harley long ago, but he's not that well off, money-wise).
He's not dellusional, and I would dare you to call him a ***** to his face (ex marine, and one of the toughest guys I know), he loves for any reason to start kicking someones ***.
He's not dellusional, and I would dare you to call him a ***** to his face (ex marine, and one of the toughest guys I know), he loves for any reason to start kicking someones ***.
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Actually when you think about it......well......lemme think?????
HD owners add what to their ride?
1. GPS
2. Cell phone adapters
3. IPOD adapters
4. Some add heated grips
5. A more comfortable seat than stock
6. Windscreens of varying heights
7. More speakers than most theaters have(cuz ya can't hear it over the pipes)
8. Some form of cruise control if it didn't come with it
9. More lights than a christmas tree
Wings pretty much come with all the above. BMW's have adjustable windscreen and you can adjust the seat height or yeah heated hand grips. Apples to oranges you will probably find more miles on these than HD's.
So I don't know who's the posers and who are the real bikers? Just askin.
HD owners add what to their ride?
1. GPS
2. Cell phone adapters
3. IPOD adapters
4. Some add heated grips
5. A more comfortable seat than stock
6. Windscreens of varying heights
7. More speakers than most theaters have(cuz ya can't hear it over the pipes)
8. Some form of cruise control if it didn't come with it
9. More lights than a christmas tree
Wings pretty much come with all the above. BMW's have adjustable windscreen and you can adjust the seat height or yeah heated hand grips. Apples to oranges you will probably find more miles on these than HD's.
So I don't know who's the posers and who are the real bikers? Just askin.