Why do I hate Goldwings?
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The sportbike riders kill themselves more only because they are generally younger and younger guys make more mistakes. Thay would kill themselves on Harleys too, or Mustangs, or whatever. Can't see Harley guys picking on the extras of the GW because the Ultra Calssic as about as bad in that regard.
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They're not my kind of bike, but then again neither is a bagger, but you've go to admit those GW's handle great. I have a friend who rides one and I kid him now and again about popping his cappucino maker out of the dash and pour me one.
I also ask him why he doesn't just buy a convertible car, put the top down and wear a helmet...... same effect.
Here is a video of that Yellow Wolf guy that films people on the Tail of the Dragon. He rides a Goldwing and can blow away sportbikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo
I also ask him why he doesn't just buy a convertible car, put the top down and wear a helmet...... same effect.
Here is a video of that Yellow Wolf guy that films people on the Tail of the Dragon. He rides a Goldwing and can blow away sportbikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo
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From: Georgia
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.
Do you really think there aren't a pantload of Harley riders that are exactly the same as the 2 GW riders you described? I think it's a little judgmental to condemn a whole brand of motorcycle based on your exposure to just a couple of individuals.
As for waving, I see just as many Harley riders that refuse to wave as any other brand. I think bikers are more alike than you care to believe regardless of our choice of brand. BMW, Honda, Harley... we've all got our share of RUBs and Posers along with our genuine enthusiasts or "bikers".
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From: St. Louis
gold wing riders wave and act friendly---bmw riders totally ignore everyone but their own. lots of wing riders have come over to harley-but i have never met a bmw rider that has changed to harley. i do not hate any bike rider--but those bmw guys are not on my christmas card list.
A couple of years ago, I posted a thread about my wife accompanying me on a trip to Yellowstone and the only way she would go was if I trailered my dresser. When we pulled into the motel lot in Cody, Wy a bunch of GW guys were there and you can imagine the good-natured ribbing I got. I have ALWAYS found the GW folks to be great people.
BTW, do you think any other brand of rider enjoys his/her time on the bike less than we do? I don't think so.
When I worked for the MOCO, I can tell you that HD depends on Jap bikes as gateway bikes to HD.
Jus' sayin' ....
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They're not my kind of bike, but then again neither is a bagger, but you've go to admit those GW's handle great. I have a friend who rides one and I kid him now and again about popping his cappucino maker out of the dash and pour me one.
I also ask him why he doesn't just buy a convertible car, put the top down and wear a helmet...... same effect.
Here is a video of that Yellow Wolf guy that films people on the Tail of the Dragon. He rides a Goldwing and can blow away sportbikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo
I also ask him why he doesn't just buy a convertible car, put the top down and wear a helmet...... same effect.
Here is a video of that Yellow Wolf guy that films people on the Tail of the Dragon. He rides a Goldwing and can blow away sportbikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo
Wow!! What was that about Gold Wing's again being too big?? I like when he passes the guys on the Crotch Rockets LOL Man that dude can really ride
Way beyond my capability - but really admire that
As for me I ride with anybody - We are all Motorcyclist's and it's the ride that count's JMHO
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Hey everybody, isn't this forum for having a little fun? Why can't we take pokes at other bikes. It ain't the people, it's what they chose to buy.
Say you go to a neighborhood where there is all these colonial looking houses and then some metal and glass house right in the middle ... it looks out of place. 15 Harleys together with a modern looking GoldWing in the middle looks out of place. even when you have a RoadGlide in there.
I may even agree that the GoldWing is clearly technologicaly way ahead of any Harley ... that's my problem. By trying to achieve perfection, Honda has removed any "soul" that the older wings may have had.
Most of us love to tinker with our machines ... GoldWing owners can't or should'nt tinker with theirs.
Also I firmly believe that owning and riding a Harley Davidson is one of the last bastions of American freedom. An American made product that is still loved the world over. And you can still work on it if you choose to.
Say you go to a neighborhood where there is all these colonial looking houses and then some metal and glass house right in the middle ... it looks out of place. 15 Harleys together with a modern looking GoldWing in the middle looks out of place. even when you have a RoadGlide in there.
I may even agree that the GoldWing is clearly technologicaly way ahead of any Harley ... that's my problem. By trying to achieve perfection, Honda has removed any "soul" that the older wings may have had.
Most of us love to tinker with our machines ... GoldWing owners can't or should'nt tinker with theirs.
Also I firmly believe that owning and riding a Harley Davidson is one of the last bastions of American freedom. An American made product that is still loved the world over. And you can still work on it if you choose to.
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