MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP THIS A SECRET
Tourer
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RE: MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP THIS A SECRET
For christ's sake, the program was only 12 steps and you were doing so well!!![:@]
Seriously, I hope you enjoy many, many great miles on the wing. I grew up on the back of my dad's wings, and it was the greatest bike I knew. Probably would have had one last year instead of the SG, but I wasn't ready to grow up.
Congrats, and keep posting. Some of us still need your help.
Seriously, I hope you enjoy many, many great miles on the wing. I grew up on the back of my dad's wings, and it was the greatest bike I knew. Probably would have had one last year instead of the SG, but I wasn't ready to grow up.
Congrats, and keep posting. Some of us still need your help.
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ORIGINAL: UGGA
Ben,
You forgot one little itty bitty detail on the "pro's" category - 115 horsepower. Don't get me wrong, I love my Street Glide. Wouldn't sell it for anything. But when I'm in a mood for adrenaline, the HD stays in the garage and the Wing and I head for the horizon. As for the air filter, yeah it's a pain to change, but it's only a 3 hour job and only needs changing every couple of years. Maintenance is actually much easier on my Wing than my Street Glide. Oil change on the Wing is 15 minutes, but it's 1-2 hours to do all 3 holes on my glide.
Doug
Ben,
You forgot one little itty bitty detail on the "pro's" category - 115 horsepower. Don't get me wrong, I love my Street Glide. Wouldn't sell it for anything. But when I'm in a mood for adrenaline, the HD stays in the garage and the Wing and I head for the horizon. As for the air filter, yeah it's a pain to change, but it's only a 3 hour job and only needs changing every couple of years. Maintenance is actually much easier on my Wing than my Street Glide. Oil change on the Wing is 15 minutes, but it's 1-2 hours to do all 3 holes on my glide.
Doug
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ORIGINAL: Retired_Ted
I was given an offer on my 2005 Road King this past week and took it. It's now history. And, to make things even more complicated, at least for the guys I work with at the shop, I bought a 2007 Gold Wing. I'll still be a regular here, but, I need to learn a lot about the Wing too. Please don't launch any missles my way - I was ready to change and it is normal for me to keep a bike for a couple of years and then move on. Hope I can still contribute - feel free to ask any questions regarding Wing vs RK comparisions.
I was given an offer on my 2005 Road King this past week and took it. It's now history. And, to make things even more complicated, at least for the guys I work with at the shop, I bought a 2007 Gold Wing. I'll still be a regular here, but, I need to learn a lot about the Wing too. Please don't launch any missles my way - I was ready to change and it is normal for me to keep a bike for a couple of years and then move on. Hope I can still contribute - feel free to ask any questions regarding Wing vs RK comparisions.
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ORIGINAL: RandyNC
Just stay safe with your new ride...I'm sure it's a great bike. I would like to hear what you find out as time goes by about the differences between the two. As long as you are happy, I'm happy for you. And I won't even joke around about the moped and chubby chick thing...JK lol.
Just stay safe with your new ride...I'm sure it's a great bike. I would like to hear what you find out as time goes by about the differences between the two. As long as you are happy, I'm happy for you. And I won't even joke around about the moped and chubby chick thing...JK lol.
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Those are all good points Ted!! I had a wing about 12 years ago. Really a great bike for touring. Enjoy it!!
ORIGINAL: Retired_Ted
Thanks for the kind words, friends. I also wave at anyone no matter what the ride - hey - 2 wheels are 2 wheels. A couple observations after a 150 mile ride with my wife on the back today (temps in the high 80's). At speed, absolutely no heat from the water cooled engine - this was a major problem for her riding the RK - she would actually sear her right ankle if caught in traffic. I now have ABS, a feature I was acustomed to on the BMW I had previous the RK. I am convinced that ABS is a safety feature all bikes should have as standard equipment. Working in a HD shop, I hear the racket from loud pipes all day - quiet seems to suit me and the Wing is quiet. I do park the bike along side the others at the shop and have taken quite a "ride", but, to be honest, several of the mechs have other brands too. Anyway, not trying to convince anyone which is better or worse, it's a personal choice. At one time, we bought Americanto support the workers here - my bike was built in Marysville OH by American workers using international parts. I'll be checking back.
Thanks for the kind words, friends. I also wave at anyone no matter what the ride - hey - 2 wheels are 2 wheels. A couple observations after a 150 mile ride with my wife on the back today (temps in the high 80's). At speed, absolutely no heat from the water cooled engine - this was a major problem for her riding the RK - she would actually sear her right ankle if caught in traffic. I now have ABS, a feature I was acustomed to on the BMW I had previous the RK. I am convinced that ABS is a safety feature all bikes should have as standard equipment. Working in a HD shop, I hear the racket from loud pipes all day - quiet seems to suit me and the Wing is quiet. I do park the bike along side the others at the shop and have taken quite a "ride", but, to be honest, several of the mechs have other brands too. Anyway, not trying to convince anyone which is better or worse, it's a personal choice. At one time, we bought Americanto support the workers here - my bike was built in Marysville OH by American workers using international parts. I'll be checking back.
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I just went the other direction and sold my goldwing and bought a Ultra. The wing is a great bike. Much quicker than the ultra but they are two different bikes. Keep after the wheels and clean them a lot or they will get in bad in a hurry. Especially the back wheel! Air filter change is about two hours work and can be done by someone with limitedwrenching skills. Careful with the tupperware too! Little tabs break off fairly easy.
Here's a link for a message board similar to this one. The owner of the message board also has a parts and accessories site with very good discounts. There is a CD collection of maintenance tips for sale from one of the board members......buy them.
www.gl1800riders.com
Here's a link for a message board similar to this one. The owner of the message board also has a parts and accessories site with very good discounts. There is a CD collection of maintenance tips for sale from one of the board members......buy them.
www.gl1800riders.com
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RE: MAYBE I SHOULD KEEP THIS A SECRET
Sounds like you are enjoying the new Wing they are a great bike. The 1800 is no comparison to the older wings. I love my GL1800 and will likely always have one as long as I am able to ride, but like a few others on this board I missed the Harley. Don't be suprised if in the future you end up with two bikes, I did. Now have a Road King to keep the GW company in the garage. The Goldwing is for miles and the Harley for smiles. We have been coast to coast on the Wing and it is the perfect bike for two-up long distance, though even with hwy pegs for a second foot position 12- 15 hours in the saddle is hard on my old knees. As great a bike as the Wing is, sometimes I just feel the need for a breeze on my knees and a shake in my shorts and nothing scratches that itch better than my Road King Classic.
Enjoy your new scoot and buy another Harley when the itch gets to ya.
-Mike
Enjoy your new scoot and buy another Harley when the itch gets to ya.
-Mike