GW vs Ultra Classic
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From: north of Daytona
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
I believe my post answered the question.....dick.
I do not tell people what bike to buy. The poster asked a question.
I answered tomy liking. You didn't like it? Well....you didn't ask
now did you?
A Goldwing and an Electra Glide are two different bikes, for sure.
The cons of a Goldwing as I said before are maintenance. Some
areas that require maintenance can take time to get to. Panels/seat and
radio/stereo have to be removed to get to common areas.
Need to check a fuse? Remove the left saddle bag (not as easy as a electra
glide). Ask a salesman to show you the airfilter on a Goldwing (1500 OR 1800)....
watch the look on his face.
You want to talk crap about Honda fine........know what you are talking about first....dick.
Chuck
ORIGINAL: chornbe
Or, hey, you could just answer the guy's question and try not to be such a dick about it. Ya know?
ORIGINAL: themensh
Why does your Goldwing have a zero next to Nav system?
What is heritage "zero" and then "priceless"? (how does that affect 'passenger comfort'?)
You have your mind set already...so just say so and don't ask a TROLL question.
Why does your Goldwing have a zero next to Nav system?
What is heritage "zero" and then "priceless"? (how does that affect 'passenger comfort'?)
You have your mind set already...so just say so and don't ask a TROLL question.
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
One factor that turned my wife away from the UC was the saddlebag guard rails getting in the way - her calves would bump up against them, very uncomfortable. Is there a fix for this?
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From: Indy
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
I have tried both ,the wife,and I went on 300 mile rides on each,the wing was nice,but the wife fell a sleep on the Electra Glide on the way back I had the radio low,and all the sudden I hear her snoring.....lol.
So I now have an Electraglide,but I bought an 03 classic because I love the 03.
So I now have an Electraglide,but I bought an 03 classic because I love the 03.
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RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
This is the age old debate.... Should I buy the Metric bike or the Harley.
Ever notice it is always the what ever bike compared toa Harley.
The fact that you ask the question is proof that you feel exactly like myself and many others. You want the Harley but know that there are other bikes out there that are more refined and may perform better. That is true but they are not and never will be a Harley. They don't have the history, the image or the appeal that a harley has.
I have never been on a ride where a metric bike owner has talked to me and not appologized for their bike not being a Harley.
The metric bikes are great but they don't put a grin on my face like my Harley. You will never get rid of the question until you ride a Harley.
Later....
Ever notice it is always the what ever bike compared toa Harley.
The fact that you ask the question is proof that you feel exactly like myself and many others. You want the Harley but know that there are other bikes out there that are more refined and may perform better. That is true but they are not and never will be a Harley. They don't have the history, the image or the appeal that a harley has.
I have never been on a ride where a metric bike owner has talked to me and not appologized for their bike not being a Harley.
The metric bikes are great but they don't put a grin on my face like my Harley. You will never get rid of the question until you ride a Harley.
Later....
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Just South of Detroit, MI
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
ORIGINAL: AZdryheat
One factor that turned my wife away from the UC was the saddlebag guard rails getting in the way - her calves would bump up against them, very uncomfortable. Is there a fix for this?
One factor that turned my wife away from the UC was the saddlebag guard rails getting in the way - her calves would bump up against them, very uncomfortable. Is there a fix for this?
Road Master
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From: cd. Obregon, Sonora, mx
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
In the club I belong to 4 of us have Ultras, 1 has a Street Glide, and a bunch have Road Kings. Two others have Gold Wings. The Harley guys would never switch to a Honda and the Honda Guys would never buy a Harley. It´s a matter of personal choice I guess.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Chicago, IL.
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
ORIGINAL: eze86
This is the age old debate.... Should I buy the Metric bike or the Harley.
Ever notice it is always the what ever bike compared toa Harley.
The fact that you ask the question is proof that you feel exactly like myself and many others. You want the Harley but know that there are other bikes out there that are more refined and may perform better. That is true but they are not and never will be a Harley. They don't have the history, the image or the appeal that a harley has.
I have never been on a ride where a metric bike owner has talked to me and not appologized for their bike not being a Harley.
The metric bikes are great but they don't put a grin on my face like my Harley. You will never get rid of the question until you ride a Harley.
Later....
This is the age old debate.... Should I buy the Metric bike or the Harley.
Ever notice it is always the what ever bike compared toa Harley.
The fact that you ask the question is proof that you feel exactly like myself and many others. You want the Harley but know that there are other bikes out there that are more refined and may perform better. That is true but they are not and never will be a Harley. They don't have the history, the image or the appeal that a harley has.
I have never been on a ride where a metric bike owner has talked to me and not appologized for their bike not being a Harley.
The metric bikes are great but they don't put a grin on my face like my Harley. You will never get rid of the question until you ride a Harley.
Later....
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RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
To echo what's been said....
After several years of riding metric, andbeing pleased, I started to look for something else.
Something that made me feel a little more alive.
My Dad had HD all his life, and I would often kid him about an oil spot on the floor, blah blah blah.
In turn, he'd bust my chops about stopping for rice fuel on trips. Still, the heart pounding rumble of Dad coming home after work was sound/experience I'll never forget. The excitement of the loud pipes and potatah-potatah idle just added icing to the cake.
Anyway, the first time I slung my leg over my Ultra Classic, I just knew it was for me. This one, today, no others.
I've been on several GW's and liked them, smooth and comfortable, but it just felt empty. It didn't feel a part of me. It was almost like a cold shoulder from a hot chick, just no connection.
My HD on the other hand was simply awesome. You sat in the seat and it called your name, you instantly felt alive. The size, the weight, the girth of the beast...it's either there or it's not.
The wife was secondary in the decision.She was happy either way, but felt more in tune with the UC.
My touring buddy rides a Wing, rode Harley until the early 80's when he quit riding for a while due to health reasons.
He loves his current wing, but there is a certain glow in his eyes when he sits on my UC.
Some people say you're just trying to look tough by riding one. Nah, I know I'm tough enough already, riding a Harley doesn't boost that. But the sounds and smells and the awesome grunt of that shakydeep tonedbas*ard does the trick for me.
All while not wearing fingerless gloves....
After several years of riding metric, andbeing pleased, I started to look for something else.
Something that made me feel a little more alive.
My Dad had HD all his life, and I would often kid him about an oil spot on the floor, blah blah blah.
In turn, he'd bust my chops about stopping for rice fuel on trips. Still, the heart pounding rumble of Dad coming home after work was sound/experience I'll never forget. The excitement of the loud pipes and potatah-potatah idle just added icing to the cake.
Anyway, the first time I slung my leg over my Ultra Classic, I just knew it was for me. This one, today, no others.
I've been on several GW's and liked them, smooth and comfortable, but it just felt empty. It didn't feel a part of me. It was almost like a cold shoulder from a hot chick, just no connection.
My HD on the other hand was simply awesome. You sat in the seat and it called your name, you instantly felt alive. The size, the weight, the girth of the beast...it's either there or it's not.
The wife was secondary in the decision.She was happy either way, but felt more in tune with the UC.
My touring buddy rides a Wing, rode Harley until the early 80's when he quit riding for a while due to health reasons.
He loves his current wing, but there is a certain glow in his eyes when he sits on my UC.
Some people say you're just trying to look tough by riding one. Nah, I know I'm tough enough already, riding a Harley doesn't boost that. But the sounds and smells and the awesome grunt of that shakydeep tonedbas*ard does the trick for me.
All while not wearing fingerless gloves....
Road Warrior
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From: NC
RE: GW vs Ultra Classic
I have riden both and I think they are both great bikes. I think the point of gravity is higher on the Goldwing and I dont like that. For me it boiled down to this.
Sounds like an Air Compressor on 2 wheels = Goldwing
Rolling Thunder = Harley Davidson Anything
I loved hot rod cars when I was younger. Now its good looking and sounding motorcycles. I love the sound of 300+ Harleys rolling down the street at 70 MPH to a chariety function.
At a lot of our HOG chariety functions we have every kind of bike you can imagine. The crowds that we meet love the sound of the Harleys and they wait for us to roll in.I think the world of the Honda GW Group thatsupportus in our causes. Greatpeople. They ride their GW but they come to lookat our bikes weither we join their rides or they join ours. You see a GW you seen them all. GW group held a bike contest on whose was the prettiest bike and guess who won? Yeap they said they should have never let usenter the contest bhahahhaa. The crowdpicked a Harley. Ride aHarley or a Wing JUST RIDE and enjoy life. Ride especially for aCause. Help people when you can since you have been blessed toown a fine machine weither it is a Wing or a Harley.
Just my humble oppinion. Wing riders would say something different than me because they like theirride. I like them too just I want something Ican make mine. I dont want it out of the box I want to mold it to fit me.
Sounds like an Air Compressor on 2 wheels = Goldwing
Rolling Thunder = Harley Davidson Anything
I loved hot rod cars when I was younger. Now its good looking and sounding motorcycles. I love the sound of 300+ Harleys rolling down the street at 70 MPH to a chariety function.
At a lot of our HOG chariety functions we have every kind of bike you can imagine. The crowds that we meet love the sound of the Harleys and they wait for us to roll in.I think the world of the Honda GW Group thatsupportus in our causes. Greatpeople. They ride their GW but they come to lookat our bikes weither we join their rides or they join ours. You see a GW you seen them all. GW group held a bike contest on whose was the prettiest bike and guess who won? Yeap they said they should have never let usenter the contest bhahahhaa. The crowdpicked a Harley. Ride aHarley or a Wing JUST RIDE and enjoy life. Ride especially for aCause. Help people when you can since you have been blessed toown a fine machine weither it is a Wing or a Harley.
Just my humble oppinion. Wing riders would say something different than me because they like theirride. I like them too just I want something Ican make mine. I dont want it out of the box I want to mold it to fit me.