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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Are any of you ex goldwingers?

I am. Loved my Aspencade. Rode with Harleys for years. No one said boo to me.

 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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The harley guys never said boo to you? Or did you not say boo to them???? I have found that the jap owners are more stuck up than harley guys and I have been a harley guy all my life. Not starting a fight here, just my opinion on what I have noticed over the years.
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Yup...I rode the motorcycle, still like ice cream.....but never wore the bolo tie or played the GWRRA games
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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I had a 2001 Goldwing. Sold it because it had some mechanical problems that dealer couldn't/wouldn't fix. Not sorry I made the
move to HD, although judging by the comments in the forum
HD dealers can be similar. Fortunately Ilucked on to a good one but opinions vary.

Dennis
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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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11 years.....nigh on ta 200k on 'em. Loved the 1500, found the 1800 ta be disappointin' an' unacceptable from a safety standpoint. Rather than sit around an' gripe, ah sold it an' bought our '07 UC. Ain't looked back....

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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Well, I wasn't yer average wing rider [8D]
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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If you loved it why did you sell it? What did you love about it? How do you find your HD?
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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I had 2 of them trouble free but still thought they were top heavy toads......
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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White Knight 04, you gave me the words for the 1600 Vulcan Classic that I rode... I could never quite figure out the problem but it always felt like it was going to tip over... when I tested the FLHRC I was thrilled! Top heavy-- that's the deal on the Kawai-- amazing they could not get the balance correct. Ride Safe and thanks.
 
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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I had a '75 Wing - liked it.Then an '80 FXE - loved it. Never went back.

Ride safe and live well,

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