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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Those GL1800 numbers are at the crank, not bhp Hippie.
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From: King George, VA
My 06 RG with 107" Axtel Jugs, 585EZG S&S cams, head work, Baker 6 speed, fat tire kit and other stuff pulls the GWs from a standing start or a roll on the freeway. On the long haul I'm getting around 43 mpg. 121h/132T goes through rear tires pretty quick though. That's how ya get it done.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
My 06 RG with 107" Axtel Jugs, 585EZG S&S cams, head work, Baker 6 speed, fat tire kit and other stuff pulls the GWs from a standing start or a roll on the freeway. On the long haul I'm getting around 43 mpg. 121h/132T goes through rear tires pretty quick though. That's how ya get it done.
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From: Virginia
I think it would take a ton of money to get a Hog to keep up with a Goldwing. The Goldwings have a lot of torque down low and are geared lower than Harley's. If you've never ridden one, give it a try. I'm turning 40 this year and I've owned 2. Always loved the Harleys, but found the used Goldwings for less....plus they are a piece of cake to maintain and consistently get 40mph (same as my CVO).