Popular Post JustinNck1 Posted February 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 So after 54k miles and 40 states, I parted ways with my beloved FJR yesterday. I went an entire day without a motorcycle until I rode home my new 2018 Goldwing. Never in my dreams would I had thought a Goldwing be this much fun to ride, but I love it. Plus, I got the bike for a smokin deal so that helps too! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Fuck yes! on sticking with red. It's like you "leveled-up", more so than changed bikes. Also, please extol the virtues of this machine over the IronButt Icon FJR. I have almost zero miles on a Wing and less than 10 on a late-gen FJR. I can wholly accept @Tonik's euphoria switching from the Voyager... great bike, but hardly a competitive tourer against bikes like these. Their range and suspension alone TKO the Voyager from the gate. Is it THAT much better than the FJR, too? Edited February 11, 2020 by Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, Pauly said: Fuck yes! on sticking with red. It's like you "leveled-up", more so than changed bikes. Also, please extol the virtues of this machine over the IronButt Icon FJR. I have almost zero miles on a Wing and less than 10 on a late-gen FJR. I can wholly accept @Tonik's euphoria switching from the Voyager... great bike, but hardly a competitive tourer against bikes like these. Their range and suspension alone TKO the Voyager from the gate. Is it THAT much better than the FJR, too? The big difference for me is out of the box comfort. The FJR takes some accessories and custom seat to get real all day comfort. The wing is head and shoulders above the FJR on two-up riding, which was the main reason for buying it. I feel like I can wheel the wing just as quick as the FJR once I get some more miles logged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: The wing is head and shoulders above the FJR on two-up riding, which was the main reason for buying it. I feel like I can wheel the wing just as quick as the FJR once I get some more miles logged. The GW and the GTL1600 are really in a class of their own for 2 up riding at a beyond-cruiser pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Congrats on your purchase! Keep in mind I sell Goldwing parts too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Finally, an intelligent rider to hang with. And not the gay DCT version either. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 5 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: The big difference for me is out of the box comfort. The FJR takes some accessories and custom seat to get real all day comfort. The wing is head and shoulders above the FJR on two-up riding, which was the main reason for buying it. I feel like I can wheel the wing just as quick as the FJR once I get some more miles logged. No doubt. Jim got quick. You will, too. 5 hours ago, Tpoppa said: The GW and the GTL1600 are really in a class of their own for 2 up riding at a beyond-cruiser pace. Shit.. even the RT is a very good 2-up mile muncher in stock configuration. You just have to spend $25-30,000 to get that up front. Or... you can piece meal it a bit at a time with a $15,000 bike and hope "good enough" holds true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Congrats on the new ride. 👍 I’ve been looking at new wings but not sure I’m ready to change. I have somewhere around 73k or 75k on mine now and it’s set up for exactly how we want it. Who knows, maybe In a few years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Congrats on the new ride! That's a great bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Pauly said: No doubt. Jim got quick. You will, too. Shit.. even the RT is a very good 2-up mile muncher in stock configuration. You just have to spend $25-30,000 to get that up front. Or... you can piece meal it a bit at a time with a $15,000 bike and hope "good enough" holds true. That’s what I love about the bike I got, I’m in it for only $15k. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Pauly said: Shit.. even the RT is a very good 2-up mile muncher in stock configuration. You just have to spend $25-30,000 to get that up front. Or... you can piece meal it a bit at a time with a $15,000 bike and hope "good enough" holds true. I came really close to buying an RT. Really, all the 2014+ BMW water cooled boxers are fantastic motorcycles. The R1200R with all the touring farkles, just checked my boxes a little better than the RT, RS, or GS. Plus I just like roadster style naked bikes. If 2 up touring was a big consideration, I'd have a hard time deciding between the GW or 1600GTL...really can't go wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: That’s what I love about the bike I got, I’m in it for only $15k. Nice work. Smart move. I snagged the GS for $18k, which is the only reason it is in my garage. I found one identical to Jim's for $18k, but she says the Voyager is perfect for her needs.. and that is why I own it. I can be happy on anything.. except a FZ6. 9 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: I came really close to buying an RT. Really, all the 2014+ BMW water cooled boxers are fantastic motorcycles. The R1200R with all the touring farkles, just checked my boxes a little better than the RT, RS, or GS. Plus I just like roadster style naked bikes. If 2 up touring was a big consideration, I'd have a hard time deciding between the GW or 1600GTL...really can't go wrong though. I love the engine in mine. It is not blistering fast, but it is far from slow. Plus, that "brap, brap,... fart" from the exhaust makes me laugh every time. I like the RT, but your bike looks better. I think you made the right choice. The BMW GTL is an attractive machine, but if I am losing the boxer.. I would go with the Goldwing. The boxer is the best part of my GS, but that is the top item in a very long list of "likes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 can't wait to see it at the track! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72beetle Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Is that a spoiler on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, blue72beetle said: Is that a spoiler on the back? No that’s the OEM accessory luggage rack. They added a led brake light as well on the bottom of the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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