Tonik Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 *Gold Wing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, Pauly said: I have zero desire to ride it over the BMW. I am pushing toward trading the Vulcan and the Ducati in on a newer R1200RT for 2-up touring. Going all beemer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Tonik said: *Gold Wing It's on my list. You and I need to get in a ride so we can swap bikes for a few hundred miles. 41 minutes ago, Howabusa said: Going all beemer? Not necessarily, but I am really impressed with the overall build of mine. I have not ridden a RT since the 1150.. which was boring as fuck. The 1200 is a hoot and the RT is the best BMW tourer with that engine. However, rumor has it the 2-up qualities of the GoldWing are damn impressive. I also find the Wing more visually apealing than the RT, but both are dynamite tourers... and I used to ride a 1st gen Multistrada. I am used to ugly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Pauly said: I have zero desire to ride it over the BMW. I am pushing toward trading the Vulcan and the Ducati in on a newer R1200RT for 2-up touring. The new RT is a fantastic machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Other than a heated seat and a radio what will the RT have that the GSA is lacking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Uncle Punk said: Other than a heated seat and a radio what will the RT have that the GSA is lacking? Lower seat height, primarily. The GS is too tall for 2-up with my short legs. If the RT is too tall, I will have to disqualify it. This is where the GoldWing begins to gain momentum as the best overall option. 1 hour ago, Tpoppa said: The new RT is a fantastic machine. Have you ridden one? It's the same style front end as mine. I figured you would hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, Pauly said: Lower seat height, primarily. The GS is too tall for 2-up with my short legs. If the RT is too tall, I will have to disqualify it. This is where the GoldWing begins to gain momentum as the best overall option. Have you ridden one? It's the same style front end as mine. I figured you would hate it. As much as I like the new LC RT, a used 2009+ will do just as nicely for 2 up riding. And you can find them, well farkled, for just a little more than you are asking for your Duc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Pauly said: Lower seat height, primarily. The GS is too tall for 2-up with my short legs. If the RT is too tall, I will have to disqualify it. This is where the GoldWing begins to gain momentum as the best overall option. That is why they make a low GSA and with a low seat it would easily be the superior choice over a Goldwing. One bike to conquer the world would be a Low GSA in your case, a Goldwing would mean you would have to get yet another bike to keep you interested in entertaining riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: As much as I like the new LC RT, a used 2009+ will do just as nicely for 2 up riding. And you can find them, well farkled, for just a little more than you are asking for your Duc. I need to ride one. 21 minutes ago, Uncle Punk said: That is why they make a low GSA and with a low seat it would easily be the superior choice over a Goldwing. One bike to conquer the world would be a Low GSA in your case, a Goldwing would mean you would have to get yet another bike to keep you interested in entertaining riding. I agree about the low suspension GSA, but I am keeping the one I have. The Goldwing would replace the Voyager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Pauly said: I need to ride one. I agree about the low suspension GSA, but I am keeping the one I have. The Goldwing would replace the Voyager If you are planning multiday 2 up trips at at a faster pace than the Voyager can manage then your choices get limited. The GW and the K1600 are going t have the best passenger accomodations, perhaps a used K1300. Your pillion probably wouldn't be liking an RT so much after day 2 unless she has built significant fortitude. I personally don't care to ride 2 up at a quick pace for multiple reasons. Something like the Voyager would probably be enough for my 2 up needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 The Voyager is very good 2-up. It is a lot better with fresh tires. She is quite happy with the Voyager. I rode a K1200GT and I do not like the lack of grunt from the inline. The bigger bike may be better, but I think the Wing's flat-six is more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 15 hours ago, Pauly said: I have zero desire to ride it over the BMW. I am pushing toward trading the Vulcan and the Ducati in on a newer R1200RT for 2-up touring. I did nazi that coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: I did nazi that coming. You're thinking KTM. They're Austrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Price drop for OR.net memebers. $5500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 10:22 AM, bowdog said: Someone needs to buy this thing, every time I come to this thread i get more tempted. Just gave you 500 reasons to do something fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Pauly said: Price drop for OR.net memebers. $5500. Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Sold, pending funds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 12:16 PM, Tonik said: You should offer him 5500. On 6/5/2020 at 12:20 PM, Pauly said: That would be a waste of time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Tonik said: At the time, it would have been. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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