Uncle Punk Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think and I could be wrong but there is a guy that holds the fastest record on the dragon from one end to the other and maybe back on a GoldwingThat is a common tale among the cruiser community I didn’t think anyone in the sport bike world would believe it let alone repeat it, the story is not true but it does get repeated often. Think about it logically, the same good rider on a sport bike will beat his own best time through there on a Goldwing. Don't get me wrong I love Goldwings and hope to have one someday when I grow up but they aren't going to beat a sport bike through any road course using the same rider on both bikes.A well ridden Goldwing will stay with any well organized group ride, hell we had a T-Max scooter along on a group ride without an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 If a goldwing is too much defintey look at an FJR, ST1300 or a Concours. Next step below that would be a vfr but to me it's more sport than it is tourer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Is it just me or are Honda Goldwings old people bikes? Wife and I are really starting to look for a 2 up bike for this fall or next year. I look at the Goldwings and I can't help but think I am too young for a goldwing. Am I wrong? I will say they look very comfy. So how old do you have to be? How many tattoos do I need to ride a Harley? I'm 60,Too old for a sport bike? I joined up at 43 and I wish I would have done it sooner. My wife and I have had some of the best times in our life on the Wing. Don't ride one if you don't want one and if you don't want one don't let your wife ride on one. The 1800's handle alot better than the 1500 and have a little more power but the 1500 is quite capable. This is ours.We have traveled every state east of the Miss. River and camped in several. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHTFfRNTZF8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfvb1225 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 So how old do you have to be? How many tattoos do I need to ride a Harley? I'm 60,Too old for a sport bike? I joined up at 43 and I wish I would have done it sooner. My wife and I have had some of the best times in our life on the Wing. Don't ride one if you don't want one and if you don't want one don't let your wife ride on one. The 1800's handle alot better than the 1500 and have a little more power but the 1500 is quite capable. This is ours.We have traveled every state east of the Miss. River and camped in several.Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think and I could be wrong but there is a guy that holds the fastest record on the dragon from one end to the other and maybe back on a GoldwingHe probably holds the record on a Wing but not overall .Look at what he did do. Practice makes perfect. http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum4/17687.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I saw a photo of a wing doing a nice wheelie and assumed it was photoshopped. I was quickly informed they have plenty of power to pull the front wheel with no problem and just about anything else as well. You could get one of these and open a side business . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiojZ7HfCWo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I really had no idea the Goldwings were so capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 In the right hands anything is "capable". Some just more than others, however most anything out there is more capable than a HD. That being said, again in the right hands, I have seen a couple very capable HD's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfvb1225 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm not a hater, get an H-D to ride to bike night and anything else to ride on 50+ mile trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 My fathers have goldwings...my dad has rode his to Maine and washington state, through ice snow rain and it did just fine. My stepfather got his so my mom could ride with him on long rides. My father n law triked his for easier travel. All 3 are customized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would say a ST1300 sounds more of what you are alooking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 The only issue I have with gold wings are that they cost more than a damn miata, and guess which travels better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would also say to check out the Triumph Sprint series of bikes. Sport touring with more power than the VFR's. It's the same 1050cc 3 cylinder engine they put in the speed triples. 100+ hp to the back tire and all day comfort. I did 1800 miles in 6 days last year on mine. 2 wheeled down to the dragon then did N+S Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia while we where down there before riding home. The bike was awesome in the twisties, even when loaded down with hard bags and luggage. Not sure how they ride 2-up but it is an option that nobody else has mentioned yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I can't get into any motorcycle with a "chair" on it.......Or pulling a trailer with a motorcycle (something which should be against the law IMO)... If you want something that big, I say drive a car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtugeoj Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 My pops has been riding wings for quite awhile. He is trying to get me to take his new one for a ride. Hell anything that cost more than my truck and my wife's van put together I am staying well away from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'd really love to try a wing out, but the wife says not till I'm 60. I think it will happen before that....at least I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I can't get into any motorcycle with a "chair" on it.......Or pulling a trailer with a motorcycle (something which should be against the law IMO)...If you want something that big, I say drive a car... Hi jnor, you know you really want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi jnor, you know you really want one.Like a dose of the clap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Like a dose of the clap.....Hater.....bet my buddy would pass you in the twisty bits while pulling his trailer on his wing. It is basically a bad ass flat 6 that is nestled in an aluminum sportbike frame, they handle better than they should and are more comfy than they should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crb Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 That looks Photoshoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 That looks Photoshoped.Google goldwing wheelie....theres tons of 'em - they WILL wheelie......until you drag the bags n pipes And, you can lighten them up via streetfighter project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 is it just me, or do those tires look like balloons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Google goldwing wheelie....theres tons of 'em - they WILL wheelie......until you drag the bags n pipes And, you can lighten them up via streetfighter projectI would rock that wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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