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[Twolanerider]

It would be nice if everyone could just grow up and respect those who make different choices.  Personally, I don't care if someone rides a crotch rocket, a dirt bike, a Goldwing, a Harley, a vintage Brit bike (Norton/Triumph/BSA/Royal Enfield, now those were motorcycles!), or even a Vespa scooter.  If they are out in the wind on two wheels, they're OK by me.


Jerry

Jerry,

I've said before and will say again; I don't care what someone rides or even who someone rides.  As long as they ride.  That I don't give a flying chit what another guy's bike is is separate and apart, however, from the simple fact that my personal opinion is that the new Wing (or the Vision, for that matter) are ugly bikes.  Other's my love them.  That's fine.  They may think mine are dog throw up on two wheels.  That's fine too.  It's just a subjective opinion on appearance.  

It is not disrespect toward the bike's owner.  Not even to the bike itself for that matter.  It doesn't have to be "pretty" to be a good machine after all.  Hell, a lot of things I like aren't pretty.  Even you after that whiney diatribe that seemed to question intent, integrity or thoughtfulness just because I didn't like the looks of something.

[DOOFUS]

Nice.  I loved my 2 Wings -- but cld not get the seating comfort right. // Out of the box power is fantastic on that 1800.  And smoothness??  HD has a long way to go.  But the CVO is getting them closer to GoldWing ride.  DOOFUS

[2harleys]

I re-read all the posts and I do not see any bashing - most everyone who posted just thinks it is ugly.  I do and I also think the Victory Vision is ugly.  But I do not bash anyone who thinks otherwise and/or decides to ride or own one.  I do not think H-Ds are necessarily superior but part of what I enjoy about my motorcycle is its appearance and the new wing does not cut it for me.

X2        IMO Harley is not a superior bike. I have owned 3 wings over the years. I had absolutely NO, I repeat, NO problems with any of them (can't say that about any of my Harleys). I have also owned Triumph's, one BSA, Suzuki's, and Yamaha's. I had many problems with the British bikes back in the 60s, but very few problems with the Japanese bikes. I have been riding now for 46 years, and over those years have ridden several brands, and still ride side by side with friends that have all different makes. I would never bash any of them and they do not bash me, even though we do mess with each other on a daily basis about each other's  bike. In the past 15 years, I have not been on anything except a Harley (even when mine is in the shop for repairs). I just choose to ride a Harley and put up with the problems associated with that ownership. IMO there is nothing that comes close to the feeling I get while riding my CVO, and IMO, nothing comes close to the looks of that machine. I go to Sturgis every year, and from what I see, there are alot of people that try to make their bikes look like a Harley, But I cannot remember seeing many people trying to make their bikes look like a wing. I do not -- and will never bash anyone for what they ride  --- but my opinion of the new wing is   --- fuuuuuuuuuuuugly --  and that is just my opinion  -- whatever that is worth.  And to those that think looks do not matter, why do they pay the extra price for the CVO?

[DavidB]

Cant have anymore fun than bashing a Honda at a rally with a Big Sledge Hammer.
Usually raises a lot of money.

                                    

[Chains]

Never did care what anyone rides,I have bought and sold 3 wings in the past 3 years and made a lot of money off them, even had one with a two person sidecar.  GL1800 was the best, but still not a Harley.

I stick by my previous words the new wing is flat ugly and a disapointment to wingers world wide.  Many of my friends ride them and they hate the new look as well and are very disapointed in the HP staying the same while BMW continues to go up.

[dlaws01]

I love my CVO Springer but it really doesn't matter what you ride just as long as you ride.  Heck, its the same wind blowin' through my hair regardless of what I'm sitting on!

[Twolanerider]

I love my CVO Springer but it really doesn't matter what you ride just as long as you ride.  Heck, its the same wind blowin' through my hair regardless of what I'm sitting on!

Don't start with the hair.  That's personal!     

[sadunbar]

Don't start with the hair.  That's personal!     

Hair and fingers....  Don't have much of either, do we?     

[Twolanerider]

Hair and fingers....  Don't have much of either, do we?     

As I sit here to contemplate all that has transpired I lean forward.  And run my fingers through my hai...


Wait just a darn minute.  I don't write fiction.... 

I may write about ugly Goldwings.  But that's not fiction !

[BostonboyDH]

 The 1987 1200 was the last Wing that looked like a motorcycle,   The release of the 1988 1500 looked like a two wheel refrigerator !!!!!

[red ben59]

Feel sorry for the wingers that waited all this time for this one.

Could not have said that any better!

Chains you have a good eye.

[PHAZE]

The 1987 1200 was the last Wing that looked like a motorcycle,   

If you asked most people "What does a motorcycle look like?", they probably wouldn't pick any kind of touring bike.  I think my Fat Bob is a lot closer to what most folks would say that a motorcycle looks like than my Ultra Classic.  I really like the look of the original Gold Wings before they became touring bikes (and I did get to ride one back in the late 70s or early 80s), but a lot of folks probably don't even know that Gold Wings haven't always looked like the machines that they have become.  I think that my Triumph T100 is what a motorcycle is supposed to look like too because that's what I remember bikes looking like when I was a kid in the 60s.

[darth davidson]

Hey!!!! i wouldnt mind having one of those sitting in my drive way  



                                                                So I can watch my neighborhood dogs piss all over it  

Yeap or to hang my rags that I used to clean My CVO!!!!!!!!

[grandpadoc]

If you asked most people "What does a motorcycle look like?", they probably wouldn't pick any kind of touring bike.  I think my Fat Bob is a lot closer to what most folks would say that a motorcycle looks like than my Ultra Classic.  I really like the look of the original Gold Wings before they became touring bikes (and I did get to ride one back in the late 70s or early 80s), but a lot of folks probably don't even know that Gold Wings haven't always looked like the machines that they have become.  I think that my Triumph T100 is what a motorcycle is supposed to look like too because that's what I remember bikes looking like when I was a kid in the 60s.

...and the only bike company to show a sales increase and profit last year. I went to look at their touring bike recently and its evolving nicely, only thing left is adding cruise control and tourpack and it will rock...its already crazy quick and powerful. Doc

[Spiderman]

Don't you just love it when somebody starts a thread that is basically an opinion thread and then some people get all worked up because others actually state their opinions. I recall President George HW Bush catching flak for saying he hated broccoli even though he liked most vegetables. So here's the thing. I LOVE motorcycles, but a Gold Wing is broccoli in my book.

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