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[grc]

Well, I'm sorry if I ruffled some folk's feathers, but I saw this thread becoming just one more of those "bash anything that isn't a Harley" discussions and thought I'd speak my piece before it sank to the usual levels of ridiculousness.  Like bashing Honda's with a sledge hammer, if you know what I mean. 

I've got no problem with other people expressing their honest opinions about visual attributes.  If all we want to talk about here is whether or not we like the appearance of the new Goldwing, fine.  I'll add my vote that the appearance does nothing for me, and also add my comment that it sure doesn't look like much of a change from the previous model.  If I had been holding off buying a new bike for the past two years in anticipation of a major change, and then saw this, I'd probably be upset just like many of those Goldwing riders.  On the other hand, at least Honda didn't just add some flat black paint, or strip off much of the trim, and call it an all new 2011.5 model.   


Jerry

[grandpadoc]

I guess you could say we are used to the abuse and the Wingers are not...yet. 

[DavidB]

Here is the Run-a-Muck rally.
 
     Honda warmed the crowd and put on a great show.

[PHAZE]

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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Add a little cheese sauce and it's OK. 

[Crusty]

Looks like a Victory screwed a BMW and then a Goldwing and for good measure gave a BJ to a Harley

ROFLMAO... I couldn't put my finger on what I thought it looked like, but that pretty much sums it up!

I had an '01, put 98K miles on it (still regret not being the one to roll it over 100K  ) and sold it in '05 Great bike, and if I could have as many bikes as I wanted, I'd own one... I'd be pretty pissed off if I was waiting for the "new" design and this is what I waited on... HUGE fail for Honda!

As far as the bike bashing... I used to be a good natured chit talked to my HD riding friends... but when it comes down to it, who gives a chit what you ride... as long as you ride.

[Beemer]

When on the road, I wave at everyone...even scooters!  I get a kick waving to them most because of the enthusiastic (almost frantic) return waves...they're so happy to be acknowledged!  

I believe many younger folks move on later to bigger motorcycles or older folks used to ride bigger bikes when they were younger.  It sets a good example either way.  

Remember, only motorcyclists know why dogs stick their heads out car windows!

[Spiderman]

Well, I'm sorry if I ruffled some folk's feathers, but I saw this thread becoming just one more of those "bash anything that isn't a Harley" discussions and thought I'd speak my piece before it sank to the usual levels of ridiculousness.  Like bashing Honda's with a sledge hammer, if you know what I mean.  
Jerry

               Jerry,
                       You know man, I actually look forward to your posts more than anybody on the site. You are usually the one member who gets it right on things - -  especially tech issues. This just doesn't sound like you though dude. You of all people over the years have shown that riding a motorcycle is a visceral thing. It takes a lot more than a smooth running, problem free engine to make the experience enjoyable for many of us. I have a Japanese sports car. I've posted that the Mustang I'd been looking at when I bought my 1st Mitsu Spider (I'm on #2) wasn't even a close 2nd on interior, mechanicals etc. But that car is also a looker. A real looker. I know there's guys who swear by their Gold Wings, but you know something ? 99 out of 100 of em within 10 minutes of meeting them if you're (me) on a Harley will start in on why they didn't buy a Harley. That's the crux of my post. The Harley bashers over in metric land outnumber the Honda bashers on this side of the wall by 10 to 1. And given that you're one of the true greybeards of this site, one as I said that I look to for solid comment on many issues, I am surprised by you getting rather wound up on this subject. Now if the real Jerry has been abducted by Aliens then who do we pay ransom to so we can have you back.

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[Twolanerider]

You know man, I actually look forward to your posts more than anybody on the site.

 

[miker]

Whats the big whoop?  Looks like a goldwing...

[Spiderman]

 

Jealous Bitch

I never claimed to be monogamous

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[Twolanerider]

Jealous Bitch

I never claimed to monogamous   

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Gawdammit don't do that when I've got a mouth full of soda!


What a freaking mess !

[CVOStreetglide]

Harley riders especially CVO riders who ride with Valkeries and GW's are like the knockout hot looking chick at the bar who surrounds herself with ugly fat chicks so she looks even better.

So I say let them keep building and selling them.    

[cold1]

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[Billy]

When I was first looking to buy a Harley I thought I would look around at Honda's, After looking at all the bikes the beat looking bike in the store was a used Wide Glide. the salesman agreed with me. No one can copy the looks and ride of a Harley even though I had to put on new suspension to make it ride like a Touring bike should.     Billy

[Spiderman]

When I was first looking to buy a Harley I thought I would look around at Honda's, After looking at all the bikes the beat looking bike in the store was a used Wide Glide. the salesman agreed with me. No one can copy the looks and ride of a Harley even though I had to put on new suspension to make it ride like a Touring bike should.     Billy

Billy
      How you doin dude, enjoyin cvoharley ? Good, hope you don't mind if I pick a bit. Your last sentence - - - - did you buy the Wide Glide at the Honda dealership ? OR, did you go to a H-D dealership and buy one of the FL models ? Which after you got it home and rode it for awhile you decided to modify the stock suspension ?  Just curious what it was that you " had to put on new suspension to make it ride like a Touring bike should."


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