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[SE-5]

As a very long time Harley and Honda guy here is my take.  I am tired of spending thousands to get my bike "to work correctly" for lack of a better term,(pipes, stage 1 etc).  My CVO Ultra is nearing a rebuild finish (thank God for the extended), I know it's a high mileage bike at a whopping 36,000 and the front rod developed about a quarter inch play.  The list of the rebuild is too long for me to even care to type out.  In all she has been down for over 3 months since I've owned it, new in 2010.  So much for Harley's flagship bike. My '12 Heritage is, so far in good shape.  My Goldwing has NEVER been in the shop for any repair, never left me standing on the side of the road and for you guys that like power... a wing far exceeds anything a Harley can ever dream of.  I like the F6B and plan on owning one in the second year of production.  Keeping the Heritage but booting the CVO to the curb. In my opinion, which only matters to me, the CVO is a much over praised, over priced bike. 3 of my friends have problems with their CVOs also, one other guy is movng on from his too.  Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley.   

[Robmay]

As a very long time Harley and Honda guy here is my take.  I am tired of spending thousands to get my bike "to work correctly" for lack of a better term,(pipes, stage 1 etc).  My CVO Ultra is nearing a rebuild finish (thank God for the extended), I know it's a high mileage bike at a whopping 36,000 and the front rod developed about a quarter inch play.  The list of the rebuild is too long for me to even care to type out.  In all she has been down for over 3 months since I've owned it, new in 2010.  So much for Harley's flagship bike. My '12 Heritage is, so far in good shape.  My Goldwing has NEVER been in the shop for any repair, never left me standing on the side of the road and for you guys that like power... a wing far exceeds anything a Harley can ever dream of.  I like the F6B and plan on owning one in the second year of production.  Keeping the Heritage but booting the CVO to the curb. In my opinion, which only matters to me, the CVO is a much over praised, over priced bike. 3 of my friends have problems with their CVOs also, one other guy is movng on from his too.  Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley.   

Well said. 

[110tHunDer]

 
Tommy, you riding the GW demo yet?

 

 

[Fired00d]

Tommy, you riding the GW demo yet?

 

 

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Crusty]

As a very long time Harley and Honda guy here is my take.  I am tired of spending thousands to get my bike "to work correctly" for lack of a better term,(pipes, stage 1 etc).  My CVO Ultra is nearing a rebuild finish (thank God for the extended), I know it's a high mileage bike at a whopping 36,000 and the front rod developed about a quarter inch play.  The list of the rebuild is too long for me to even care to type out.  In all she has been down for over 3 months since I've owned it, new in 2010.  So much for Harley's flagship bike. My '12 Heritage is, so far in good shape.  My Goldwing has NEVER been in the shop for any repair, never left me standing on the side of the road and for you guys that like power... a wing far exceeds anything a Harley can ever dream of.  I like the F6B and plan on owning one in the second year of production.  Keeping the Heritage but booting the CVO to the curb. In my opinion, which only matters to me, the CVO is a much over praised, over priced bike. 3 of my friends have problems with their CVOs also, one other guy is movng on from his too.  Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley.   

Well said! I'm ashamed to admit my 09 SERG only has 9k miles on it. Got 1200 miles in the first 4 days I owned it, then it got put in storage for 10 months, just in time for me to get to Colorado in the winter and I just haven't had time in the past couple years to ride it like it deserves to be ridden. That and it has to share my time with my BMW 1150GS Adventure... lol
BUT, with me retiring in Feb 14, I plan on getting MUCH more riding time in. I sincerely hope mine doesn't run in to problems like yours, because I do love my SERG, but if it proved to be unreliable, I'd drop it in a heartbeat. Only problems in 100k miles I ever had on my wing was flat tires... had an Avon throw all the tread with the casing staying intact... at 94MPH! Needless to say, it took a little while for my to pull the seat cover from between my clenched cheeks!


If I hit the Poweball Wed, I will add the FB6 to my fleet!  lol

[Robmay]

From the Goldwing forum. Called an "MBL" kit?

[Fired00d]

From the Goldwing forum. Called an "MBL" kit?

Is that the quick detach kit for the tour pack on a 'wing?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Robmay]

Is that the quick detach kit for the tour pack on a 'wing?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Not sure d00d. 

Here's where it came from:  http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?335976-Trunk-Removed-photos

And....who say's you can't/don't need to MOD a Goldwing??

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?304851-I-modified-my-Wing-cat-is-out-of-the-bag

[Fired00d]

Not sure d00d. 

Here's where it came from:  http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?335976-Trunk-Removed-photos

And....who say's you can't/don't need to MOD a Goldwing??

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?304851-I-modified-my-Wing-cat-is-out-of-the-bag

Hehehehe... that guy has a serious case of OCD/MOD madness.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[OBB]

Is that the quick detach kit for the tour pack on a 'wing?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Christ I hope not. It would take three people to move the dang thing. 

[Robmay]

Hehehehe... that guy has a serious case of OCD/MOD madness.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Just got done looking at all 12 pages....wow!  That dude has some skills and some jack!

[dlaws01]

  Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley. 


Amen to that!   

[CVOThunder]

So many red X's but I'll try in my room. Thanks for posting the link, sounds like one heck of a project.


Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley.   

Thank you forum for being tolerant of our sidebar action. I know it's weird to discuss GoldWings on a Harley forum
and that some are holding your tongue in not commenting. But it's pretty cool to be able to discuss other rides without animosity.
We are all riders no matter what the brand is but the main focus is still the appreciation of our Harleys.

Thanks! 

[Crusty]

So many red X's but I'll try in my room. Thanks for posting the link, sounds like one heck of a project.


Now, I am a huge Harley fan but I am more into riding than being loyal to Harley.   

Thank you forum for being tolerant of our sidebar action. I know it's weird to discuss GoldWings on a Harley forum
and that some are holding your tongue in not commenting. But it's pretty cool to be able to discuss other rides without animosity.
We are all riders no matter what the brand is but the main focus is still the appreciation of our Harleys.

Thanks! 

Was just going to say the same thing!  lol

And also agree on the rest!!   

[guppytrash]

I would like one in each color.