Just got Feb edition of Rider Magazine and was looking at the 2006 review of the Goldwing and I see that a airbag option will be available in spring of 2006! Has a picture of it deploying with a rider on the bike. Looks like one of them exercise balls sitting between the fairing and the riders face. Says it can reduce the riders velocity as he leaves the bike in a frontal impact which involves about 95% of all motorcycle accidents that involve another vehicle.
I believe I would be a bit nervous hitting a bump with a bomb ready to go off in your face. Although if I was about to slam into a stopped vehicle (As some here have experienced) I would welcome this huge exercise ball exploding from my dash and kissing me in the face!
After reading this I began to think (and as my wife says That in itself is dangerous) This Airbag thing is good but if it is going to throw you from the bike anyhow, why not have a little control!I then in visioned another device. How about an ejection seat with a mini parachute to be able to control your decent out of harms way! Thought it to be a great alternative ...unless your in a tunnel or under a bridge. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
Oh well, what's your opinion?
They also have a 6 cd player, GPS, Heated backrests and seats with independent control, and foot warmers (heat from engine blown at your feet). Base price $18,999 to $22,799 with all the factory options (less airbag option). Some good ideas I would like to have on my CVO.