Geepers - talk about narrow-minded? GW Folks that rival Harley crew

[rgbeard]

I don't often cross info between this, and the Goldwing forum but - I just has-ta this time.

http://goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum4/110539.html

"My son is 28 years old and thinks my goldwing is an "old mans bike", he would like to come on some of my trips but I dont know what other Honda he could get that could make a 1000 miles trip without being a goldwing."

There's more open-minded people in the KKK than what this guy seems to be.

In my response, I borrowed a line from Orson - (thank you!)

[kevin_stevens]

You're one of them, aren't you?

KeS

[rgbeard]

You're one of them, aren't you?

KeS

Like many groups, there are some that make you ashamed to be associated with them.

Here, I think I'm one of "those".  Over there, this guy is one of "those".

[Brad1445]

Gold wing is a old mans bike.  I just just completed a 2200 mile trip on my Busa, I did not feel the need to bring a drink holder and a Living-room chair to complete it.

[sleazy rider]

I got out of the GWRRA because of the stiff necked old coots.  My initial impression was they were a riding club which turned out to be far from the truth.  When you take a fifth wheel to your district rally that's all of 40 miles away, you are NOT a rider.  It didn't help that I showed up my last year of membership on a Triumph Trophy 1200 and rode it like it was meant to be ridden.  

[kevin_stevens]

Hey, tell this clown that's a '77.  You can tell by the paint color and the spoke wheels.  That was my first new bike.

http://goldwingfacts.com/forums/view_post.php?post_id=1260044

KeS

[DogBoy]

Did anyone suggest an FJR?

[scottzilla]

I with a group of goldwingers when I was 18.  Learned a lot from those guys.  Exceptional riders.

Want to add that the wing has become a useless motorcycle.  There is no reason to buy a Goldwing because the sport tourers have become so good.  Bike hasnt been upgraded in a long time too.
I cant see why anyone would plunk down so much money on a wing when the lighter faster alternatives are a bargain by comparison.

[Jet Jock]

Been there, done that with two different Wings. Tried to be a good lil' GWRRA member, but it seemed like everyone had 20 years on us --- and I was already 40 when I got the first Wing. I went back to bikes meant to be ridden in all situations and not planning on going back to the luxobarge route. The Wing is a good bike, just not MY preferred flavor.

[Hardware]

Before Mrs. Hardware decided to get her license and her own bike, we looked for something comfortable for us both for medium to long distance trips.

Of course, the 'Wing was on the list of bikes to go check out.

The local dealer only had two leftovers from the previous model year, both were white ( ), base models and they still wanted $29,000 (CAD)  for them!

As much as I like the GW for the niche it fills, and I think it does a great job in that role, the cockpit really needs a refresh.

Any GW riders I've met have been pretty hardcore distance riders.  Last year I did a three province ride with a group, some of whom were going coast-to-coast.  The coast-to-coasters had their bikes shipped to BC for the start, except for one guy.  73 years old, he rode from T.O, to BC on his GW (early 90's model IIRC) then did the run with the group to St. John's, Nfld, then turned around and rode home to T.O.  

He could be a little crotchety at times...but he friggin' earned it IMO.

[cb919er]

kills me that people think the only way to ride the open road is on a bike with a bigger engine than the average compact car. Granted, my dad ride a goldwing 1800, but he rode his GL1000 till 2007 when he decided he wanted a new bike, and went with another goldwing. I've made several trips on my 919 without problems. I know a couple that each ride they own FZ6's on long trips without any problems...

[sagerat]

I will say when I've been on my cross-country rides the the bikes I see the most who are also several states from home are GoldWings and ElectraGlides with a RT's and GS's a distant third.

That being said, yeah, I"ve met several GWer's who are rather, um, insistent that the GW is the only bike worth having.  As I don't look in good in a madras shirt, open face helmet, deerskin gloves, and vest festooned with rally pins and hate mc trailers, I've never had a  Wing.

Yet.  

[Kraz]

I did a couple 1,000 mile days... wish I had a Goldwing both times.  

... oh wait - he said 1,000 mile TRIPS???  



 

[atadaskew]

Touring 2 up nuttin' beats a Wing.
There's already talk that the new BMWK16 is lacking in passenger accommodations.  If that's the case, it's an awfully large bike for just one person.

[Blunder]

Go easy on the old guy over there. He's obviously ashamed of his collage student son. It takes a real man to be proud of your artistic kids.

[county]

You can do 1000 miles on an FJR, probably hafta adjust the windscreen a coupla times....

[BrookR1]

I would love to have one sometime when I'm retired and have the time to focus on doing more Iron Butt rides. For a daily use bike, I just can't see it working for me. But at 28, the kid should be able to do a 1000 mile trip on a bicycle.

[greench440]

You can do 1000 miles on an FJR, probably hafta adjust the windscreen a coupla times....

and you won't have to worry about adjusting your chain either.  

[2DFlyer]

Here ya go.  There isn't a whole lot of ass burn in that saddle.
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,61549.0.html

[Orson]

I cant see why anyone would plunk down so much money on a wing when the lighter faster alternatives are a bargain by comparison.

I'd like to see you try and wear a Fez on yer GSX-CBR Yamazuki