Cardinal Sin

[trevwales]

Well, I went and done wrong! I listened to my wife when she said go ask that nice salesman if you can take that nice red goldwing for a test ride. ::)

Should have known better I guess, the number of guys on here have warned of this before.

So, Voyager gone :'(, hello Wing.. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Will drop by now and then to see how well this site is going, there isnt a wing site like it wish there was! Trip and all of you have made this site great!

If any of you get over to UK Wales way, email me, and be happy to say hi and whatever.

Y'all take care now, Trev ;)

[rickyboy]

Good luck with your new bike.

[Yellow Jacket]

Well Trev, we're going to miss you and your reports about the Voyager. In the meantime, don't be a stranger and enjoy the new Wing!

Cheers.

[Jared]

Congrats on the new bike! I too will own a wing someday.

[dennisbailey]

Should never have listened to the wife. Now she knows for sure that you have selective hearing loss when you choose not to hear her. Was going in there what you would call "ON A WING AND A PRAYER" or was it "WINGING IT". Enjoy the ride.

[wompus]

I'm 62 and I'm still not old enough for a "Geezer" bike!! ::)

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[redeye]

I tried to warn you good people about the Honda Wing-Ding fever. I should say I told you so, but I won't. I hope I'm not breaking any rules, but here goes. This is a few Wing sites I visit.

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/ (Based in Ireland)

http://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/

http://bbs.gwrra.org/scripts/board/discus.pl?pg=topics

None are as sophisticated as Kawa-Now. But still a lot of information & good folks too.

Like a Harley, what you bought is a starter kit. Now you have to go out & farkle it up. Good Luck with your new Goldwing....-Rich

[ringadingh]

Good luck with the new Wing, they are nice bikes. Stay in touch and say hi once in a while, fill us in on the details about the new bike.

[Cajunrider]

Don't go away Trev. Hang around with us giving reports on the new Wing. Congratulations.

[wheelie]

Have fun and ride safe on the Honda.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Congratulations on the purchase of the Goldwing. They are great bikes. I owned an '83 back in '83 through '86 or so. It didn't have near the gadgets on it that the newer ones have. Enjoy.

[funtogo]

Congrats on the Goldwing.They are great bikes.I had a 1984 Gold Wing Interstate From 84-87.Smooth as silk.Like others here,I might own another someday.You never know!

[chainsaw]

When I had my Wing the wife and I went into the dealer to buy the kids a helmet for Christmas.
Bought the helmet and the Wing. The wife kept saying, "Just sit on the Wing and see how you like it." Loved it and the rest is history.

[audiogooroo]

When I had my Wing the wife and I went into the dealer to buy the kids a helmet for Christmas.
Bought the helmet and the Wing. The wife kept saying, "Just sit on the Wing and see how you like it." Loved it and the rest is history.
So Al...you went from a Wing to a Nomad????
You must actually be getting younger! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Actually, I had a Wing when I was 30 http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif which was day or two ago!

[snarleybill08]

i really think it's great that there is no wing bashing on here. here's my perspective on a new wing. i have an 08 that i bought new over a year ago.they are awesome bikes, the best there is for the long haul. i also have an 08 nomad and a v-star 1300 touring. if i had to choose only one for a keeper it would be a hard decision. i would probably go with the nomad. the reason being, i have bad legs and find the floor boards more comfortable. and i still want that nostalgic motorcycle look. so i am going to keep all three for now. a wing is by far not a geezer bike. the group i ride with, venture riders push there bikes to the limit and we ride them in the twisties to the limit. the corners of my highway boards are ground off. the wing will out run most bikes on the road accept for crotch rockets and sport touring bikes, and have sport bike like handling. for the long haul it has the ultmate in luxury bar none. what i am saying, if you want a wing, go for it but don't be to quick to dump your v-twin. keep it if you can you will have the best of both worlds. bill

[audiogooroo]

... a wing is by far not a geezer bike...
Mal from VROC calls his a "couch rocket". I like that!

[trevwales]

Thanks guys, will put up link to pics when it stops raining here and can get out and shoot some real shots.

Wompus, don't ever get old! ;>) ....

Thanks for the links redeye.

Couch rocket sounds pretty good, how about a sofa on steroids! This thing shifts and handles!

Take care, Trev

[wantakaw59]

i really think it's great that there is no wing bashing on here. here's my perspective on a new wing. i have an 08 that i bought new over a year ago.they are awesome bikes, the best there is for the long haul. i also have an 08 nomad and a v-star 1300 touring. if i had to choose only one for a keeper it would be a hard decision. i would probably go with the nomad. the reason being, i have bad legs and find the floor boards more comfortable. and i still want that nostalgic motorcycle look. so i am going to keep all three for now. a wing is by far not a geezer bike. the group i ride with, venture riders push there bikes to the limit and we ride them in the twisties to the limit. the corners of my highway boards are ground off. the wing will out run most bikes on the road accept for crotch rockets and sport touring bikes, and have sport bike like handling. for the long haul it has the ultmate in luxury bar none. what i am saying, if you want a wing, go for it but don't be to quick to dump your v-twin. keep it if you can you will have the best of both worlds. bill

wantakaw59 (jim) <<<<Wants to be put in Bill's Last Will and Testament!!

Quick note about what my neighbor calls his "800 lb crotch rocket"(2002 Wing). When a buddie (H.D. Road Glide) and myself (Honda 1100) did the Dragons' Tail in Tenn. this year, we were politely asked to allow their group of Wingers to pass us cause we were slowing them down!! We tried our hardest to keep up, but didn't have a chance!! NOT a geezer bike at'll !! JMHO Hope you come back here a few times a year to tell us of your exploits...jim

[VulcanE]

Congrats on the new ride. The wing is a great bike, and as far as it being a "Geezer-Glide", check out the link below. This guy can run the Dragon in 11 minutes................. WOW.

LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo)

[dantama]

If any of you get over to UK Wales way, email me, and be happy to say hi and whatever.





Say hi? A real friend would say, "If you get over to the UK and want to borrow a bike to tour the country, look me up!" :)

[trevwales]

Dan, I dont want the wing parked on tower bridge when it is up!

Trev

[snarleybill08]

i have ridden the dragon on my venture and to go like that guy on the wing you would have to know it by heart. i followed a friend on a wing through some of the other curves in georgia and nc he was dragging metal. the venture was really wallering in the curves. could'nt stay with him in some of them. i never have ridden it on my wing. was going to this summer but had to cancel. that guy is one hell of a wing rider. bill

[Kawhead]

Enjoy your Wing Trev and don't be a stranger 'round here.

[redeye]

As a good friend of mine says, "YOU MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE ON A HONDA".

[Kawhead]

Dose your friend happen to ride a Honda ??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[unwind2]

Or you could do like us - he has the wing, I have the Nomad. He used to have a Nomad. Still really likes the Nomad will ride mine a bit from time to time....but he really really loves his Wing and I really really love my Nomad - we make a happy couple. ;)

[redeye]

My friend has a Nomad. I let him ride my Goldwing, He now owns both.

[skeeter]

Congrats on the new ride. The wing is a great bike, and as far as it being a "Geezer-Glide", check out the link below. This guy can run the Dragon in 11 minutes................. WOW.

LINK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo)

Dayum!

[dank]

Enjoy the new ride! They are great bikes.

[ccmjr77]

The wing is a nice bike, but I don't like the seating position. My wife said it was nice, but liked other bike about as well. It is just not my style, so I don't plan going to a wing anytime soon. Our Pastor at church bought a wing after riding an older Kaw Voyager. He likes it, but feels top heavy and to tall, he is considering going to a HD UC.

[snarleybill08]

i haven't been riding my wing lately cuz the newness has'nt worn off my nomad. i took the wing for a long ride yesterday to warm the oil up for an oil change, and take a sample for an oil analysis. i was honestly thinking about dumping the wing in the spring, to many bikes to ride and maintain. then after my ride i told my wife no way the wing is here to stay. it is definately a couch rocket. got a few more long runs left in me, and i'm going to need it for the long haul. i'm awful lucky to have the choice of rides i have, but thats what i worked hard all my life for. sure is alot of work keeping up with them. they all get rode almost weekly.