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blowndodge
08-06-2007, 10:31 AM
Purchased a new 3/4 helmet last Saturday and as I was walking through the giant dealership and saw a 2007 Gold wing loaded with everything but the air bag. Royal Blue. one only at the price of $18,999! Man I felt like I was cheating everybody so I left!
unwind2
08-06-2007, 10:36 AM
Yep, I eyed a royal blue Goldwing when my hubbie was having his wing serviced. Couldn't help but thinking about how all the chrome accessories would look on that blue.
You're forgiven - go and sin no more.
socwkbiker
08-06-2007, 10:37 AM
Good man blowndodge! I'm proud of you for resisting that temptation. Just say no to the evil Wing!
Dare I admit that one day I'm planning on getting a Gold Wing? Guess I better not.....I might get virtually lynched.
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 10:43 AM
I sat on it and jeez Louise! I had to dismount and leave! Had that been available when I bought my Nomad at that price which was 5K off the list. It would have been tough! But I left with my nomad! Whew
unwind2
08-06-2007, 10:49 AM
One thing that stops my temptation. I am vertically challenged on the Wing.......don't like tippee toeing with an 800+ lb bike.
I have a good friend that just bought a 2007 GW last week. In addition to the remote open saddlebags and trunk, it features adjustable headlight beams while your riding. I want one, but I doubt I would ever sell my Nomad. Having two bikes in the stable ain't bad.
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 10:59 AM
I was doing the math in my head, how much I could get for my bike, the difference for the wing and then I said run forest run!! I left!
socwkbiker
08-06-2007, 10:59 AM
They are really cool looking and I'm sure they are very comfortable, but it's like driving a car! They have everything under the sun, including air bags. I like the bike, but couldn't deal with the quiet pipes people.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors bike.
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 11:25 AM
The esoteric 11th commandment!!!!
Dare I admit that one day I'm planning on getting a Gold Wing? Guess I better not.....I might get virtually lynched.
Might be safest to stick with the "Don't ask, don't tell" doctine. . .
bluetongue
08-06-2007, 04:22 PM
I am with you Trip, "The director of my life" (Marla) said in a couple of years I can buy a GW if I still want one. That is after I buy her a bike. She is wanting to take the MSF course this Fall when it is not so hot sitting out in the sun.
bluetongue,
It's good that the director is giving you permission to possibly get one.
My master plan is to buy a used GoldWing in about 3 years. I want to buy a silver or black one with the Nav features. I also plan on keeping my Nomad. I've already started "working" on my wife toward that goal. I just paid my Nomad off early this year.
Trip
<<<<Might be safest to stick with the "Don't ask, don't tell" doctine. . . >>>>
Hmmmmm....might work in the military, but I'm not sure if it would work on this forum...LOL.
bluetongue
08-06-2007, 05:00 PM
If I decide to buy a GW the Nomad is staying in the stable for when I want to do some cruising, you know kinda like having a touring car and a fun car.
socwkbiker
08-06-2007, 07:34 PM
Car is the key word bluetongue. Those GW's are too comfy. I would fall asleep at the handlebars.
Ok.... let me know when... I'll join the GW club too....
New "Rider" just came with the 2008 Victory Vision Tour.... kinda space age GoldWingish....
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory/Vision/Experience/
I hear those are real sweet bikes, but for now, I'll stick with my Mad.
bluetongue
08-06-2007, 08:53 PM
What is the minimum age that you can buy a GW? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 08:55 PM
I think its 50 "MAN LAW"
bluetongue
08-06-2007, 08:57 PM
Darn it I am screwed for a long time then. Oh well I guess the Nomad stays in full service.
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 08:58 PM
A little over 3 weeks from today! I'm taking donations!!! Hey Trip, lets start a "Gold Wing for Blowndodge" drive!!!! I swear I'll keep my Nomad as a second bike, no, wait, as my FIRST bike!!!!
I qualified as of 3 1/2 weeks ago.... Yippee!
bluetongue
08-06-2007, 09:01 PM
Well here is the link you need if you want a GW.
www.gwrra.org (http://www.gwrra.org)
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 09:02 PM
I asked first!!! Old man!! ;)
Has anyone heard if a Nomad 2000 is in the near future??
blowndodge
08-06-2007, 09:10 PM
You couldn't handle it Nico. Too much power!! Just hold on to the smaller Nad....
Then I could go to the Dark Side and put that car tire on there!@!
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blowndodge
08-06-2007, 09:18 PM
<marquee>That won’t fit</marquee>
<marquee>215/55R/16</marquee>
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blowndodge
08-06-2007, 09:46 PM
Put the pipe down!!!!!!
socwkbiker
08-07-2007, 08:52 AM
Pass the pipe over....
unwind2 - i thought long & hard about the wing, but i'm with you tried sitting on one and it was just too much for me. my girlfriend has a GW trike, but 2 wheels is it for me...at least for now.
socwkbiker
08-08-2007, 11:28 AM
Nico, you are in so much trouble with my wife!
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She doesn't like the car tire idea??
socwkbiker
08-08-2007, 12:00 PM
I checked out the website you put below it and found a deal on cigars, which caused me to order some. When I told her about it she asked how I found out. I instantly told her it was you. Now she's hot because I have more cigars on the way. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Ahh...... I'm poor so I smoke Swishers...
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Here I am!!
socwkbiker
08-08-2007, 12:28 PM
That's what I started on, now I've worked my way up to expensive $2.00 cigars.
unwind2
08-08-2007, 12:33 PM
dip - no 1'm not anywheres ready for a trike yet. Drove a Boss Hoss Trike.......didn't care for it.
I'd ike to have a trike with a bench seat in the rear.... would be cool to take the little ones out for a ride... :)
socwkbiker
08-08-2007, 03:43 PM
was this after a heavy night of vodka? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif
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Here I am!!
In North Carolina we call that Barbeque
Did anyone ever hear the statement - I'd rather see my sister in whorehouse than my brother on a Honda???? Resist temptation
mtpockets1600
08-08-2007, 09:16 PM
Rode one.........Loved it......don't wanna talk about it any more!
I rode GW in between my two Nomads. Felt cramped behind all that dash. I don't like my feet directly under my butt. Also when I did ride one with highway pegs Im sure thats what it must be like for a woman at a gynecologist. All that fiberglass was so wide I felt like I was in position to drop a kid.
socwkbiker
08-14-2007, 02:09 PM
So ridin' a GW is like getting a pelvic exam? Interesting thought. :-/
blowndodge
08-14-2007, 02:11 PM
That new facial has worked wonders on your complection!!
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Here I am!!
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socwkbiker
08-14-2007, 02:45 PM
Oil of Oink?
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blowndodge
08-14-2007, 06:23 PM
Lookie, oil of oink even whitens his teeth too!!!!!!
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2007 Guzzi California Vintage
Purchased a new 3/4 helmet last Saturday and as I was walking through the giant dealership and saw a 2007 Gold wing loaded with everything but the air bag. Royal Blue. one only at the price of $18,999! Man I felt like I was cheating everybody so I left!
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socwkbiker
08-16-2007, 08:45 AM
Ummm, a reason not to buy a GW? ???
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I rode a new Venture, along with a new Stratoliner, Roadstar Silverado, VTX 1800, & a V-Star 1100 the day I ended up getting the '99 Nomad........
The VTX 1800 had by far the most power.. handled great....but I just didn't like it, although it was probably the best overall bike there.......
The V-Star 1100 felt too small...
The Roadstar 1700 felt the same as the 2000 Roadstar 1600 I had...
The Stratoliner was the one I went in to buy.... the one I thought I wanted.....I was approved on the loan, it was all written up............. but at the last minute I backed out.....
It just felt like a bigger Roadstar.... I wasn't impressed enough even though they had it marked down form 17K + to 13K+.
The Venture ran rough, wouldn't idle... the stealer told me it was
because it sat for a few months.... got me worried about 4 carbs... (I have a Sabre V-45)
I rode it around running rough.... ran so rough it kinda scared me out of it......(they said they'd drain the tank, clean the carbs..... seemed like a few months on the showroom floor should not have made that kind of a difference)
I liked the looks, feel, and amenities though...
If it was running good I definately would have gotten it that day........
The '99 Nomad ran, looked, & felt so good.... I couldn't resist the price... my Roadstar (w 93,000 miles) & $2K..... (the Mustang seat clinched the deal) lol
If the Venture goes to FI..... !?! :)
Whatcha think GH....... and the rest of you smiters????
socwkbiker
08-28-2007, 08:46 AM
Just say No bro. Wow, that bump on the noggin must have scrambled you more than I thought.
blowndodge
08-28-2007, 09:36 AM
No kidding! Imagine him throwing it away on a brand new bike?? OUCH!!
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socwkbiker
08-28-2007, 09:43 AM
Soooo, since the Venture didn't run well, you still want to go back to it?
Negative........ but if they ever make it fuel injected I might have to look at it again! :)
This is borderline blasphemy!!!
Purchased a new 3/4 helmet last Saturday and as I was walking through the giant dealership and saw a 2007 Gold wing loaded with everything but the air bag. Royal Blue. one only at the price of $18,999!
Yep, I eyed a royal blue Goldwing when my hubbie was having his wing serviced. Couldn't help but thinking about how all the chrome accessories would look on that blue.
Dare I admit that one day I'm planning on getting a Gold Wing?
I sat on it and jeez Louise! I had to dismount and leave! Had that been available when I bought my Nomad at that price which was 5K off the list. It would have been tough!
"The director of my life" (Marla) said in a couple of years I can buy a GW
My master plan is to buy a used GoldWing in about 3 years.
GH......... you the only one that thought Venture?
I'm feeling wooosy.....might..........not........make......... ..it :-[ :-[ :-[
It's the Norco talking........ not to worry~
Nomad Nico
socwkbiker
08-28-2007, 12:53 PM
I agree Todd. It appears we have a traitor in our midst....
I agree Todd. It appears we have a traitor in our midst....
Aww c'mon, he's had a traumatic injury recently. It's waaay too early to compare him to Hanoi Jane.
He may just be possessed by witchcraft....Let's throw him in the water with rocks tied to his feet and see if he floats (there's a softball for ya!!!!) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
http://www.easleys.com/ProductImages/woochie/WitchFaceWO184.jpg
<<<It's the Norco talking........ not to worry~
Nomad Nico >>>
Am I going to have to give you a positive karma number to bring you to your senses?
socwkbiker
08-28-2007, 02:30 PM
He's a witch! He's a witch! Burn him, burn him!
How do you know he's a witch?
He's got a long nose and thinks about goldenwings! Burn Him!
He may just be possessed by witchcraft....Let's throw him in the water with rocks tied to his feet and see if he floats (there's a softball for ya!!!!) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
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No Trip, Please no!!!!!! Anything the guys suggest,,,,,,, but not that!!!!!! Tie me to a stake and burn me........ anything.......
I figured out the Nomad only bucked me off because I put 89 octane in her!!! She has forgiven me! Never again, I promise!!!
Nomad Nico
Damn Venture home-wrecker.... floozie!
<marquee>SMITE ME!!!!!!</marquee>
socwkbiker
08-28-2007, 08:27 PM
See what happens when you decide to cheat on us? Trip brings down the hammer!
Most Ventures ARE home-wrecking whor*s...... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif
No offense to any Ventures or any whor*s that might read this http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
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socwkbiker
08-30-2007, 09:28 AM
<marquee>Blasphemes!!! </marquee>
Smiting is too good for you! Nico, you are to be exhalted and GH...hey, did you forget that you were gonna look up some ride routes for me?
Yamammahaw http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif<----268 to go!
socwkbiker
08-30-2007, 10:04 PM
Oh..that's cool http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
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