I have a new ride! - Page 2

dmyers · 09-06-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

That's because the Vulcan's can't keep up otherwise.

its more of a safety thing
would want anyone to go down in someone else's oil slick

Netnorske · 09-06-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Heck, we even include Harley's....

Come on Joel.....you even let Harley's lead rides at your rallies.....

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Netnorske · 09-06-2012, 09:11 PM

Congrats on the new Gold Wing....new bikes are exciting and challenging all at the same time, but you will love it I'm sure...

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Old Bear · 09-06-2012, 09:24 PM

I don't know, I'm not tired of actually driving my bike yet to jump on a Wing yet. Or is the chauffeur still optional?

Enjoy the ride, only been on a Wing once in my life, decades ago. Such a different experience, I couldn't describe it! I can only imagine what they have done since then. See you on the road!

**cnc** · 09-06-2012, 09:40 PM

I'm guessing Ross got to you at the last rally. I vote for NoNad Guy!

stretch · 09-06-2012, 10:10 PM

The Wing is a super bike. Congrats and enjoy it!

vulcanguy · 09-07-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

I'm guessing Ross got to you at the last rally. I vote for NoNad Guy!

LOL Norm, good pun! :)

I was also looking at the BMW K1600 in line 6, Wing has more room in the saddle
for me & the wife, found the wing comfy & ya know what they say, a happy lady means more miles! But I did ride a BMW at the PA rally....

PS: Wife says I have plenty of nads...:)

Blueraven · 09-07-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Congratulations Guy! That's quite a change from your Nomad.
We'll have to do a half way ride one day so we can all see the new bike.

Hey Guy, congrats on the new ride.

I look forward to joining you all on this halfway ride some time.

**cnc** · 09-07-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vulcanguy

LOL Norm, good pun! :)

I was also looking at the BMW K1600 in line 6, Wing has more room in the saddle
for me & the wife, found the wing comfy & ya know what they say, a happy lady means more miles! But I did ride a BMW at the PA rally....

PS: Wife says I have plenty of nads...:)

I know my brother had a bit of a hard time getting used to the leg room / position after coming from a cruiser. He put on hwy pegs and can stretch out any time he wants.

fish · 09-07-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

I know my brother had a bit of a hard time getting used to the leg room / position after coming from a cruiser. He put on hwy pegs and can stretch out any time he wants.

But it seems to me that you have to have your legs far apart to put your feet on the highway pegs. In doing so I would think it would be hard on your hips.

Yes I'm still thinking about it

**cnc** · 09-07-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fish

But it seems to me that you have to have your legs far apart to put your feet on the highway pegs. In doing so I would think it would be hard on your hips.

Yes I'm still thinking about it

Larry, I don't think it is much wider than hwy pegs on the outside of our hwy bars. Anyway you don't have to keep them there if you don't want to but it does give you a new position to move to and work the kinks out. I know he said they made a world of difference.

majeff · 09-07-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vulcanguy

Thanks again & I will let you know about the Wing. No air bag but have the NAV. I do like some of those choices Idaho...:)

2012 Wing is what I have and you will find that 3 gear and up is all you will ever use unless you pull a trailer with a passenger on board. I went through all the gears when I first bought the bike just to make sure all were ok and that is the last time. You will like the power and smooth ride of the bike. I get 230 miles out of a tank full 87 octane with an average 41-42 MPG. Good luck with the new ride.

vulcanguy · 09-07-2012, 04:05 PM

Again, thanks!
Pegs are on the list, & yes, I will need to get the hang of the gearing, I sure enjoyed the 2 hour test ride I had! At first, the drivers peg did hit my leg as I put my foot down, but that did not last long, 2 maybe 3 stops then I knew where to put my foot or feet.
Oh ya...87 octane!!! :)
Now Tuesday will not come fast enough...LOL

cactusjack · 09-07-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

its more of a safety thing
would want anyone to go down in someone else's oil slick

No, you've got it wrong. It was my Nomad that had the oil leak, not the Harley.

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vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Again, thanks! Pegs are on the list, & yes, I will need to get the hang of the gearing, I sure enjoyed the 2 hour test ride I had! At first, the drivers peg did hit my leg as I put my foot down, but that did not last long, 2 maybe 3 stops then I knew where to put my foot or feet. Oh ya...87 octane!!! :) Now Tuesday will not come fast enough...LOL __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
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09-06-2012, 09:24 PM	#19
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	I don't know, I'm not tired of actually driving my bike yet to jump on a Wing yet. Or is the chauffeur still optional? Enjoy the ride, only been on a Wing once in my life, decades ago. Such a different experience, I couldn't describe it! I can only imagine what they have done since then. See you on the road!
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