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10-20-2013, 04:47 PM | #1 |
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Change in the Garage
Some of you already know this, but I made the decision several weeks ago to trade the Nomad. I enjoyed the 22,000 miles I rode it but after following Gene (Wanderer) on all the rides this summer at the national rally in Estes Park, I started looking for a Honda Goldwing shortly after returning home from Colorado.
It took awhile, but I finally located a one owner 2008 audio/comfort/navi with only 11,500 miles and 3 years of Honda extended warranty remaining. I traded my beautiful Red/Black 1600 Nomad for the Wing. I just couldn't justify owning two bikes. Of course, the best part of owning the Nomad is all the great friends I have met and ridden with because of this forum. I have attended rallies in Eureka Springs and Van Buren AR, three in Antlers OK, and the National rally in Estes Park this past summer. I have truly enjoyed each rally and meeting all of you fine people because of the VBA. Like others, I hope I am still welcome on the forum and at the rallies. You all are a GREAT GROUP! Here is a picture of the new ride:
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10-20-2013, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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Congratulations Joe! Very nice looking Wing. If you let the beard grow I won't be able to tell if it's you or Jessie coming.
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10-20-2013, 05:31 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations on the new to you Wing, see you next summer in Mountain View.
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10-20-2013, 05:45 PM | #4 |
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Congratuations on the Wing.
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10-20-2013, 06:03 PM | #5 | |
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Nice Wing!
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10-20-2013, 07:13 PM | #6 |
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Another member of Various Baggers Anonymous.
Our meetings generally start with introductions. Hi, my name is Joe and I'm an ... enthusiast. Hi Joe, rest easy my friend we don't judge here. You are among friends.
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10-20-2013, 07:59 PM | #7 |
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Congrats on the new Wing, and it doesn't mean that you have to be a stranger here.
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10-20-2013, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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Congrats Joe!
Welcome to the club! You need to ride that thing to the VBA Rally in Idaho next July so I can look at it. If you don't mind me asking how much did you need to pay for that great looking machine?
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10-20-2013, 10:57 PM | #9 |
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Congrats on your new ride. The gold wing is a fantastic motorcycle
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10-21-2013, 12:25 AM | #10 |
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Congrats on the Wing and welcome to the ever-growing "enthusiast" group!
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10-21-2013, 01:58 PM | #11 |
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Thanks everyone, I really am enjoying the Goldwing so far. You do sit completely different and it takes a little time to get accustomed to that. Also, the seat has been reworked and is really for someone over 6' 2", which as you all know I am not even in that ballpark. I will probably get it redone in time.
Mitch, you know that Jesse looks much younger than me and you're right Mike no other group will probably take me!
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10-21-2013, 06:34 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations Joe! I thought it would be Suzuki Mike that would be getting a Wing. See you at the Mountain View Rally.
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10-21-2013, 08:14 PM | #13 |
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I suppose I'll be old enough for a Wing in about 5 years when I retire.
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10-21-2013, 08:21 PM | #14 |
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Congrats on the new bike. Wings are a little different and take some getting use to. There are plenty of accessories so start saving the pennies.
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10-22-2013, 10:08 AM | #15 |
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Congrats on your new purchase, many happy miles to you.
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