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TOPIC: Re:Gold Wings
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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My buddy had a 70's model (pre touring) the ergonomics we're so cramped you could only ride it for a short time. Another buddy traded an 85 suzuki 750 v twin for an 83 goldwing which still had the cramped rider position, but had the bags and stuff. He likes it, but hes 6'3" and looks funny on it. I guy I work with has an 85 gw, which is one of the first years they stretched it out a little. I sat on it and it's not too bad, but the newer ones are cherry compared. I'd still go with the yamaha. I haven't owner a honda street bike, but after my 01 star 650 and my 05 roadie, I can't see switching brands just yet. But then again. If the price is right and my bank account has money in it............Ya never know!
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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RoadieFF wrote:
Gold Wings are sweet and surprising fast, other than crotch rockets it'll whip just about anything on the road. I don't care for the seating position, the pegs are under you and I found it uncomfortable. I'm not as flexible as I once was. 
We had thought about a wing too since we seem to do alot of traveling and distance. So outta curiousity we went and checked out a few...I hated seating position as well. I felt crunched in. Maybe its because I have ridden with apes for so long (20 years or so) that I just didnt like it. Felt like my elbows were jammed in my sides and my feet were in too far. Thatsa big bike to not have a comfy position on.
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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Just like most bikes, you can buy handlebar risers and highway pegs for the wing to add a certain degree of comfort; you'll never get apes for it, but its a different kind of bike. I personally like the more technical, sporty feel it has...I feel like I'm on top of the steering more than behind it, and I always found myself trying to choke up on the tank of the roadstar to get more on top of the front. Different Strokes...
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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gareva1 wrote:
Different Strokes...
Exactly
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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Re:Gold Wings 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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I hate the thought of having to set with my feet under me... that is why I would have the hiway pegs out front of me.
I finally got to set on one for the first time the other day... at a dealership. I was surprised how the handlebars felt alot better than they looked.
I would need an aftermarket seat that would bring me lower to the ground to feel really comfortable.. and I am 6'8" tall.
The great thing is - my wife is into getting one (and she hasn't even sat on one yet or know anything about them)... so I am halfway there!
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Last Edit: 2009/09/20 19:53 By Lakecharles.
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