jamming
Expert Class
plazme blue 08 zx14
Posts: 358
|
posted March 27, 2009 06:49 PM
quote:
jamming, what year is your goldwing? do you ever ride iot other than long trips? I've been contemplating one or a full touring BMW bike, but I wouldn't tell anyone on this board my thoughts thanks
i'm going to a conce3rt in Iowa and have a hookup on cheap gold wings in chatanooga tn. instead of flying to iowa, thinking fly in and pic up a gold wing and ride that bigh to iowa, then back through the mountains, then back to FL
what scares me is I'm afraid it'd sit in the garage forever after that
My goldwing is a 05, I wouldn't trade it for three BMW's, no offense i just love it ! Its one bike that is a heavy weight, But handles very well and you just have to ride one to see my point. Granted its no ZX14, But i have left a few sqids wondering what the hell was that. It handles much better than most people think. I rode several touring bikes, Including a BMW 1200k i think it was, But the Goldwing has the best wind protection, Better storage and 1800cc of power. I am only 5' 4" and 140lbs and have no problem riding on busy city streets and two up. My wife has fallen to sleep riding on the bike. Its very forgiving and reliable. Ride them all, then ride a 1800 wing, You might change your mind. Believe it or not its as fun in the canyon as my 14. Just a little slower. Shifting is almost a option.
____________
I drive my boat, My wife drives my dingy
  
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted March 28, 2009 09:03 AM
thanks, I'm thinking hard about one!
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
NinjaNick
Needs a job
'08 ZX14 (Blue)
Posts: 4558
|
posted March 29, 2009 06:39 AM
quote:
I hate that they suck.....that they never tried to compete....that they FORCED us to buy outside of the US.
How I would LOVE to ride a red, white and blue sportsbike..........
My 14 was made in Michigan. Harley has tons of jap parts on it so you wouldn't be riding anything that is American only.
|
worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
Posts: 10623
|
posted March 29, 2009 09:45 AM
quote:
thanks, I'm thinking hard about one!
...I read an article about a custom late-model GW a few years ago in one of the moto rags....it had a chopped windscreen, sans the lower front and side fairings, and I think a chopped rear trunk...it was badass...I think it was in one of CW's "American Flyers" section...smokey color and badass...I think the sporty in you would've appreciated it if you saw it...
____________
“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.”
-George Orwell
|
oncourse
Expert Class
I hate flies!!!
Posts: 467
|
posted March 29, 2009 06:21 PM
From what I have heard from riders of the big GW'S is that they are really top heavy, bad balance, but when up to speed it is a dream bike for the long hauls. I know every time I see one go by all I hear is the tires on the road or the radio....
A GW was supposed to be my next bike, but the concours just erased my memory...
Rob
____________
True intellegence is not measured by your degrees.
04 klr 250 Lots of mods and 70 MPG!!
08 Connie 2 bros. Carbon. Helibars. Flies out, PC3!!!
2003 kx 500 SOLD
2004 KX 500 In service now, whata BEAST!
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted March 31, 2009 12:14 PM
California dealership's pre-orders will be available now through December 15th. The bike, listed with an MSRP of $11,179, 90 horsepower, air-cooled V-twin, beefy brakes, and a dry weight of 551 lbs. A total of 750 bikes (in homage to the famed XR750) should be available, with more on tap if demand is strong enough.
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted March 31, 2009 06:33 PM
wow, 600 pounds wet and 90 HP is going to move it?
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
Bawls
Needs a job
re-learning to ride
Posts: 2701
|
posted March 31, 2009 06:41 PM
lol would you expect anything else from hardley dangerous motorcycles?
____________
Best 60ft: 1.42
Best 1/8th: 5.97
Best 1/8th MPH: 119
Brockland Police Badge # 001
|
worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
Posts: 10623
|
posted March 31, 2009 09:04 PM
...road-hugging weight... 
____________
“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.”
-George Orwell
|
aliveagain
Needs a life
Posts: 5033
|
posted April 01, 2009 04:13 AM
quote:
California dealership's pre-orders will be available now through December 15th. The bike, listed with an MSRP of $11,179, 90 horsepower, air-cooled V-twin, beefy brakes, and a dry weight of 551 lbs. A total of 750 bikes (in homage to the famed XR750) should be available, with more on tap if demand is strong enough.
certainly looks as if the pipes will scrape quickly.
____________
I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted April 01, 2009 06:19 AM
90 HP, 600 pounds, I don't think it was meant to ride hard. especially trying to puh it around a turn 
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
NinjaNick
Needs a job
'08 ZX14 (Blue)
Posts: 4558
|
posted April 01, 2009 10:41 AM
That power to weight ratio makes it about as fast or slower than a Ninja 500.
|
aliveagain
Needs a life
Posts: 5033
|
posted April 01, 2009 11:33 AM
That little heel guard on the exhaust is a nice touch.Put an end to the melted heel symdrone.
____________
I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
|
Flame On
Needs a life
Fuel Air & Spark
Posts: 17104
|
posted April 01, 2009 02:42 PM
Dam HD sport sure did get tossed around hear looks like it was a fail effort no big surprise there. With the HP to weight ratio doubt if they will sell or have a demand even at that price. Hope Buell keeps making progress in this tough sport bike market.
____________
77 RD 400
80 GS1000 GT
06 ZX14
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted April 01, 2009 03:02 PM
buell won a race 
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
TedG
Moderator
Posts: 8222
|
posted April 01, 2009 07:44 PM
Is that HP figure RWHP?
____________
Ted
2000 Green ZX12 sold
The fast color!!
Green 2005 ZX10R
2009 Concours Black ABS
|
jamming
Expert Class
plazme blue 08 zx14
Posts: 358
|
posted April 02, 2009 02:20 PM
quote:
From what I have heard from riders of the big GW'S is that they are really top heavy, bad balance, but when up to speed it is a dream bike for the long hauls. I know every time I see one go by all I hear is the tires on the road or the radio....
A GW was supposed to be my next bike, but the concours just erased my memory...
Rob
You have heard wrong, There not top heavy at all. Maybe the 1500 was, but not the 1800, Look under goldwing at deals gap and watch video. They handle quit well for a 800lb bike.
____________
I drive my boat, My wife drives my dingy
|
jamming
Expert Class
plazme blue 08 zx14
Posts: 358
|
posted April 02, 2009 02:23 PM
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=goldwing%20deals%20gap%20site%3Awww.bikeland.org&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv#
____________
I drive my boat, My wife drives my dingy
|
jamming
Expert Class
plazme blue 08 zx14
Posts: 358
|
posted April 02, 2009 02:24 PM
assist please,
____________
I drive my boat, My wife drives my dingy
|
worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
Posts: 10623
|
posted April 02, 2009 02:51 PM
 Edited By: worm~hole on 2 Apr 2009 22:52
...assisted...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=goldwing%20deals%20gap%20site%3Awww.bikeland.org&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv#
____________
“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.”
-George Orwell
|
jamming
Expert Class
plazme blue 08 zx14
Posts: 358
|
posted April 03, 2009 10:09 AM
Thanks ! Sorry ! Just relized a jacking, Back to the Harley, Went to a abate club swap and shop. Man i was out of place, Hells angels, banditos, And others everywhere, Never in my life did i think i would see a headlight bezel sell for $300, What a joke. But did find a nice pair of road boots for cheap. Not to many sportbike items flying out the door at this event. Took my camera, But no pictures allowed. The local Harley shop was there, selling 8 year old tires. When i showed the guy how to read the tire date he got pissy, But hey it was fun.
____________
I drive my boat, My wife drives my dingy
|
Sticks_n_Stones
Needs a job
Posts: 3930
|
posted April 03, 2009 12:07 PM
Hows the weather up there jamming?? take it you finally got dug outta the snow. hahaha explain again why you moved to the most snowed upon town in the country...
I like the xr1200. Matter of fact, if they come out with one with at least 120hp I'll buy one for my next bike! Seriously, I think it would be a cool addition to my ever growing vehicle fleet. A good handling harley, who woulda thought? I just need about 40hp more so that it can carry my big heavy ass up the mountain pass - would be SOO embarrassing to have to install pedals like those old Honda mopeds had. 
____________
'06 zx14
Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
Flies out K&N in!
bits n pieces...
|
EastBayDave
Needs a job
Posts: 2245
|
posted April 03, 2009 12:24 PM
Edited By: EastBayDave on 3 Apr 2009 20:25
why when you can buy a ZX14R for less & have more?
Tiny headlight is so wimpy/tiny looking I get visions of a lumberjack w/a pencil dick.
Exhaust? Barf...
____________
Enjoy the ride!
02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
|
SteveWFL
Moderator
Posts: 27920
|
posted April 03, 2009 06:16 PM
This whole Hardly-Able thread ------> 
____________
2010 Concours14
'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
|
worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
Posts: 10623
|
posted April 03, 2009 06:42 PM
....haters....
____________
“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.”
-George Orwell
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC