I have owned Harleys over the past 20 years and am now considering moving to a Honda Goldwing.Are they reliable and what kind of mileage should you get before having to spend serious dollars!
hopie,
Aug 28, 9:49am
on motor bike repairs or your own personal self esteem haha.
cabbagefan,
Aug 28, 9:51am
The wife wants one.
purple666,
Aug 28, 10:10am
No they aren't reliable. They require serious amounts to be spent on them pretty much right away. I take it that question WAS about the wife!
planted4u,
Aug 28, 10:23am
Well stop wasting time here and give her one.Is she hot.
therafter1,
Aug 28, 10:25am
Well then give her one, and while she is recovering from the shock dive out and buy the bike that you want. One assumes that you will be the pilot of course !
cabbagefan,
Aug 28, 10:26am
Third degree burns from just looking at her.
therafter1,
Aug 28, 10:26am
I got beaten by a two finger typer lol
therafter1,
Aug 28, 10:27am
Is that a sixty year old hottie lol
therafter1,
Aug 28, 10:28am
Oh sorry, do you mean burnt eyes lol
cabbagefan,
Aug 28, 10:29am
No she is alot younger.I am the 60 year old hottie.Ain't she lucky.
stabi360,
Aug 28, 10:29am
bahahaahahaa
therafter1,
Aug 28, 10:32am
Best you stick with the Harley . the vibes you know lol
desmodave,
Aug 28, 10:33am
Sounds like some1 is jealous. Dont you have a motorcycle of your own !
trogedon,
Aug 28, 8:00pm
You're going the right way.
cabbagefan,
Aug 29, 8:17am
Why is that!
shelleigh,
Aug 29, 9:55am
Several years ago, I was taken for a ride on a Gold Wing and the owner stopped and said it was my turn to sit in the front. Told him I'd never ridden anything bigger than a XR600 and never had a pillion but he told me I'd be right - and I was. Was so easy to ride - didn't want to get on the back again!
sr2,
Aug 29, 10:11am
Yes I've had a few good rides on a Valkrie, they are a huge amount of fun!
gunhand,
Aug 29, 3:32pm
You haven't said if your looking at a 1980 or 2012 model!But one would assume late model. These things are huge, low to the ground so most can plant there feet but still a hell of a big bike to manouver. They do have reverse that will help for sure. And I reckon NZ isnt big enough for them astheres really nowhere you couldnt ride in a day or two and still want more. There built for crossing America etc. If you blow one up your really stupid as they should dam near out live you if your 60 LOL. And they have that many conveniences on them you may as well take a car. New are up to 40K and good late model 2nd hand around 20K plus. If I was in your postion I would also consider Hondas ST1300. will do everything the Wing will and will be dam near as comfortable, Prob wont have air con and airbags tho. Plus its a smaller bike as well and cheaper to buy. They also last forever if treated right. Good luck with whatever you do and enjoy.
trogedon,
Aug 29, 5:57pm
A guy in our motorbike club had one. He could keep up with us on all but the windiest(as in lots of tight corners) roads.
cabbagefan,
Aug 29, 6:07pm
Have recently sold my Heritage Softail.Like the big bikes.Looking at buying an older Wing.about 10 years old.I have owned a few harleys over the past 20 odd years,starting out with Sportsters and moving onto the big blocks.Have heard good things about the Goldwings and time for a change.Also much of this country to see and what better than the comfort a wing would give. Not sure what the Honda st1300 is like,but will check them out.Thanks.
gunhand,
Aug 29, 6:12pm
Do that, nice looking bikes.Just not as over the top as a wing.
cabbagefan,
Aug 29, 6:20pm
Still think i prefer the look of the Goldwing,but going into town tomorrow to the dealer and see if i can take an ST1300 for a ride.See what i think.
berg,
Aug 29, 6:21pm
I second the ST1300 option. Bit more everyday usable bike than the big wing. Have had a few in our club go away from Goldwings with some going to the ST and another going BMW.
desmodave,
Aug 29, 6:29pm
Is there anything bad with your ride now thats made you want to change your choice of rides from HD to Honda !
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