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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 13 Aug 2005 6:01 pm

I never heard anything bad about the Gold Wing bikes.This one is brand new and it comes with 6 years warranty on everything.Rides great and handles great,I was suprrised,expecting it to be more clumsie and slow but this bike is fast and very quick in curves.My butt still hurts from this morning ride on ZZR,it was a great bike but not for me.If I was younger and slimer and in need for a chick magnet ZZR would be a perfect choice,but for me right now I think this is much more better way to go and it hurts less.I guess we don`t get any younger with time.
Db

Sheila is in love with the Wing too...

ps
so,are we riding tomorow or what??

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David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 14 Aug 2005 12:42 am

much more better way to go and it hurts less.I guess we don`t get any younger with time.

Damir I hear ya loud n clear.
Nice ride, I always wanted a GW for those long relaxing rides with the lady.

So what CD's do you have on it's stereo system?

Your last bike was cool, but I can see why you love the GW.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 14 Aug 2005 12:47 am

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 14 Aug 2005 2:36 am

Damir, beautiful bike. I have previously owned both an Interstate and an Aspencade, and they are everything you say as for comfort and luxury. Most of the long distance riding that my wife and I did was on those Goldwings.

......now you've caused me to begin to "slow down and sneak a look" into the front window of the local GW dealership when I drive by; that's the way the buying "bug" begins!

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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 14 Aug 2005 5:58 am

he,he,he..Gene,you`re right.I`m asking only one thing from you..post few pics of your new GW when you get it.If you had them before you know you want this one too.It is a 30th aniversary model and rides like a dream (but you already know that)have fun,keep on looking thru that window at your local GW dealership and you will see your bike smiling at you.When I said to the sales guy "that`s a lot of money" he answered with the best argument "you only go around once"..that was it,next thing I knew ,I was signing the paperwork.

David,

no CD player yet,but I will start with adding some extra stuff soon,like intercom,CD player..etc

Bobbe,

you were right on the phone yesterday,once you see this babe you`ll get hooked (just ask Gene...

).Hope to see you today.

Db

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Jim Eller · Post by **Jim Eller** » 14 Aug 2005 6:13 pm

Candy Apple Honda VTX 1800 Retro for me.

Love those switch backs and Deals Gap.

If yer in the area(Sevier County, TN), let me know.

Jim

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 17 Aug 2005 8:35 am

I envy you guys for your proximity to curves and switchbacks. From where I live I can stand on tiptoe and see all the way to the Continental Divide......I have to ride at least a day to get away from the "flatlands". I guess thats why the Colorado Rockies have always been one of our favorite destinations.

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Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 19 Aug 2005 10:02 pm

John,what do you think about a bike ride from Nashville to ISGC, St.Louis?

Db

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 20 Aug 2005 2:51 am

Damir,

My R McN S/W says its only 317 miles, probably 6-7 hrs. on a bike figuring a stop every hundred miles which is pretty much a necessity when traveling by motorcycle. No big deal.

I can't go this year.

We will have to get together soon, I would like to check out your new Gold Wing.

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Dan Behringer · Post by **Dan Behringer** » 25 Aug 2005 10:29 am

Gee, a steel player forum and a motorcycle forum all on one page. This place is great!

Brad Burch · Post by **Brad Burch** » 26 Aug 2005 4:23 am

I ramble around loudly(it has open pipes) on this old /5 750 BMW cafe bike.

jim milewski · Post by **jim milewski** » 26 Aug 2005 4:35 am

nice boxer, (good tone no doubt)looks British, I have a similar seat (Corbin) on my T140

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 26 Aug 2005 6:09 am

That tank is intimidating. How many miles do you get between pit stops?

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 26 Aug 2005 10:11 am

Brad,

The Boxer is very cool!!!

I have a thing for big tanks too, my Concours will hold 7.5 gallons.

Ride safe

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 26 Aug 2005 10:14 am

Jim,

(Good tone, no doubt)

Yes, I'll bet its tone is very acceptable as Captain Seymour would say! LMAO!

Ride safe

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Brad Burch · Post by **Brad Burch** » 26 Aug 2005 12:35 pm

Yeah that tank is a monster, no doubt.....I think it holds 7 gallons.....I've never filled it up so I am not sure. Its a cool bike and used to be a vintage racer.....took 5th place at Daytona years ago(not me driving). It has a bigger cam than stock and really hauls on the upper end. The 'tone' from the open pipes is heavenly to my ears, especially wound up to about 6000 RPM's. I've had it about a year now and done nothin but put a little air in the tires and change the oil and plugs....could have skipped that really.

This is my first boxer and I have to say keudos to the Germans on their engineering.....simple and reliable.

John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 3 Sep 2005 6:00 pm

Here is another cool bike, the "Honest Charley" built by Coker Tire Co. in Chattanooga, TN. It is another V-8 powered motorcycle. (That makes two V-8 motorcycles that are built in TN)

This one uses a fully reconditioned 1937 Ford Flathead about (1800cc's), an in and out box for a tranny, and chain final drive. It only weighs about 750 lbs. Nice bike! I heard they go for about 24 G's. www.honestcharley.com

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 11 Sep 2005 2:51 pm

I am trying to get a breakfast ride to Loveless Cafe going for next Sunday if any of you guys in the area are up for it.

Bobbe and Damir, if you can make it we could meet at Paneras in Hendersonville like last time.

Let me know. The weather should be spectacular!

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Sidney Ralph Penton · Post by **Sidney Ralph Penton** » 11 Sep 2005 5:51 pm

well my nieces hubby got a vw trike. i liked it so i built one. then about 2 mos ago i traded it for a harley herritage softtail 93 model. like riding havn't been on a 2 wheeler for over 30 years. i like to cruse but not see how fast i can go. i feel uneasy over 60 mph so i decided to get rid of it and go back to a 3 wheeler. the one i am getting is a 2280 stroker vw engine with a 4 speed. fiberglass body. big trunk on the back. i belong to brothers of the 3 rd wheel it is a family kinda group and we have a lot of fun it is a international orgination. the closest chapter to me is 120 miles. trikes are great fun and unlimited to the customizing you can do to one. any other trikers out there give me a hollar. thanks doc.

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Mark Krutke · Post by **Mark Krutke** » 12 Sep 2005 7:30 am

Just to let you Harley riders know: The colorama ride in Tomahawk, Wisconsin (home of 2 Harley plants) will be this weekend. Come and be a part of the 20,000 bikers!

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John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 15 Sep 2005 4:28 pm

Guys,

Looks like I am going to have to weenie out on the Cafe ride Sunday. I knocked my back out of whack and doubt I will be able to ride by then.
Maybe the weekend after.

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Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 17 Sep 2005 10:46 am

I already have half my Harley set-up.. I have the pickup truck!

Now my dog will have company riding in the back with the hog.

Bobbe

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 27 Sep 2005 3:10 pm

Used to BE..Wanna Be...Wifeie says too old & Fragile. Guess I'll have to soup up my Wheely Chair!!!
Grouchy