2008 Goldwing - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Deno · 09-25-2007, 08:38 AM

Local dealer got two in last Saturday. No test drive, but I was able to sit on them. It seems to me like the driver seat has been moved a little forward - I felt kinda cramped on it, and I'm only 5'9". I do like the fact that I can flat-foot on it when stopped when it is in it's lowest position. My wife got in the passenger seat and said it was so comfortable she'd probably sleep most of the time.

The red one is beautiful though!

Thundurburd · 09-25-2007, 10:17 AM

I was in Spokane last week on my way to Canada for a vacation. As I was walking into the hotel a guy and his wife rode up on a red Goldwing. We talked for a while, they were on a trip and had done about 200 miles that day, and were planning another 250 the next day. That was the first time I looked at a Goldwing up close and was impressed at the overall size of that machine. But what a great looking motorcycle.

Having seen videos of high performance Goldwing riding I'm even more impressed.

Dave Nadeau · 10-10-2007, 05:47 PM

They are nice but I was in the market over the last year and I chose an ElectraGlide classic fro the same reason that Deno mentioned. I am 6 ft tall and I felt cramped on it. It seems like they moved the seat forward a little. After riding the C50 for 17000 mile aI am partial to running boards. I rode an 2001 and two 2007's and they are the same. Nice but boring. The HD does vibrate a lot...kind of like paint shaker but once you hit 1500 rpm's its smooth as silk.

Deno · 10-11-2007, 07:24 AM

I was not comfortable on the Electraglide either. I don't like the seat rising up in front like that - it felt like it was pushing my, um, "stuff" up!

Dave Nadeau · 10-11-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deno

I was not comfortable on the Electraglide either. I don't like the seat rising up in front like that - it felt like it was pushing my, um, "stuff" up!

I hate it when my stuff gets pushed up too !!

baltimorebayside · 10-12-2007, 11:41 AM

It's probably designed that way for female riders....You probably had a seat on there for women!!!! You need to get the MAN's seat installed......

dan

Gixxerman · 10-12-2007, 02:25 PM

I don't see it as a motorcycle, I see it as a two wheeled car. Pardon me, but I can't see why anyone want to buy such a thing. Yes it's comfortable... but can it ride ? nope... Buy a convertible instead, it's a real car and can carry more people, and you will get wind in your hear.
A Goldwing is not a motorcycle IMO... It's a Gizmo...

Thundurburd · 10-12-2007, 02:47 PM

Well, again I feel the need to mention Yellow Wolf on the Tail of The Dragon. Granted the Goldwing is a big motorcycle and not designed to be a high performance machine, but in the hands of someone with the right skills it can be impressive. I suppose there are not many people who can ride one like that, and more so, not many who would even want to. But anyways, I'm impressed.

Try going to YouTube and doing a search for Yellow Wolf.

Let me know what you think.

Rickster · 10-12-2007, 02:53 PM

United we stand, divided we fall.

If we can't relate/accept our brother/sister riders, than how can we expect non riders to.

Gixxerman · 10-12-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundurburd

Well, again I feel the need to mention Yellow Wolf on the Tail of The Dragon. Granted the Goldwing is a big motorcycle and not designed to be a high performance machine, but in the hands of someone with the right skills it can be impressive. I suppose there are not many people who can ride one like that, and more so, not many who would even want to. But anyways, I'm impressed.

Try going to YouTube and doing a search for Yellow Wolf.

Let me know what you think.

Give me a KTM 525 and he'd be lost. A Goldwing is still a Goldwing. Big, bog ugly and boggy as a mother f....

.... less is more, less is more...

jgreth · 10-12-2007, 03:47 PM

If less is more, send me all but $1 of your paycheck.

Rickster · 10-12-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

Give me a KTM 525 and he'd be lost. A Goldwing is still a Goldwing. Big, bog ugly and boggy as a mother f....

.... less is more, less is more...

It's OK for you to like your bike, it's even OK for you to pound your chest, and make like your some hot shot rider, but bad mouthing someone elses ride, well that's just wrong.

Deno · 10-12-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baltimorebayside

It's probably designed that way for female riders....You probably had a seat on there for women!!!! You need to get the MAN's seat installed......

dan

They're all that way - I guess that means the Electraglide model is for women.

4dtvman · 10-12-2007, 08:21 PM

Gixxerman how does that go in your country less money more socialism. Is that what you mean.

LCA_koolaid37 · 10-12-2007, 09:45 PM

Do you want a motorcycle, or a Cadillac with two wheels?

Gixxerman · 10-13-2007, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dtvman

Gixxerman how does that go in your country less money more socialism. Is that what you mean.

A more compact bike is more - you see ?

I'm riding a motorcycle because it's fun, not that it's comfortable. For transport I use a car, with four wheels and a steering wheel.

4dtvman · 10-13-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

A more compact bike is more - you see ?

I'm riding a motorcycle because it's fun, not that it's comfortable. For transport I use a car, with four wheels and a steering wheel.

Our country is so big and we like travel by bike on long trips since we have longer summer and no winter in some places. I don't think some one buys a GW to go to the corner store for milk.
I just did a 1300 mile trip with my wife and a GW would of been nice.

Rickster · 10-13-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

A more compact bike is more - you see ?

I'm riding a motorcycle because it's fun, not that it's comfortable. For transport I use a car, with four wheels and a steering wheel.

That's fine, we expect you to like your own bike, what I don't like is to hear someone bash something, just because it's different from what they like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,not in this post,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but a few post's back.

Thundurburd · 10-13-2007, 11:24 AM

I returned to motorcycling this summer after being away from the sport for decades. I bought a Suzuki S50 which is a great bike and perfect for me. It has kind of a chopper look which reminds me of the bikes years ago that I wanted to buy. But during the summer I've seen a lot of different shapes, sizes, styles of motorcycles available now and have become more appreciative of the different aspects of the sport. I think there is room for everybody.

The last few months has been great fun, I should have done this sooner!!

NateHarris · 10-13-2007, 03:17 PM

anyway, now that the trolls have come out to play, maybe we can get back on topic.

I sat on the 08 Goldwing, and while a fantastic bit of engineering, I didn't like the seating position. Maybe its just such a difference from my M50 with fwd controls is all. But my feet are under my butt pretty much AND my knees are almost up against the fairing. The dealer said to cut out about 2.5 inches of foam, but damn, who the hell is this thing made for then?

Are the former generation Wings any better in this dept?

09-25-2007, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Deno Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (wife's bike) Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 156	2008 Goldwing Local dealer got two in last Saturday. No test drive, but I was able to sit on them. It seems to me like the driver seat has been moved a little forward - I felt kinda cramped on it, and I'm only 5'9". I do like the fact that I can flat-foot on it when stopped when it is in it's lowest position. My wife got in the passenger seat and said it was so comfortable she'd probably sleep most of the time. The red one is beautiful though!

09-25-2007, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 939	I was in Spokane last week on my way to Canada for a vacation. As I was walking into the hotel a guy and his wife rode up on a red Goldwing. We talked for a while, they were on a trip and had done about 200 miles that day, and were planning another 250 the next day. That was the first time I looked at a Goldwing up close and was impressed at the overall size of that machine. But what a great looking motorcycle. Having seen videos of high performance Goldwing riding I'm even more impressed. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

10-10-2007, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 579	They are nice but I was in the market over the last year and I chose an ElectraGlide classic fro the same reason that Deno mentioned. I am 6 ft tall and I felt cramped on it. It seems like they moved the seat forward a little. After riding the C50 for 17000 mile aI am partial to running boards. I rode an 2001 and two 2007's and they are the same. Nice but boring. The HD does vibrate a lot...kind of like paint shaker but once you hit 1500 rpm's its smooth as silk. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

10-12-2007, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 939	Well, again I feel the need to mention Yellow Wolf on the Tail of The Dragon. Granted the Goldwing is a big motorcycle and not designed to be a high performance machine, but in the hands of someone with the right skills it can be impressive. I suppose there are not many people who can ride one like that, and more so, not many who would even want to. But anyways, I'm impressed. Try going to YouTube and doing a search for Yellow Wolf. Let me know what you think. __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

10-12-2007, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	United we stand, divided we fall. If we can't relate/accept our brother/sister riders, than how can we expect non riders to. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-11-2007, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deno Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (wife's bike) Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 156	I was not comfortable on the Electraglide either. I don't like the seat rising up in front like that - it felt like it was pushing my, um, "stuff" up!

10-12-2007, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
baltimorebayside Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: New owner of a 2008 C50T Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 306	It's probably designed that way for female riders....You probably had a seat on there for women!!!! You need to get the MAN's seat installed...... dan

10-12-2007, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
jgreth Mr. Threadjack Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki GS500F Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,034	If less is more, send me all but $1 of your paycheck. __________________ What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now. What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We're at now now. Go back to then. When? Now! Now? Now! I can't. Why? We missed it. When? Just now. When will then be now? Soon.

10-12-2007, 08:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 822	Gixxerman how does that go in your country less money more socialism. Is that what you mean. __________________ Back in the saddle again

10-12-2007, 09:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
LCA_koolaid37 Eternal Vigilante Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2001 VZ800 Location: MO Posts: 1,272	Do you want a motorcycle, or a Cadillac with two wheels? __________________

10-13-2007, 11:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
Thundurburd Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 939	I returned to motorcycling this summer after being away from the sport for decades. I bought a Suzuki S50 which is a great bike and perfect for me. It has kind of a chopper look which reminds me of the bikes years ago that I wanted to buy. But during the summer I've seen a lot of different shapes, sizes, styles of motorcycles available now and have become more appreciative of the different aspects of the sport. I think there is room for everybody. The last few months has been great fun, I should have done this sooner!! __________________ Like Roseanne Roseannadanna would say: "it just goes to show you, it's always something."

10-13-2007, 03:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
NateHarris Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Mill, SC 29707 Posts: 202	anyway, now that the trolls have come out to play, maybe we can get back on topic. I sat on the 08 Goldwing, and while a fantastic bit of engineering, I didn't like the seating position. Maybe its just such a difference from my M50 with fwd controls is all. But my feet are under my butt pretty much AND my knees are almost up against the fairing. The dealer said to cut out about 2.5 inches of foam, but damn, who the hell is this thing made for then? Are the former generation Wings any better in this dept? __________________ Nate 07 M50 Some folks are forever telling us the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. Did it ever occur to any of these folks that maybe the glass is too big? -George Carlin

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