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| Fifth gear streak ![]() Joined: Sep 2006
Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic
Location: Bell City, Louisiana
Posts: 1,356
| Today I saw a Goldwing with all the bells and whistles, I mean load brother. The one thing that really got me about this bike was the outriggers, two wheels on spars so that you never have to put your feet down. Now the question I have is, wouldn't a convertible been cheaper and is this really biking. I'm not trying to piss anybody off, I don't have a problem with windshields and radio's and such, but how much is to much.
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| Fifth gear streak ![]() Joined: Sep 2006
Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic
Location: Bell City, Louisiana
Posts: 1,356
| I don't care if you ride a motorized beer keg, people can do as they wish. The question is can you reach the level of comfort and convenience that you've completely left the riding experience behind? I understand a person on a old ridged frame might look at someone on a RoadKing or a C90T and say " that's not really riding. " but at some point you almost ask yourself whats the point.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 599
| I've always said I'd buy a Miata long before a Goldwing. I just don't get it. That goes double for trikes.
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| I took the All Bran Challenge ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50SE
Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
Posts: 7,210
| For some, the knees go first, so outrigger or trikes is an option. So don't worry about the choice others make. Do your own thing and respect the rights of others to do the same. |
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| Seat Tester Joined: May 2006
Bike: 1993 HD FXR Chromed out, 2005 C50, debaffled, lowered, solo luggage rack and backrest
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 67
| It's their ride, if they feel safe on it, who's to say any diffreernt
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| No Significant Other ![]() Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250
Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot
Posts: 2,422
| Maybe a handicapp still wanting to ride?
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 599
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And Vin, it's not cool to call someone "a handicap". Don't define people by their disabilities.
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| Fifth gear streak ![]() Joined: Sep 2006
Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic
Location: Bell City, Louisiana
Posts: 1,356
| Again, I'm not worried about what others ride, I've said that already. What i'm getting at is, how much of the riding experience can you remove and it still be riding. Take away the wind, the feel of the road, the lean in the turns and everything that makes biking, biking and all you have left is a conveyance. If you want to be wind free, listen to the radio, visit with your passenger and have a heated seat, why not buy a convertible.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 599
| That's more of a status or machismo thing, though. You can really rail on some of those scooters. I'm in complete agreement with L&S. You take away the lean, and any semblance of maneuverability, and you no longer have motorcycling. I'm speaking strictly from a standpoint of the experience, and not the outward appearance.
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| M-J.Com Master Poster ![]() | Still subjective though. Lots of people argue that wearing gear takes away from the riding experience. I can’t knock the Goldwings bells and whistles IV never been on one. It all depends what kind of riding experience the consumers looking for.
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() Joined: May 2006
Bike: 2005 Yamaha Midnight Royal Star Venture, 2005 Boulevard C50T (For Sale)
Location: Seal Beach, CA
Posts: 340
| There's a Vietnam vet I ride PGR missions with. He rides a Goldwing trike. His handle is Pegleg. There could be a number of reasons a real biker might be on a trike or have those outriggers. I wouldn't tell Pegleg he isn't experiencing motorcycling. And his GW trike is nothing like a Miata. |
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| U.B's LoveChild ![]() Joined: Oct 2006
Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50
Location: Eugene, OR
Posts: 1,076
| some Goldwings have the outriggers that retract - so the only time they come down is coming to a stop for stability at low speed. They retract when you get moving again. I think that if it's a case of riding with the outriggers vs. not riding at all, then bring on the training wheels! Some would say that wearing so much protective gear that you can't feel the wind in your face and your T-shirt rippling in the wind isn't real riding. To each his own.
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| Kickstand Operator ![]() Joined: Jun 2007
Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS
Location: Montreal
Posts: 299
| I had to go and find myself a damn video of this in action. Easier than putting the bike on a centerstand, I suppose.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 599
| +1. That's about being part of a group, not "motorcycling" so much. Nothing wrong with that.
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