Thinking about tradin' the Harley for a Goldwing
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My 1976 FLH has aluminum engine cases & aluminum heads....
Harley has been using aluminum longer than Honda has been building bikes.
And for those "H-D is Old School technology" complaints.....
.....Catch 'em if ya can. 
Harley has been using aluminum longer than Honda has been building bikes.
And for those "H-D is Old School technology" complaints.....
.....Catch 'em if ya can.
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Harley's are cool and all, but for the price tag, comfort, and all the neat options a GWING has I'd get one instead of a Harley. I've sat on a couple of the new Gwings and they are so comfy....I'd buy one in a heart beat if I did a lot of long distance riding. Kinda like a Caddy but on two wheels!!
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I think you misspelled a word in your post so I corrected it for you. I also hate to be the one to educate you, but the Honda is made in Ohio (which, last time I checked is in the USA). Also the "Hardley" isn't as American as you like to think.
Buy the bike because you like the bike, not because of the name or because of where you believe it was made. I'm not a Goldwing fan because IMO if your going to need heat, radio, huge amounts of storage....... why not just get a convertible? However I've never known anyone that has owned a GW that didn't love them. The main reason why I give "hardley" owners a hard time is because of people like "nobull60" who slam other makes because they don't want the truth to get in the way of their opinion. Prime example: My Dodge was made in Mexico, engine cast in Brazil. GF's Honda Civic and Acura TL was made in Marysville OH. But to most the Dodge is American and the Honda is foreign. Buy American, get the Honda!
I also hate to be the one to educate you, but the Honda is made in Ohio (which, last time I checked is in the USA). Also the "Hardley" isn't as American as you like to think.Buy the bike because you like the bike, not because of the name or because of where you believe it was made. I'm not a Goldwing fan because IMO if your going to need heat, radio, huge amounts of storage....... why not just get a convertible? However I've never known anyone that has owned a GW that didn't love them. The main reason why I give "hardley" owners a hard time is because of people like "nobull60" who slam other makes because they don't want the truth to get in the way of their opinion. Prime example: My Dodge was made in Mexico, engine cast in Brazil. GF's Honda Civic and Acura TL was made in Marysville OH. But to most the Dodge is American and the Honda is foreign. Buy American, get the Honda!
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To try avoid this turning into a bash fest, if you are looking for a bike capable of cross country touring, might think about one of these (with a trunk added).
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_mo...%20pagina=spec
It doesn't have the AARP image of the GoldWing and isn't so perfect as to not have a personality, but it's sportier than the Ultra.
As a plus, you would likely be the only one on your block to have one. The draw back, though, is that both Honda and Harley have the country covered in a network of dealers (which is a big plus when it comes to touring).
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_mo...%20pagina=spec
It doesn't have the AARP image of the GoldWing and isn't so perfect as to not have a personality, but it's sportier than the Ultra.
As a plus, you would likely be the only one on your block to have one. The draw back, though, is that both Honda and Harley have the country covered in a network of dealers (which is a big plus when it comes to touring).
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To try avoid this turning into a bash fest, if you are looking for a bike capable of cross country touring, might think about one of these (with a trunk added).
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_mo...%20pagina=spec
It doesn't have the AARP image of the GoldWing and isn't so perfect as to not have a personality, but it's sportier than the Ultra.
As a plus, you would likely be the only one on your block to have one. The draw back, though, is that both Honda and Harley have the country covered in a network of dealers (which is a big plus when it comes to touring).
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_mo...%20pagina=spec
It doesn't have the AARP image of the GoldWing and isn't so perfect as to not have a personality, but it's sportier than the Ultra.
As a plus, you would likely be the only one on your block to have one. The draw back, though, is that both Honda and Harley have the country covered in a network of dealers (which is a big plus when it comes to touring).
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I think you misspelled a word in your post so I corrected it for you. I also hate to be the one to educate you, but the Honda is made in Ohio (which, last time I checked is in the USA). Also the "Hardley" isn't as American as you like to think.
Buy the bike because you like the bike, not because of the name or because of where you believe it was made. I'm not a Goldwing fan because IMO if your going to need heat, radio, huge amounts of storage....... why not just get a convertible? However I've never known anyone that has owned a GW that didn't love them. The main reason why I give "hardley" owners a hard time is because of people like "nobull60" who slam other makes because they don't want the truth to get in the way of their opinion. Prime example: My Dodge was made in Mexico, engine cast in Brazil. GF's Honda Civic and Acura TL was made in Marysville OH. But to most the Dodge is American and the Honda is foreign. Buy American, get the Honda!
I also hate to be the one to educate you, but the Honda is made in Ohio (which, last time I checked is in the USA). Also the "Hardley" isn't as American as you like to think.Buy the bike because you like the bike, not because of the name or because of where you believe it was made. I'm not a Goldwing fan because IMO if your going to need heat, radio, huge amounts of storage....... why not just get a convertible? However I've never known anyone that has owned a GW that didn't love them. The main reason why I give "hardley" owners a hard time is because of people like "nobull60" who slam other makes because they don't want the truth to get in the way of their opinion. Prime example: My Dodge was made in Mexico, engine cast in Brazil. GF's Honda Civic and Acura TL was made in Marysville OH. But to most the Dodge is American and the Honda is foreign. Buy American, get the Honda!
One other thing, I was aware of the Japanese parts on a Harley and that Ohio is still in the USA. But thanks for telling me.
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Well I went and sat on one today. Not sure I like the rider position/foot placement. I'm 6'2" and my legs feel like they're a little cramped. I know Kuryakyn sells highway pegs for it. I'd need a different seat to set me back a little too. I like the features on a Goldwing, but the Ultra Classic rider position is better. I might just hold out for a little while and see what Harley comes out with. The Ultra is in the lead for comfort.
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From: sulphur louisiana
Sat on one? Go rent each for a day you and the wife. as for me i would buy the DYNOSAUR. My used road king police (with mods) does every thing i want, 11.80s 1/4 mi @110 mph 40mpg go any where never left me.
P.S. WILL BE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS IN AUG FOR STURGIS. Lets hook up so i can check out your new ride.
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P.S. WILL BE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS IN AUG FOR STURGIS. Lets hook up so i can check out your new ride.
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I want the geezer touring bike that you can pack the kitchen sink in.
If it's down between a Goldwing and the ElectraGlide ultra, I'd agree, it might be worth renting each before you make a decision that big. If the place you rent from is also a dealer, chances are they will give you your rental fee back when you buy.
I kind of liked the previous style (the 1500's). I don't know if there was much of a change, but they seemed a little roomier and I thought they looked better. The new ones are more powerful, though, and have more gadgets.
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I have an old sport bike so my opinion is not that valuable BUT - I have friends that ride in a long distance touring group (2000 - 4000 mile trips) and they all ride Goldwing's or BMW's - no Harleys or any other kind of bikes. I would think there was a reason for that.
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