I presently have a 2008 Yamaha FJR 1300 which I love and is my first bike which I have had for 3 years. All of my friends including my Wife have cruisers. Now I am unsure if a Goldwing is a cruiser or not, please advise. I am not a big fan of riding my Wife's Yamaha 950 Cruiser. (too low and don't like the driving position or toe shifter). Anyway, a group of 4 just did a 4000 Kilometer ride (2400 miles), and after about 4-5 hours of riding, I find the seat is very uncomfortable, and the cruiser people don't have this issue. I do have an OEM gel seat and wear riders shorts.
I am seriously considering a Goldwing. Not a new one as they are are very costly, but I have a line on a 2010 airbag unit with only 8000 kilometers on it (4800 miles).
My question, has anyone graduated from an FJR or say a ST1300 and found the Goldwing to be better for comfort. I know I will miss the sportiness of my FJR and it's power but the comfort thing on long trips is a concern. I had thought of buying a Russel Day seat but I don't want to throw good money after bad.
Any thoughts here and note I am 52, and likely not in the normal Goldwing age group, but I do like my comforts and the Goldwing fits that bill.
I am seriously considering a Goldwing. Not a new one as they are are very costly, but I have a line on a 2010 airbag unit with only 8000 kilometers on it (4800 miles).
My question, has anyone graduated from an FJR or say a ST1300 and found the Goldwing to be better for comfort. I know I will miss the sportiness of my FJR and it's power but the comfort thing on long trips is a concern. I had thought of buying a Russel Day seat but I don't want to throw good money after bad.
Any thoughts here and note I am 52, and likely not in the normal Goldwing age group, but I do like my comforts and the Goldwing fits that bill.