Now that I have your attention! I was conferring with an esteem member here and we remarked how many " Newbies " have joined our community in the last few months. In honor of this we decided to resurrect an old tradition in a new thread. You veterans will recall the thread entitled " occupation ". We would like to repeat that theme for all those members who have joined us since. For all, the question is this: " What do you do professionally, or have done, to support your love of riding ? " We encourage the " veterans " to re-post as a re-introduction to our new members. Your cooperation is sincerely demanded. Since the duty has been heaped upon me I will begin: Age: 53. 25 years as a garage door serviceman. Hey! It's a job, it's not my life. ~ Lee.

well I have been a a/c service man for the past 15 years ! I have work for the companys pitting in 80hours a week till about 6 mounths ago . Now i work for the school dist.as a maint. man and love it work about 40 hours week and am able to take my son to race his dirt bikes on the weekends and when I have time I can ride my winger!!

Hey I'm one of those "veterans" ie. old guy. So I'll join in because I'm an HVAC guy too. 35 years at the same Great Company. Actually General Manger/Sales now.

Well, I'm new to this board but not to motorcycling.I'm 55 and I own a small plumbing and heating business here in central Illinois. Been on the job for the last 18 years.
Hey, it pays for the bikes :)

Bump......

I think hvac guys like goldwings, seem to be the trend here???

O.K. I'll break the trend. I just turned 60 in December 09, I retired in December 05 at the age of 55, I had 30 years with Hostess Cake as a route drive and at 55 years old I had the golden 85 which means we can retire at 100% of our benefits at that time, so needless to say I retired on December 18, 2005. I have been riding Gold Wings since 1985 and my 08 is my 6th Gold Wing.

Ok so I'm the youngest guy so far, 47 this May. I have been with the same heat treating Furnace building company for sixteen years, Love it... Something different all the time. I'm on my first Goldwing a 1984 that I am redoing. Torn apart in the garage right now.

no IM the youngest guy!! 21, and i LOVE goldwings. but trust me I do catch a lot of heat from my friends about riding such an "old mans" bike.

then again, its a 1978, so it counts as Vintage, which means its not so stale and boring in my group of friends.

48 here in Tennessee , Just got my first GW , 84 Aspy , last week , have always wanted one, been in Environmental testing for 22+ yrs ,looking forward to heading to the East TN mnts this spring !!

O.K.... I'll be 54 next month. I'm (are you ready for this) Senior Service Tech for Southern Star Concrete which is a sub of ARGOS International. In plain English.....I'm the oldest guy in this big companies Arkansas Repair Shop. I've just started my 25th year with them.

Retired Jan 2008 after 30 years running Heavy equipment,turned 65 last Oct.
I think there's still some Diesel fuel in my veins LOL Operating 60 tons of
cold steel every day gave me an appreciation for the nimbleness and response of
my MC's . I started riding in 1966 after my Navy years,man that was a lifetime ago.
I'm a proud Canuck,planning another MC tour through the rockies this summer with the
boys,three of them,nice to see them follow in the old mans footsteps :)

-Robert-

49 years young. Been with the same retail chain for almost 22 years. Boring job, but somebody has to do it.

I just turned fifty this feb wife brought me a 09 airbag wing for the occasion, I'm a registered nurse on long island working in the OR of a level 1 trauma center not much different than mechanics we just work on people.

Another one of the oldies. Retired in 2002 at age 56. I was Sr. Manager of financial applications for Nabisco/Kraft foods. Still do some accounting work for my church and another ministry (without pay) to keep me busy.

Retired actor, age unknown, I’m not a Doctor but I played one on TV. Currently working on finding a cure for the Swine Flu.

61 in april, nail bender for 40 years,supervisor now.Aux police few years.Road Harleys for long time.Now i have08 Navi 1600 miles so far and we love it .4 more years they can kiss my --- ,Travel time then you know what i mean ?

37. Bookkeeper from Long Island. Got over the concept that the Goldwing was an old man bike before I hit my first 100 miles.

hi my name is MIKE soon to be 52 I am water superintendent for (dont laugh) Hicksville Ohio located in northwest of the state looking at trikes

49. Owner of The House of Horsepower in Leeds, AL. If it runs on gasoline and a spark plug we fix it!

51 in Fort lauderdale, Fl, Marine Biology and Oceanography, but for the last 5 years a Yacht services company and 7 months ago got a MIDAS auto care shop, so between the 2 companies not as much free time to ride as I wanted but what the hell, someone has to pay the bills !!
First time with GW, but Valkyries for the last 10 years and several other bikes before them for a total of 32+ years riding

Okay, I'll jump back in. I have been a cop for 36 years, which will blissfully come to an end on April 30th. I rode motorcycles for a beach city police department for 15 years, and currently ride a desk. I have been riding motorcycles since 1965, my currrent rides being a 2008 Wing and a 1975 Norton Commando Roadster. Oh yea, I'll be 60 in June

... Howdy ... Soon To Be 59 Medical Retirement ... Business Owner / Heavy Construction Worldwide ... Happy Trails ...

hmmm, Im old i guess. 69 and been riding since 1968, retired from computer consulting in Dallas. Now I can ride most any time. well when I'm not working as a carpenter that is. (part time). Any two wheel transport is cool, but the wing rules.

i am 38 and drive truck i haul gas,diesel,propane and many other products that will go boom

I am a retired fire fighter from Wallingford, Ct. Now working as a shop supervisor for a Systems Integrator. I am 62 years old. Been riding bikes since I was about thirteen or fourteen. Currently on a 08 Gl1800, Comort, Audio, Nav. Great bike in the twistees. Still miss my 1500 though.First Bike was a 250cc Bultaco.

I just turned 50. I'm an Architect by day but my part time gig as a scuba instructor pays for my '83 1100i addiction. I also volunteer as a ski patroller and public safety diver. Just got the goldwing last oct and I'm hooked bad! Last Sunday I had to roll it thru the snow in the drive to find the dry pavement.

Name Is Bill, Age 62, Most Of My Career As Heavy Truck Mechanic In Alaska, Worked Selling Trucks For A While For Freightliner Dealer, Now Working As Aircraft Mechanic Doing Mostly Sheet Metal Repairs And Rebuilds, Just Bought My First Goldwing, (1981 Gl1100i ). Only Paid 900.00 For It But Did Almost Complete Rebuild, Removed All Plastic, Repaired Same And Repainted Complete Bike. Can't Wait For Snow To Go Away So I Can Ride For The First Time In Many Years. This Is A Good Site. Thanks For The Help, Advice, Ect,,,,

I am 53 and a Forester by training and wildland firefighter by position. I worked for 18 years with the State of Mississippi as a forester and 6 years ago switched over to the Federal government as a Fire Management Officer, and I really am here to help. I work for the National Forests in Mississippi out of Jackson. We have 6 forests scattered from Tennessee to the Gulf. I rode a bike (’68 BSA Thunderbolt) in and after college, then some time off riding for family expenses. Got a new bike 6 years ago (Yamaha 1100 V-Star) which I thought was left in a safe place for Hurricane Katrina. (I lived in Bay St. Louis, MS and left it at a friend’s house 20 feet above sea level – water got to 24 feet.) Replaced that with a Yamaha Stratoliner 2006 and bought a Gold Wing last November. Ten days ago a woman pulled out in front of me and I didn’t quite stop in time. Hit hard enough to toss me off the bike and damage the front pretty good. Wrist is still a little sore, but no lasting effects. The bike will be fixed in, I hope, 3 weeks.

A little long and I hope not boring.

Good story Mark and we're glad you survived the collision intact with just a sore wrist.
Hopefully they'll fix up your Bike in short order for you, was it the Wing or the Stratoliner.
About Katrina, we've all seen the devastation through Media coverage but I know we still
can't possibly grasp the extent of the the damage that was done. Locally some of our
city firefighters with special skills including our Fire Chief spent time helping out with search and rescue in the aftermath.

-Robert-

63 year old Electrical Contractor self employed in Kentucky. Love my, old man's bike. a 85LTD

Just joined Goldwing Owners and was reading portiions of the forum and thought I would add my name and info. They call me George because that is what I was named. Seventy Six years old and just bought an 08 GW trike with the Lehman setup. I previously owned an 1981 1100 which I had for twenty years. Started riding Harleys in 1993 but new I would be back to a wing. Joined the army during the Korean was but because of my poor marksmanship they sent me to Germany. Worked 35 years in pharmaceutical sales and retired in 1997. Wish you all good luck riding and if you see a white o8 Wing/Lehman trike give a ride and shout.

Hi all, my real name is Lyndon and I work in a medical chemistry lab. I went on my first ride of the year today. About 5 degrees celcius, sun, beautiful day. Learned to ride as a kid, my dad still has a big loud Kawi Vulcan. I'll be 43 this summer while me and the little lady cruise through Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia on our holidays. Crownfire, glad there were no serious injuries. Best of luck,man. The little lady took some pics as I was heading out which I would have posted but the poor girl doesn't know one end of the camera from the other. God love her, at least she tries. Finally off work for a few days and the forecast looks good so maybe I'll get some pics soon. Cheers !

Poncho: fossil92 suggested I restart this occupation thread. Haven't heard from him since. When he gets back he has alot of reading to catch up on.

Name is (obviously) Bill. Been a cycle cop for 17 years now. 41 years old. Riding since I was 9. Had race bikes, dirt bikes, cop bikes, but the 2010 wing I picked up 3 days ago is my first one. Now I know.

OK you got me 60 years old here been ridding since 1966 have owned a wing everyday of my life since dec 1975 ( that makes 13 of them if I count correctly) which is the same year I started work taking photos for Disney and I retired in 2001

Just joined Goldwing Owners and was reading portiions of the forum and thought I would add my name and info. They call me George because that is what I was named. Seventy Six years old and just bought an 08 GW trike with the Lehman setup. I previously owned an 1981 1100 which I had for twenty years. Started riding Harleys in 1993 but new I would be back to a wing. Joined the army during the Korean was but because of my poor marksmanship they sent me to Germany. Worked 35 years in pharmaceutical sales and retired in 1997. Wish you all good luck riding and if you see a white o8 Wing/Lehman trike give a ride and shout.

George you have the Whiskers on all of us as the Truckers would say. Welcome to the site Grandpappy,best of health and a big Bikers Wave to you my friend,Ride on my brother, its a great life,guess I'm just a young'un at 65 Riding motorcycles is not a passtime its a heritage.

-Robert-

OK you got me 60 years old here been ridding since 1966 have owned a wing everyday of my life since dec 1975 ( that makes 13 of them if I count correctly) which is the same year I started work taking photos for Disney and I retired in 2001

A bit of trivia. My grandfather was living in Chicago during the depression era. He was a barber at the time and one of his clients was an average joe fellow named Walt Disney.

63 year old Electrical Contractor self employed in Kentucky. Love my, old man's bike. a 85LTD

ronwheeler is that old man's bike as in your an old man or is it your old man's bike as in I want to meet your Father if it is his wing.:rolleyes:

Poncho: fossil92 suggested I restart this occupation thread. Haven't heard from him since. When he gets back he has alot of reading to catch up on.

Not that I'm casting stones here but I believe I was the 3rd post.:cool: There is some good stuff coming out of this repost though lot's of new guys interesting stories. I'm just actually keeping the data in case I need a favor in that area of expertise.:D

You must be reading them if you had to scroll that far back to make sure you did post. Forgive me Father, did I sin ?


Not that I'm casting stones here but I believe I was the 3rd post.:cool: There is some good stuff coming out of this repost though lot's of new guys interesting stories. I'm just actually keeping the data in case I need a favor in that area of expertise.:D[/QUOTE]

My cooling system has lost power on my 1982 ,any thoughts?

My real name is Bill. I'm 56 and have been a chemical engineer for 30 years in indusrty and now in a regulatory role. Graduated from a ST-1300. Love the Wing.

40 years old, steel fabrication superintendent, built loads of custom bike trailers, but love to tour more!!

I was on the Wing for the wreck. The insurance company is disputing some of the costs with the Honda dealer. I'm calling them both tomorrow to see what is needed to come to an agreement. Only had 2150 miles on it and it needs to look like new again.

We sure appreciated all the help that came our way after Katrina. There was a team of firefighters from Florida who were handing out water and ice just like I did after some hurricanes there a few years before. It messed up life for a while, but nothing that wasn't anticipated living where we did. We fixed up the house and stayed for four years until this job here opened an opportunity.

I am fairly new to this forum, and I really like it,,,alot of good information and good people as well.
I retired from the US Navy in Nov 98. I am now a Dept of Navy Civilian working for Trident Refit Facility in Kings Bay Ga as a Production Controller. I am also a MSF Ridercoach. I coach for Southeast Region Motorcycle Safety Institute (SRMSI) and I also coach for the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program. I've been riding street bikes since I was 17. I am now 50.

My cooling system has lost power on my 1982 ,any thoughts?

Should have probably put this in a new post by itself. That way more people would see it. My guess would be an electrical connection is either loose, broken or burned or the other possibility would be a burned out fan motor.

My name is Larry & I am 55 years young. I am a Forklift tech for 21 years & a auto mechanic before that. Started riding motorcycles at age 15 & I have always owned at least one motorcycle since than & as many as four at one time. That all ended when I got married & had to go back to one. The last two bikes have been Goldwings.
I guess I will be riding a Goldwing till I get to old to hold one up. (Lifes Good)

Good for you Larry! Thats a golden attitude!!!

I’m a 1941 model, I have been riding since 14 -15 first was 1947 Indian Chief.
Have owned almost everything I now have 1985 Interstate, 1996 Aspencade owned 3 before these and of course the hot rod 2009 1300C VTX my wife bought for our anniversary.
I still work every day as a materials manager 24 plus years at a trailer manufacturing company in Kansas.

Can't recall if I got in on this before so here goes. 53 years old, been in retail sales most of my work life (since '74 anyway) with forays into oilfield work and flying. On my third wing (4th if you count converting my 1500 into a Lehman) and been riding scoots in one form or another ever since I could hold a bike up.

I'm a 30 year old surveyor. I joined to look up info and snoop around for my dad, who's 60, and lives in New York.

In my free time, I turned this:

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into this:

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But traded it in for my Duc after 68,000 miles. So now I'm here:

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For what it's worth, here's a pic of my Dad's '05 1800.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ascsurveyor/NY052308/NYTrip12.jpg

And now I cross my fingers, hoping I don't get labeled as "one of those punk-ass kids". :D

And now I cross my fingers, hoping I don't get labeled as "one of those punk-ass kids". :D

Won't happen here...Thats not what we are all about... Welcome to the forum whatever you ride. And when you ride, ride safe...

Won't happen here...Thats not what we are all about... Welcome to the forum whatever you ride. And when you ride, ride safe...

Thanks. I'll drool over pretty much anything with 2 wheels. :D

Oh, and I'm a firm believer in ATGATT.

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq267/mgoodliff/Trip%20Photos/Dragon%202008/ProShots/Moonshine02.jpg

Unfortunately, it's getting my folks to wear propper protective gear that seems to be difficult. :( Finally got them wearing jackets (even if they are mesh, but with armor), and boots (even though they are short boots).

My dad still wears the fingerless gloves, and my mom doesn't wear any gloves. She did ask for some riding pants though for Christmas, so I got her those. She also prefers a full-face helmet, while he only wants the 3/4 helmet.

Stubborn parents... whatya gonna do, eh? :o

I worked in the HVAC trake for the state of Texas in the Facilities Management Division. I retired in 2004 after 31 wonderful yrs of service. I now spend my time Riding, Fishing, Golfing, Volenteering at the food bank and soup kitchen. Yee Haw

56 y/o retired due to medical issues. Was an electrician for 18 years with my own company in Chicago doing residential electricial. (Continental Electrical Services) Have driven tractor trailer, worked a lot of volunteer medical positions. Now I am a fire photographer for local FD's in the county.
Have ridden since I was 15 y/o & love every minute of the freedom I experience on my bikes even though I have been in 3 accidents due to cagers. Went around the US back in 1971 on a Honda 350. Took 3 months to do because I was working when I stopped for gas & food. Kinda like the movie: Then Came Bronson!
I enjoy the frendship on these boards & all the I can learn. Thanks to all.

:eek:Indiana... Brand Spankin Newbe ! Soon to be 61, 39 years in Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Sales & Marketing. Flying was my chosen profession, but life in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry provided "the means". Fixed-Wing and Helicopter Pilot... pleasure flying mostly. First bike was a little red CB90 Honda new in '65, have ridden something 2-wheeled ever since. Currently own an '09 HD Ultra Classic and love it. Reciently purchased an '04 GL1800 with lots of cosmetic damage to repair and to discover what all those "Wing-Smiles" are about. With 10 bags of hardware and a Wing currently without a stitch of clothes, "Getting To Know You" is more than a song... hope I can get her back together again !!

morning all, i'm 55 and just started riding again. It's good therapy for me. I've been in law enforcement for 13 years and retired military. thank you for all the good information available. ride safe, ride long

I have been in sales for 30 years. I have been with the company I work with now for 13 plus years as a regional manager.I ride a 1984 Goldwing Aspencade that I have owned for about a year.
The bike is my stress release.
Donald Lang

Hi All I retired in 02 at 54 from Bellsouth as a Cable repair Tech. (They made me an offer I could not refuse.) I liked the job but got to where I did not like the managment. I have been riding sence 1970 when I bought a CB750. I still have that bike but my main rides are a 79 and a 81 GL. I am now in the prosess of rebilding a 75 GL. I must like these older GL because I just bought two yesterday another 75 and a 76.

I just turned 50 and loving it. I have been a pastor for the last 11 years. I have owned two wings my first was a 1991 interstate great bike I just wanted a few more options so I bought a 1998 1500se. Love to ride in middle tn. I am also new to the forum and enjoying it very much.

Here we go again, am in the family food business all my life. To make a long story short, back in the retail/catering again. www.daiters.ca I'm the dude on the right standing beside my bro. Ive owned a 80 CB750, 79 GL1000, 82 GL1100, to my current ride a fully loaded 2000 GL1500.

Here we go again, am in the family food business all my life. To make a long story short, back in the retail/catering again. www.daiters.ca I'm the dude on the right standing beside my bro. Ive owned a 80 CB750, 79 GL1000, 82 GL1100, to my current ride a fully loaded 2000 GL1500.

You haven't changed a bit since your last occupational autobiography. In this ever changing world it's good to find someone who is consistent.

This has been eating at me for a while now, and after still another forum member posting that he was nearly railroaded by a dealership into a bogus service for his new Wing. 600 miles or 1000 miles and several hundred bucks? Don't eat it Elmer, it's all horse apples! I don't know all the rules south of the border, but it certainly doesn't exist here in Canada. As I just posted in another thread it's just a ploy to get some extra revenue for the dealership. It's a fact and I will prove it to everyone.
At the risk of getting blasted for being secretive (ya gotta love the internet for the ability to remain annonymous, eh?). I have to come clean and say how I know it's true. I said I've spent most of my life in retail, and that is very true. My other occupations were also true, and I'm back in retail again (that's still true). It's what I retail that matters. I'm the sales manager at a powersoprts dealership, specifically a Honda dealership. I/we sell Honda ATV's, motorcycles and power equipment. So yes, I do know what is real and what isn't. Joe is waaaay more knowledgeable about the mechanical workings of Wings than I, and some of the members have more Wing experience than I do. But I can't sit here and be annonymous and see owners even suffer the chance of getting hosed by unscrupulous jerks. I ranted once in a post about Honda, and I meant every word about their lack of giving us what we want in our machines, and it was after a very heated meeting with my DSM that I vented my spleen (sorry TwoWheel I should have been more forthright at the start). That being said, I do believe in our machines and their quality of build, fit and finish. Not that I wouldn't like a moment alone with some corporate execs to express my feelings.
If I can be of assistance in any way with info from a sales aspect ( no, I don't have access to US invoicing sorry. Canada yes, but please don't ask me to wholesale you a bike LOL), I'll be more than happy to oblige. And yes I'm still going to post an update on the Canadian Navi software upgrade performance when I have it completed and running. So there you have it. I'll keep my name and dealership to myself for now. Some of us may meet on the road in the future, and I hope we do. I'll continue to crusade from the inside for ourside with Honda.

You haven't changed a bit since your last occupational autobiography. In this ever changing world it's good to find someone who is consistent.

Hey chopin, all I can say is life on my side does not change to much. What can I tell ya.

I support my habit by repairing traffic signals for the city of Tulsa. I am the supervisor of seven dedicated individuals. I spend a lot of time in traffic and watching a LOT of stupid stunts not only by cagers but bikers as well. It is a good reminder to me to expect drivers to want to kill me, because many of them drive like that. I ride either my 2006 Navi or my 2008 Shadow to work every day that is not raining and/or above 35 degrees. I am 58 got my first bike when 14, stopped riding when 21. Picked it back up when 56.

Wow Budoka ! That's what I call letting it all go, man. Aren't you worried about some bureacratic corporate slime ball taking exception to your opinion ? Some ugly dude in an expensive suit says "this guy doesn't fit our corporate culture!" Good luck ! Now....I have a couple of questions. I got a one year warranty on all the electronics and I haven't had a problem. And I got one year on the drivetrain plus an extra 3 years if I use my local dealer with there fancy expensive oil. No extra charge. What do you think?

" budoka for president ! "

Hi folks. I don't currently have a Goldwing. I have a Harley Heritage Classic. I just started riding with a group here in Huntsville, AL and they have a great mix of bikes - yep a good number of Goldwings.

I'm here to get educated. I want to move up to a real touring bike and that doesn't have to be another Harley. From what I have learned about air cooled engines I think I like liquid cooled better.

Anyway - just wanted to say Hi. I am a sales manager for a Fortune 300 telecommunications company, since you asked. Holding on by the skin of my teeth! :)

Brad

I'm 66 and own a small computer company, would like to retire and do photos for extras. I have been riding for 40 years. :)

Anyway - just wanted to say Hi. I am a sales manager for a Fortune 300 telecommunications company, since you asked. Holding on by the skin of my teeth!

Hi back at you Brad. We have a great bunch here with plenty of opinions & discussion. I have no doubt you will be able to get the info you seek.

I'm a brand new first time on the forum 62 year old retired motorcycle service technician.
In my free time which is most of the time I still tinker with fixing my buddies bikes for a little play money. Don't work on Goldwings too much as they never break down, but love to install all the pretty chrome accessories. When ask; what do retired people do?, I just tell them that from monday to friday we do absolutely nothing; and on saturday and sunday, we have to rest up for monday! Sounds like a good plan to me...

My cooling system has lost power on my 1982 ,any thoughts?
I sent you a PM message on your problem.

WA9FWT Phil

Age 70,riding 45 years.Just started on a 1982 GW A full dresser last season.Been in small engines 53 years, mainly developing two cycle chain saws.Worked for Kohler, and Tecumseh on four cycle engines also in there lab. Been a amateur radio op ( HAM ) since 1961 and still very active. Picture of me at WWW.QRZ.com Put call in Box
WA9FWT Just like to ride like we all do and twist that throttle.

73 WA9FWT Phil

What a HAM !

Ok OK..At least I'm not a connected some how to the Walt Disney group and Goofee and the boys :)

WA9FWT Phil

I am 69 also which is only the second one I have read that is this young. I retired in 2002 as Vice President of the company I was with for 32 years. I managed 13 printing operations in two states. After 18 months of retirement I started driving tractor trailers to keep busy. I have been riding for 48 years. I have owned just about every brand of motorcycles but am on my sixth Goldwing. I currently ride an 08 GL1800.

My name is Tony, I am a supervisor at a cabinet manufacturing plant, and also do side work in my own shop. I am currently riding an 08 Harley Street Glide that has been practically turned into an Ultra. I wanted a Wing when I got mine, but since I was a little bit vertically challenged the Glide fit me better so I went that way, but ever since have been doubting my decision. I came from a VTX 1300 and wanted a touring machine. Now I am here checkin things out to see if I am going to make a change or not.

Welcome TRazzo, join right in, there is always room for one more and two bikes. :)

Hello, My name is Darryl, Im 40 and new to this fourm and new to GoldWing. I work for a Carbon production plant that makes airplane brakes. I have been there for 10 years and am curently the Special Projects Operator. Im starting a 1985 Honda GoldWing 1200 limited restore in my shop. Wish me luck.

Welcome, and good luck with the project. Linden from WA

43 yr young plumber from mn.also still cleaning drains hence the nickname remember if ya cant get the clog call the sewerdawg.always rode older bikes a 1977 honda cb 750,1980 kz 900 1984 honda magna rode a wing last summer and new i wanted one currently have two in mind a 1983 gl1100 aspencade or a 1984 gl1200 aspencade about the same price the 83 has only 29000 miles and the 84 has 95000 rode both and both rode great hard to decide any comments ps just joined forum today so not sure if this is posted in right spot or not

My name is len and seeing i'm only 1 day away from being a qualified wingman i can put up my details.
I'm 54 years old(my body tells me i'm 64, but my brain tells me i'm 44, i think i'll listen to my brain). I own and run a mechaincal workshop in which i am starting to slow down and taking more time off. Plane on retiring in 5 years time. I live in Sydney Australia were its pretty much bike riding all year round. I plan on riding around the whole island when i retire, hence i have upted for the goldwing.
My last ride as of today before i trade it in has been on my trusty Heritage Softail Harley for the last 17 years. She has been a good bike and i will be sad to see her go.
here she is for the last time :(
http://www.users.on.net/~lmele/sunset-on-harley.jpg

Welcome aboard Len and a very nice looking HD you have there. You will really like your Goldwing as it is one awesome machine and will carry you where ever you are willing to go. Best of luck to you from an Oklahoma boy.

I agree with wingman, nice ride and good luck on the ultimate bike. :) Linden from Washington State, USA

Hi Len, it is a beautiful bike, I always wanted a Gold Wing and picked up an 83 Interstate, she needs a little TLC but runs great, maybe later on I'll buy a newer one and keep on riding. You'll really enjoy your Goldwing.Enjoy and be safe.

My name is Bill. Since I took the time to read all 9 pages (so far) of this tread, I might as well add to it. I am relatively new to this site, but it has been VERY helpful already and I look forward to meeting and riding with some of you in the future.

I celebrated 66 years of an incredibly blessed life this past Feb. I bought my first motorcycle in 1965 while I was in the Marine Corps teaching on an A6A "Intruder" Flight Simulator. My wife started riding shortly after that. Years ago we both participated in AMA Dirt Racing and we both had street machines. That has continued in various degress and situations over the years. She rides with me now and as I related on another tread a couple of months ago, she is the reason we now have a 2002 Gl1800. I still have my 2001 BMW R1200C but she will not ride on anymore long trips on that bike.

I left the Marine Corps after 10 years in order to pursue a career in aviation. I have spent the past 40 years in many different flying and flight instruction activities. I am still an active contract flight instructor and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. People ask me when I am going to retire. My answer is always the same. How can anyone who gets paid to do an activity that they love to do, ever quit? My wife asks them, "How can a guy that has never WORKED a day of his life, retire?" Well, we're both right! :)

This has been some interesting reading in order to get to know a little more about the folks on this site. Keep the shiny side up.

Bill

Intruder, welcome to the forum from another Keystone state resident. Some other guys on the board from Pa, so maybe someday we can all meet. Enjoy the forum and ride safe.

My name is Bill. Since I took the time to read all 9 pages (so far) of this tread, I might as well add to it. I am relatively new to this site, but it has been VERY helpful already and I look forward to meeting and riding with some of you in the future.

I celebrated 66 years of an incredibly blessed life this past Feb. I bought my first motorcycle in 1965 while I was in the Marine Corps teaching on an A6A "Intruder" Flight Simulator. My wife started riding shortly after that. Years ago we both participated in AMA Dirt Racing and we both had street machines. That has continued in various degress and situations over the years. She rides with me now and as I related on another tread a couple of months ago, she is the reason we now have a 2002 Gl1800. I still have my 2001 BMW R1200C but she will not ride on anymore long trips on that bike.

I left the Marine Corps after 10 years in order to pursue a career in aviation. I have spent the past 40 years in many different flying and flight instruction activities. I am still an active contract flight instructor and an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. People ask me when I am going to retire. My answer is always the same. How can anyone who gets paid to do an activity that they love to do, ever quit? My wife asks them, "How can a guy that has never WORKED a day of his life, retire?" Well, we're both right! :)

This has been some interesting reading in order to get to know a little more about the folks on this site. Keep the shiny side up.

Bill

Semper Fi! Bill. Aviation ordnance 74' - 80 ' Harrier and F-4

DJ here (not professionally, just my initials). I have worked for Xerox for 30 years (come this July). I was a field engineer for about 19 years and the last 11 have been spent as a systems analyst.

My original plan was to retire at 50, but I've missed that mark by 3 years. Maybe someday. :)

I think I am the granddaddy here. Hatched 10-21-1938. If you got me beat are older please let me know.

Rode a dirt bike about 35 years ago. Quit riding when I dislocated my shoulder. My mistake should have kept riding. Got the urge about three years ago. Bought a small Suzuki after taking the BRC course. This was not too smart. I bought it on my wife's birthday. Did not say I was Einstein. This was entirely too small so after about 4 months I traded it in for a Suzuki C50T. With less than 1000 miles on it I was Coming home from a short trip a cage ran a red light. I failed to see him in time and grabbed the front brake while turning. Broke three bones in my right leg and two in my ankle. Spent the entire time reading The Profecient Motor Cyclist and joining the All about Motorcycles website. Started riding before being cleared by my doctor. All was well unitl October 2009 three days before my 71st birthday when a deer ran out of cornfield while riding at 70 MPH. Broke my shoulder, 5 ribs, bunch of road rash and a badly sprained ankle. Bike was totalled and Bambi went to deer heaven.

Waited for the doctor to clear me this time and now went to three wheels. I have a GL 1800 mounted on a Champion trike.

Spent 22 years playing soldier for Uncle, 30 some years building a photography business and now trying not to work. I just ride and love to ride. Also love the people I ride with. Member of the SCRC Chisholm Trail Chapter (Central Texas) All great people.


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Nice looking trike Comanche, keep her on the straight and narrow. ;)

Hi folks. My name is Bill and I will turn 45 this summer. I teach 7th grade English for a charter school. I have been teaching for a little over 8 years. Before that, I owned a chain of laundromats.
I started riding three years ago by taking the MSF basic riding course. What a deal, you learn how to ride on someone elses bike and use their gas. My first reason for wanting to ride was high gas prices. I bought an 81 Honda CX500 Custom to commute to work on. Needless to say I caught the riding bug and started riding for fun. I even joined the Masonic Motorcycle Club Int. to have some friends to ride with.
My wife was not very enthused about me learning to ride, but she agreed under two conditions. First I had to take the safety course. Second I had to promise to wear a helmet whenever I ride. I had planned on doing those anyway so I was set. She didn't want to have anything to do with my bike until last summer when she saw how much fun I was having on my group rides:D. About June she started hinting that I might need a bigger bike so she could ride with me. Taking that as a green light to get a new bike I started looking. I found a 1994 GL1500 SE on ebay and fell in love with it. The price was right so I bought her and then drove to the other end of the state to pick her up. My first ride on a Goldwing was over 200 miles from just south of Pittsburgh to Bloomsburg PA. I was amazed at how easy it was to ride compared to my old bike. No numb hands and butt anymore.

Occupation, Wing rider. Retired from corrections in Jan 2009. Jeanne and I are one retired cpl that spend all day togather and love it. We are full time RVrs located in Bandera TX for now. When the Texas heat sets in we are going to western Kansas for the summer. Have been a biker since I was 9. Welcome to all new members. Lots of good people here.

Hi folks. My name is Bill and I will turn 45 this summer. I teach 7th grade English for a charter school. I have been teaching for a little over 8 years. Before that, I owned a chain of laundromats.
I started riding three years ago by taking the MSF basic riding course. What a deal, you learn how to ride on someone elses bike and use their gas. My first reason for wanting to ride was high gas prices. I bought an 81 Honda CX500 Custom to commute to work on. Needless to say I caught the riding bug and started riding for fun. I even joined the Masonic Motorcycle Club Int. to have some friends to ride with.
My wife was not very enthused about me learning to ride, but she agreed under two conditions. First I had to take the safety course. Second I had to promise to wear a helmet whenever I ride. I had planned on doing those anyway so I was set. She didn't want to have anything to do with my bike until last summer when she saw how much fun I was having on my group rides:D. About June she started hinting that I might need a bigger bike so she could ride with me. Taking that as a green light to get a new bike I started looking. I found a 1994 GL1500 SE on ebay and fell in love with it. The price was right so I bought her and then drove to the other end of the state to pick her up. My first ride on a Goldwing was over 200 miles from just south of Pittsburgh to Bloomsburg PA. I was amazed at how easy it was to ride compared to my old bike. No numb hands and butt anymore.
Climb aboard Zepplin ! You grammar and spelling is impeccable as it should be for a man of your profession. I returned to riding at age 47 ( 7 years ago). My new Goldwing purchase is an attempt to share my riding pleasure with the wife. I have a degree in English Literature, but then again English is my spoken language ( no challenge there ). In spite of my education I still managed to get a job. Lots and lots of good 1500 riders here to share technical info. A veritable motley crew of motorcycle lovers.

Comanche, sounds like you have dodged the bullet a number of times on 2 wheels. Hopefully 3 wheels will be the charm. Welcome to the forum from the Keystone state and PLEASE, ride safe..

My name is Jim. I have been riding since December 1963. With a few exceptions it has been none stop. Military etc... I presently own a 2007 Ultra classic, 2004 VTX, and my newest 2010 Goldwing.

I have been warned about wanting to add or trade so guess this is it, for now. LOL My wife rides with me most of the time. We reside in north Alabama, Sand Mountain area. I am retired so I get to ride a little extra most of the time. I am a certified welder and landscaper.

Hope to see ya on the rode from time to time.

dd

My name is Jim. I have been riding since December 1963. With a few exceptions it has been none stop. Military etc... I presently own a 2007 Ultra classic, 2004 VTX, and my newest 2010 Goldwing.

I have been warned about wanting to add or trade so guess this is it, for now. LOL My wife rides with me most of the time. We reside in north Alabama, Sand Mountain area. I am retired so I get to ride a little extra most of the time. I am a certified welder and landscaper.

Hope to see ya on the rode from time to time.

dd

You have more bikes than I have grandchildren.

It took me as long to.
6 grand boys 2 grand girls.

Just bought an 83 GL1100 Interstate.
Im old to bikes and new to wings.
Im 55 and a Project Superintendent from Tennessee

Comanche, sounds like you have dodged the bullet a number of times on 2 wheels. Hopefully 3 wheels will be the charm. Welcome to the forum from the Keystone state and PLEASE, ride safe..

Thank you. Just got back from a 1466 mile ride with 6 other friends to Oklahoma and Arkansas. We had a blast. I was born in Phila so I have something in common with the Keystone State. Foolish once, Lucky the second time. Always careful.

Just bought an 83 GL1100 Interstate.
Im old to bikes and new to wings.
Im 55 and a Project Superintendent from Tennessee

Welcome ! I have a friend in Dandridge Tenn. Any time I want to get out of Virginia for a few days and go riding in some scenic American country I have a place to stay.

In my 6th decade now. Have been riding for about 35 years with some breaks in there because of kids in college and assorted other reasons. Have wanted a Goldwing for many, many years and now 6 years into retirement I have finally found one that fits all my requirements. Mainly the price. Mine is a 21 year old, 1989 GW 1500. It has a couple of issues but hopefully nothing we cannot overcome ..... with your help. My wife enjoys riding in the lazy boy seat. She has yet to fall asleep but with all the stories I've heard I'm sure it is just a matter of time.

So far on this forum I've asked a few questions and everyone has been extremely helpful. I plan on attending Americade next week. Maybe we'll bump into one another. I'll be the old(er) guy !!!

Wow,I am also a HVAC Service Tech.I worked for the same company for 17 years working all the hours I could stand.I went to work 6 years ago with Dept of Corrections Maintenance. I am 51 years young.I have had bikes most of my Adult Life,Goldwing for 6 weeks. I love the Brotherhood of owners. Doug

Wow,I am also a HVAC Service Tech.I worked for the same company for 17 years working all the hours I could stand.I went to work 6 years ago with Dept of Corrections Maintenance. I am 51 years young.I have had bikes most of my Adult Life,Goldwing for 6 weeks. I love the Brotherhood of owners. Doug

Smutley: You and fossil92 have a lot in common. You both are, or have been, HVAC techs, and fossil92 used to reside at the Dept of Corrections.

In my 6th decade now. Have been riding for about 35 years with some breaks in there because of kids in college and assorted other reasons. Have wanted a Goldwing for many, many years and now 6 years into retirement I have finally found one that fits all my requirements. Mainly the price. Mine is a 21 year old, 1989 GW 1500. It has a couple of issues but hopefully nothing we cannot overcome ..... with your help. My wife enjoys riding in the lazy boy seat. She has yet to fall asleep but with all the stories I've heard I'm sure it is just a matter of time.

So far on this forum I've asked a few questions and everyone has been extremely helpful. I plan on attending Americade next week. Maybe we'll bump into one another. I'll be the old(er) guy !!!

Wish I could attend this year, but I haven't comfortably got the wife to ride with me yet and someone has to walk the dogs. Next year for sure !!!!!!!!

Welcome ! I have a friend in Dandridge Tenn. Any time I want to get out of Virginia for a few days and go riding in some scenic American country I have a place to stay.

Ya, Chopin has a Drink holder on his ride, thats all he needs to keep going.....Still on the POT here Chopin ;) Not Good.

WA9FWT Phil

Hi, my name is Bill and I'm an addict. At least since I bought my 08 a month ago. I am 48 and a proud California Highway Patrolman. I bought the Wing to get my wife to come along on rides with me and now I can't hardly go riding without her! Been a track (GSXR1000) and Motocross junkie all my life. Love to ride, wish I had more time. Now to get the Traxxion fork spring so I don't bottom everywhere I go. Hope to meet some of you in my endeavors.

hello everyone! my name is rick, better known on here and others, as winginitrick. i am 60 years old, and i work at FOMOCO, better known as FORD MOTOR COMP. way back in the DAY, my buddy taught me to ride a motorcycle, in his back yard! a 160 honda, and a norton comando! my foot wouldnt fit under the shifter lever to shift, on either bike so i had to learn with a handicap!!!!!! my first bought bike was a 67 triumph, which i bought in the early 70s. then i got me a GOOD bike! a 750 honda, 4 cyl. K model. then an 83 suzuki MADURA. then i started my winging adventures in 93! brand new goldwing, pure pearl white! and that leads me to my 03, black. bought brand new in 03. well thats my time!!!

Jim here -

57, retired LEO but still in the business.

First bike 1964(?) Puch 175, then 68 Suzuki T500, '70 Kawasaki H1,
1982(?) Honda CX500, '06 Kawasaki Nomad, '08 Wing (totaled).

Current rides are an '04 Triumph Bonneville T100 and a replacement '08 Wing.

Spend some of my free time helping my son maintain his Ducati 748 track bike.

Respectfully,

Jim

Talk about a veteran! I'm 65, just retired this April. Been working in the auto repair/maintenance business for 44 years. Sold my FJR1300 last month and bought a new 2008 GL1800 air bagger.

Hey I am now 58 yrs young forced retirement at 56 due to health issues (MS) I worked for 38yrs 7 months in auto repair and miss it bad. Riding my first wing 1986 GL1200A and wish I had not waited so long to buy a wing. My first bike and my first ride came at 54 when I bought a new Suzuki C50 nice ride but no way does it compare to the antique I ride now LOL. Still ride when I can and we really love those special days:)

i'm also new to this site,and lovin' it!!New wing owner also and also lovin' it.i live in the Rocky Mountain Foothills in Central Alberta,Canada.I work in the "Oil Patch",run a winch truck,moving drilling rigs,logging and other heavy equiptment.Life is good,money is good,and the roads are empty and there's a hill and a curve almost every 1/2 mile!!:cool:

64 here in San Antonio, Texas, Just bought a 93 Aspencade a couple months ago, love this bike, retired Army, retiring from government civilian job in December, 44 years total military service, God Bless America

Hi almost 50! Been in the USA for 4 years now (From Holland). I have been riding all kinds of stuff for over 33 years. I am on my 3rd GoldWing since I got here this one is new and YELLOW! I also have a FVR 800 (Nice toy). I am a Cladding Consultant (Construction).
Love being in the USA!!!!

64, love the desert, first Gold Wing, now 6 years old, 115,000 miles. I am retired after 35 years on the fire department; got bored and now work at a local history museum. Love to ride.

I will re-post. I am still 58 and still repairing traffic signals for the city of Tulsa. I am scheduled to Trike my wing this next week and planning on a Colorado road trip over Independance day week......yoo hooo

Hi, I'm Jeff, and I'm a Wingaholic. Medically retired from the Army after 18 years, now working for the Corps of Engineers. I will turn 50 this summer, and am riding my first Wing - an '05 Yellow, with a Motortrike kit. Loving every mile, and planning oh so many more.

60 year old Cape Bretoner who started off as a male stripper but after being laughed off the stage, I went into teaching and retired 4 years ago after 35 years in the profession. Have been riding bikes since in was in University. Started on Triumphs (2), than a Yamaha and now by 08 WG. At one time I was a motorcycle instructor and developed the only in-school motorcycle course in Canada.

60 year old Cape Bretoner who started off as a male stripper but after being laughed off the stage, I went into teaching and retired 4 years ago after 35 years in the profession. Have been riding bikes since in was in University. Started on Triumphs (2), than a Yamaha and now by 08 WG. At one time I was a motorcycle instructor and developed the only in-school motorcycle course in Canada.

I bet they call you the GREY fox when you go out now.

They have motorcycle school training near me at "Road America" This is just a few miles from me at Elkhart Lake, WIS In fact this week end and next they have all kinds of cycle racing.

WA9FWT Phil

Just want to say thanks for the site. It has helped me to get my wing rideable. I am a Truckdriver working in the oil patch in East Texas. 48 years old and I have had bikes almost all my life so many I lost count. Second wing I owned. !st was bad experience of wobbling steering on 81 and noise coming from engine. Owned it 2 weeks and traded it off. It scared me to ride it with the wobble. But I now own a 93 aspy. I rode it and it made my cheeks slap my ears with the take off power it had. Smooth and awesome ride. I am an X Harley rider of 06 Heritage Classic cause it just didn't fit the wife and I cause of Bucket Guts,lol. Hope to meet you all some day on the road.

I live in Canada. I was in the Navy for 25 years and retired.(with Pension)
I joined the reserve and now I work around 9 1/2 months a year teaching bootcamp to young punk joining the military. :D

This is the best job in the world.

My name is Alan. I'm 56 years old. I am a project manager for a security company in the Pittsburgh Area. I have been working in the electronic security industry for over 37 years. I used to ride a Yamaha Enduro 175 back in the early 70's. Then I got married :(. She had no interest in riding and I could'nt afford it. I had to sell the bike. After the divorce, I got a 2001 Honda Shadow 600. I met my sole mate :) who loves riding. We married in 2004. All I had to do, was to have her sit on a Goldwing. She was hooked. We bought a 2010 Wing with navi in March. We love it.

I used to ride a Yamaha Enduro 175 back in the early 70's.

Cool Stuff. I learned to ride on my brother's Yamaha Enduro 175 that was an awesome bike. His was green. Those were the days.

What an eclectic assembly we have here on the " Goldwing Owners " forum. Reading through these is like reading through a Blue Book of " Who's Who " in Goldwing World. Who would have ever thought that " Redfox " came close to being a famous male stripper ? That's right, some members are reading this stuff. But what's said in the Forum..... stays in the Forum.

'61 here in Canada. Currently Customer Service Mgr for small brass fittings plant....live in a town with 400 ppl counting the cats and dogs and 1 Wing:)
Strat

Hello, I'm a new member and a new owner of an 01 Goldwing I love to ride now I'm 44 and work as aCorrections Counselor in a prison. I bought it in March and have put 3000 miles on it.

hello, just turned 48 been driving trucks for the past 25 years. just got my 86 wing a month ago. love it so comfy to ride. had a 85 suzuki 700 before this bike what a diffrence. wife thinks so to.

My name is Alan. I'm 56 years old. I am a project manager for a security company in the Pittsburgh Area. I have been working in the electronic security industry for over 37 years. I used to ride a Yamaha Enduro 175 back in the early 70's. Then I got married :(. She had no interest in riding and I could'nt afford it. I had to sell the bike. After the divorce, I got a 2001 Honda Shadow 600. I met my sole mate :) who loves riding. We married in 2004. All I had to do, was to have her sit on a Goldwing. She was hooked. We bought a 2010 Wing with navi in March. We love it.

Now thats a heart warming story!! :):)
WA9FWT Phil

Freelance Gynecologist by night.

By day I am a CNC Programmer/Machinist/Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer/ect, ect.
I wear many hats and I don't know what my job tittle is any more!

Name is Glyn, the wife (Dawn) and I live in Spring, Tx. We are 44(me) and 46(her)My last bike was a Vstar 1100. I went about 10 years prior to that without a bike. But back then I went thru 2 Honda V-45 Magna's and a Harley Dyna Wide glide.
This is my first touring bike and I am loving it. We took our first real ride last weekend to the Hill Country and we molested the Three Twisted Sisters a couple times and had a ball in Bandera and Fredricksburge.

Just picked up my first Wing this morning. Found a new '08 Airbag model at a dealership. I've been a police officer for the past 24.5 years and I co-own a firearms training business for civilians.

:D No not me, I'm not a HVAC guy, don't know the first thing about it... I know this thread is a few months old but I'll jump in here anyway. At 55 I've been riding since I was 19. I'm on my 4th Wing now which has about 108k on it now. So ya, I've been looking for a nice 1800. I have a hard time with prices though...
Oh yea, I'm a Hazmat Transportation Technician... uh,huh... I drive truck for a living.:) Spose I will till I retire...But then I am basicly semi-retired ;) now since things have slowed down so much...

I'm 61, and having been riding bikes since I was 16. Always wanted a wing, so we finally got a 2008 Navi comfort for my 60th. It just doesn't get any better.
Been around aviation since 1967, mechanic, flt Engineer DC 8's & 747's. I currently work part time instructing pilots on Business Aircraft, but retiring real soon!

I've been in the electronic security (fire, burglar, access, you name it) business for 30 years. My first bike was a 70 something Suzuki TS250, then a 80 Honda 750K, 25 year break, Suzuki Volusia, now a 08 Goldwing. As the bike get bigger so do I.
Popsx3:D

Hi, my name is Lee, live in Etowah, Tn. been riding for the last 40 years, will turn 70 in a few weeks. Currently own a 1985 Honda limited edition. Have not been riding much recently because the bike has been in the shop getting the brakes worked on, hope to get it back soon so i can get on the road. Spent 25 years in the Army and retired, another 22 in the post office and retired. Now i am just retired (but seem to be working harder). read all the posts, interesting to see where people live, what they do or did and what they ride. great thread and thanks.

44, been a musician, carpenter, contractor and now working for a school district. Riding a 82' 1100 interstate even though we are still in the monsoons here in Seattle!!!

54, currently building trikes, I used to rebuild printing presses up until 1991 and then I got out of it. I've been involved in trikes since 2001. When I was way younger I was a volunteer firefighter. I have a 1993 Goldwing 1500 Aspencade with Voyager.

Business broker in southern California.

I ride a '08 Candy Apple Red GL1800 and a '06 FJR.

I slogan is simple "Live, Laugh, Love. Life is a race, get in it!!!!!!!"

:):):):):D:D

Well friends I am a retired firefighter. Retired in 2000, after three days sitting around the place. I went to work for the local Sheriff's Dept. as their Communications Supervisor and 911 Coordinator. Did that for 6 years and got tired of four walls. I needed a change- So I went to work for a neighboring County as their Inmate work crew Supervisor Yep I run a work crew consisting of 6 to 10 inmates doing projects for the county and non-profit orgs. Hence the name Bossman! I'm 54yo still going strong, ride my 08 White Wing 6 days a week. Started out on a Honda SL125 and still on two wheels. Richard

Hello folks, I'm a rather young fella for the Goldwing crowd at only 40, but I've always loved Wings. I am in my 21st year in the Canadian Military, spent 15 years as a heavy equipment mechanic then retrained ( it is possible) as a Airplane engine mechanic 5 years ago. I also paint cars/trucks/bikes and whatever you can think of including steel doors to help support my Biking and snowmobiling habbit. The Wing I drive was a rebuilder I bought smashed and repaired last year.
NEXT..........................

Hello all. I also could not remember if I had replied to this post, or a different one. Here it goes: I am fortunate to fly a very nice corporate jet for a living. The avatar is the sunrise over Alaska thru the HUD ( Heads Up Display). I will try to attach a couple of pics of the bike. The bike is mine, the car is not! All the best to ALL!:)

Hi FL-510

Is that a Global Express your flying?

Hi Dusty...have relatives in Lunenburg. Beautiful country!

FL--nice looking ride (the bike not the car). Looks like your Wing would hold more luggage/passengers than the car :)
Strat

I'm new to the Goldwing family but I have been riding for years. I'm 40, Army Vet. Proud Father, Husband and member of the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard. I live in New Mexico with my Wife who is on Active duty with the Air Force. I recently Bought a 1996 Goldwing 1500SE with 19k miles, for $5k.

I'm a student at NMSU majoring in Water treatment Tech.

Greetings from Canada josbo and welcome to the forum. Lot of great folks here.
Sounds like you got a great deal on your wing. Maintenance is the key. She'll last forever.
Strat

47 years old...masters in finance, degree in electrical engineering...worked for the Navy on Subs designing systems, worked in the areospace industry designed the black boxes on the Boeing 747-400 and MD-11's airplanes, then went to work for Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)...7 years ago gave it all up to own my own business...I run a successfull Full service Pet Supply Retail buisness where we speciallize in nutrition and dog grooming services, we also have a dog fitness swimming pool to work with dogs that had surgury or were hit by a car to rebuild the mussle structure....I have a '81 GW Interstate (up for sale...$1000 obo) and just purchased a 2010 GW base model metallic black color.

Love the site.....

47 years old...masters in finance, degree in electrical engineering...worked for the Navy on Subs designing systems, worked in the areospace industry designed the black boxes on the Boeing 747-400 and MD-11's airplanes, then went to work for Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)...7 years ago gave it all up to own my own business...I run a successfull Full service Pet Supply Retail buisness where we speciallize in nutrition and dog grooming services, we also have a dog fitness swimming pool to work with dogs that had surgury or were hit by a car to rebuild the mussle structure....I have a '81 GW Interstate (up for sale...$1000 obo) and just purchased a 2010 GW base model metallic black color.

Love the site.....

MarkH: Not my yard, but it is my dog ; or at least a big part of my responsibilities..........twice a day, rain or shine.

OK, I'm 45 and last year I sold my 87 goldwing and bought my 02 1800. Been ranching and raisin cattle all my life also spent two years teaching school.

49 y/o. Owned a Yamaha Roadliner from 02/25/09 til an accident on 09/21/09 totalled it. Now the proud owner of a 2010 yellow Goldwing purchased on 11/25/09. I'm currently a 26 yr Captain Firefighter/Paramedic. Have plenty of time to ride here in Fla, so i've logged 8,000 miles on my wing since purchase.

Sounds like you came through your crash OK. I am sure in your line of work you see a lot who are not as fortunate. Congrats on the new yellow bug. There are fellows on here that will swear by them. No more accidents, better millaege, cooler, warmer, more girls, can mix a great drink and the list goes on and on.

8000 miles in the coldest winter in history is pretty good.

Post of the first variety on here
I'll peak into this joint every now and then
I am 47, bike repair shop owner for 2 years
Reside in Bismarck North Dakota
Previously, Honda tech of many years. Employed with Honda dealers since the '80s. Trained at Honda facilities, top level aquired (Honda Red Level Tech)
Powersport industry has been pretty much my life.
Enjoy old bikes, the open road and dirt track racing. Currently racing a Legends Car, miss my Mini Sprint though !
The sidekick at my shop is a female reverse brindle Boxer named 'Tinker'

----- Gimpster -----

Hello Horgie. I fly a G550, and a couple of GIVs. I also Kinda share a Piper Archer II with a friend. It is his airplane, but I pay a monthly fee, and buy my own gas when I fly it. Which airplane do you teach? Is it at FSI?

Best regards,
FL-510:)

Post of the first variety on here
I'll peak into this joint every now and then
I am 47, bike repair shop owner for 2 years
Reside in Bismarck North Dakota
Previously, Honda tech of many years. Employed with Honda dealers since the '80s. Trained at Honda facilities, top level aquired (Honda Red Level Tech)
Powersport industry has been pretty much my life.
Enjoy old bikes, the open road and dirt track racing. Currently racing a Legends Car, miss my Mini Sprint though !
The sidekick at my shop is a female reverse brindle Boxer named 'Tinker'

----- Gimpster -----

Welcome to the forum from the Keystone state. YOUR THE MAN... Now everyone will be asking you questions on how to fix their Wing. Glad your on board.. Ride safe and enjoy.....

I've been on Goldwings for abour15 years. First the '86 1200 Interstate. Great bike. Now 02 1800 Illusion Blue. Used to work in accounting management - mostly country clubs 'til I retired in Feb of this year :-) Based in Hawaii, but now in Colorado partway into 2 month trip around the states on my wing. If you see Hawaii Plates in diner or motel, stop by and say hi. If it's not me it might be 1 of 2 other friends I know are traveling around as well.
Walter Travers

I'm 43 and ride an '06 Gold wing that I bought about a year ago. I am a maintenance worker in the brine field at a chemical plant. Just like the oilfield except their after salt water instead of oil. I've been lurking around here for 8-10 months and this may be my first post.

Hi all from 'Down Under'

I'm 41, Sales Manager & just purchased my first GW 09 airbag! Silver (May)
Wanted one since I was a kid when I was building models of them!
Now i'm hooked, love it...........

rgds
Paul

i am 55 years young, i am a service mamager for a welding supply co.my wife and i have been riding a goldwing since 1991,i work so i can ride(and eat).

I'm one of those newbies.
New to this board... new to Gold Wings... and relatively new to motorcycling, even though I'm 68 years old.
I'm a retired journalist and teacher.
To get the WHOLE story I invite you to http://latelifebiker.wordpress.com

Hi guess i come under an oldie 58 been riding since 17 now ride a 1980 interstate converted to trike 1999 will not part with my baby ( oh im a welder )

Welcome to all from Canada. As someone said, we certainly have an eclectic group.
Makes for interesting reading. Must be like 800 years of combined GW experiences/knowledge.
Good stuff.
Strat

I'm Ron, 46 and work as a diesel tech for a truck leasing company. I've been riding since I was 14 (in the dirt on an 125 enduro), took it to the street for 2 years. Moved up to a first year 4 stroke GS550 for quite a few years, then to a '83 Yamaha Venture and picked up a '93 GL1500 Interstate. Currently I'm the chapter director of the GWRRA (OH-P) chapter in Medina, Oh. If you haven't guessed, I do as much of the work on my bikes as I can. I started to repaint the old Venture but ran into some issues with the plastics cracking and have put that on the back burner for the time being.

Fairly new to this forum.I`ve been riding my 96se for about 5 yrs. just got a 85 gl1200 ltd love it,96 is for sale. I am 66 and a retired optician.

thanks ron

I'm one of those newbies.
New to this board... new to Gold Wings... and relatively new to motorcycling, even though I'm 68 years old.
I'm a retired journalist and teacher.
To get the WHOLE story I invite you to http://latelifebiker.wordpress.com
Long time, no see olde. I've been to your site. Great reading.

New to computors and forum I am from Australia and work as an interstate train driver my run is from Adelaide to Perth 2000 miles I have been on bikes for 35 years Love to hear of rides under taken and my wife and I are looking forward to ridind in the USA in 2012

Hello Eric. I have had the good fortune to go to Australia a couple of times, but never for extended periods of time. Great country! Great people! Please post pics of your travels. I love to see them. Thanks.:)

Hello Chopin,

New here, as you can see. Have been riding since 1971 and am now on my 5th Goldwing...OK, I'm addicted to the things!

For work, I am an airline pilot flying the Boeing 777.

Cody777

My name is Tim. I got a '92 Aspencade about a month ago. Before that I had gotten back into riding with a '84 GV700 Madura. Sadly, the bearings in the cam chain drive shaft are going out and she is parked. Been doing computer network and telephone cabling for the last 25 years. Started riding a TC90 Suzuki in '70, then spent a lot of time not riding. Got back into it about 5 years ago and still love it.

Hello Chopin,

New here, as you can see. Have been riding since 1971 and am now on my 5th Goldwing...OK, I'm addicted to the things!

For work, I am an airline pilot flying the Boeing 777.

Cody777

Do you fly for United Airline ?

Hey Chopin,

No...Air Canada, 32 years now! Where does the time go?

Cody777

Hi,
I'm 51. My 2010 is my second Wing but I've had many cruisers and crotch rockets in the past 30 years. Wings rule! I am a technical analyst. I manage a bunch of computers (main frames, servers and PCs) that "talk" to 2 nuclear reactors at a power plant in upstate NY. Not to worry - the computers only gather data - humans run the reactors but we rely on the computer data heavily. In my spare time I am a motorhead! Do all my own work - engines, electrical and paint. Have a tricked out Vette that I show, tricked out 4 X 4 with lift kit and a few other toys to keep me busy. YEAH, I am divorced - so now I can spend my $$$ on the toys I want.
You guys on this forum have been a great help!
Rob

Hey Chopin,

No...Air Canada, 32 years now! Where does the time go?

Cody777

My high school sweetie and her current husband fly United, I was going to drop a name or two. If you fly into Dulles you may recognize the backdrop in my Avatar picture. " Where does the time go ? " , you say. It's still back there , we just ran ahead of it.

Untied and Air Canada have been Star Alliance Partners for many years. They are almost as good as us! I spend most of my time in either Europe or Asia and we run into their crews at most layover stations.

Cody777

Untied and Air Canada have been Star Alliance Partners for many years. They are almost as good as us! I spend most of my time in either Europe or Asia and we run into their crews at most layover stations.

Cody777

Ok! I'll throw out two names: Craig Korsgard ( pilot) and Trina Korsgard ( flight attendant ).

Nope...don't know the names, but I'll keep my ears open the next time I run into United crews.

Cody777

I'm a Police Officer with the Veterans Administration.:D

My name is Tim. I got a '92 Aspencade about a month ago. Before that I had gotten back into riding with a '84 GV700 Madura. Sadly, the bearings in the cam chain drive shaft are going out and she is parked. Been doing computer network and telephone cabling for the last 25 years. Started riding a TC90 Suzuki in '70, then spent a lot of time not riding. Got back into it about 5 years ago and still love it.

you are about the only person i have seen or talked to, who has owned a madura. i had the 83 1200 madura! that was one heck of a ride man. i had to replace the rear shock, cause i always rode 2 up. the shock didnt last long! my wife and i rode that thing from cincinnati, to myrtle beech, with no windshield, small gas tank, no hyway boards, nothing! wow, that was a ride! and there was no where to put anything on the back, cause you were either blocking the tail light, or the license plate. after that is when i decided to go goldwing!!! keep on winginit rick

47,retired correctional sergeant,been riding 37 years.first wing 2yrs ago.now i build/customize bikes in my garage

47,retired correctional sergeant,been riding 37 years.first wing 2yrs ago.now i build/customize bikes in my garage

bobby. put a picture here of your prize winning bike. Tanks.

here's all 3 of em

Yes Cody, they might be partners, but only United breaks guitars".

:(Its been over 10 years and no work , i used to be volunteer driver till mum got the big C at Xmas time , waiting for operation , got my first wing about 2 months , also have a BMW 1100 GS , cracking bike ,will be my only one . just fitted the power park centre stand because of the weight , Brillant piece of kit , and easy to fit . Hope to run into some of you . :rolleyes:

: Hope to run into some of you . :rolleyes:

When Irish eyes are rolling...............watch out! Your tale of woe is sincerely felt an Ocean away. You make me proud to be 1/3rd Irish.

Federal employee with a very small part of DOT, working in the legal oversight of the rail industry as a database administrator and programmer.

Federal employee with a very small part of DOT, working in the legal oversight of the rail industry as a database administrator and programmer.
That's scary. You mean the federal govt. has oversight of the rail industry, TOO? Like with the offshore oil industry?
Let's see, that must mean that some time next week a runaway train is going to derail into a crowded orphanage, setting off a wildfire that will burn a major city to the ground while generating sufficient smoke and smog to launch the planet into a decade of nuclear winter.
Right?

That's scary. You mean the federal govt. has oversight of the rail industry, TOO? Like with the offshore oil industry?
Let's see, that must mean that some time next week a runaway train is going to derail into a crowded orphanage, setting off a wildfire that will burn a major city to the ground while generating sufficient smoke and smog to launch the planet into a decade of nuclear winter.
Right?

Actually, the organization was set up in the 1800's to combat the robber-barons that had completely put a monopoly into place. We're mostly there to ensure that the railroads don't overcharge for their service, ensure that the rates that are charged are fair and just for both the shippers and the railroads, protect the interests of labor when dealing with the railroads and also administer issues like the "Rails to Trails" program and other environmental issues. The latest one that has come to light is the theory that coal dust from the coal trains actually weakens the ballast, thus causing higher maintenance costs for the railroads.

So, no, the nuclear winter theory is right out!

60 yrs old, got my first Gold Wing a week ago. and loving it. Will love it a lot better when I get my highway pegs in. Work for Boeing Corporation in Maryland. Rode (for 10 Years) many Hondas years ago and got away from it for 30 years. Got back into bikes 2 years ago and quickly decided I needed a Gold Wing.

Thought I was on this string and posted but appears it went to another post. Sorry about that. 60 yrs old. Live and work (Boeing Corp) in Maryland. Rode Hondas when I was younger or 10 years, got away from it for 30 yrs. Back into riding 2 years ago. Could not wait any longer and bought a Red 2010 Gold Wing last week. Loving it so far. Need to get Highway Pegs installed (waiting on delivery).

I am 42 years old and was a Police Officer for 14 years before I had a wreck on my Police Motor and had to retire. I am now the License Inspector for Tuscaloosa County. I have been riding steet bikes since I was 16 and Goldwings for the last 9 years.

Federal employee with a very small part of DOT, working in the legal oversight of the rail industry as a database administrator and programmer.


How did you get the map on your signiture?

Turned sixty last Sunday. Started riding 'Wings on a new GL1000 in 1976. Now I'm on my '98 SE.
Been a Caterpillar Field Tech since 1996.

Hi, Im one of the new-bees and love the site.
Im 48 years old, and have been riding Goldwings for over 28 years.
Im a mechanical engineer and worked as an industrial mechanic for 18 years, but now working as a Plant Manager in Oshawa, ON. Canada.
I have a 1984 Plain Jane GL1200 and have owned it since new. I had a 1982 Aspencade, but when I hear the 1984 was the last year for the Plain Jane, I had to have one lol.
The only issue I have is that Honda stopped build parts for it!!!
I have been looking for a backrest for several years now with no luck.
I love the bike and will be riding it for years to come!!!!!!!

Great Site, Great People and Great Advice.
Thanks to all the veterans and the expert advice.
Ken

51 in October,live in Bristol England and have worked for the Royal Mail for the past 30yrs I have always wanted a wing and a fortnight ago I bought my first, an 86 Interstate with 38,250 miles on the clock and boy am I going to enjoy the summer

Enjoy your summer!!!

With the diversity of riders here and the diversity of professions we could incorporate ourselves and be self sufficient. Thanks to all the newer members who have checked in here. This is the " Owners " half of the " Goldwing Owners " forum.

I think Rapier has been flurting with the gl1800riders forum. When he talks about putting car tires on his Goldwing, we will know for sure.

I admit I've been there to snag ideas (thus the tail light mod.) And putting a car tire on the bike? Not a chance!!!!

How did you get the map on your signiture?

Check out http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/VisitedStatesMap.html then when you have the graphic, edit your signature via the User CP.

Ok.


54. Old, very old. 08 Wing which is bike number 3 and my second Honda. Food inspections administrator for state dept of agriculture. Former federal employee doing similar things. Involved in organic farming. Headed to Pacific Northwest with my 15 year old son in a week or so, with new trailer in tow (behind the bike where it belongs!). Towing the Goldwing behind a vehicle would be a Sin!

Bike # 1, used 750 Nighthawk. Never a problem. New 03 Concours, the same. About 10 months on the new (to me) Goldwing. All good.

If I could JUST get the intercom system working on the thing! Help!

Regards,

Dart

Congrats on such a succesful thread Lee!

I'm 52 and have been a Welder/Fabricator since age 20. Currently employed by a local government entity and previously worked for assorted DOE subcontractors at the Nevada Test Site.

-Glenn-

Check out http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/VisitedStatesMap.html then when you have the graphic, edit your signature via the User CP.

I have it and it will not let me paste it in the signature. Am I doing something wrong?

I have it and it will not let me paste it in the signature. Am I doing something wrong?

I see what you mean, I can't insert the map either.I just tried it on a different site and it worked there just fine..SOM TING WRONG!!:confused:
WA9FWT Phil

I see what you mean, I can't insert the map either.I just tried it on a different site and it worked there just fine..SOM TING WRONG!!:confused:
WA9FWT Phil

Not sure, but I think you have to be a "$$$" member in order to add it to your sig line.. Maybe the moderator or admin will know..

Yeah, you have to pay to play as far as the maps in the sig lines are concerned.

Rapier

Hi, my name is Todd and I am a rideaholic....

I was a painter for 20 years, put the wife through school and retired at 40. That got boring so I opened Family Firearms & Finishes and transformed my love of guns into a new business which we use for another retirement fund. Granted I thought my gun hobby was expensive untill I starting buying motorcycle parts (OMG). I should have bought a pipebender and a chroming set up! During the summer we do 1 gunshow a month and it lets the boy and I or the wife ride as much as we want anytime we want.

I had a bike several years ago and family happened, the we got quads and eventually got another street bike (VStar1100) but always wanted a wing. The wife and boy outgrew the love of ATVing and really liked riding the street bike but could only stand 45 minuets on the VStar so we sold all of them and stumbled into a great deal on a 02 GL1800 with low miles. With the help of Two Wheel Wing, all is good and everything is perfect with it and we are ready to go.

Welcome from Canada Todd. The first step is admitting it. Some may still be in denial :).
Ride safe,
Strat

Yeah, you have to pay to play as far as the maps in the sig lines are concerned.

Rapier
Now thats not true.....Testing!!

Now thats not true.....Testing!!

Am I missing something here ?
wife says for years som-ting-missing!!
WA9FWT Phil

I am a reformed banker now working as a health-care executive. Based on the 50 year old retirees in the forum I took the wrong fork in the road. I am 43 and will probably never retire (not because I don't want to). I have a passion for bikes and that has had an adverse impact on my retirement saving. I just bought my '05 Wing. I really like the bike. It sits in the garage and keeps my Vulcan Nomad, ZX6R, Versys, WR450, and Ninja 650R company. Like I said I have an addiction ... it's not good for savings but it's great for the soul!

I am a reformed banker now working as a health-care executive. Based on the 50 year old retirees in the forum I took the wrong fork in the road. I am 43 and will probably never retire (not because I don't want to). I have a passion for bikes and that has had an adverse impact on my retirement saving. I just bought my '05 Wing. I really like the bike. It sits in the garage and keeps my Vulcan Nomad, ZX6R, Versys, WR450, and Ninja 650R company. Like I said I have an addiction ... it's not good for savings but it's great for the soul!
One day I should hop on the Car ferry from Manitowoc Wis, right across the lake from you, and see all that warehouse of equipment
you have. How do you pick which one to ride each time.
Now I have a good excuse to cross lake Michigan some time.:)

WA9FWT Phil

I am a 65 Yr old fart and I just can't get it out of my blood. I retired from the Army in 86 and Now on social security. I got my first bike in 73 and I just bought a 2010 Gold wing last month.

I am a 65 Yr old fart and I just can't get it out of my blood. I retired from the Army in 86 and Now on social security. I got my first bike in 73 and I just bought a 2010 Gold wing last month.

Yea, bikes are like that. Once you get the "itch", it's hard to not scratch.. Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Wing.

Hi all!! I am 45 and have been a CNC Programer/ Machinist for 30 years! I live in Vermont and hope to go south asap so I can ride year round!! I ride for charities as often as possible!! Happy to be a member of the forum you are a great bunch of guys!

Good day all.

I have finally come back to the site. Been off for a while and saw this topic. Okay, I have been on various bikes since the 70's but finally bought a 08 Wing last September. Can't look back now! I am a Land Surveyor here in hot muggy Texas.. Someday retirement will come and so will more miles on the Wing.

Welcome back and congrats on your new Wing. Ride safe and enjoy the site..

Retired from the New Mexico State Corrections Department. Now working at Lowes Home Improvement Center in the hardware department. I ride and repair a 1979 Goldwing

Hey Folks! I'm 46 and just got my 86 interstate end of last season. Love it! Been riding bikes since I was 7. I drive school bus now but used to be an over the road trucker for 25 years. Love the info on this site.

Thanks to all who checked in so far. The " bios " are important as we consider ourselves a community here. This is a " Goldwing Owners " forum and we perhaps should, but don't, differentiate between the Goldwing and the Owner.

One day I should hop on the Car ferry from Manitowoc Wis, right across the lake from you, and see all that warehouse of equipment
you have. How do you pick which one to ride each time.
Now I have a good excuse to cross lake Michigan some time.:)

WA9FWT Phil

You're welcome to visit any time. As far as deciding which bike to ride - sometimes it comes down to a coin toss. :D

I am 57 next week, and co-own an engineering consulting firm. We evaluate industrial processes for compliance for safe operation, design and build computer based safety systems, program and oversee implementation in the chemical plant and/or refinery. Been riding (except a couple of years) since 1972. First wing. 2010 1800. I would have posted sooner, but was in the maountains on NC and TN and GA for the last week. No internet at my cabin. It is GREAT!
:D

Well, I will join in on the fun even tho I am without a ride right now. I had a 2003 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Classic for a few years, but had to sell it last summer because of finances. My next bike will be a GoldWing, I just dont know when it will come. Anyways, I work for a company called Featherlite Gaphics. It is a paint and graphic shop that does all the painting and graphics for the Nascar race transporters that you see at the race tracks. I am the supervisor of the paint shop. Been there for 12 years.

I'm 67 and on my 10th motorcycle (third Goldwing). I'm retired from 25 years of law enforcement..........My latest Wing is a 2010 Titainum.......:D

I am 45.I have been riding since i was knee high to a grasshopper!!Started on a huskavarna mini bike and have been on several Dirt bikes for motor cross. I have owned 8 Harleys and this is my first Wing and i Love it!! Live to Ride and ride to live!!! I am CNC Programer. I have been a machinist for 25 years!!! I program CNC Milling Machines and Lathes!! My shop is strictly Military and areospace.:cool:

I'm 52 and just purchased my second bike after taking time off to raise kids. I am a co-owner of a healthcare consulting firm in PA and after a lot of thought, decided on the Wing. Recently picked up my new '10 Metallic Red GW. Think I definitely made the right decision. Have been really enjoying it for the last month and look forward to many years of riding. It is great to have this resource to learn and discuss many things, including GW's.

Ken

I'm 57 and just traded our HD V-Rod (Street Rod model) for a 2010 Pearl Yellow Base Comfort model. We also have a 2009 BMW K1300GT which we plan to sell when it gets out of the shop (again). It has been a dog -- enough said. I am a community banker and my wife and I ride two up quite a bit.

I'm 54, just got a 2010 titanium Comfort. I have been a mechanic all my life. Auto, oilfield, boat, pump, and presently in a 1000MW gas fired power plant in West Texas. I have had bikes on and off since I was a kid. I love my Wing and can't wait for some cooler weather. Thanks for such a great site. God bless you all.

I'm 58, retired at 52 from Software Engineering Management, I got my first Wing 2 weeks ago, 1985 Aspy. I started riding again in 2000 and since than have put of 70K miles. I also have a 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner and the wife rides a Triked Royal Star. This is my first Wing and hope to work my way up to a 1800 Wing but may just stay with this GL1200. If I could ask - add to the thread how many miles on your current Wing. My GL1200 has 109K miles

ron

I'm 43 and a newbie, got my 2010 GW on 3 Aug, just over 2200 miles so far.

Hi, I am 67 and just got my first goldwing. Been riding bikes all my life. When I first got married I own a Honda Dream 300. That was our transportation. I have been working for the same company for 41 years. I use to be a boat Captain. The last ship I was captain on was contracted to the Navy in Ca. Was on that job for 11 years. I now write a computer program that all the company vessels used to do all there paper work. By the way I am a cajun from south Louisiana.:)

Turning 51 in 2 weeks. Ride a 2008 wing. First bike was an 06 750- shadow.
Loved it for around town but with the wife on the back anything over an hour was painfull for her,
So I got the wing ensuring happy comfortable 2 up riding.......guess what......the wife tests for her bike license this Sunday, and after all the practice she has been getting she will pas no problem, she gets her new bike next spring.
As to occupation, I am a professional photographer and have been for 30 years

A good motley crew from all walks and crawls of professions. Reading the "bios " lately I am confident we have the brainpower and the muscle power to get the job done.

I'm 49 till December. Just bought a 2008 GL1800. Love my bike.
I also love flying. I am an airline pilot at AirTran Airways. If you live near Charleston, SC let me know. I'm always up for a ride when I'm home!!!

I'm 49 till December. Just bought a 2008 GL1800. Love my bike.
I also love flying. I am an airline pilot at AirTran Airways. If you live near Charleston, SC let me know. I'm always up for a ride when I'm home!!!

Pilot: If your ever up at Dulles Airport with your 08 Goldwing, give me a ring. I live 5 miles from the south runway approach.

Pilot: If your ever up at Dulles Airport with your 08 Goldwing, give me a ring. I live 5 miles from the south runway approach.

Wish they made the cockpit big enough for my GW... I'd bring it!!!

Maybe you'll just have to get a PPC for a wide-body, then you could put the wing in the cargo bay LOL. I don't fly the big stuff, just my Wichita bug smasher now, but they never design any aircraft around the needs and comfort of the guys doing the driving up front, unlike our two wheel steeds. Biggest plane I've ever flown is a Kingair
100; no more pilot room than a Navajo 310, what's that about? Pre 9-11 I had many rides n the jump seats (thnks to my fly buddies working for the majors) of 737's, A320's even a 747. Only the 747 was what I'd call slightly roomy, the 737 is particularly cramped IMO.

yes.. i have type in 737, 757, 767, DC9, EMB145... been a busy career.... still love it!!!

I'm 60 and just bought my second Wing. My first one was a GL1000 with a Vetter fairing.... Then I went to Harley, sold that and had a BMW K1100LT for 17 years and just purchased a brand new, RED 2010 Goldwing. I've been an electrician for 36 years, IBEW. I know, my Harley friends are already giving me the digs, but I can hanle it.
I have one year, two months and 20 days to retirement..... well, I will have the bike paid off first! Then retire! I have a lot of roads I want to explore. The wife likes the Wing, hated my BMW. Took her for a ride on an Harley Ultra Classic and she didn't like that either. Said the Wing was the most comfortable bike she had ever been on.
S-O-L-D! Stay tuned for more news!
Locknut

:)Guess I'll jump in..
Turned 72 this July and bought my 2008 new last year on my 71st birthday with wife's blessings.
Retired USMC/UAL..
My first bike was a 1957 Japanese 350cc Cabton when stationed at Iwakuni, Japan. Sold it when I finished my 15 month tour and
was out of riding for about 40 years until I got back into it in 2003 (after taking the BRC with MSF and subsequently ERC) with a VTX 1300. Rode that for 2 years and then got a BMW K1200LT which I had for 4 years. Had a left hip replaced so I got the GW for its lower CG and better low speed handling qualities. Wondered why I waited so long to get the GW.
Oh, I retired in 2000 and ride everyday since I got my VTX. Riding is my daily therapy as prescribed by the wife. Also a Proud member of Patriot Guard.
I do an annual trip from Las Vegas to visit my son in Tampa, Fl. Have done it 8 times so far and plan to continue as long as the body holds out..Can't think of a better way to keep body and mind sharp until I take that final flight westward..
Ride safe all..

Hi there I'm a 57 year old level 1 trauma nurse working in the big city of Edmonton AB. Have been riding since I was 16 and still get a thrill throwing my leg over a bike. This '04 is my second wing having wrote my '97 off in May. I don't recommend this to anyone. I still have my '74 CB 750 with 90,000 miles on it that I bought brand new. Still a thrill taking it out for a scoot. Going to retire in 3 years and go looking for a longer riding season.

Might as well chime in too. I'm creeping up on 43, and have been in federal service for a little over 20 years. Just recently got my first wing, and am loving every minute of it.

Might as well chime in too. I'm creeping up on 43, and have been in federal service for a little over 20 years. Just recently got my first wing, and am loving every minute of it.

" I'm creeping up on 43 ". The 50's will outrun you so you won't have to creep. You have a 1500 SE in White ? Sweet bike and excellent color. My riding buddy in PA has a 1500 SE in Burgundy. Nice color when it is sitting next to a White Wing.

Hi all. I'm 37,will be 38 on sept 4 and I'm an auto mechanic for a used car dealer. I have had mostly sport bikes. Just started riding in 2002. I drag raced my street bikes, I had a 427 hp turbo hayabusa that was a beast and alot of fun but got burned out on all that. I bought a 01 vstar 650 a little over a yr ago and enjoy cruising with my wife but it's just not comfortable to me. I'm almost 6ft5 and need leg room. I am getting my first goldwing Saturday and can't hardly wait. It's an 88 gl1500 w/69000 miles. I look forward to cruising alot and going to different states.

Well let's revive an old thread here shall we? I'm 37 been riding about 15 yes and on my second wing. First was an 86 Interstate that I totaled when a lady turned left in front of me. Now 7 yes later, and 3 miscellaneous bikes later, I'm back on a wing. 89 GL1500 this time. How do I Support my riding addiction, well I'm a heavy equipment diesel tech.

Hi, great thread by the way.
I am 53 years old and new to the motorcycle scene as well as the GoldWing.
It has bitten me big time and I can't figure out why it took me this long.
I am the owner of a cabinet and millwork shop and have recently found out that there is more to life then work 7 day's a week.
Now it is ride and work 7 day's a week.
I love it and hope that |I will get to enjoy it for times to come.
Great forum, great contributors and great attitude all around, nice to see. Pete

46 and a damn good carpet cleaner to boot! Been cleaning for 23 years and ride my first lifelong dream...an 02 ABS:)

Thanks for checking in jcarr ( again ) zak ( for shorthand typing ) and carl256. Zak. You need to see " budoka " as he is our Canadian Nanook from Alberta here.

Just getting caugth up with this thread sooo... Have worked in a few jobs over the years :Chicago NorthWestern Railroad (no longer called that), had a landscaping business for 13 years in Florida, currently do my part as a Maintenance Supervisor for a land development company. Ex Triumph and Harley rider now riding a 2010 Wing and soon to hit the magical (?) age of 60 in July.

Just joined here last month and awaiting my new 08' to arrive. Been working in law enforcement since after university. Just turned 60 but retired at 58. (Well still doing part time bylaw enforcement now). Had many different bikes, my last Wing was a 1000 in 76', (I think). My last bike was a 2000 Indian Chief.

Ed

(Yellovette)

I'm 58, retired as CEO of a community bank a number of years ago, self-employed in real estate. Took up riding after the kids were grown and out of college. Current ride is a 2005 ABS GL1800. Really enjoy the forum.

Hi
I am 60 and just bought a 2010 Wing a few weeks ago. I am a retired elementary school principal, started riding when I was 20 but took 20 years off when raising the family. This my 3rd new bike since 2006 and I did check this forum before making my purchase. I wanted to make sure there were lots of other old guys out there who could handle the size and weight of the Wing before buying it. LOL.

I work in Human Services as the Executive Program Director for WinCare, Inc. A company that provides services to people with Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Mental Illness. I am also a cattle rancher. (confused? try being married to me!)

At 40, I have 30 years in the saddle. Started racing dirt bikes at age 10. Bought my first Wing at age 18 it was a 1985 Aspencade. Currently riding a 2008 GL1800 Navi.


Patriot Guard Rider, Minnesota Wings, the Mrs. and I enjoy camping with our Goldwing and our pull behind camper.

37 y/o, 15 years and running as a Fire Fighter, the last 11 of which I have been a Driver and Paramedic. My other bike, in front of my other house.

RETIRED and Loving it. :)

I'm 63 next month, been riding for 45 years, retired 3 weeks ago :). Was a Customer Service Manager for 30 years with a brass manufacturing plant. Live in a town with 400 counting the cats and dogs,
Strat