[cknox23]

Hello all

Just want to let all know that I will be picking up my brand new "well to me that is" 2008 Goldwing 1800 Navi ABS comfort package. I made the final payment tonight and will be taking delivery in the morning when shop opens up.

I will keep all posted and will take pics of my new baby

Chuck

 

[fossil92]

Good for you Chuck. Let's get some pics put in the Gallery. RIDE RIDE RIDE.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

congrats and happy riding

 

[Chopin]

That anxious feeling of a first date.

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Congrats on your new (to you) Wing from the Keystone state. Where is home for you??

 

[Redfox]

Congrats on your new BABY. Unlike the real thing it will not make loud noises or smell bad but like the real think it will give you great pleasure and you will spend too much time and money trying to please it and make it look good. Ride safely.

 

[cknox23]

I can agree about the spending time and money. I spent $600 before I even rode off the lot. I have plans for a few more pieces of Chrome if I can find away to hide it from the wifey.

 

[Chopin]

I can agree about the spending time and money. I spent $600 before I even rode off the lot. I have plans for a few more pieces of Chrome if I can find away to hide it from the wifey.

cknox: I'm under the impession that you put Floorboards on. I would be interested in your experience with them, especially on the foot down stopping and starting off. My only experience with floorboards is on the Harley's I rent in Arizona. On the move they were superb, but on the take off I would brush them up with the inside of my ankle. No doubt just a learning curve problem.

 

[cknox23]

Chopin: I haven't installed them as of yet. I have to bring it back to the dealer to have them installed on Monday. "Can you tell I was a little impatience with a four day weekend upon us" I will let you know my findings.

I did notice that if I put my feet down directly out from the pegs that I can only get my toes down.

 

[Chopin]

Chopin: I haven't installed them as of yet. I have to bring it back to the dealer to have them installed on Monday. "Can you tell I was a little impatience with a four day weekend upon us" I will let you know my findings.

I did notice that if I put my feet down directly out from the pegs that I can only get my toes down.

I measured myself ( not there) and found with my boots on I have 32 in. from floor to somewhere up there. I was at first surprised with my first stops that my toes hit the deck first, followed by the heel. The wide seat sure cuts down on the extendable leg length. " Four day weekend " ! What, you have a government job ? If it's any consolation to your misery, here in Northern Virginia the weather is dreary but Sunday looks sunny with temps in the high 50's. I look foward to you comments on the floorboards and everything else.

 

[cknox23]

Well it was great day to ride, but being the holiday I was only able to ride about 50 miles from store to store. The wing sure make errands fun. I tools couple of pics from my iPhone for everybody to see.

 

[Redfox]

Chopin - you are going to have to move to Atlantic Canada. The temperature here at 6:00 pm is still 55 degrees. Yes this is unusual but we can't enjoy our bikes because they are tucked away in their bed for the winter and we have already had salt on our roads so not a good idea to take the bikes out.

CK if you are having trouble with hieght check out tallmensboots. You can get an extra 4 inches. Bike looks great. I see you have chrome around the front brakes. The list of chrome extras is endless and can brake a rich man's bank. Have fun sliding into bankruptcy.

 

[cknox23]

Well I hope to never see Bankruptcy. I have a fool proof plan when it comes to spending. I have to give my warden "I mean Wife" Half the amount of anything I spend. Earlier in life it worked well but I see I am going to have to hide away some money for those days when chrome is calling

 

[Chopin]

Well I hope to never see Bankruptcy. I have a fool proof plan when it comes to spending. I have to give my warden "I mean Wife" Half the amount of anything I spend. Earlier in life it worked well but I see I am going to have to hide away some money for those days when chrome is calling

Sweet CK! You got the Black Stallion. I wanted black, but that other lady wanted white. Apparently, my name isn't on that bank account. I told her we can wear black helmets and look like a rolling Salt and Pepper shaker. Those pipes stock ? The look a bit more aggressive sounding.

 

[cknox23]

No the pipes are not stock. Those are the chrome barrel ends with Goldwing imprinted on them. She has a small roar to her but she still is quiet as ever.

 

[Lil Red]

Congrats on your new bike....be Safe.

 

[cknox23]

Thanks Lil Red. What part of Texas do you hail from? I am planning a trip to Dallas this coming spring

 

[Lil Red]

I'm in Plano, TX.....about 15 miles north of downtown. BTW, I just picked up a new 2008 GL1800 w/Nav and Comfort package 2 weeks ago. Dealership in Oklahoma still has a handful of new 2008 units so I scooped one up.
Also, let me know if you are interested in updating your Nav maps to the latest that are available for our model. For about $75 I can update your maps to the City Navigator 2009 maps which will be the last update available for our nav system.

 

[cknox23]

Thanks. The last owner was kind and updated it for me. I also have a portable model that I will be carrying with me on trips