[jbrides]

Hi to every one just joined this site wanted to say hi and tell you a little of the past had a 2000 wide glide then got a 2003 elec glide just sold it with 36 k on it needless to say how much money for repairs that harley didnt stand behind dont have to say any more on that just bought 2003 black goldwing with 37 k on it bike is AMAZING looking forward to just gas clean it and ride no more break downs

 

[Stratman]

Welcome jbrides. You are gonna love that ride! Enjoy the site. Any questions, these folks can answer them.
Strat

 

[budoka]

Welcome to Wingdom jbrides. Yes there's a difference between Wings and just about everyting else, but this day and age, ANY bike repairs are going to hurt the wallet. thankfully, wings just don't bite you in the a$$ very often. Enjoy!
btw, I love the FXWG, my favorite HD, if I'd bought one of those instead of the convertible, I'd likely still have it (would still have a GW in the garage naturally). Of course I'd get rid of those stupid buckhorn mini-ape bars they used to have and get a set of 'real' apes that would both compliment the bike and ease the pain on the riders' wrists.

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Congrats on your new Wing and welcome to the forum from the Keystone state, your neighbor to the west. Lots of nice folks on here with good information. Spent many days and nights in Parsippany and East Hanover area. Ride safe and enjoy the site..

 

[Cantankerous]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the "new" bike!

 

[Parman]

I cant say that I blame you for the switch. I have several friends with HD's and they are always wrenching on them. I always tell them you wanna work on them get a HD if you wanna ride get a GW. I prefer to ride.
Welcome aboard from IL

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Hi to every one just joined this site wanted to say hi and tell you a little of the past had a 2000 wide glide then got a 2003 elec glide just sold it with 36 k on it needless to say how much money for repairs that harley didnt stand behind dont have to say any more on that just bought 2003 black goldwing with 37 k on it bike is AMAZING looking forward to just gas clean it and ride no more break downs

Would like to see a list of the "repairs" made that Harley "didn't stand behind"? HD has warranty, just like Honda, if it was still in affect and there were no non-harley mods-what wasn't covered?

I cant say that I blame you for the switch. I have several friends with HD's and they are always wrenching on them. I always tell them you wanna work on them get a HD if you wanna ride get a GW. I prefer to ride.
Welcome aboard from IL

That is a stereo-typing remark! I owned several HD's before getting my Wing. Had only one issue on one bike that was fixed in 2hrs and covered by warranty. Tell you friends, they should quit "messing" and start riding.
Thought this was a Gold Wing sight-Let's leave the "other" makes alone.

 

[jbrides]

List to big

the list of break down repairs are to many to go in to but here is a big one 25k the timming cam showes blew in the motor cost me $1800 bucks to fix the motor dealer told me thats a know problem called harley and they told me they know about this problem but no recall on it and they told me i do have a lot of miles on the bike so in plain english they said to bad i could not go 3000 miles between oil canges and have some thing not break or get loose or fall off

 

[bossdog]

Welcome to the site, hope you enjoy the wing

 

[detdrbuzzard]

hello and welcome to GWOF jbrides

 

[tfdeputydawg]

the list of break down repairs are to many to go in to but here is a big one 25k the timming cam showes blew in the motor cost me $1800 bucks to fix the motor dealer told me thats a know problem called Harley and they told me they know about this problem but no recall on it and they told me i do have a lot of miles on the bike so in plain english they said to bad i could not go 3000 miles between oil canges and have some thing not break or get loose or fall off

That is a real shame. Yes, the cam chain pads were a weak link in the early twin cams. There was a change in the material some time ago. I heard horror stories of those failing in as few as 10K miles. Others claim they were close to 100K without any problems! My 01 Ultra had 47K on it when I checked mine and had to have them replaced. I was beyond my extended warranty so, I had to pay for my replacements also. I assume you were out of warranty also?

 

[Silver Eagle]

I feel your pain but you will enjoy the wing. I had a 2000 Indian Chief with the S&S EVO engine and lots of goodies on it and in it. Whenever she was down hard and I was unable to fix she went into the shop for at least 2 months. So I started buying older Wings so I could ride while my Indian was down. My first wing was a naked 78, then a few years later I had a 90. 3 months after I sold the 90 wing my indian was stolen while I was out of town. 6 months later I found a deal on a 76 wing and have spent all winter bringin her back. My 3rd and oldest wing yet and I just finished a 1500 mile trip that went 5 states out and back again on this vintage wing and not only did she perform well, my rear did not get tired like it used to do on the Indian. Indian was a Babe Magnet but the wing will keep you on the road!!! I also found a 77 wing real cheap so I have plans for another winter project. It does get into your blood! Welcome to forum!!!

 

[Chopin]

Hi to every one just joined this site wanted to say hi and tell you a little of the past had a 2000 wide glide then got a 2003 elec glide just sold it with 36 k on it needless to say how much money for repairs that harley didnt stand behind dont have to say any more on that just bought 2003 black goldwing with 37 k on it bike is AMAZING looking forward to just gas clean it and ride no more break downs

Sweet! So a Harley is like a swimming pool: best when your neighbors have one so you can enjoy it without it costing you anything ?

 

[lbman]

my 1st wing also 82 1100 I..69,000 miles so far so good i really like it.i have I've been on cycles all my life (practically) i have had 4 different Harleys i expected to work on the old "shovel head" my last 2 were Evos . loved them had one starter prob under warranty. I am out growing the power of this 1100 and plan to finish fixing it up and moving up next summer to something like an 1800 with turbo blasters and NOS lol.. something to pass cages with.
keep the rubber side down
LB

 

[jbrides]

swimming pool

Sweet! So a Harley is like a swimming pool: best when your neighbors have one so you can enjoy it without it costing you anything ?

you could say that but most of my friends still have there harley so when we go out for a ride i still have to pull off the road because some one had bike trouble

 

[mickwray]

I saw the light too

Hi jbrides,
I have also just joined the site and have have just sold my Harley like you. I have just been to a Harley meet with some of my buddies, and had to help 5 out of 10 of them with breakdowns on the way there and back. I have seen the light now and would not go back to a numb rear end and constant breakdowns. I was annoyed that I couldnt hear my radio properly because of the noise of the bone shakers.

Hi to every one just joined this site wanted to say hi and tell you a little of the past had a 2000 wide glide then got a 2003 elec glide just sold it with 36 k on it needless to say how much money for repairs that harley didnt stand behind dont have to say any more on that just bought 2003 black goldwing with 37 k on it bike is AMAZING looking forward to just gas clean it and ride no more break downs

 

[marcsvette]

Our group rode with the harley crowd, the hardly crowd(wanna b's), sportbikers together for Special Olympics a short while back. We were behind the twins, (damn the noise) interfered with my tunes. This was an escorted ride (every police,sheriff,trooper) that could be spared. Of the roughly 300 bikes involved, 26 of the twin cylinder jobbies broke down. The ride was less then 35 miles!!! That's not even a gallon of gas yet in a Wing. I bought a Wing to travel, not to WORK ON! My better half and I are leaving the 4th of next month on a 3,000 mile excursion. That would average 86 brake downs on some other brand.

 

[Stratman]

Ride safe marc. We're envious.
Strat

 

[trike lady]

Welcome jbrides,
You're going to enjoy the power and comfort of a Goldwing. Enjoy the ride.

 

[marcsvette]

Ride safe marc. We're envious.
Strat

Thanks, We are really looking forward to our life on the road..