Hello everyone, my name is Rick from Vancouver Island, and I am a owner of a 95 FLSTC that I bought new from the create and I have logged just under 200,000km on my softail.
The reason I am here and creating this post is that I very interested in learning from the experienced wing(nuts) data and facts which I will used to make informed decision on my next bike purchase.
I do expect I take some light hearted ribbing, I and welcome all the great reasons to buy a wing. However what I really am interested in is understanding what I need to be worried or concerned about, and what I can do to mitigate these issues.
Why do I need a new bike, well, a couple reasons really.
First, I want one. Lets be honest, who really needs a new big. I do have a problem with my softail. It is and remains an excellent bike for the west coast cruising that I enjoy on Vancouver island, as well as the odd trip to Portland and further south along 101. My FLTSC and its after market 96” S&S motor makes great power, however, the solid mount engine simply sucks at 10 hours of 70+mph highway cruising. The bike is fine, but my 50ish body and that of my younger and much prettier wife, simply find a full day of interstate type driving a royal pain... everywhere.
I have parents who live 600 miles east in Calgary and a son who lives 2986 miles east in Ottawa. In the winter this is never a problem as I will just hop on a plane. However in the summer, I really would like to ride whenever I have the time.
So my requirements for a new bike is one which can provide a very reliable and enjoyable ride at 700 miles per day for 3.5 days. I need a bike which will perform well in the twisters on the coast and in the mountains and a bike that will perform equally as well spending the entire day at 70ish mph.
From this list of requirements, I believe I have articulated enough information to understand why I am seriously considering a 2010 Goldwing (AirBag). I know owners of late model wing who simply love their bikes.
I also have a major problem walking due to breakdowns. I have extensive experience with Harley repairs and I am comfortable with considering at 2011 Road Glide as an alternative.
What I am missing is any good facts and data from your collective experience as to any issues or concerns with the 2010 Goldwing meeting my requirements. What are the Gotchas of being a proud new 2010 Goldwing owner.
Examples could be look for a new seat, install a drivers backrest, buy a K&N AirFilter, dump the stock tires for something safer in the rain.
I also want to install a cradle my Sirius Sat. Radio plug and play radio. I have a Zumo GPS which appears at first blush to be better than the stock Honda GPS. Is the Harley open-faced headset good, or would I be wise to consider a J&M alternative.
At first blush, I would like to add the CB radio to the bike. I drove Highway tractor for some time in my earlier years. However the $800+ cost of the Honda add-on has me looking for a Harley Bar and Shield logo on the unit.
I thank you all in advance to taking a moment to read my posting and to those to have taking the time to help me to make an informed decision on my next motorbike.
Respectfully,
Rick
The reason I am here and creating this post is that I very interested in learning from the experienced wing(nuts) data and facts which I will used to make informed decision on my next bike purchase.
I do expect I take some light hearted ribbing, I and welcome all the great reasons to buy a wing. However what I really am interested in is understanding what I need to be worried or concerned about, and what I can do to mitigate these issues.
Why do I need a new bike, well, a couple reasons really.
First, I want one. Lets be honest, who really needs a new big. I do have a problem with my softail. It is and remains an excellent bike for the west coast cruising that I enjoy on Vancouver island, as well as the odd trip to Portland and further south along 101. My FLTSC and its after market 96” S&S motor makes great power, however, the solid mount engine simply sucks at 10 hours of 70+mph highway cruising. The bike is fine, but my 50ish body and that of my younger and much prettier wife, simply find a full day of interstate type driving a royal pain... everywhere.
I have parents who live 600 miles east in Calgary and a son who lives 2986 miles east in Ottawa. In the winter this is never a problem as I will just hop on a plane. However in the summer, I really would like to ride whenever I have the time.
So my requirements for a new bike is one which can provide a very reliable and enjoyable ride at 700 miles per day for 3.5 days. I need a bike which will perform well in the twisters on the coast and in the mountains and a bike that will perform equally as well spending the entire day at 70ish mph.
From this list of requirements, I believe I have articulated enough information to understand why I am seriously considering a 2010 Goldwing (AirBag). I know owners of late model wing who simply love their bikes.
I also have a major problem walking due to breakdowns. I have extensive experience with Harley repairs and I am comfortable with considering at 2011 Road Glide as an alternative.
What I am missing is any good facts and data from your collective experience as to any issues or concerns with the 2010 Goldwing meeting my requirements. What are the Gotchas of being a proud new 2010 Goldwing owner.
Examples could be look for a new seat, install a drivers backrest, buy a K&N AirFilter, dump the stock tires for something safer in the rain.
I also want to install a cradle my Sirius Sat. Radio plug and play radio. I have a Zumo GPS which appears at first blush to be better than the stock Honda GPS. Is the Harley open-faced headset good, or would I be wise to consider a J&M alternative.
At first blush, I would like to add the CB radio to the bike. I drove Highway tractor for some time in my earlier years. However the $800+ cost of the Honda add-on has me looking for a Harley Bar and Shield logo on the unit.
I thank you all in advance to taking a moment to read my posting and to those to have taking the time to help me to make an informed decision on my next motorbike.
Respectfully,
Rick