Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
#72
12-12-2006, 12:05 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
That is very cool!!
ORIGINAL: Phonedoc
This is one of my favorite pics. From John Bunton's website:
This is one of my favorite pics. From John Bunton's website:
#73
12-12-2006, 12:29 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
I knew a guy that bought an older Goldwing (not sure what year, 80something I think) for a couple hundred bucks and stripped it down. Basically made a Goldwing bobber out of it. No plastic, custom paint in white & burgundy... ended up with a pretty sharp looking bike. He said it still weighed a ton but "ran like a raped ape."
I'd still rather have my Street Bob though.
I'd still rather have my Street Bob though.
#75
12-12-2006, 03:11 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
Not only are those lumbering behemoth looking machines very FAST but in the hands of a good rider they are also very nimble on the twisties.
#76
12-12-2006, 03:14 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
ORIGINAL: Fred00
It's not the same engine in the VTX and the GW, if that's what you meant. The GW is quite a bit quicker than the VTX if I remember correctly.
ORIGINAL: Bluerose
Hubby's VTX has the 1800 engine and that thing moves. It is a beast though and feels long & heavy to me...I have only riden it a couple of times...Just not comfy on it but hubby loves the power.
Hubby's VTX has the 1800 engine and that thing moves. It is a beast though and feels long & heavy to me...I have only riden it a couple of times...Just not comfy on it but hubby loves the power.
#77
12-12-2006, 03:39 PM
Road Warrior
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
along with my harley I currently own a yamaha venture what is the v boost and how do you get it also own a kaw 1500 and they are all fast enough for me but yess most jap bikes will kick your a$$ even most of the dirt bikes so aat race time just watch and enjoy
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ORIGINAL: Phonedoc
I did my time on Gold Wings, and they're fast, BUT, the absolute baddest touring bike I've owned was a first generation Yamaha Venture. They had a "slightly" detuned V-Max engine, and all you had to do was re-route a couple of hoses to get the V-boost in full effect. It was like a luxo tourer with the heart of a zoomsplat. It would handle, too. Throw it a little counter steer and plant your knee puck. Good times.
I did my time on Gold Wings, and they're fast, BUT, the absolute baddest touring bike I've owned was a first generation Yamaha Venture. They had a "slightly" detuned V-Max engine, and all you had to do was re-route a couple of hoses to get the V-boost in full effect. It was like a luxo tourer with the heart of a zoomsplat. It would handle, too. Throw it a little counter steer and plant your knee puck. Good times.
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#78
12-12-2006, 04:58 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
What year is your Venture? I don't know if you can do it on the second gens or not. Go here: http://www.venturerider.org and search for "the jason mod".
#79
12-12-2006, 07:38 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
ORIGINAL: SquishFace
I'm thinking about getting a 'wing for my 60th.
That'd be a good "welcome to old" present!
I'm thinking about getting a 'wing for my 60th.
That'd be a good "welcome to old" present!
#80
12-12-2006, 07:58 PM
RE: Something I didn't know about Goldwings...
ORIGINAL: 1200babe
Not only are those lumbering behemoth looking machines very FAST but in the hands of a good rider they are also very nimble on the twisties.
Not only are those lumbering behemoth looking machines very FAST but in the hands of a good rider they are also very nimble on the twisties.
Yeah, they will always outrun you but you will always out cool them on the Harley! [8D]