I was coming home from town yesterday evening, about sunset. I have a four mile stretch of smooth, rural blacktop to run to my turn off. I was behind an older couple on a gold wing as I was leaving town in the 30 mph speed zone.

We got past the speed zone, I opened up the throttle and waved to them as I passed them. I got to my normal cruise speed of 100 mph and wasn't looking back. I backed down to 90 mph for a very gentle S curve................ as soon as I straighted out, I saw a headlight right on my tail.

The old folks on the wing passed me like I was sitting still. All I could see as they came around me was he was still wearing his ball cap and they were both smiling like a couple of teenagers as they waved at me.

I guess they figured I needed a lesson after acting like my bike was fast or something.

I wouldn't trade my SG for a dozen wings, but it was a fun reminder to see my 103" isn't that much in the real world. I'm sure it made the old couple's day too.


Dennis

 

The newer Gold Wings in particular are fast as hell... no H-D will compete with them.

 

Don't underestimate those Goldwings. They really are very nice touring machines. Just not everyone's cup of tea. Honeslty, if I were big time into long distance riding, which I am not, I'd probably get one of those over an Ultra Classic. You see a ton of old Goldwings around with a ton of miles logged on them and they still run strong. Gotta' give credit where credit is due IMHO.

 

Yeh, But it's still only a Honda no matter how fast they are.

 

ANY 600 CC CROTCH ROCKETWILL ALSO BLOW UR SIDE COVERS OFF.

I GET A LAFF OUTTAGUYS IN THIS FORUM WITH THERE EX SYSTEMS, FUEL MODS , A/C, HEAD WORK, BIG INCH MOTORS ETC... BOYS UR NOT RIDIN A HOG TO GO FAST, IF U WANNA GO FAST BUY ANY JAP BIKE..

THAT SAID I WILL ONLY RIDE A HARLEY !

 

ditto, rode with the boys the other night. 1 guy has a BMW1200LT, now up until now, I had avoided riding that bike. Temptation got the better of me. had a long lonley streach of road ahead of us, and 1 guy streached his e-glide out. tag had begun. at 125 indicated, I flew past him with no shaking, buffeting and could even hear the radio. switched back to my SG and did the same thing on the way back. i can tell you the SG was a lot more exciting at 125 then the bmw. still would'nt give it up. but for a 2nd bike.........

 

I have a 08 Black RKC which I love. I traded a 05 BMW touring bike for it. The BMW stock had 110HP. The bikewent like a jet.The next thing you know your at 100mph.It went 118mph in the 1/4 mile at route 66. If you want speed there are other bikes.
CW

 

If you want speed AND a Harley..get a V-Rod!

 

Hmmmmm, Lets see...HD - JAP?.....HD - German?...HD - Brit?.....

Nope... sorry...just can't see it!

 

Before my Ultra I had and older (97) 1500 Gold Wing. It was definatley quicker of the line than my Ultra without a doubt. Last year I had a chance to ride the 1800 Wing and let me tell you that it is a sport bike with bags and a bigger windshield. It handled like it was on rails and was quick and fast. No surprise the couple blew by you. All that being said I still would not go back for anything. I find my Ultra more comfortable than either of the Wings. Honda does make a nice product but it still doesn't compare to my HD.

Neil
RDMC