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Test rode a new Goldwing today...

Started by Sodge, Fri 14, Jun 2013, 20:58:03

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Sodge

Was getting new E3s on my IS and the sales guy is telling me don't ride it
cause you'll buy it. So the wife and I take him up on it.
It did handle well and plenty of power but I didn't like the seating position
and my wife's comment..... "I feel like I'm on the back of a scooter"

Needless to say looking forward to a weekend ride on 16 and BRP on old faithful :)

3fan4life

Quote from: Sodge on Fri 14, Jun 2013, 20:58:03
Was getting new E3s on my IS and the sales guy is telling me don't ride it
cause you'll buy it. So the wife and I take him up on it.
It did handle well and plenty of power but I didn't like the seating position
and my wife's comment..... "I feel like I'm on the back of a scooter"

Needless to say looking forward to a weekend ride on 16 and BRP on old faithful :)


I'll be riding the BRP this weekend on my black Interstate, if you see me stop and say Hi.

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mike4sho

I always liked the goldwing.  The f6b is good looking too but I think over priced because it doesn't include the goodies you can get with a comparable bike.
1997 Valkyrie<br />2003 VTX 1800c<br />2004 Valkyrie Rune<br />2009 Shadow Aero 750

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Quote from: Sodge on Fri 14, Jun 2013, 20:58:03
Was getting new E3s on my IS and the sales guy is telling me don't ride it
cause you'll buy it. So the wife and I take him up on it.
It did handle well and plenty of power but I didn't like the seating position
and my wife's comment..... "I feel like I'm on the back of a scooter"

Needless to say looking forward to a weekend ride on 16 and BRP on old faithful :)

16 and BRP is a great combination. Jealous!

Disco

Quote16 and BRP is a great combination. Jealous!
+1!!!
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Tundra

+1 on the riders seat position. A friend of mine thought he was doing me a large favor by switching bikes on a ride, I was excited.
  Just a couple of miles and I pulled over and wanted my 15 year old motorcycle back. I felt like the boys were shoved up inside me, very uncomfortable for me. For a large looking motorcycle, it felt more scooter like when seated on it. It's handling and performance was impressive for the short ride I experienced. Maybe I'd get used to it? I was disappointed as I believed this would eventually be my next bike. I'll keep my Valkyrie for now, I still smile every time I mount her :)
If you can't be a good example: be a WARNING!!

Rams

Interesting thoughts, thanks for posting.   I've been to my local dealer twice trying to take a gander at the F6B.   I have my doubts I'll like what I see but still want to take a gander at it and hopefully a ride.   One never knows.   There is supposed to be an F6B at Inzane for us to see and ride.   I won't miss that opportunity.
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jimmytee

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FWIW , Sodge was commenting on the Goldwing and while the F6B is essentially a Goldwing, the F6B does have a different seat. When I sat on one (didn't ride it) it is a bigger feel than the "Goldwing" seating position. Someone here got a F6B and has already put a on a Corbin seat which looked nice. :coolsmiley:
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Quote from: blackrams on Sat 15, Jun 2013, 04:42:31
Interesting thoughts, thanks for posting.   I've been to my local dealer twice trying to take a gander at the F6B.   I have my doubts I'll like what I see but still want to take a gander at it and hopefully a ride.   One never knows.   There is supposed to be an F6B at Inzane for us to see and ride.   I won't miss that opportunity.
We had a brand new one join us on the Memorial Weekend Ride in Corbin, Kentucky... No doubt a nice bike but I don't see it ever having a hold on me like the Valkyrie does... I can spot a Fat Girl from 5 miles.... Long Live The Dragon.


I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools.

Rams

Quote from: Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 on Sat 15, Jun 2013, 05:56:10
I can spot a Fat Girl from 5 miles.... Long Live The Dragon.

My Goodness, them some good eyeballs ya got there.  ;)
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Sodge

Quote from: Disco on Sat 15, Jun 2013, 03:11:08
Quote16 and BRP is a great combination. Jealous!
+1!!!

Forgot to mention - Planning on eatin' at Shatley Springs too.

Sodge

I didn't sit on the F6B and it doesn't work for us because mostly two up
riding but as far as looks go.....
I think its the best looking bike made today, even my hog riding buddies like it.

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Quote from: Sodge on Sat 15, Jun 2013, 06:26:18
Quote from: Disco on Sat 15, Jun 2013, 03:11:08
Quote16 and BRP is a great combination. Jealous!
+1!!!

Forgot to mention - Planning on eatin' at Shatley Springs too.

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