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Well I'm about to get a Goldwing

Good advice nejeff! Actually I already have 5 bikes, and the GL makes 6. Three of my bikes run. One needs to have the timing reset and see if in fires up with my rebuilt carbs. One I suspect has a frozen clutch or damaged drive gears. I could see me losing 2 maybe 3 bikes, we'll how quickly that happens. I retired last year.
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Charlie G said:
Thank you for your comments and well wishes for my Dad and his motorcycle. My Dad is struggling adjusting to this change screaming and kicking even though his ability to walk and understand his limitations have been greatly compromised. I enjoy your thoughts on having the wife ride pillion. I seriously doubt that she'll get on the back. All my tactful efforts of the last 11 years have fallen on deaf ears and the look of my pending death, so I must walk softly (2nd gear) here. It would be nice though......

I followed Hammerhead, a member of the forum, around Mt St. Helens (Washington state) through shaded forests and sunken roads . I think he would have give Trevor a run for his money on his GoldWing. Pegs and center stand were dragging and sparks were flying as we hit the sunken parts of that road trying to rejoin our comrades before dark. I understand what they can do in capable hands. Gees they're heavy! I hope they have a power center stand? My shoulder and lower back are shot from lifting onto a center stand.

I really appreciate the post of you guys who have one of these beasts. I'm not looking forward to loading it on and off a trailer to get it home as it's getting a bit cold here now. Highs in mid forties. anyone have any thoughts about riding in colder weather on one or loading on a trailer. For some reason I hate loading and unloading a bike form a trailer. Never dropped one or got hurt, just stresses me out. He's done all of his own maintenance on the bike for a while. Sure he has it written down. I know he has records for all of his 11 trucks and cars. Caddies, Corvettes(newer), trucks and a Jeep. Why couldn't he have had the taste of Combat850 with a few Norton's and a Lotus? Ungrateful son as I am........

Thanks a lot guys and if you think of anything I should know, I'm here. HondaPotamus....:onthego:....I love it! I'm considering Goldynosoreass
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I have zero experience on a Goldwing, so not direct comments available.

Cold weather I do know, at least for fairly short trip times. I have often gone off for rides of two of three hours at 20 F. Like you I have cold hand problems, so I have to stop a few times.

Having never had either heated gloves or grips when I was riding all year, I suffered a lot.

Mitts I learned are better than gloves..and they MUST be leather.. if you are out and get freezing rain, put plastic bags over them. Slippery, perhaps, but what a difference in warmth

Decent pants should be part of your gear year-round, and they are particularly beneficial in cold weather

Make thick/windproof covers to fit over the toes of your boots and ankles. Laugh if you wish, but try it. (not necessarily on the 'wing, as it has excellent lower leg protection, but works well on other bikes

There are neck warmers that are excellent for cold weather. They snap in place and fit just over your chin, so they remain comfortable under any helmet and their bulk diminishes inflow of cold air under the chin bar (you do wear full-face, don't you?)

Like you, we have been seeing temps in 30s and 40s (F) for several weeks with a scattered few in 60s, We say high 40s today and I got a few miles in when heading to see my MIL, as her hot water heater tanked.
All that nice stuff is about to end after tomorrow, according to forecasts, which say nothing above freezing for the next week and snow is in there, too..

I will still go out for short rides until they salt/sand the roads....THAT signals the end of the season for me.
The big parkas that fit over your handlebars and levers work well. I tried the Vetter ones on my 1100G one time and rode with bare hands for about forty minutes.....then i needed an hour to warm them up again. gloves and/or mitts are still needed.
 
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Just got caught up on all this Charlie. No matter what you do with the bike it will be fun to just ride a different bike so you know the feel. I'm all with you on the 'dad why didn't you buy a cool bike' thing, ha,ha,ha... we're always someone's kid Charlie, no matter how old we get :D
 
Charlie, do remember how Hammerhead (Steve) could ride that Wing of his. He could bring tears to the eyes of most sport bike riders. Now you've got a goal ......sorry.
 
I remember that, it was a sight to see. Didn't he also have to double Eric's wife at the Bruce's rally once? and it didn't slow him down at all.
 
azr said:
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That is about what it was like to follow Steve, except when he'd go over a frost heave the suspension would compress when he came down, the center stand would drop and scrape, leaving a trail of sparks. New skills from every bike!
 
B.C.G.S. said:
I read somewhere that the chase bike is a goldwing, also.
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Yep -
The Yellow Wing is a guy that goes by "Yellow Wolf" on the forums
His associate is 'Fuse" also on a GL1800 Goldwing.
The chase rider (videographer) has a more difficult time during this run just keeping up, and keeping the Yellow bike in frame.
Both incredibly talented riders.
Yellow Wolf also did a SS1000 by riding the Dragon up & back enough times to get to 1000 miles in 24 hours.
He got a special dispensation from the Iron Butt Association to do it and be recognized.
 
Correct on all accounts for the last few posts. The lead rider goes by the name "Yellow Wolf", not sure who is on the camera bike.

Yellow Wolf lives in the area around Deal's Gap and rides it virtually every day, so he knows it VERY well. That fact was hammered home a couple of years ago in dramatic fashion. He applied for special permission to do a certified Iron Butt Ride on The Gap. Because of the extreme repetition, it had to be exceptionally-well documented, even more so than a 'regular' Iron Butt ride. He started at one end with all the proper documentation, witnesses, etc., rode to the other end. When he turned around, someone would log time and odometer readings. Ride to the other end, document, repeat. When necessary, they had fuel for him, along with snacks and other necessities. Yes, he managed just under 50 round trips to log just over 1000 miles in about 23 1/2 hours. Watch the video that azr posted again, but imagine doing that at night. ALL NIGHT LONG. Yes, he knows the road VERY well.

To log 1000 miles in 23 1/2 hours, you need to AVERAGE 42.5 mph. Tough enough to do on that road, but nearly impossible now, since they have lowered the speed limit to 30.

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I sold my GS650g so now I have a place to put the Wing. Selling that bike to make room for a Wing doesn't sound like such a good idea at this point.......:sorrow:
 
Sure is a beauty, kind of reminds me of my friends sister. She was a real beauty too... haha
just kidding, nice motorcycle Charlie. 👍
 
Hey Charlie ! I don't know if you noticed, but your new car is missing two wheels.........
 
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