As a long distance type rider, I bought the '05 Wing clearly with the intention of riding around America. But our kids started to enter the active teenage years about the same time, meaning, as I was soon to find out, as an involved parent, getting away for any length of time just wasn't going to happen.
For the first time in my life I had a real touring motorcycle but wasn't going anywhere.
So I started using the Wing for my 30 mile (one way) commute to work. The Wing, a commuter? Really?
Turns out it's a fantastic bike for commuting! At least when you're commuting on one of the busiest expressways in the country (I-80/94, aka the Borman).
The power to spare is great for maneuverability.
The size and conspicuity are great for being seen and protecting my lane position -- some drivers can be sort of aggressive around here.
Sitting up allows me to see further ahead than when I'm in my car.
The horns rarely fail to get a driver's attention.
The CB has saved me from getting caught in back ups several times.
I feel the ample rear lighting helps drivers to my brake lights.
The excellent weather protection means I can comfortably ride in 30F weather.
I strap my laptop on the back seat -- the smooth ride has never trashed a drive.
I said I have a 30 mile one-way commute. That's going into work. On the way home, the commute is often double, sometimes triple that!
I know there's no such thing as a perfect bike. But the Wing ain't bad.
For the first time in my life I had a real touring motorcycle but wasn't going anywhere.
So I started using the Wing for my 30 mile (one way) commute to work. The Wing, a commuter? Really?
Turns out it's a fantastic bike for commuting! At least when you're commuting on one of the busiest expressways in the country (I-80/94, aka the Borman).
The power to spare is great for maneuverability.
The size and conspicuity are great for being seen and protecting my lane position -- some drivers can be sort of aggressive around here.
Sitting up allows me to see further ahead than when I'm in my car.
The horns rarely fail to get a driver's attention.
The CB has saved me from getting caught in back ups several times.
I feel the ample rear lighting helps drivers to my brake lights.
The excellent weather protection means I can comfortably ride in 30F weather.
I strap my laptop on the back seat -- the smooth ride has never trashed a drive.
I said I have a 30 mile one-way commute. That's going into work. On the way home, the commute is often double, sometimes triple that!
I know there's no such thing as a perfect bike. But the Wing ain't bad.
