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Hi All,
I recently found this web site. I have been a long time rider of other brands and makes and styles of bikes. My most recent bike was a Concours. I sold my beloved Concours November last year with the plan to get a new bike this past spring. Well lots of things came up and derailed the plan so I am left bikeless.
I really don't think I need a bike as big as the Goldwing, but I want the toys that I can get on the GW. I just wish that Honda or someone would make a GW Lite version. Since that isn't in the cards I have been looking at a variety of bikes from the 650 Burgman, waiting for more information about the new Concours, and the GW. Some recent reports of an issue I feel is unacceptable with the Burgman has moved it to the questionable list. The GW now is a front runner in my bike list. The rub is that I always end up buying all the stuff to make my riding more comfortable, more luggage carrying ability, and more GW like... So I am asking myself why not just look at the wing.
I have a buddy who came out to Colorado from Indiana to ride and he had upgraded to a GW. He absolutely loves his bike, and I have to admit I had never ever considered a GW... But after he was able to hang in there and ride the twisties and some of the tough riding with a smile on his face my attitude started to change. So now I am investigating more seriously the GW as a possibility.
So with all of that endless rambling said... I have recently moved to CA and the mild weather has me considering getting a bike. Probably this spring time frame. Bikes get to use the HOV lanes here, and are legally allowed to split lanes. The traffic is just insane so these two advantages are quite big and make the argument even more compelling to get a bike. So far winter weather where I live consists of rain. How is the GW for riding in the rain and does it offer good protection for this type of riding? Secondly the GW is massive. Does anyone out here in CA have issues splitting lanes with this very large bike? Lastly, How do you guys with long inseams fit these bikes? I sat on my buddies, but my knees were jammed into the fairing and motor. My inseam is 36". Am I going to be able to get this bike to fit me?
Any insight, thoughts, or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Any pros or cons to getting a previously loved bike instead of buying new? Thanks.
Longsnowsm
I recently found this web site. I have been a long time rider of other brands and makes and styles of bikes. My most recent bike was a Concours. I sold my beloved Concours November last year with the plan to get a new bike this past spring. Well lots of things came up and derailed the plan so I am left bikeless.
I really don't think I need a bike as big as the Goldwing, but I want the toys that I can get on the GW. I just wish that Honda or someone would make a GW Lite version. Since that isn't in the cards I have been looking at a variety of bikes from the 650 Burgman, waiting for more information about the new Concours, and the GW. Some recent reports of an issue I feel is unacceptable with the Burgman has moved it to the questionable list. The GW now is a front runner in my bike list. The rub is that I always end up buying all the stuff to make my riding more comfortable, more luggage carrying ability, and more GW like... So I am asking myself why not just look at the wing.
I have a buddy who came out to Colorado from Indiana to ride and he had upgraded to a GW. He absolutely loves his bike, and I have to admit I had never ever considered a GW... But after he was able to hang in there and ride the twisties and some of the tough riding with a smile on his face my attitude started to change. So now I am investigating more seriously the GW as a possibility.
So with all of that endless rambling said... I have recently moved to CA and the mild weather has me considering getting a bike. Probably this spring time frame. Bikes get to use the HOV lanes here, and are legally allowed to split lanes. The traffic is just insane so these two advantages are quite big and make the argument even more compelling to get a bike. So far winter weather where I live consists of rain. How is the GW for riding in the rain and does it offer good protection for this type of riding? Secondly the GW is massive. Does anyone out here in CA have issues splitting lanes with this very large bike? Lastly, How do you guys with long inseams fit these bikes? I sat on my buddies, but my knees were jammed into the fairing and motor. My inseam is 36". Am I going to be able to get this bike to fit me?
Any insight, thoughts, or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Any pros or cons to getting a previously loved bike instead of buying new? Thanks.
Longsnowsm