Interesting thread. Makes me feel old.
My first wing was a 76 1000 standard. Then came a 83 1100 Interstate. After a break from wings (Yamaha Venture 1200 and Kawasaki Voyager 1300), was back with an 87 1200 Aspencade. Later it became an 88 1500/6. Then another break to a Susuki Calvacade before a Kawasaki 1200 Voyager before getting the Honda GL 1800 in Dec 00. Decided that is the one I will stay with for a long distance touring and vacation machine. But, still have a 95 Wing and an 84 Voyager in the garage.
Interesting what we call a touring bike. My first tourer(?) was on a 250 Zundapp 2 cycle that I took from Oregon Coast to Long Island, NY in 63. Good thing I was a lot younger and dumber in thoses days. Boy, do I remember that trip. First bike with a frame mounted fairing, saddlebags, and trunk was a Honda CB 550. With a radio and floorboards, I thought I was king of the hill. Then got a Yamaha XS 750 with similar equipment. Same story. It was a V65 magna that got my attention - it could go like hell, but could not make the corner at the end of the straight stretch.
Now I am in my own little iniverse, biking to the oldies, on the biggest hunk of machinery I can find, sniffing the roses as I pass thru soaking up the sights and smells of this wonderful world. LIFE IS GOOD!!!!
Ride like there is no tomorrow. One day you will be right.