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(04-18-2017, 07:41 AM)slolane_imp Wrote: I had a 02 GL1800 that I loved dearly but after I had both hips replaced it was just to much for me around town. I sold the wing and bought a Polaris Slingshot that I use for touring now. I missed two wheels so when I retired last April I bought a used CB1100 it had 900 miles on it and looked brand new. The CB is great for around town and chasing the wife and her VFR1200 around town and short rides. If I didn't have the Slingshot I would have a F6B I really like how it sits lower than a full wing but not enough to get rid of the sling. At this stage of my life I have what I need If I am touring slingshot, short day trips CB1100, If I want to go fast I can jump on the wife's VFR.
I heard there's little or no room for luggage in a Slingshot. Is that true? If so, how do you tour?
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I had a 2008. Best bike I've owned for touring. Got a '77 GL1000 also. Night & day between the two.
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(04-18-2017, 09:26 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: (04-18-2017, 07:41 AM)slolane_imp Wrote: I had a 02 GL1800 that I loved dearly but after I had both hips replaced it was just to much for me around town. I sold the wing and bought a Polaris Slingshot that I use for touring now. I missed two wheels so when I retired last April I bought a used CB1100 it had 900 miles on it and looked brand new. The CB is great for around town and chasing the wife and her VFR1200 around town and short rides. If I didn't have the Slingshot I would have a F6B I really like how it sits lower than a full wing but not enough to get rid of the sling. At this stage of my life I have what I need If I am touring slingshot, short day trips CB1100, If I want to go fast I can jump on the wife's VFR.
I heard there's little or no room for luggage in a Slingshot. Is that true? If so, how do you tour?
I heard there's little or no room for luggage in a Slingshot. Is that true? If so, how do you tour? I use sissy bar bags on the roll hoops and if that's not enough I added a trailer hitch.
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I understand you gotta solve the lack of space somehow.
I mean absolutely no offense, but I'm not liking the look. You would think that for a vehicle that size- bigger than my first two or three cars, a VW and a Toyota- they would have allowed for at least an overnight bag in inside storage
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(04-18-2017, 10:25 PM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I understand you gotta solve the lack of space somehow.
I mean absolutely no offense, but I'm not liking the look. You would think that for a vehicle that size- bigger than my first two or three cars, a VW and a Toyota- they would have allowed for at least an overnight bag in inside storage
No offense taken there is large covered compartments behind each seat also. My wife rides her own bike ( VFR1200 ) so can use the passenger seat an floor also. I put those up there to show what can be done. I also added a receiver hitch so I can pull a trailer heck I can even pull the CB with it if I want to the hitch is strong enough.
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