01-23-2018, 03:06 PM
(01-23-2018, 12:15 PM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: That bike is so BIG. It's inconceivable to me to even consider something that ponderous.
The CB1100 is as big as I would go, that's my limit.
Between that and the new Yamaha, and BMW's 1600, there are some fantastic touring bikes out there.
Think maybe I'll plan a tour on my Wolf Classic 150. At least I can kick start it if the battery dies.
[url=https://www.ridersdomain.com/magazine/motorcycle-features/2018-honda-gold-wing-tour-first-test-part-1/]Rider's Domain's Adam Waheed has a pretty good write-up on the new Wing.
Good grief the way you guys ride those aircraft carriers scares the crap out of me. Rather drag my knee at 100 mph in Turn 2 over to Willow Springs. Wow.
Honestly it is a style of riding about which I know absolutely nothing. Terrifying! Absolutely contrary to all my instincts. And Heaven forbid one gets offline at any point. The precision necessary is just astonishing.
Now that is my kind of road: hilly, curvy, scenic, and empty.
The Goldwing has a very low center of gravity because the fuel tank is actually under the seat, and the flat 6-cylinder engine is slung low in the frame. Add a silky smooth engine and transmission, and it is not hard to learn to sweep gracefully through the corners. Especially if you have a ride critic sitting in the back of the sofa.
