01-18-2019, 12:52 PM
Hi Vito and welcome aboard the Forum. Eventually you will discover at the Forum that when not elsewhere, you will be here.
Your story is very familiar as I have met others who went through a process downsizing from a Gold Wing, or retiring completely from riding after the Wing.
I personally use the Dart Marlin wind screen. I would use a larger medium-size screen, however, I have found others experience challenging wind buffeting issues. Larger screens can also significantly change the looks of the bike, if that is important.
Unfortunately, storage will change the looks of the bike, if that is important. I prefer to not wear my carry-ons, and I decided that I prefer to avoid side luggage for various tedium and support structure distractions they can bring. I am also lazy swinging that leg over the bags/boxes all the time. So I went with the ugly rear top box. The basic point is I can always hull a passenger who can simply lean back and enjoy the ride, but more importantly for me: I can just throw everything "in the trunk" and walk away (I reckon this was the ultimate with the G.Wing). In addition, if I need to take the trunk, it disconnects in about 1.685 seconds. One more bonus: Without the side luggage I can increase my chances of parking in narrow situations.
BTW: If you liked the '80s Honda Nighthawk 750, you'll love the CB1100.
Have fun, and enjoy your new journey!
Your story is very familiar as I have met others who went through a process downsizing from a Gold Wing, or retiring completely from riding after the Wing.
I personally use the Dart Marlin wind screen. I would use a larger medium-size screen, however, I have found others experience challenging wind buffeting issues. Larger screens can also significantly change the looks of the bike, if that is important.
Unfortunately, storage will change the looks of the bike, if that is important. I prefer to not wear my carry-ons, and I decided that I prefer to avoid side luggage for various tedium and support structure distractions they can bring. I am also lazy swinging that leg over the bags/boxes all the time. So I went with the ugly rear top box. The basic point is I can always hull a passenger who can simply lean back and enjoy the ride, but more importantly for me: I can just throw everything "in the trunk" and walk away (I reckon this was the ultimate with the G.Wing). In addition, if I need to take the trunk, it disconnects in about 1.685 seconds. One more bonus: Without the side luggage I can increase my chances of parking in narrow situations.
BTW: If you liked the '80s Honda Nighthawk 750, you'll love the CB1100.
Have fun, and enjoy your new journey!