Posted by Wayne on December 8, 2007, 4:57 pm
I have owned several bikes including a 2000 Goldwing and now my 1986
Venture.
I have never considered owning a Harley mainly because they appear to shake
too much and I had a Volusia cruiser which had a lousy ride, poor wind
protection, and the sound got annoying on a long ride.
I guess I should rent a Harley for a day.
For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
Wayne
Posted by Steve on December 8, 2007, 5:04 pm
>I have owned several bikes including a 2000 Goldwing and now my 1986
>Venture.
> I have never considered owning a Harley mainly because they appear to
> shake too much and I had a Volusia cruiser which had a lousy ride, poor
> wind protection, and the sound got annoying on a long ride.
> I guess I should rent a Harley for a day.
> For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
> in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
> Wayne
The 1800 Wing is about as good as it gets for comfort and protection. Its
also a lot better ride than the 1500 was. If that is what you are looking
for, hit the IMS show when it comes to a town near you and get a good look
at one.
Posted by sleazy on December 8, 2007, 5:24 pm
wrote:
>I have owned several bikes including a 2000 Goldwing and now my 1986
>Venture.
>I have never considered owning a Harley mainly because they appear to shake
>too much and I had a Volusia cruiser which had a lousy ride, poor wind
>protection, and the sound got annoying on a long ride.
>I guess I should rent a Harley for a day.
>For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
>in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
>Wayne
IMHO, having owned Wings and ridden HD tourers, go Honda GL1800. The
weather protection on the Wing is outstanding, not to mention the
creature comforts. I've ridden in pouring rain, leathers only and not
gotten wet. I will point out that when the skies truly open up, you
will get wet. I got caught in a frog strangler so harsh that I
couldn't see 10' in front of me. I eased into the first shelter I
could find and wrung everything out. I poured water out of my boots.
<g>
sleazy
'01 R1150GSA - "Terminator"
'95 Trophy 1200 - "SPT2R"
Posted by Turby on December 8, 2007, 5:59 pm
wrote:
>For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
>in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
You call that a serious question? Hah. That ain't no serious question.
A serious question is: what do you do when you walk in the door and
see your wife and your girlfriend waiting for you with knives in their
hands?
--
Turby the Turbosurfer
Posted by Calgary on December 8, 2007, 7:21 pm
wrote:
>wrote:
>>For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
>>in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
>You call that a serious question? Hah. That ain't no serious question.
>A serious question is: what do you do when you walk in the door and
>see your wife and your girlfriend waiting for you with knives in their
>hands?
Nah, a serious question is how do you _quietly_ put your pants on, in
a dark closet, with a pocket full of loose change?
--
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2004 HD Road King
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>Venture.
> I have never considered owning a Harley mainly because they appear to
> shake too much and I had a Volusia cruiser which had a lousy ride, poor
> wind protection, and the sound got annoying on a long ride.
> I guess I should rent a Harley for a day.
> For people who have driven both, how does a Harley compare to the Goldwing
> in terms of ride comfort and wind protection on the highway?
> Wayne