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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 01:59 am | 21st Post |
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I really like the 1500 I have in the garage BUT the question was: "Which of the wings do you think is the coolest of the bunch?" If we're talking just a stock bike the way it came from the factory I have to say I'm a purist. I think this bike is the coolest. It's not the fastest. It's not the most comfortable. It's not the best handling. It's not the most economical. As a matter of fact, it's at the top of the list in only one category - well, maybe 2 because it's black - and that is the COOL category. If Honda still sold these I'd buy one in a second. And it should really be a '79 with the nicer turn signals, master cylinder, etc.. I used to have a bike like this and loved to rip all the Vetter stuff off it once in a while and ride around town. And I knew it was cool because everyone told me it was. They'd roll down their windows at red lights to make sure I knew. Guys would shout at me from the sidewalk, giving me the thumbs up. What an ego boost. And all I was doing was riding a COOL bike.
____________________ Lawrence '98 Valkyrie - current '97 1500SE (Austone Taxi Tire) - current '87 Aspencade '86 Interstate '83 Interstate '81 Silverwing '86 Venture Royale '84 450 Nighthawk '78 Wing '75 500T '74 CB350 |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 02:27 am | 22nd Post |
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I love the 1800, but have a real liking for the LTD, or especially the SEi, with a few mods.
____________________ Knicknacks by Eric of Holland (former LTD rider) 80 Int., 85 Int., 85 LTD, 90/2000 1500, and now a 2006 Nav, Cabernet Red |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 03:54 am | 23rd Post |
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This one, a 1975 GL1000 in Candy Blue Green. Peter
____________________ 75 GL1000 81 GL1100 85 GL1200A 75 550F |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 03:59 am | 24th Post |
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I'm not for sure but I like that 1995 Pearl Green GL1500, or the 86 Aspy, maybe the 82 1100 in the garage, but I own all of them so it's a toss up.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 03:59 am | 25th Post |
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I'm partial to an '82 standard with Vetter gear and a giant man in a Santa suit on the seat. But the other posters who say "any wing in your garage" have it nailed down pretty solid.On the other hand, I saw a flat-black Valkyrie Interstate with carbon fiber pipes on E-bay the other day and just about wet myself. It looked like a GL rat bike and I thought it was the coolest boxer-engine bike I'd ever seen. I'd post the link but the listing's expired.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 05:17 am | 26th Post |
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I've had one or more of all of them and the one I would have still is the 1200 LTD!!!!!!
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 06:11 am | 27th Post |
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It wont get any cooler than this...    Last edited on Tue Mar 9th, 2010 06:12 am by AspectOne ____________________  http://www.aspectcomputing.com |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 06:31 am | 28th Post |
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for me it would be the 1800
____________________ 85' GL 1200 Interstate - 40 MPG@75mph |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 06:33 am | 29th Post |
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It is the one you ride when you get on and crank up,gone.
____________________ 1981 GL1100I Keep it vertical! Fred |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 07:23 am | 30th Post |
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litfuse wrote: It is the one you ride when you get on and crank up,gone. Amen!!!!!
____________________ ROLL TIDE ROLL !!! Jerry- "Big Bama" WARNING: I have PMS = Parked Motorcycle Syndrome ! Member- Warriors Watch Riders http://www.warriorswatch.org You meet the nicest people on a Goldwing!!!! Young Riders pick a destination and Go! Older Riders pick a direction and Go! Darkside rear tire - Federal Formoza 175/60/16 Darksider # 1147 |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:35 am | 31st Post |
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This one. I loved the 6 packs as soon as they showed up. Attachment: RWoodson_GL1500_Side_View_Nov_2009_800x417_w-traler.jpg (Downloaded 90 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:39 am by Rudy ____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 01:29 pm | 32nd Post |
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I've never met a Goldwing I didn't like! But if I have to pick which I think are the coolest looking it would have to be the older ones. The GL1000, GL1100, and GL1200 because to me they still look like motorcycles. You can still see engine hanging in the frame, etc., etc. Mine's the GL1200 so of course that's my favorite. After the GL1200, all the integrated body panels just took too much of that look away for my taste. But, hey, if you want to give me a new GL1800, I'll take it... ugly headlights and all!  Last edited on Tue Mar 9th, 2010 01:29 pm by WingMan71 ____________________ Bob 2006 Arctic White GL1800 1987 Black/Grey GL1200 Aspencade U.S. Navy SWO (1967-1976) |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 01:44 pm | 33rd Post |
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Just too darn many to choose from, but I do lean to the "84" Standard. Mine's on the end, haven't unpacked yet...  Attachment: on the end again.JPG (Downloaded 84 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 9th, 2010 01:46 pm by Shooter ____________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known.... "Shooter" 1986 Interstate |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 02:46 pm | 34th Post |
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 mines the coolist couse its mine  83 rat rod bagger
____________________ 83 gl1100 bagger rat rod 83gl650silverwing 64 xlch sportster 81 cx 500 ride on ride on |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 04:08 pm | 35th Post |
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All nice...
____________________ http://www.aspectcomputing.com |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 10:28 pm | 36th Post |
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The coolest is never the one in the garage, it is the one which is under your butt on the road. Oh and if it is RED
____________________ Only bike I really wanted to ever own is GOLD. There are only two types of Goldwings Rolled Gold - Pretzels Old Gold - Polish Patriot Guard Rider - Let's Show Them The Respect They Deserve. http://www.nmpatriotguard.org http://www.patriotguard.org |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:14 pm | 37th Post |
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Hey Rudy: It looks like the red in that NO PARKING sign is almost the same color as your bike. 
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:19 pm | 38th Post |
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Hey Rudy, I really like that trailer, what is it? Any info on it would be greatly appreciated.
____________________ Mike Kramer "Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: Now." Denis Waitley |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:22 pm | 39th Post |
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Foodman wrote: All the Black ones.......second this
____________________ hi im gary and i suffer from MBS [multiply bike syndrome] once you have one bike you need more than one and i need help getting more |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 9th, 2010 11:42 pm | 40th Post |
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I love the 1100's any year but if I had the dough,,, I would have a VALKYRIE
____________________ If you don't like the way I'm living, ...then just leave this long haired country boy alone.............. 1986 VT 500C red. For now. |
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