Intersting Harley story on MSN

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JIMBO83 wrote:

My taste in motorcycles tends to lean towards the eclectic. I appreciate almost all types of motorcycles. The truth is, a large portion of pre-owned older Goldwings were initially purchased because the Harley touring bikes are cost prohibitive to many riders. It was only then that many people came to appreciate the virtues of the Goldwing. So in a sense the success of the Goldwing can be partly credited to the Harley Davidson because those same riders eventually upgrade to new Hondas instead of Harley's when its economically feasible.

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You described me perfectly. About 8 years ago, I had a small bike, a 550, and I was finally ready to move up to something a little better. At the time I was prepared to go to about $5000, but that was pushing the limit.



I was looking at a used Harley Sportster and they wanted about $6500 as I recall. It was just too much for me.



The same dealer had a nice, almost new, Honda Shadow for $5000. So Iconsidered that one. At least I could have afforded that.



My wife wasn't happy with the seat, so not knowing any better I went to a Honda Dealerto ask if there was a different seat. (I didn't knowthe right way to go about getting an aftermarket seat)



While I was at the Hondadealer,I gottalkingto a salesman and he showed me a pair ofGoldwings.



An 83 1100 for $2500 and an85 1200 for $3500.



So Ibought the 85 1200 and the rest is history. I've been aGoldwing fan ever since. I put 75000 miles on that 1200. Two years ago I finally sold it, and upgraded to a 1500.



Someday I might buy a Harley. They are nice bikes and I like them just fine. But my budget doesn't allow me to go there. At least notanytime in the forseeable future.



I rode a 22 year old motorcycle for a reason. Now I have been able to step up to a 11 year old (now 13 year old) motorcycle.



But to be honest, for the same reason, I don't see an 1800 in mynear future either.