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The old mans mid life crisis...

  • 21-06-2006 4:25pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭


    Just thought id share it with u lot...

    His old one that he bought about 4 months ago n sold last weekend..
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    89 GL1500

    New one
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    03 GL1800


    I prefere the older one, childhood memories... Although the new one's growing on me..


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭madrab


    nice

    can i've a go :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,544 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Never saw the attraction of these barges.
    If you are a real biker why the hell do you want a car on two wheels ?

    These don't to 0-60mph in 3 seconds like good bikes do and car owners wet dream about..

    The goldwing is the middle age crisis car drivers bike of choice.

    Give me a BMW F650 and any road and i'll show you real driving pleasure on any terrain..:)..damn I miss biking./

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 795 ✭✭✭a_ominous


    I'd like a go on one of these meself, but not in Ireland. Would be a very comfy way to do Europe.
    I remember seeing a web vid clip of a Wing with some towing mechanism for towing broken down cars. Wings have got huuuuge torque and being a bike, it couls actually get to a broken down vehicle in the inevitable traffic jam.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    I love the 1975 GL1000, now thats a bike, just a seat , a big feck off engine and some wheels to help it move. I'd love one :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    Longfield wrote:
    Never saw the attraction of these barges.
    If you are a real biker why the hell do you want a car on two wheels ?

    These don't to 0-60mph in 3 seconds like good bikes do and car owners wet dream about..

    Why buy a big merc when u can buy a ferrari...

    My dads to old to be getting to 60 in 3 secs... When he was 16 he was doing that kind of thing, he's happy enough getting to 60 in just over 5 secs..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    unklerosco wrote:
    Why buy a big merc when u can buy a ferrari...

    My dads to old to be getting to 60 in 3 secs... When he was 16 he was doing that kind of thing, he's happy enough getting to 60 in just over 5 secs..


    Aah have to admire them goldwings.

    I never would have thought they would handle this good.

    :)

    L.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭madrab


    wow, thats fecking nuts

    wonder what the camera man was driving, as he was having trouble trying to keep up


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    i've been on one. Nice bike bike for cruising in comfort. Massive engine and lots of protection. Handles like a dog at low speeds due to the weight. There's no point in everyone having sports bikes. Some people prefer the comfort to sitting crounched over. I've also come to the conclusion that it's the rider not the bike that makes the difference on roads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,109 ✭✭✭sutty


    nereid wrote:
    Aah have to admire them goldwings.

    I never would have thought they would handle this good.

    :)

    L.



    I hate people that drive bikes and make it look effertless.... :o

    Ah well, some major skill to be trowing a wing around like that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    K-TRIC wrote:
    I love the 1975 GL1000, now thats a bike, just a seat , a big feck off engine and some wheels to help it move. I'd love one :D

    okelydokely then.........so if I get my neighbour to sell his, you'd be interested......??????

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    nereid wrote:
    Aah have to admire them goldwings.

    I never would have thought they would handle this good.

    :)

    L.

    'frick me.................give that man a cigar. I reckon camera boy was on one too between the footboards/etc scraping, the sound of the flat 6, and the almost complete lack of gearchanges...........oh, and did you notice the guy in front only touched his brakes a couple of times on the whole route...?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭madrab


    yeah, pretty scarey


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    galwaytt wrote:
    okelydokely then.........so if I get my neighbour to sell his, you'd be interested......??????


    Definitly, let him know I'm interested. Drop me a PM if he's thinking of selling.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭The Doktor


    Longfield wrote:
    Never saw the attraction of these barges.
    If you are a real biker why the hell do you want a car on two wheels ?

    These don't to 0-60mph in 3 seconds like good bikes do and car owners wet dream about..

    you can have 0-60 in 3s all you like, but a good rider on a wing or valk will out ride many an R1.
    I know one guy on a valk had a few r1s and blades behind him, they couldnt get near him. Later on I over heard em grumbling "you man is gonna crash that!! blah blah blah!" ...sour grapes!! :D
    And after taking one for a spin, you might not say that about em.
    They sound great with a decent set of pipes on em too!


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