Guest ReinyRooster Posted May 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2009 My '87 VR is for sale and I have been scouring the local rags, trader websites etc and every 2nd gen that I was interested in was either too much, mileage was too high or when I called the number in the ad, found that the bike sold a week ago and the ad hadn't been cancelled! So I'm driving around to numerous local bike shops and stumbled across a deal I couldn't resist. Next Friday I will take delivery of a black 2000 Honda Goldwing with only 21,000km. For you metrically challenged people, that's about 13,000 miles. It's really clean, not too much extra chrome to clean. Just needs a heel-toe shifter, which I will add soon. I'm smiling again......hope I can still come to Freebird's maintenance day and still visit this site. I know we joke alot and rib each people about what brand of bike they ride if it's not a Venture, I have to be honest when I say that this site and it's members are one of the best group of people I have ever met. I have made some good friends here and can honestly say that I anticipate still attending some of these events and keeping in contact. This group is full of nuts..........and I'm a nut so I guess that says it all! I'll post pics next weekend after I get her home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted May 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2009 Heck Reiny, Alot of folks here ride Goldwings and Harley Ultra's. I personally like the diversity. Keep on posting here brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2009 Motorcycle: 2 Wheels And an Engine...... Dont matter, Friends are not replaceable,Bikes are. Your still Reiny no matter what ya ride,Congratulations! Tom And Debby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted May 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2009 Well, I don't know. You see how fast Eck was kicked off the site when he went for a wing. Maybe we can make an exception in your case and let you stay. Go ahead and admit it, you just want to outrun the 1st Gens. Hope you love the new bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2009 Smiles you get per miles is what counts. Wish I could afford that 87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted May 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2009 Well done, Reiny. I have/had a 81 Gl1100 which I just sold. I went up past 100mph in a hurry. I am dealing on an 89 GL1500 now with a bad starter and no battery. The 1500 is an awesome improvement over the 1000/1100/1200 series. All this being said...I still love my 02 RSMV. Having multiple motorcycles in not a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted May 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2009 :Im not listening to:ignore::ignore::ignore: :rotf: The only way out of VR.org is in cement shoes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2009 What, you didn't reads the fine print about ALWAYS being a member until you die, regardless of what you ride or even if you don't ride anymore??? Check your binding contract when you entered your user id... Yah, if I found a super deal on a Wing, I'd buy it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted May 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2009 I'm an EX Goldwing owner/rider and I'll stay an EX. Over the years I've owned 7 goldwings plus a goldwing trike. None of them were as comfortable as my 2007 Midnight Venture ! Don't mistake me, I'm not bashing, I'm just much happier with my Venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottdoglover Posted May 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 16, 2009 In case nobody has told ya yet, this site is like Mafia. Once you're in, there's only 1 way out. I've found the people here are a lot more friendly to ANY brand than those other 'clubs'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadwolf56 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2009 Congratulations Reiny, Hope you enjoy the wing. See you at MD if you can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted May 16, 2009 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2009 At least its not a first gen:stirthepot: tupperware aint that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted May 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2009 Hey Reiny, Congratulations! Just a suggestion, look around some of the GW boards and see what they say about putting a heel toe shifter on a 1500. Too many people have had tranny problems after doing that. I'd never feel comfortable with it myself. You'll get used to the stock shifter quickly. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted May 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 17, 2009 I knew it. You've been hanging around your cousin too much! Glad your happy about the wing. Now, turn in your card.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ReinyRooster Posted May 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2009 Alan, Don't tell him if you're talking to him...gonna surprise him when I come down to his place on the Friday on my way to Freebird's maintenance day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 17, 2009 At least its not a first gen:stirthepot: tupperware aint that bad. He still has the 1st gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted May 17, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 17, 2009 Congratulations on the newer scoot Reiny. If you even try to leave, we'll hunt you down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 17, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2009 Come on Rooster.....you know better than that. We could care less about what you ride, I expect to see Swifty on a wing in less than a year. As long as your comfortable and it works for you....it works for us, see you at Don's on the 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gulley Posted May 17, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 17, 2009 Now you can join the Steve Saunders Goldwing Forum. I too ride a Goldwing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted May 17, 2009 Share #20 Posted May 17, 2009 Alan, Don't tell him if you're talking to him...gonna surprise him when I come down to his place on the Friday on my way to Freebird's maintenance day. Hummm... do I smell shutup chrome? :rotfl::rotfl: Don't worry your secerts safe..:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted May 17, 2009 Share #21 Posted May 17, 2009 He still has the 1st gen.Only because he hasn't found a sucker yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttenor Posted May 17, 2009 Share #22 Posted May 17, 2009 I've had two. Both great bikes...but if you're over 5'8", you'll miss the room. Enjoy the ride, whatever the ride is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted May 17, 2009 Share #23 Posted May 17, 2009 sounds like you found a low mileage keeper. going from a first gen to a wing, you will feel at home from the git go. as joe said i would think twice about the heel toe shifter. it is thought to ge hard on the shift forks cuz they aren't designed to take the extreme heel pressure. good luck with the new ride. we need pic's. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 17, 2009 Share #24 Posted May 17, 2009 Congrats on the nice find, ReinyRooster. 13K miles is very low mileage for a 2000 bike. I've owned my Venture for about 7 months now and may surpass 5000 miles next month. BTW, did anybody mention pics....yes sir...I do want to see pics of your new ride. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 17, 2009 Share #25 Posted May 17, 2009 Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .................................................................................. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ********************************************** just don't know where to park wings and things, maybe I'll ask Freebird how he's planning on handling this situation,,,,,,,,could get sticky,,,,,,,or ugly,,,,,,,,,,,but then you'd have to catch me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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