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    Sincere appreciation from Eileen and I for MD

    in Watering Hole

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    I'm hoping next year is my first. Matter of fact the family and I were real close Thursday and Friday as we spent the night in Mentor Ohio. Thursday we visited the NFL Hall of Fame and Friday we went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and then the Christmas Story House! As I said, hoping next year is the first for me!

    New Venture

    in Watering Hole

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    Looked at Goldwing and was not the bike for me. The dealer called me a few weeks ago and asked what I was thinking, told him that I'm waiting for the 3rd gen but started to laugh. Don't see it coming, the market is shrinking. Meaning the old guy willing to shell out $30k is just not there. Gen X is typically 1 income family and there is not a whole lot left after that and don't even get me started on the Millennials.

    Talked off the ledge

    in Watering Hole

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    Actually I rode off the ledge...LOL. Was able to test ride a 2008 Goldwing last Saturday and determined it was not the bike for me. Funny thing as I was riding to the dealer (2 hour ride with title in hand) I kept thinking how stupid I was; I was really enjoying my bike!! Shout out to Waukon Powersports in Waukon Iowa. Called them up and told them real interested in a wing but needed to ride one. Also told them unless they got creative I would probably have to sell mine outright, they said no problem and would have the bike ready. Yes, they had the bike out and already to go when I got there. Funny thing when I arrived there was a couple there from Wisconsin on an 06 Venture, same as mine! Waukon answered all my questions and then took me for a ride. Although it was brief, I knew from the start it was not the bike for me. As I thought, I did not like the feet position and honestly liked the ride on my bike better. Yes there were many things about the wing that I like but at the end of the day; I'm keeping my 06. Heck at 23K miles; not even broke in! Road home and started thinking of all things that I want to do with the bike and started to laugh, I have some thoughts for a later day as I will probably asking many questions. When I arrived at home, handed my wife the title and said how do you like your new bike. She did not go with me nor did she know that I had the title. Thanks to all who shared their thoughts on the previous post; just wanted to share my update.

    Can someone talk me off the ledge???

    in Watering Hole

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    Thanks all for the thoughts! We certainly standout as there are not many of our bikes on the road and you see GW and HD every where. I think I have backed away for the time being but still want/need to test ride to see if I even like it. That being said, it looks to be 50's here in Iowa this weekend and most of the sand and gravel from winter has washed away; time to get her out and take the first ride of 2016!

     

    Stay safe everyone!

    Can someone talk me off the ledge???

    in Watering Hole

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    Thanks all! I know I'm just going to have to try one. Scary part is that I know I will want one even more. You all got me thinking about when I got the RSV and I had to learn how to ride her as she was quite different then my 1100 vstar. I have been around awhile and its a great place to hang out.

     

    Also Freebird, I hope some day to attend one of your maintenance days!! Been hard as the kids were younger but growing up now! I will certainly add my 2 cents on the right post.

    Can someone talk me off the ledge???

    in Watering Hole

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    Currently ride a 2006 RSV with 23k miles and I know that its the best hidden secret in the touring bike arena! It's starting to warm up here in Iowa and been thinking its time to get the bike out and I do love to ride her. Problem is, the last couple of years I have been thinking Goldwing. Honestly, I have not even road one but still think I want one mainly because of the weight being low and centered. I'm not 100% sure I would like the feet position as I really like throwing my feet out front. If I move to another bike the RSV has to go as I can't keep both; my rules. Just don't have the time to ride both!

     

    HELP!!!!

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