zooer Posted November 26, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 26, 2010 If you could trade your Venture straight out even swap for a loaded Goldwing, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted November 26, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2010 No I would rather have the RVS The GW would not fit in my garage. Really the only thing I like about the GW is the reverse gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted November 26, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 26, 2010 Not only would I not part with my RSV, but I would not own a Goldwing for any reason. They are ugly and very uncomfortable. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted November 26, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 26, 2010 Nope. A Goldwing is a hell of a bike, but I'm too short. My feet won't touch the ground. Also, I feel like I would need to be at least 60 before I didn't look out of place on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hig4s Posted November 26, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 26, 2010 I actually like the looks, but they are not as comfortable, handle very poorly at slow speeds, way too top heavy. I would consider trading my RSV even up for an 09 or newer Ultra. If I didn't like it, I could always sell if for enough to buy another RSV or a Victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 26, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 26, 2010 Great looking bike with all those goodies and will outrun my 1st Gen??? Sure thing!! I could still stay ahead of the 2nd Gens!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted November 26, 2010 Share #7 Posted November 26, 2010 Not only would I not part with my RSV, but I would not own a Goldwing for any reason. They are ugly and very uncomfortable. Goose And here I am a GW owner, yet I'm always saying good things about the RSV. Shame on ya v7Goose......... Dang, now I feel like a HD owner and my bike is being put down and I wont be able to sleep for a week. For years I personally did not like the shape of the GW either, but now that I own one, I have become accustomed to the look and find it very appealing (to my eye), and after riding it for that first time of 50 miles or more, I found it very comfortable and handles a whole heck of a lot better then the RSV since the RSV is so top heavy and unstable when going slow. But hey. to each their own.. I just hope I can sleep tonight now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfVenture Posted November 26, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 26, 2010 Trade my 89 VR straight across for a 2010 Goldwing. Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 26, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 26, 2010 Nope, not me. I looked at GW's closely 2 years ago and decided to go the Yamaha route. The RSTD and RSV feel more like what I expect a MC to feel like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunkylump Posted November 26, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2010 Nope, couldn't do it. I just can't imagine wearing the same helmet, sunglasses, boots, pants, t-shirt, jacket, gloves and probably underwear as my passenger. And I'm not in to teddy bears on my rear rack. gunk:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted November 26, 2010 Share #11 Posted November 26, 2010 If you could trade your Venture straight out even swap for a loaded Goldwing, would you? Straight across trade? IN A HEARTBEAT !!! (you got one to trade?) Wait a minute.... you said "loaded Goldwing" .... but no mention of year.... I think I'll take back my words and see what's the actual "offering" first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted November 26, 2010 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2010 I started with a GL1100 as my first Bike fell in love with the RSV. The goldwings are great bikes but to me just far too much plastic. They do not look like or sound like a traditional Motorcycle just not for me, Besides I already feel old around my friends on there sport bikes but there the jealous ones when I pull out cloths to suit the weather or thermos of coffee but with all the bad things I've heard lately really makes you think about those air bags I would be torn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 26, 2010 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2010 Sure, Then I would go trade it in for a new RSV. Goldwing is too small for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted November 26, 2010 Share #14 Posted November 26, 2010 Nope, I could never get comfortable on one and yes I did try one before I bought the RSV, I will revist the GW when and if the new models come out but for now no... I do feel they are a good bike and have been told they are a crochet rocket on steriods.. Oh Pam loves the rear seat as well as the RSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 26, 2010 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2010 I love the looks of the RSV..Really like my GW though but Im a person that doesnt care what others think..I have found that different bikes fill different needs and IF the RSV makes significant changes I will buy another and have the best of both worlds. I have friends that ride ST1100s,HDs,Victorys,Suzuki Burgmans and I have nothing bad to say about any of them..In fact good for them that they are still riding......It dont matter what you ride as long as you enjoy..... especially as a member here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooer Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted November 26, 2010 I have had the pleasure to have owned both. Both have a lot of "pluses" and very few in the negitative column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted November 26, 2010 Share #17 Posted November 26, 2010 Nope, couldn't do it. I just can't imagine wearing the same helmet, sunglasses, boots, pants, t-shirt, jacket, gloves and probably underwear as my passenger. And I'm not in to teddy bears on my rear rack. gunk:rotfl: I've been to a few GoldThing rallies and I noticed this too. Teddy bears and matching shirts, hats and jackets....of course, I've noticed the same thing, but in smaller numbers, at Harley events....except for the matching shirts...and hats...and jackets....ok...actually not as many teddy bears...thats the only difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted November 26, 2010 Share #18 Posted November 26, 2010 NO WAY. don't like the pedal location or looks. I'll keep my 06 Venture...unless I can trade for a new one straight up!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drreb Posted November 26, 2010 Share #19 Posted November 26, 2010 Yep sure would. Both great bikes just be fun to ride something different for awhile. I'm not so caught up with Brand myself, I just like to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 26, 2010 Share #20 Posted November 26, 2010 Tried a GW before I bought the RSV. Didn't find the riding position to be as comfortable. Nice bike but not for me. Would I trade for the GW ? No. The RSV has everything I need PLUS a cassette deck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted November 26, 2010 Share #21 Posted November 26, 2010 Tried the GW in 2001 when I chose the RSMV as my final ride. Nothing has changed whether it is loaded or not. I am not into ABS or the other things. After 51 years of riding the RSV is all I need for the rest of my life. Anyway I have way to much extras to get rid of Sylvester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 26, 2010 Share #22 Posted November 26, 2010 I haven't ridden a GW that much so I can't say one way or the other. My friend rides one and it's quiet, powerful, nimble and well..., you get the idea. If there was not another RSV out there to be bought, then yea, I'd probaly own one. As it is right now, I love my "Big Gal". A GW would be my second choice!!! Don't want anything with a V-twin, air cooled engine, belt, or chain drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted November 26, 2010 Share #23 Posted November 26, 2010 NOPE! Actually the Goldwing is probably third or fourth on my like/buy list. BOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 26, 2010 Share #24 Posted November 26, 2010 I could sell it and buy how many 1st Gens?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted November 26, 2010 Share #25 Posted November 26, 2010 I could sell it and buy how many 1st Gens?? a couple of hundred at least.......... :stirthepot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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