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Screw the cost. - RAMd®d - 05-03-2011
It's two wheels.
My worst day on two wheels is better than my best day on four.
I'm getting an ST1300, but only because I have no room for a 'Wing.
The 'Wing is great handling bike and with some additional work (bearings in the steering stem and swing arm (and money!), it's an amazing handling bike.
I am not a Chrome Guy, so what the factory provides it plenty. I've seen some of the stock aluminum part chromed-- not bad. But that's about it.
That GL has a fair amount of chrome, but that's NOT a lot of chrome. I've seen 'Wings with a lot more.
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - mattkime - 05-03-2011
>>My worst day on two wheels is better than my best day on four.
Then you've never _really_ had a bad day on two wheels....
This is what I'd get if I had the room... - RAMd®d - 05-03-2011
Maybe not with the airbag.
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - MacArtist - 05-03-2011
This is a 2003 Model. I didn't put that in my initial post.
No way I could afford $20,000 for a motorcycle.
I traded my 2004 ST1300 on it. The dealership gave me $7000 trade in value. So I only had to pony up another $5,500.
That's still a lot of money when you have kids in braces and soon to be going to college.
But I never buy brand new. I just hope people DO keep buying brand new because I like to be able to buy clean used when they trade in.
I did think about buying the GL1500 and I took one for a test ride but I wasn't sold on it. Maybe it was that particular bike.
I took the GL1800 for a ride and that was that. Drove it home!
It has got a lot of power. It should having 1.8L engine. About as big as some economy cars.
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - Rick-o - 05-03-2011
Holy chit is right!! Does that seat recline? (
Seriously, I'm glad you got it. So much better for the long hauls.
I've been toying with the idea of upgrading myself. I really like the newer Road Kings (HD for those that don't already know) and have been watching a few excellent deals pass by on Craig's List. Seems to be a lot of wanabes that bought a few years ago and are already tired of riding. How the HELL can a 7 year old bike only have a few thousand miles on it? To me, that seems unpossible!! :dunno:
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - robfilms - 05-03-2011
MacArtist wrote:
This is a 2003 Model. I didn't put that in my initial post.
No way I could afford $20,000 for a motorcycle.
I traded my 2004 ST1300 on it. The dealership gave me $7000 trade in value. So I only had to pony up another $5,500.
That's still a lot of money when you have kids in braces and soon to be going to college.
But I never buy brand new. I just hope people DO keep buying brand new because I like to be able to buy clean used when they trade in.
I did think about buying the GL1500 and I took one for a test ride but I wasn't sold on it. Maybe it was that particular bike.
I took the GL1800 for a ride and that was that. Drove it home!
It has got a lot of power. It should having 1.8L engine. About as big as some economy cars.
macartist-
sweet big time ride
you know better than most:
have fun
drive safe
stay lucky
:driving:
be well
rob
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - DP - 05-03-2011
A two-wheeled car! Enjoy!
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - Mac1337 - 05-03-2011
Rick-o wrote:
How the HELL can a 7 year old bike only have a few thousand miles on it? To me, that seems unpossible!! :dunno:
Easy. I bought mine new and have 7000 after 5 years. I only ride it over the summer and put 1500 miles or so on it.
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - steve... - 05-03-2011
...that's a lot of chrome.
When I saw it, I thought of a fifties Buick. :-)
I know nothing about motorcycles but it does look like a very nice machine.
Re: Motorcycle riders on the forum...I bought a different bike! - Raymond Roche - 05-03-2011
You're a brave man to mention something like motorcycles with this audience.
By the way, nice bike and fast enough in a straight line so as to not bore me in 40 minutes.