highwayjamin
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« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2010, 08:06:35 PM » |
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Thats a really nice bike Dave,I cant wait to see more pictures of it. I'am so jealous right now.  |
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ariwhiteboy
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« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2010, 09:10:56 PM » |
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Don't stay up all night lookin at it in the garage!!! Big One caused me to loose a bit of sleep when I brought her home...sometimes I still sneak out to take a peek at her.  That's how you know you got the bike that was meant for you!!!  |
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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highwayjamin
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« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2010, 11:35:27 PM » |
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Well I guess I'am still looking for " that bike " because I never sneak out and look at it at night. |
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« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2010, 06:22:43 AM » |
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What a great looking bike. How does it handle on the road?
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« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2010, 07:55:07 AM » |
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After only one mile in the seat, I wouldn't be able to offer a good impression. Every discussion that I have read indicates that the handling is much crisper than a Goldwing. The bike is also 200 pounds lighter than a GL1800, so that should give you some indication.
I am sure it won't handle like my Hawks, but it's not all that important to me. This one is for going long distances comfortably.
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« Reply #30 on: May 02, 2010, 02:08:39 PM » |
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Well, Where's the waxed up pics of that beauty? Or have you been busy cruisin' all day?
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highwayjamin
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« Reply #31 on: May 02, 2010, 10:00:46 PM » |
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Dave, I have an 84 goldwing and it handles great. I bet that in the twisties I can keep up with anybody on the turns. I'am sure that bike handles great.
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« Reply #32 on: May 17, 2010, 08:25:05 PM » |
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After only one mile in the seat, I wouldn't be able to offer a good impression. Every discussion that I have read indicates that the handling is much crisper than a Goldwing. The bike is also 200 pounds lighter than a GL1800, so that should give you some indication.
I am sure it won't handle like my Hawks, but it's not all that important to me. This one is for going long distances comfortably.
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« Reply #33 on: May 17, 2010, 08:47:14 PM » |
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with a cassette adapter and a mp3 player you could turn that useless tape deck into something worth having on those long trips .
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« Reply #34 on: May 17, 2010, 09:13:49 PM » |
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My thoughts exactly. I now have the best adapter I could find and am waiting for the helmet sets to attach.
I did spend a number of hours on it getting it all spiffy and as soon as the rain stops, I will snap some photos to post here.
What is really crazy is jumping off and on the Nighthawk. Makes the Hawk feel like I could flick it around with reckless abandon.....but I don't. Both are very enjoyable in their own right. This could never completely replace the Hawks....
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