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11-15-2012, 07:14 AM
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| Streetfighter   Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT | Goldwing F6B Honda announced their new model lineup, and it includes a new take on the Goldwing. Lighter, slimmer, and trimmer, it's sportier and cool looking! My wife has wanted me to get a Goldwing so she could ride comfortably with me, but I had zero interest in the rolling couch, but this new one... I'd rock it, absolutely.  |
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11-15-2012, 07:48 AM
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| Retired  Joined: Mar 2008 From: SE Portland / Bucerias, Nayarit Mx I Ride: 03' CBR1100XX, 84 GL1200A | That is sweet looking, when time allows I am reworking my old Goldwing into a bagger like that through this winter. Simply removing the rear trunk and cutting the windshield down alone was a night and day change, but it needs a little cleaning up to make it look like that's the way it was supposed to be. |
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11-15-2012, 08:02 AM
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| Moto2 Contender  Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM | still over EIGHT HUNDRED POUNDS!! who would buy a goldwing without all the bags? That's the point of a goldwing! Plus, they removed reverse! No reverse, still over 800 pounds. the only thing it has going for it is that it looks cool. |
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11-15-2012, 08:23 AM
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| Retired  Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple | 
2. People upgrading from sport touring machines that aren't grandfathers/grandmothers yet. 3. H-D sells tons of motorcycles, and what do they have going for them? | |
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11-15-2012, 09:23 AM
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| Knee Dragger  Joined: Jul 2005 From: spokane I Ride: other peoples when they let me, working on Honda VF750 |
though I'm disappointed that H used the F6 designation on something this ... well, NOT a F6.
2. Americans like to carry everything but the sink when traveling, would have made more sense to have detachable top case(I suspect there is a H-line accessory). 3. you've never heard: Its not a motorcycle, it's a Lifestyle that H-D sells? (maybe it's just a Look)
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11-15-2012, 10:05 AM
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| Licensed  Joined: May 2011 From: Salem, Or. I Ride: Therefore I AM | I'm still not getting this change. Is this in addition to the full touring or replacing it? If it's replacing it....Well that was dumb! If a new GW addition to the full touring model, sure why not. |
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11-15-2012, 10:23 AM
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| Streetfighter   | Honda is doing some interesting stuff this year. I see this as a attempt to grab some of the bagger crazy via a proven model and existing tooling. Both Kawi & Yammie have bagger models. Hell its far better looking than BMW's attempt at a cruiser......, If you like really big ass bikes, like say, the Rocket III. Then this is a viable option I guess. Not everybody wants a 120hp 400 lb 600 that requires 10 bazzion rpm to pull away from a stop sign and turns instantly. Nor does everyone want, a Icon. |
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11-15-2012, 03:33 PM
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| Training Wheels  Joined: Jan 2006 From: Boise, ID I Ride: VN1500N2L |
the rear trunk for a more streamlined look. However, I decided against it as it'd be too boxy looking at least from the rear. Too much like the Honda Pacific Coast. :/ | |
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11-16-2012, 10:11 AM
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| Knee Dragger Joined: Jul 2005 From: spokane I Ride: other peoples when they let me, working on Honda VF750 | |
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11-16-2012, 12:40 PM
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| Endorsed Joined: Sep 2011 From: Port Orchard WA I Ride: CB 919 | I would consider riding one of these when I'm eligible for social security... wait there won't be any social security when I retire. I would consider riding one of these as a commuter when I retire and become a Walmart greeter! Is there a spot to hang a handicrapped tag on the windshield? |
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11-16-2012, 07:47 PM
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| Shredder  | I hate to break the mold, but I kinda like the couch look. I was waiting to turn 40 before buying one, but it's starting to look like a Harley. They're even advertising it with a 3/4ths helmeted rider. I want to buy a bike at 40 that I'll be comfortable on 40 years later. This doesn't appear to be that bike anymore. |
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11-16-2012, 08:18 PM
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| Railer  Joined: Mar 2010 From: Bainbridge Island, WA I Ride: 1995 RED Ducati 900 Monster | Gotta say - It looks like a BIG - Stretched version of a some of the Scooters I see on this Island that are used for commuters... I am sure that it has its place in the universe - just not in my garage!! |
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