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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2012, 04:11:57 AM »
Looks like no Harley or cruiser I have ever seen, not sure what some of you are seeing?


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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2012, 06:00:45 AM »
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2012, 06:17:23 AM »
Did they lose the electric reverse? Bad if they did. It still weighs in at 842 lbs.

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2012, 10:27:35 AM »
New spin on the Valkyrie? I prefered the Valk, seemed cleaner to me.

+1  :thumbs: Kind of a Valkyrie interstate without the windshield.

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2012, 10:39:48 AM »
You're still on your meds.  Go back to sleep.

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #25 on: November 13, 2012, 01:29:01 PM »
You're still on your meds.  Go back to sleep.


And you need your optical prescription changed.  :P  Darn good looking Wing, they should sell a bunch of these models, and no.... pirates will not be switching over to them. I know 2 Wing riders that have been wanting a configuration like this, Honda would be wise to make an even more sporty model to the current platform.
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #26 on: November 13, 2012, 08:52:41 PM »
It still weighs in at 842 lbs.

Yeah, their "Lighter, trimmer, leaner" description is a bit of a stretch. Still, it's more motorcycle-ish than the Wing, which is more of a 2-wheeled Accord.
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #27 on: November 14, 2012, 08:30:13 AM »
I think it looks awesome!  The only wing I would ride.  A slightly bigger windshield and I'm good to go.  The black is beautiful!

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #28 on: November 14, 2012, 09:23:43 AM »
If only it were Silverdammit.  I'd have to ride one before falling in love, if it isn't ride worthy in the crooked stuff?  I'd also like to see the windshield adjustable, as in concealed lower portion as shown and a raised portion for the wet days seen in these parts.  If she handled good I'd have one as an addition to the stable but not as a replacement.

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #29 on: November 14, 2012, 10:11:02 AM »

And you need your optical prescription changed.  :P

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #30 on: November 14, 2012, 10:23:02 AM »
If only it were Silverdammit.  I'd have to ride one before falling in love, if it isn't ride worthy in the crooked stuff?  I'd also like to see the windshield adjustable, as in concealed lower portion as shown and a raised portion for the wet days seen in these parts.  If she handled good I'd have one as an addition to the stable but not as a replacement.

Hey Jeremy, whadaya got against 50? ;)

I figured that 50 (or 48 for the GL1800GlideF6B) was a good age to take it easy and just putt around the country.  Until then I will continue to ride a bike that keeps my adrenelin pumping. 

I will definitely take a test ride on of these machines, if given the chance.   ;)
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #31 on: November 14, 2012, 10:36:49 AM »
I figured that 50 (or 48 for the GL1800GlideF6B) was a good age to take it easy and just putt around the country.  Until then I will continue to ride a bike that keeps my adrenelin pumping. 

I will definitely take a test ride on of these machines, if given the chance.   ;)


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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #32 on: November 14, 2012, 10:46:27 AM »

The Wing will surprise you, and not a putt putt around old man bike........TRUST ME.

I know what they are capable of (I've seen the yellow wolf videos on youtube). 
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #33 on: November 14, 2012, 12:11:23 PM »
Was already a surprisingly capable bike. Now with a much lower center of gravity, it might be a fun ride.

You just KNOW that a taller after-market windshield is already on someone's drawing board.
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #34 on: November 14, 2012, 01:27:56 PM »
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I figured that 50 (or 48 for the GL1800GlideF6B) was a good age to take it easy and just putt around the country.  Until then I will continue to ride a bike that keeps my adrenelin pumping.

I'm over 50 and have no intention or desire to just putt around the country.

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #35 on: November 15, 2012, 09:29:21 AM »
I really do like this Wing !! And I did oogle it at it for long. But then again, I ride a Harley too  ;D
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #36 on: November 15, 2012, 12:02:45 PM »
Had a short shield on my black wing for summertime. Really changed the look of the bike. A lower ride height would have made it rail around corners even better. As it was I had to replace the peg feelers every four weeks 8)

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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #37 on: November 16, 2012, 05:04:32 AM »
Trying to woo the HD cruiser crowd, I'm sure.  Not something I'd touch with a 10 foot pole but I'm sure there are others that will like it.  Even uses the HD alphanumeric system...F6B (I mean, what the heck does that mean?).

IIRC, the designation for the euro Valk was the F6, so I'm guessing that's where it comes from.

I like it myself, but doubt I'd buy one.  I spent a weekend on an '02 Wing, and liked it a lot.  But I also need that large backrest for the wife.  So while I like the looks a lot, it's way too much $ for too little funcionality for me.

Interestingly enough, I found some pics online a couple years ago of a custom 'Wing that looked just like this.  Maybe Honda liked it enouhg to copy, or perhaps that was a beta version running around?
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #38 on: November 16, 2012, 05:23:06 AM »
I like the Honda Valkyrie.  Liked the color scheme as well.
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Re: New Goldwing StreetGlide
« Reply #39 on: November 16, 2012, 09:21:03 AM »
I like the Honda Valkyrie.  Liked the color scheme as well.

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