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I do too...and it's taken me some time to say that with confidence, lmao
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I do too...and it's taken me some time to say that with confidence, lmao
Alot of those big bikes feel pretty light as soon as they are moving, I know the Goldwing does.
I've ridden cruisers that cruise, and cruisers that are a workout, but all being noticeably heavy to push around.
The heavy weight just happens to come with the comfortable and good handling cruisers, and is tolerated for those reasons, as the only time you really do feel the weight would be walking it back into a parking spot, or pushing it around in your garage.
I do enjoy pushing the 1k's about a bit more than the bigger bikes though, lol
and I am glad the Goldwing has reverse.
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Wait til you are hooking up a trailer in wet autumn leaves on an incline!
That would be my concern, pushing the thing around, doing a u-turn on a narrow sloping road, negotiating between the cars at traffic lights. But I guess that's all just stuff you have to forego if you transition to a big cruiser. Cornering is the bees knees for me, tight 40, 50, 80 km/h corners I can take at 150% of the posted speed if I have the urge. There are no radars in corners lol. I've never seen one anyway.
As I get older, reaction time is getting longer and I rely more and more on brakes and maneuverability, all of which are increased with decreasing weight hey. I'm 63 now, and don't want to change my riding style, temper it a bit sure, but darting through a nice set of corners is the ultimate for me. I've ridden sport tourers all my life, they are the best because they combine both sport bike riding and touring capability with not a lot of sacrifice of either if you maintain your muscles and flexibility. I know it's not popular with older blokes but I put a bit of effort into that every week and it keeps me up there. Not just for riding but for everything in daily life. A bit stretching throughout the day, a bit of gym at home, some cycling one or twice a week, and sitting in certain "cramped" positions when I read a book or watch a vid. It's just a lifestyle choice.
Some bikes are not suited to the way I like to ride and I don't want to be forced onto one because my bum or arms are getting sore or. I'll tell ya something, if you can easily take an hour on a skinny pushbike seat you can ride all day on a Busa no worries
Must have thought he was on a Hayabusa?
Thankfully they were going slow.
This is the Way! (Hit F11 on your keyboard)
Look at that rear contact patch, and the HUGE lean angle sensors on the pegs aren't even on the deck. He could go a lot lower than that with the proper tires. Not that I would! I only go that low if I have Fu*#@* up, but it's comforting to know the bike can take it. More than once I've gingerly slid further off the seat and gritted my teeth. It's a wonder I had the courage to keep the throttle open, but I know it's suicide not to. Keep that bitch open and let the rear push you around the corner, hoping that the radius doesn't close up. Alas that's the difference between a smooth open track and an unpredictable mountain road through the forest.
Don’t forget the ST1300. As far as the ultimate Honda bagger, even though it hasn’t been made in a decade, I’d throw that hat into the ring. At 70 mph it’s a magic carpet ride. I admit that I’ve never had the pleasure of riding a CBX though.
I guess because it's been out of production for so long that I forgot about it....
But I agree that it was a very good sport tourer much like the FJR1300 which was another brilliant discontinued bike...
That would be my concern, pushing the thing around, doing a u-turn on a narrow sloping road, negotiating between the cars at traffic lights. But I guess that's all just stuff you have to forego if you transition to a big cruiser. Cornering is the bees knees for me, tight 40, 50, 80 km/h corners I can take at 150% of the posted speed if I have the urge. There are no radars in corners lol. I've never seen one anyway.
As I get older, reaction time is getting longer and I rely more and more on brakes and maneuverability, all of which are increased with decreasing weight hey. I'm 63 now, and don't want to change my riding style, temper it a bit sure, but darting through a nice set of corners is the ultimate for me. I've ridden sport tourers all my life, they are the best because they combine both sport bike riding and touring capability with not a lot of sacrifice of either if you maintain your muscles and flexibility. I know it's not popular with older blokes but I put a bit of effort into that every week and it keeps me up there. Not just for riding but for everything in daily life. A bit stretching throughout the day, a bit of gym at home, some cycling one or twice a week, and sitting in certain "cramped" positions when I read a book or watch a vid. It's just a lifestyle choice.
Some bikes are not suited to the way I like to ride and I don't want to be forced onto one because my bum or arms are getting sore or. I'll tell ya something, if you can easily take an hour on a skinny pushbike seat you can ride all day on a Busa no worries
Must have thought he was on a Hayabusa?
Thankfully they were going slow.
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This is the Way! (Hit F11 on your keyboard)
Look at that rear contact patch, and the HUGE lean angle sensors on the pegs aren't even on the deck. He could go a lot lower than that with the proper tires. Not that I would! I only go that low if I have Fu*#@* up, but it's comforting to know the bike can take it. More than once I've gingerly slid further off the seat and gritted my teeth. It's a wonder I had the courage to keep the throttle open, but I know it's suicide not to. Keep that bitch open and let the rear push you around the corner, hoping that the radius doesn't close up. Alas that's the difference between a smooth open track and an unpredictable mountain road through the forest.
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My full Traxxion suspension Goldwing almost scares me, almost, lol, as you would not belive how well it handles, and how far it will lean.
I keep pushing it and pushing it, and it keeps going, smooth as can be.
I can drag the road, not ideal, but have yet to find the bike's new limits.
It will hurt some sportbike feelings when the road gets twisty.
I will keep a 1000 for everything else.
That would be my concern, pushing the thing around, doing a u-turn on a narrow sloping road, negotiating between the cars at traffic lights. But I guess that's all just stuff you have to forego if you transition to a big cruiser. Cornering is the bees knees for me, tight 40, 50, 80 km/h corners I can take at 150% of the posted speed if I have the urge. There are no radars in corners lol. I've never seen one anyway.
As I get older, reaction time is getting longer and I rely more and more on brakes and maneuverability, all of which are increased with decreasing weight hey. I'm 63 now, and don't want to change my riding style, temper it a bit sure, but darting through a nice set of corners is the ultimate for me. I've ridden sport tourers all my life, they are the best because they combine both sport bike riding and touring capability with not a lot of sacrifice of either if you maintain your muscles and flexibility. I know it's not popular with older blokes but I put a bit of effort into that every week and it keeps me up there. Not just for riding but for everything in daily life. A bit stretching throughout the day, a bit of gym at home, some cycling one or twice a week, and sitting in certain "cramped" positions when I read a book or watch a vid. It's just a lifestyle choice.
Some bikes are not suited to the way I like to ride and I don't want to be forced onto one because my bum or arms are getting sore or. I'll tell ya something, if you can easily take an hour on a skinny pushbike seat you can ride all day on a Busa no worries
Must have thought he was on a Hayabusa?
Thankfully they were going slow.
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This is the Way! (Hit F11 on your keyboard)
Look at that rear contact patch, and the HUGE lean angle sensors on the pegs aren't even on the deck. He could go a lot lower than that with the proper tires. Not that I would! I only go that low if I have Fu*#@* up, but it's comforting to know the bike can take it. More than once I've gingerly slid further off the seat and gritted my teeth. It's a wonder I had the courage to keep the throttle open, but I know it's suicide not to. Keep that bitch open and let the rear push you around the corner, hoping that the radius doesn't close up. Alas that's the difference between a smooth open track and an unpredictable mountain road through the forest.
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Turning 58 in April. Been doing OK at keeping the weight off. But the strength could be better.
My brother in law has seen terrific core and flexibility gains with yoga.
Wonder if I could do this for another 20 years.
Try Mike Mentzer's workouts.
Mon, wed, fri, about 30 minutes per day.
High intensity, reps to failure.
I workout regularly, and will be 48 in a couple months, and for now, I still can manhandle the Goldwing, lol.
The FJR is sporty, but as any long distance tourer will tell you, wind protection and lack of vibration is key. The ST excels in both. I had an '03 and '07 FJR and they handle great and are fast, but no match for an ST if you're going long distance.
The problem seemed to be a lack of market for sport tourers, story of my oddball life.
I've seen a few really cool St1300 police bikes......the department used to have Harleys....they really appreciated getting the Hondas....
I've never personally ridden either the ST or FJR although I've known and rode with people who did.
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