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Megan and the Gold Wing.
Nothing special, we just went for a nice ride Wednesday afternoon. Megan really enjoys riding on the Gold Wing, or any bike for that matter. It's a pleasure to have a lady friend who enjoys some of the same things I do. It's also nice we can talk on the intercom while riding and listen to music.
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I like the way she looks in my jacket.
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You're a blessed man, but I think you already know that.
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I do know it Brother Deryyk. In countless ways, none of which I deserve. I try to appreciate the Earthly gifts and remain meek. I know the Earthly gifts are all temporary anyways, our real treasure is stored in Heaven.
With that said, riding with Megan is like Heaven.
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We carve canyons together like dancing, we've got so many miles now. We don't have headsets though....she communicates well enough through finger jestures. ![]()
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Don't the intercom and the music distract you from watching DVDs while riding the Gold Wing? 8O Wait a second...I forgot about the autotpilot!
![]() As always, Miss Megan looks lovely. ![]() Spud ![]()
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BTW if you like I have 2 barely used excellent quality add-on radio intercoms. VOX activated, FM, range about a mile. They work well but I don't have a need for them. Cheap!
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![]() Miss Megan's heart is as beautiful as her outside. ![]()
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I think the current 1600cc BMW has it beat in most performance paramaters. Much more torque and horsepower (IIRC 25% and 33% respectively), about 100 lbs less weight, with more sophisticated suspension and electronics. From the reviews I've read the only advantage the Gold Wing retains is much better passenger accomodations.
Also a vastly superior dealer network (important for a transcontinental motorcycle), much lower upkeep costs, and not having to deal with BMW people :wink: ).
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The BMW also costs thousands LESS (can you believe that?!), and is a new design. The 'new' 2012 GW is identical to the 2001 except for some minor trim and electronic changes.
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When was this BMW motorcycle introduced, Doc? Can you post a link to the bikes description/review? It's hard to believe the BMW has a lower MSRP; however, the higher maintenance costs will quickly negate that advantage!
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http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...iew-90469.html
The new Beemer. ![]() http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...led-90438.html The 'new' Gold Wing. :roll: Given my riding personality, given the choice of either one, if I was in the market for such a bike, I would likely buy the BMW. Lord help me. :roll:
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The Honda still has another advantage. The 1850cc engine commonly goes to 300,000 miles and above, with only routine care. I am aware of no other bike that can say that. There is a track record of designed in reliability that can only be undertood after years of post-market analysis. The new BMW engine simply cannot claim that. Such a reputation takes millions of miles to build on roads all over the world.
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Plus, the Hoda carries Miss Megan. No other bike can lay claim to that privelage. 8)
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