Goldwing vs. Burgman

[ABQ]

On another forum there was a discussion about riders that wanted to switch from one to another.<BR>
It got a little surreal to me. What do you think?<BR>
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[tmk7c9]

It always amazes me how many people complain about shifting! Its not like changing gears is a difficult and daunting task. Heck, flicking up through the gears is one of the best parts about motorcycling!

[Wolf]

And car driving, for that matter. Given a choice, I always went with a manual in my cars.

[BillyR]

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<b>I guess in 9 years when I turn 60 maybe I can trade the 919 in on a Burgman..think they would give me a good deal on a high milege 919? <BR>
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Not!!</b> <BR>

[ABQ]

I found it strange that the topic would even come up. It's an apples versus oranges debate.<BR>
But, maybe there was something that I was missing.<BR>
I had heard of people giving up their Goldwings for the convenience of Silverwings and Burgmans.<BR>
Shifting or no shifting was a lesser issue. Maybe it's just me, it does not compute.<BR>
I did notice that one person, snave, mentioned that the Goldwing would go Automatic in 2008!<BR>
For persons of lesser coordination that may be interesting, as long as you don't care to finesse the clutch in twisties.

[Wolf]

<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=1><TR><TD>I did notice that one person, snave, mentioned that the Goldwing would go Automatic in 2008!</TD></TR></TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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I've seen quite a number of them converted to trikes as well. Rumor also has it that Honda will add a <i>fourth </i>wheel in 2008 and sell them as lightweight Accords!

[grizz0844]

<div>Lightweight Accords!? Now that would be surreal. As far as GW v. Burg? My dad has a GW it is a sight to behold and he loves it. That being said he has admitted he will more than likely end up on a maxi-scooter. He is getting older and it is taking more physical effort to pilot the wing around. Lets face even bare bones those suckers are heavy.</div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>Wolf wrote:<br>I've seen quite a number of them converted to trikes as well. Rumor also has it that Honda will add a <i>fourth </i>wheel in 2008 and sell them as lightweight Accords!<br><hr></div><div> </div><div>OK -</div></blockquote>http://forums.cycleworld.com/attachments/cycleworld/bikes_asian/495/1/GOLD20068RAcar%20copy.jpg<br><div></div></div><p>Message Edited by Honda919Rider on <span class="date_text">01-25-2007</span><span class="time_text">08:20 PM</span></p>