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2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 01:09 AM

What do you guys think? Mistake? Should I keep the Phantom, or move up to this bad boy? I've riden a Gold Wing before, and it's real nice, but I think what you gain in cruising comfort, you lose in agility.

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2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 01:16 AM

This is my Phantom.

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CashGap · 4 October 2011, 01:26 AM

I can't see the pics, but I may be the only one.

RolexSA · 4 October 2011, 01:37 AM

Is that a bike or a caravan with some wheels missing ? Prefer the look of your shadow . Forget comfort and agility all together and get a Harley .

KKB · 4 October 2011, 01:43 AM

I don't know much about motorcycles, but I say stay with the Phantom. The other one looks much too cumbersome to be any fun.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexSA

Is that a bike or a caravan with some wheels missing ? Prefer the look of your shadow . Forget comfort and agility all together and get a Harley .

Harley does not interest me.

RolexSA · 4 October 2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Harley does not interest me.

I understand that perfectly

... they are technically a disaster but look and sound the beesknees .

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KKB

I don't know much about motorcycles, but I say stay with the Phantom. The other one looks much too cumbersome to be any fun.

It is indeed a heavy bike (820 lbs I think), but handles very nice. Not sure I would want to lean it like I do the Phantom though. On a related issue, if I were to lay it down, I probably wouldn't be able to pick it back up!

STEELINOX · 4 October 2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Harley does not interest me.

Me likey your Phantom; your gonna flip it for the white one?

STEELINOX · 4 October 2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

It is indeed a heavy bike (820 lbs I think), but handles very nice. Not sure I would want to lean it like I do the Phantom though. On a related issue, if I were to lay it down, I probably wouldn't be able to pick it back up!

I once laid down a HONDA 750 Four on the campus lawn cuttin a short cut home, it took me about 3 minutes to right it

drtooth73 · 4 October 2011, 02:00 AM

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STEELINOX · 4 October 2011, 02:01 AM

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I can see em all jst fine from San Diego !

Dr. Robert · 4 October 2011, 02:01 AM

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The Joker · 4 October 2011, 02:04 AM

Hi Mark, keep your phantom, that looks cool.

Us brits don't really understand you guys addiction to these big bikes. Especially that Goldwing, it's so big, you might as well get a convertible car.

Got my DAS(unrestricted motorbike license) at the end of this month.

MonBK · 4 October 2011, 02:05 AM

I would trade in a heartbeat Mouthwash.

What's the point of having a Harley look alike, might as well ride in style.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Me likey your Phantom; your gonna flip it for the white one?

Thinking seriously about it Sink-O!

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Hi Mark, keep your phantom, that looks cool.

Us brits don't really understand you guys addiction to these big bikes. Especially that Goldwing, it's so big, you might as well get a convertible car.

Got my DAS(unrestricted motorbike license) at the end of this month.

I have a convertible, and it's not the same, mate.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I would trade in a heartbeat Mouthwash.

What's the point of having a Harley look alike, might as well ride in style.

Thanks buddy! It would be a smooth ride for sure! I have a Honda DN-01 for when I'm feeling "sporty", and the Phantom, although looking completely different than the DN-01, basically rides the same. That's one of the reasons I'm thinking of trading the Phantom. The DN-01 is a keeper for now.

TSW · 4 October 2011, 03:48 AM

Like the Phantom better, the Gold wing looks more like a small car imo.

azguy · 4 October 2011, 04:00 AM

Hey ! I have a Harley.....Roadking with a 103" screaming eagle engine that makes 120 HP with the cams and ported/polished heads and 8 hours on the dyno. It pulls like a sport bike but is all so comfy for a 300 mile breakfast ride.

SLRdude · 4 October 2011, 04:05 AM

The Gold Wing rides much better than the looks would suggest and it will outcorner the Shadow any day. I know... it sure does not look like it from the appearance of the bike but it is true.
On a different note, should you feel really brave one day, the big Gold Wing will also do a wheelie lol. Not easily, but I have seen it done.

I'd have the Gold Wing over the Shadow in a heart beat, but that's just me.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

The Gold Wing rides much better than the looks would suggest and it will outcorner the Shadow any day. I know... it sure does not look like it from the appearance of the bike but it is true.
On a different note, should you feel really brave one day, the big Gold Wing will also do a wheelie lol. Not easily, but I have seen it done.

I'd have the Gold Wing over the Shadow in a heart beat, but that's just me.

Chip, you're right in that if you strip away all the "extras" on the Gold Wing, you're left with a basic bike, but not sure it would handle any better than the Phantom. More than likely it would handle about the same IMHO.

Lion · 4 October 2011, 04:54 AM

Mark, which ever way you decide to go I'm sure you will have a lot of fun!!!

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Mark, which ever way you decide to go I'm sure you will have a lot of fun!!!

DiamondJack · 4 October 2011, 05:45 AM

Hey Mark. My preference would definitely be to stick with the Phantom. Very cool and mean with it.

The Gold Wing looks like a mid-life crisis and something you would buy when you retire to tour the country with your better half on the back trying to recapture your lost youth.....

Only joking of course..... Well a bit...... But you know what I mean........

skypilot · 4 October 2011, 05:45 AM

A fellow with a sport bike challenged me and my Gold wing to a drag race the other day. I told him I would accept his challenge if he would accept mine, a 600 mile ride. He wasn't interested. The choice of bike depends on what you want to do with it.It may not be cool but my Goldwing and I have made some multi thousand mile trips in comfort and with no mechanical problems.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Hey Mark. My preference would definitely be to stick with the Phantom. Very cool and mean with it.

The Gold Wing looks like a mid-life crisis and something you would buy when you retire to tour the country with your better half on the back trying to recapture your lost youth.....

Only joking of course..... Well a bit...... But you know what I mean........

Yeah, but.... I AM having a midlife crisis! That's why I bought the bikes last year to begin with!

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by skypilot

A fellow with a sport bike challenged me and my Gold wing to a drag race the other day. I told him I would accept his challenge if he would accept mine, a 600 mile ride. He wasn't interested. The choice of bike depends on what you want to do with it.It may not be cool but my Goldwing and I have made some multi thousand mile trips in comfort and with no mechanical problems.

I think it's a cool bike! I think it would be a great bike for going back and forth from Dallas to Houston, plus taking trips with a pillion rider. Last time I rode one, I had to keep slowing down because it was SOOO easy to speed! You don't realize how fast you are going on a Gold Wing because they are so smooth.

2th Dr · 4 October 2011, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by skypilot

A fellow with a sport bike challenged me and my Gold wing to a drag race the other day. I told him I would accept his challenge if he would accept mine, a 600 mile ride. He wasn't interested. The choice of bike depends on what you want to do with it.It may not be cool but my Goldwing and I have made some multi thousand mile trips in comfort and with no mechanical problems.

Beautiful color, by the way!

DiamondJack · 4 October 2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Yeah, but.... I AM having a midlife crisis! That's why I bought the bikes last year to begin with!

Well they do say that urge to get something loud fast and dangerous is a bit of a giveaway

But the Phantom hides it pretty well..... The Gold Wing is like riding with a neon sign on the back

But as others have said, if I was going on a long trip, I would definitely go for comfort...... So I would get a vintage Mustang Convertable

Seriously though, they both look pretty damn cool

4 October 2011, 01:09 AM	#1
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Thinking of trading in my Shadow Phantom for this... What do you guys think? Mistake? Should I keep the Phantom, or move up to this bad boy? I've riden a Gold Wing before, and it's real nice, but I think what you gain in cruising comfort, you lose in agility. GW1.JPG GW2.JPG GW3.JPG

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SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	The Gold Wing rides much better than the looks would suggest and it will outcorner the Shadow any day. I know... it sure does not look like it from the appearance of the bike but it is true. On a different note, should you feel really brave one day, the big Gold Wing will also do a wheelie lol. Not easily, but I have seen it done. I'd have the Gold Wing over the Shadow in a heart beat, but that's just me. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

4 October 2011, 01:16 AM	#2
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	This is my Phantom. photo.JPG

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CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	I can't see the pics, but I may be the only one.

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hi Mark, keep your phantom, that looks cool. Us brits don't really understand you guys addiction to these big bikes. Especially that Goldwing, it's so big, you might as well get a convertible car. Got my DAS(unrestricted motorbike license) at the end of this month.

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I would trade in a heartbeat Mouthwash. What's the point of having a Harley look alike, might as well ride in style.

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mark, which ever way you decide to go I'm sure you will have a lot of fun!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Hey Mark. My preference would definitely be to stick with the Phantom. Very cool and mean with it. The Gold Wing looks like a mid-life crisis and something you would buy when you retire to tour the country with your better half on the back trying to recapture your lost youth..... Only joking of course..... Well a bit...... But you know what I mean........

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skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	A fellow with a sport bike challenged me and my Gold wing to a drag race the other day. I told him I would accept his challenge if he would accept mine, a 600 mile ride. He wasn't interested. The choice of bike depends on what you want to do with it.It may not be cool but my Goldwing and I have made some multi thousand mile trips in comfort and with no mechanical problems.

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