DBLXX Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The FJR feels like tossing around a bicycle compared to the Gold Wing. It's that much more nimble. And that much more fun. If your pal is in decent shape he will enjoy the FJR more. The grin factor is much greater. I've had both bikes within the past year. The Gold Wing has a much lower COG. Both are super reliable. One keeps you feeling young. Not trying to start a fight here but the day I'm old enough to have a Gold Wing is the day I'm too old to ride a motorcycle. I tried. I really did. Could not bond with it. Go with the FJR, and this one for sale is a handsome, healthy specimen. It's the bike you look back at after you've parked it. It's the bike you peek at in the garage. It's the bike that accelerates like the space shuttle up mountain passes. It's the bike that makes you smile when you see a line of cars you need to pass out in the middle of nowhere. Having had 2 Goldwings I can understand what you mean. BUT - although I wasn't able to connect with the GW either....the bike gave me the ability to love touring and connect with my surroundings and enjoy them to the fullest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 You're calling Bill handsome, right? Like father like bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The FJR feels like tossing around a bicycle compared to the Gold Wing. It's that much more nimble. And that much more fun. If your pal is in decent shape he will enjoy the FJR more. The grin factor is much greater. I've had both bikes within the past year. The Gold Wing has a much lower COG. Both are super reliable. One keeps you feeling young. Not trying to start a fight here but the day I'm old enough to have a Gold Wing is the day I'm too old to ride a motorcycle. I tried. I really did. Could not bond with it. Go with the FJR, and this one for sale is a handsome, healthy specimen. It's the bike you look back at after you've parked it. It's the bike you peek at in the garage. It's the bike that accelerates like the space shuttle up mountain passes. It's the bike that makes you smile when you see a line of cars you need to pass out in the middle of nowhere. Having had 2 Goldwings I can understand what you mean. BUT - although I wasn't able to connect with the GW either....the bike gave me the ability to love touring and connect with my surroundings and enjoy them to the fullest. Maybe it had something to do with you putting a CAR TIRE on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biometrix Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 The FJR has been sold. Local buyer. Nice guy. Thrilled with the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Congrats bro. Lucky buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thank God....temptation has passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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