FNG's test ride impression

[ScottyUSN]

I also have a 2010 Goldwing that does pretty good at the corners too!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have to get a CDL to drive the Wing?

 

[Burnspot]

I also have a 2010 Goldwing that does pretty good at the corners too!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have to get a CDL to drive the Wing?

Wait, I thought Goldwing's required a Captain's License??

 

[Fred W]

All things considered, one has to decide what they want the bike to do, and what they want to use it for. If you are looking for flat out speed, than go the ZX14, or Hayabusa. If you want to run through the twisties at wrap factor 1, then maybe a 600 or 1000 sport bike or something a bit more exotic. All these bikes do something very well. But if you want a bike that does more than one thing well, then I think the FJR is the ticket. Again I am far from being experienced on this bike, but with some subtle changes that some members have done, ie: suspension, exhaust, fuel processors, air filters, etc, this is an all round exceptional bike. To top it all off having this forum with the experienced members willing to help and provide information on mechanical and maintenance issues, well that's priceless.

As some others have observed, the OP may have already bugged out. But I agree with your assertions above, except to note that he already has a bike that has a very fast top speed (it was the fastest at the time of production), rips the twisties very darned well, and it can be made comfortable for all day touring. The Blackbird is a tough act for any other bike to follow up on. Why Honda quit making them may be the mystery of the ages.

 

[carlson_mn]

I also have a 2010 Goldwing that does pretty good at the corners too!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have to get a CDL to drive the Wing?

Wait, I thought Goldwing's required a Captain's License??

What I've noticed is the main requirement to pilot a Goldwing is a pair of shorts, a Hawaiian shirt and a baseball cap!

 

[zed88]

It sounds like you don't want a touring bike, but a bike that can tour. I'd defintley spend some time on a properly fitted FZ1. Little less power than the blackbird, but alot more capable in the corners, and easier to get setup to comfortable tour 800 miles days.

 

[Armand]

While I don't believe anyone was over mean to the guy, I think the comments about big boy bikes and maybe U need to be a better rider were turn offs, I'm sure.

 

[Monty]

While I don't believe anyone was over mean to the guy, I think the comments about big boy bikes and maybe U need to be a better rider were turn offs, I'm sure.

Well, hell. Screw him if he can't take a joke. :lol: