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Title: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 09/24/14 at 19:39:41 Started out on a 2007 S40 in 2012. Great bike but too small for 2 up riding. Migrated to a 2007 C50 in 2013. The C50 was fine for 2 Up riding around town and day trips but was lacking a lot for a true long distance tour bike. First considered a ST1300 and after looking at it, decided it was too much bike for me and visions of wrapping the thing around a light pole kept popping into my head. Found this at another dealer and the test ride was spectacular. Thought about it for five days and worked the deal over the phone today and scheduled to pick it up tomorrow. Hello Big Red. 1992 Honda GL1500, 47,000 miles. http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/09/24/bikepics-2698170-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by jcstokes on 09/24/14 at 20:48:46 Please don't drop it. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by pgambr on 09/24/14 at 21:06:40 The epitome of relaxed highway cruising. How many rpms will that run at 80? Just over 2k? Enjoy! ;) |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Demin on 09/25/14 at 05:25:26 The one good thing about these...You know some squid didn't own it and beat the crap out of it.Probably ridden very easy and well maintained. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 09/25/14 at 05:43:20 ST1300 too much bike.....GL1500 not? :-? I guess maybe a lower seat height and lower center of gravity? I know my ST1100 seems really tippy and cumbersome when you are sitting still or need to push it in/out of the garage. My wife sure would like a seat like that one instead of what the ST1100 has.....she wants arm rests so that when she dozes off.....she won't fall off! Cool bike.....we need to meet and go for a ride sometime soon, as winter is coming. Dave |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by sjaskow - FSO on 09/25/14 at 10:35:46 003B3621303C27213A323F20530 wrote:
Count me in and we can call it the KY-OH FSO gathering. 8-) |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 09/25/14 at 16:43:39 Dave, The GL1500 feels very heavy but not too tippy, at least not yet. The flat six is low and the 6 gallon tank is under the seat. The power curve compared to the ST1300 also feels more manageable. However, when I rode it home from the dealer this afternoon mainly on the Interstate, it was no problem to look down as see an indicated 90mph, it is that smooth. I am all for meeting up for a ride and a cup of coffee with as many folks as we can pull together. We are taking the bike camping this weekend at Cumberland Falls State park and I have committed to playing in a charity golf tourney Saturday October 4th but after that my weekends look free. Let me know what works. Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by ToesNose on 09/27/14 at 13:21:35 Very nice, Gratz Blinky!! |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by brownie17 on 09/30/14 at 19:03:49 Nice... Does it have a bathroom? |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/13/14 at 05:42:37 Well, I have added 800 miles to the clock since getting Big Red and took a very nice three hour ride yesterday afternoon. Time for the second impressions. 1. The bike is not nearly as heavy as it was the day I got it. It balances very nicely at stop lights, even 2 up. Reverse gear has come in handy. Wouldn't it be cool to install a backup beeper like a garbage truck? 2. You can toss the bike and lean it over farther than I was comfortable with at slow speeds. Very, very stable. 3. I think people see the bike better than the previous two bikes. Larger, big chrome and red fairing, and I sit up higher. better lights. 4. Smooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5. The bike is safer now. I had problems with the aftermarket floorboards that had been added to the bike at some point. They hindered access to the side stand, produced an unnatural foot position, hindered access to the toe shifter, and made it difficult to modulate the brake since I had to lift my whole foot off the floorboard to get my toe on the brake. I replaced them a few days ago with a set of Kury Iso pegs. The left floorboard was held on with a carriage bolt and acorn nut, the right with a cut off 8mm bolt held in with silicone sealer. I replaced both with OEM pins, washers and cotter pins. When I strip the bike down this winter, I will be on the lookout for more silicone fasteners. 6. Just an observation about having my feet under me and not forward, I like it. Who knew. 6. I have it going in for a safety check later this week. The local dealer says they will not work on a bike older than 15 years and referred me to Mike Wells Racing. Turns out that he is the guy that sold me my S40! He does race prep for vintage racing motorcycles, takes in service work on street bikes and says has a guy that works on Wings. Works for me. 7. I took a look at the air cleaner and found where a previous owner had installed a K&N filter. I don't know why. The bike is a station wagon with six cylinders and enough git up and go to get you where you want to go quicker than you may want to get there. Plus the thing is dry. I have a OEM paper filter and the gaskets on the way. Beats me. 8. That's about it other than to say I am well pleased so far and looking forward to some road trips in the spring. Good hunting |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by GBG on 10/13/14 at 10:42:01 Can we expect a new road trip video any time soon? |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/13/14 at 10:59:44 Blinky: We need to hook up for a ride before the winter hits us hard. I went for a 4 hour ride on Saturday and I had a great time. I even took the Ferry across the Ohio River to Augusta, KY.....so I could get home without having to travel all the way back to Cincinnati to find a bridge! Dave |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/13/14 at 11:46:29 407B7661707C67617A727F60130 wrote:
Dave, Both this Saturday and Sunday are advertised to be brilliant sunshine with a high in the mid to upper 60's. Pick a day, I am free both days as of now. Why don't I ride up to Maysville and we can go from there. No peg scrapping, knee dragging roads if you please. Old guy with a GoldWing if you get the picture. Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/13/14 at 12:02:17 If we met in Maysville, we could ride north on Route 8 along the river, then turn west on one of the side roads that leads up to Route 10....it is a great road that goes along a ridge through Campbell County and has lot of nice gentle curves....with only a couple of tight ones to catch your attention. Then if you want to make the trip longer we can take 536 through Kenton and Boone Counties to Rabbit Hash and eat some BBQ and look at all the Harley riders hanging out! From there you can get on the interstate if you want to take the superslab home....or does Dixie Highway/US 25 go near where you live? I will check with the wife tonight and see which day works best for her. On Saturday anytime work....on Sunday I am out of church by 9:30 and could be in Maysville by 11. Knee and peg dragging......Not me! ;) Dave |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/13/14 at 13:29:36 Dave, Works for me. We can always meet a little farther West if that works. I just threw out Maysville as an option. We need to see if we can get sjaskow and ZAR to join us, and anyone else in the area that can make it, jump in. Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by GBG on 10/13/14 at 17:24:04 Weather permitting, I'm planning on making a trip involving the Augusta ferry on the 25th with my bike's previous owner. Although we will be coming from the north of Cincy. Saturdays off are rare for me, so they are looking forward to showing me some of the more fun roads of NKY. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Steve H on 10/14/14 at 04:12:43 I like the new ride, Blinky. The 'wings are really nice long haul bikes just watch the lean in the twisties. The valve covers will drag (at least on the older ones) very very quickly after the pegs do. Have a great time with it and be safe. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/14/14 at 04:27:11 I sent a PM to Zar and Sjaskow to see if they can come on either day. On Saturday there is a Car and Motorcycle show at the Alexandria Car show, and I was thinking about entering my Cafe' bike.....but the show goes from 10 AM until 7 PM....that is a long time to be sitting dormant on a really nice day for riding! Sunday ride might be preferable for me as it then give me the option of going to the car/bike show......however it is not a deal breaker if we go on the ride Saturday, as I would rather be riding than just standing around. Dave |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/14/14 at 05:09:51 Dave, Sunday actually works just a bit better for me also, but I can make either day work. Good hunting |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 06:54:08 Sunday is the tentative date.....I will be out of church and ready to leave by 10 AM - however it is supposed to go down to 39 degrees Saturday night and we might want to wait for a little bit of a warm up. I got enough bags n the bike that I can bundle up and strip off layers as needed....the high is supposed to be 57, and that is OK with me. Anyone wanting to come along is welcome! |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/15/14 at 07:25:37 Ok, let's plan on Sunday. I have a new pair of Army surplus ICW gloves that I need to try out and a jacket and pants with thermal liners, plus a pair of ICW surplus boots so I am usually good down to the upper 40's. Plus, it seems to get very still behind the Goldwing's fairing and screen. Do you want to try and meet somewhere near you about noon for lunch and go from there? I am open so let me know what works best. Anyone in the greater Cincinnati area, chime in. Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 10:00:44 What could be a really nice trip....if you want to include a Ferry Ride would be to meet in Maysville and cross over the bridge to Ohio, then ride up Route 52 to the ferry landing and cross the river over to Augusta, and we could have lunch there. Then we could go up to Route 8 and ride the ridge through Campbell County for a while and see where the wind blows us. Route 536 over to Rabbit Hash is a nice ride and there will be lots of bikes stopping there at the Rabbit Hash General Store. Heritage Honda is supposed to open at 11 AM on Sundays, and it would be a nice place to meet as any waiting could be used for shopping. They are located just a bit up the AA Highway (Route 9) on the northwest edge of Maysville. http://www.heritagehondaky.com/map_hours.asp If we met there a bit before noon we might be able to ride to Augusta by 1:00 for lunch. If I don't eat by 2PM I get cranky! >:( Dave |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/15/14 at 10:47:22 Dace, "meet in Augusta and cross over the bridge to Ohio" Reading the entire post, I think you meant to meet at Heritage Honda in Maysville. That sounds great. I will plan on being there around 11-11:30 Sunday. Looking forward to meeting you then. Anyone else joining? Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 10:52:13 3B3C2A33335F0 wrote:
Yep....I meant to type Maysville. I have gone back and fixed that mistake. ::) |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Steve H on 10/15/14 at 16:00:33 Blinky, I don't know how true it is but I've heard that there are some air ducts you can open that will allow heat from the radiator to come back into the still air bubble around you. So, you have heat. Sorry I don't know if it's really true or not. Would be great for cold day rides if it is. Mine is way too old and wasn't even available with factory fairing so it doesn't have any such thing. Watch your toes. You can get them close enough to the header to burn the ends of your shoes unless it has more room there now. Mine always kept my feet nice and toasty on cold winter rides. I rode my wing when the temps were in the 20's and it wasn't too bad. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/15/14 at 17:00:13 Steve, Thanks for the comments. The GL1500 has a set of air vents low on each side that have a lever to switch to warm air. I have not used them yet but I guess I will find out how well they work this weekend. No chance of touching a header or much else on this bike. It is covered up with more plastic than a Lego factory uses in a month. What one did you have? The 1100, 1200? Good Hunting |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 17:43:56 6166706969050 wrote:
I don't know about Goldwing folks.....but the ST owners call all that plastic stuff....TUPPERWARE! What is this jabber about a "heater"? Have you really looked at that bike closely....it might have a bathroom! |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Steve H on 10/15/14 at 20:32:25 I had the gl1000. The first generation. 1976 model. No plastic anywhere except the faux tank and side panels. I thoroughly enjoyed riding that bike. One day, hopefully soon, I'll get to restoring it and get it back on the road. The headers come straight off the bottom side of the head, go straight down a few inches then turn back and in. Hey, when it's cold, any little bit of warmth is welcome. That's one of those deals like rain with the still air bubble around you. As long as you're moving, no problem. Stop and get cold or in the case of rain, wet. Hope you have a great ride this weekend. It's a little far for me to just shoot up that way for the day. The baby ninja has been telling me it wants a nice long ride, though. |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by sjaskow - FSO on 10/16/14 at 09:43:19 It looks like I can make the 11 am Sunday time in Maysville. If it's still chilly, I can try out the heated grips and seat on the Vision. :) |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/16/14 at 10:30:23 61787361797D65120 wrote:
Great! Looking forward to meeting you and Dave then. Dennis |
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Title: Re: New Ride Post by Dave on 10/16/14 at 12:44:59 So....I will be the only one without heat? You won't have any trouble picking me out! |
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