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My wife has refused further rides on my America after the last long ride we went on, it really wasn’t all that long about 125 mi. in the course of a day. Nothing right? Says the seat hurts her butt. In fact I’m kind of glad she doesn’t want to ride cause I like riding solo anyway. I don’t tell her this of course, I instead urge her to give it another try but she won’t tsk tsk. So now every time we go to the Triumph dealer (he is also a Honda dealer) she has been shooting admiring glances at the Goldwings. You know the ones with the sofas on the back. This has been going on for about a year. Well a few weeks ago we spot a 2002 Wing in mint condition so I start haggling with the salesman and before you know it I was signing papers. So now it’s in my garage where it has been for the last three weeks it is fracking huge (yeah I watch Galactica) I go down there and stare at it walk around it start it up let it run a few minutes and shut it off. I think it is starting to grow on me a little; it really is beautiful in some ways it is all black and shines like a diamond in a goats butt. I put just 17mi. on it that’s how far the dealer is. It’s been kind of cold here in NJ and raining a lot but I also have been real sick for the past couple of weeks. So if it warms up next week I will take it for a ride, I think, or I might plant some flowers in the box and saddlebags and park it in the yard.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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I hope you kept the Triumph. The goldwing is great for two up loooong trips, but for pure fun and enjoyment, you can't beat the Triumph.
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Wings are nice, but i dont like the postion of my feet on them. That and a new wing coast more then a Hd Ultra Classic.
Dont like what you see??? Big red X in the top right of your screen will fix it!
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I love the wings. Awesome. Great power, week long comfort, and they handle unbelievably well for a sofa on wheels. congrats. It'll grow on you... tip 
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Check Pants
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You are a very wise, big picture man Kenny, it takes courage & self-sacrifice to purchase additional motorcycles  jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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tut tut tut.......two wheeled cage..... Old before your time.... Whatever tugs you chain..... A man's gotta do what his woman's tells him....   
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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Gold wings are nice until you have to work on them. From what I have seen not much is easy to get to. Comfy for very long rides,except as Matt said I don't like the foot position either. Seems kind of awkward or clumbsy to me.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I go to a local classic car show each summer and a goldwing club go with 15 20 bikes . they have a small area where they take people round for £1 for charity a couple of times.always tempted ( for the charity of course) to have go ,but its manily chidren or women. ( guys dont think its cool ) i normal park my tba there as there are not any bikes there . get in for free with the tba becuse on the gate the guys there think its a classic bike 
2003 black and silver T.B.A A1 removed,Specialty Spares long slashed Pipes .
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Before you know it, you'll want to pull a trailer with it.
That Freehold dealer seems ok from what I've seen.
Good luck with your Wing and ride safe. The NJ drivers are insane.
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Catching yourself driving by the Buick dealership to see what's on the lot?
Been dreaming about the comfort of bench seats lately?
It's just a matter of time before some male nurse is rolling you over to the front porch dabbing food "leavuns" off your chin.
Congratulations ol' timer. The end is officially in sight.
Regards,
Tom
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Kenny,
I have the same issue with Sue. She wants a Gold Wing or K1200LT in the worst way. I keep telling her we can't afford 2 bikes.
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I bought mine in there. They were incredible compared to the one in Greenvill SC. I just spent a week down there and stopped in and it looked like Triumph is an afterthought. NO parts, not even cap or tshirt. Come to think of it there wasn't even a sign advertising for Triumph. But I digress.
Congrats Kenny bring that truck over to Creations Customs by Joey D for bike night in April. I'll be the guy on the black speedy with the 16" apes. If you haven't been buy his shop yet it is next to Lentz auto body in Campbell's junction.
pain is temporary, pride is forever.
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+1 For Freehold Honda/Triumph Great to deal with.
Best of luck on your wing.
05 TBA Mulberry/Silver, Thunder Bike pipes, K&N single Filter, 132 main Jet's, Snorkles Removed
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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fracking huge (yeah I watch Galactica)
NERDS REPRESENT!     
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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A bagger towing a bagger. This is why the terrorist hate us.
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Gold Wing? You're ready to watch this 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Hey, not bad at all. I expected a lot more abuse than this.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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This whole thread is a prefect example of Triumph missing the boat with the potential of the R3. Maybe in '09 they will finish the R3T.
Soren
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Go ahead and join GWRRA, get the obligatory headsets and matching helmets, Gerbing jackets, etc., mount a stuffed animal on the trunk rack and hit the road. Bushtec makes the best trailer. Oh, and don't forget to start accumulating chrome. 40 pounds is the minimum. We'll see you at Cracker Barrel. If I can find it, I'll post a link to an audio link for your CD/tape player. It makes real motorcycle sounds  . And there's another company that makes a bolt-on dummy kick starter that's always good for a laugh with the geriatric set. Just having a little fun, here. As a former GL rider, they really are good bikes for the long haul, but they're too insulated (from the motorcycle experience) for everyday use. After our 100+ ride Thursday, my wife made a "We need another GL" comment herself. She used to nap on ours or read a book (the left saddlebag was her library). So I may be facing the same dilemma soon.
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This thing has ABS, cruise control, AM&FM radio, intercom, and oh yeah reverse gear. It's got other stuff too I gotta look at the manual. Being a geezer ain't so bad after all. What would you guys say if I rode the Geezer to Ga. this year? 
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Shh! Don't tell anybody, but, when I win Powerball, I'm off to Libbys to buy a shiny new all black Gold Wing, with every gee gaw known to man on it. I just might hafta stop by Canton Cycles and get a Guzzi California too. I'd never off my Triumph, but a big ol' comfortable Wing would be nice. My back and butt would be thankful. If any a youse whippersnappers have a problem with that, wait 'til your bones get brittle and crunchy, and you start doin' the Fred Sanford walk.
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Hey, not bad at all. I expected a lot more abuse than this.
What would you guys say if I rode the Geezer to Ga. this year?
Thats probably when the abuse will start 
Erwin
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I would bank on that We better go easy on him, 'cause I bet I know who will be tapped to do the liquor store runs, what with all that cavernous carry capacity. Kenny Rumrunner - that has a nice ring to it.
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sccrrrraaaappppeeee... impressive and amazing he had any parts left.
Soren
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Kenny you just show up, it doesn't matter what you ride.
I ride with a guy here and can rides his wing like that, just amazing to see him lean it into curves when we are on trips.
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
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Kenny you just show up, it doesn't matter what you ride.
yeah...it doesn't matter what you ride, you'll be abused anyways
Mark
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What would you guys say if I rode the Geezer to Ga. this year?
Kenny,
I won't say a word, as long as you and your wife don't dress like you're riding to a squaredance!
Glad you got the new bike - my bride wants a GoldWing or a K12LT. At least she did say, "You're not selling the Triumph, though".
I may join you in the GWRRA, but we'll pass on the square daintzin' uniforms.
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Triumph, it's how I live and what I ride.
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Kenny you just show up, it doesn't matter what you ride.
+1 
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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I know you wrote 2002. But read this anyways. So you folded?  Ride whatever you want to GA! Leaning is fun even on a couch. The term is farkles. Get used to it.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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I won't say a word, as long as you and your wife don't dress like you're riding to a squaredance!
My biggest fear going forward into geezer-hood is matching outfits... 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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What would you guys say if I rode the Geezer to Ga. this year?
Not much.. but I reserve the right to point and snicker.
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I know you wrote 2002. But read this anyways.
So you folded?
Ride whatever you want to GA! Leaning is fun even on a couch.
The term is farkles. Get used to it.
Thanks Moe, I was aware of that before I bought and my wing was not affected.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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What would you guys say if I rode the Geezer to Ga. this year?
Not much.. but I reserve the right to point and snicker.
Snicker away buddy, I have no shame
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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fracking huge (yeah I watch Galactica)
NERDS REPRESENT!
Yeah John...but I'm wonderin' who THIS LINE of Kenny's "represent" 'round here???
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...shines like a diamond in a goats butt."
Do we have any gemologists 'round here???
(I have a few ideas about the latter part o' that sentence, of course)
Congrats on the purchase, Kenny. 
(good writeup too)
Thanks Dwight, and no you are not on my list.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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fracking huge (yeah I watch Galactica)
NERDS REPRESENT!
Yeah John...but I'm wonderin' who THIS LINE of Kenny's "represent" 'round here???
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...shines like a diamond in a goats butt."
Do we have any gemologists 'round here???
(I have a few ideas about the latter part o' that sentence, of course)
Congrats on the purchase, Kenny.
(good writeup too)
I'm a garbologist, does that count?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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You are a very wise, big picture man Kenny, it takes courage & self-sacrifice to purchase additional motorcycles
jh
I showed this to my wife in an effort to put yet another spin on my rapidly growing collection. Suffice it to say she does not share your sentiment. Sounds good to me though.
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ya know we're gonna have a bunch of "representitives" from other folds in GA this year. more triples, a honda(it's okay, baby), Tracey on his HD. just be there, man. and if having a wing is the thing that makes your bride want to ride then wing on brother, wing on. heck, i drooled over a Buell a couple of days ago. (my feet touch the ground ...me want fast)
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We'll have to get him a new Wing appropriate helmet 
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