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They are a real nice bike and great for the longhaul trips. However they fail to produce the rush I get from my Trumpet. No exhaust note to speak of, super smooth, heavy and not easy handling at slow speeds. I can buy a pair of Speedmasters for the cost of one of those Wing things. Or better yet...a Speedie and a Scrambler.



Uh huh, yep, some good points there alright, Dan!

However, I have to say these Triumphs will never be as comfortable as the Gold Wings would be!

In fact, before you completely close your mind to Gold Wing ownership, why don't ya take a look at how comfortable the guy ridin' his Gold Wing looks in this video and then decide:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnEU-wfvV0E

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)