Goldwing

**cnc** · 07-29-2009, 09:11 AM

My brother who bought a Goldwing about the same time as I bought my Nomad is quick to point out the virtues of the Goldwing.
I tell him"sometimes I think you bought a two wheeled car"
More proof arrived today, check out changing the rear wheel on a Goldwing video.
http://home.comcast.net/~pidjones/t2.wmv

cactusjack · 07-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Wow, I don't think I could just drop my bike over on its side like that!

**ringadingh** · 07-29-2009, 09:54 AM

He makes it look pretty easy, I would spend more time getting the jack under my Nomad. I think I spend well over over two hours to get my wheel on and off the bike.
Now changing spark plugs and an air filter probably takes him a lot longer.
My brothers BMW is a pain just to change the oil, he has to remove about 30-40 screws to get at his engine and the filter is a $36.00 spin on that is actually inside the crankcase.

**cnc** · 07-29-2009, 01:10 PM

I'm pretty sure if I lay my Nomad down it will be by mistake and it will lay down a lot more than the Wing.
My brother is always sending me videos on goldwings. I don't know where he finds them all. One day he sent a clip of Goldwings in Japan modified and used as tow trucks for small cars.

oldbikers · 07-29-2009, 01:25 PM

Looked easy to me when I had my wing I took it to the shop to have a tire put on mine was a 1500 a lot different than the 1800.

strobe · 07-29-2009, 03:23 PM

Just not sure I would want to do that if I had one....even after seeing it done.

paulo · 07-29-2009, 04:03 PM

I spoiled myself this past May--and got a motorcycle lift---makes tire chging and overall service a breeze---I wouldn't intentionally lay it down.

**glwilson** · 07-29-2009, 05:46 PM

Wow... that was actually rather impressive... but I am never going to do that.

Yellow Jacket · 07-29-2009, 08:20 PM

If I had a Goldwing, and if I didn't have a jack, and if I had to change the rear tire, and if there was no other way to do it at the time, it's nice to know that it can be done.

Lot of "ifs" and I don't have a Goldwing and probably never will.

cheriann · 07-30-2009, 07:14 AM

LOL!!!!!!!

This is too funny....we have alot of GoldWing riders in our local Southern Cruisers gang that SWEAR Chaz would be happier with one of those instead of his Nomad. One even let Chaz take his out for a test ride!!!!

Then, at a stop for a charity poker run, I tried sitting on one to get the feel of it

Chaz and I both agree it is just not for us..... ;)

I hope you don't mind, but I copied your link to that video and posted on our local forum to rib all those 'wingers!!!

**cnc** · 07-30-2009, 10:00 AM

I don't think I am ready for a Goldwing yet either. My wife says "If your going to drive a motorcycle at least drive one that looks like a motorcycle". Ok honey I'll just keep on buying cruisers ,OK?

And here's the link to a gold wing used as a tow truck.

ells · 07-30-2009, 10:24 PM

Isn't there oil going some place it shouldn't with the bike on its side like that. Don't like.

**glwilson** · 07-31-2009, 07:23 AM

I would think there would be certain human body-parts that would be going somewhere there not supposed to when lifting that thing!!!!

**cnc** · 07-31-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ells

Isn't there oil going some place it shouldn't with the bike on its side like that. Don't like.

Very possible, being an opposing six the lower three cylinders look pretty low compared to the engine casing. like others have commented, I myself won't do this if I owned a wing.
If I did, I Would wait a bit for the oil to drain back down once the bike was upright again before starting.

Having said that I know my brother has dropped his in the garage by accident and was over for a shorter period of time. No cosmetic damage and no blue smoke on start up.

07-29-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Goldwing My brother who bought a Goldwing about the same time as I bought my Nomad is quick to point out the virtues of the Goldwing. I tell him"sometimes I think you bought a two wheeled car" More proof arrived today, check out changing the rear wheel on a Goldwing video. http://home.comcast.net/~pidjones/t2.wmv __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Goldwing Wow, I don't think I could just drop my bike over on its side like that! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-29-2009, 09:54 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Goldwing He makes it look pretty easy, I would spend more time getting the jack under my Nomad. I think I spend well over over two hours to get my wheel on and off the bike. Now changing spark plugs and an air filter probably takes him a lot longer. My brothers BMW is a pain just to change the oil, he has to remove about 30-40 screws to get at his engine and the filter is a $36.00 spin on that is actually inside the crankcase. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-29-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Goldwing I'm pretty sure if I lay my Nomad down it will be by mistake and it will lay down a lot more than the Wing. My brother is always sending me videos on goldwings. I don't know where he finds them all. One day he sent a clip of Goldwings in Japan modified and used as tow trucks for small cars. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-29-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Goldwing Looked easy to me when I had my wing I took it to the shop to have a tire put on mine was a 1500 a lot different than the 1800. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Goldwing Just not sure I would want to do that if I had one....even after seeing it done. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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07-29-2009, 04:03 PM	#7
paulo Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 203	Goldwing I spoiled myself this past May--and got a motorcycle lift---makes tire chging and overall service a breeze---I wouldn't intentionally lay it down.
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07-29-2009, 05:46 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Goldwing Wow... that was actually rather impressive... but I am never going to do that. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-29-2009, 08:20 PM	#9
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Goldwing If I had a Goldwing, and if I didn't have a jack, and if I had to change the rear tire, and if there was no other way to do it at the time, it's nice to know that it can be done. Lot of "ifs" and I don't have a Goldwing and probably never will. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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07-30-2009, 07:14 AM	#10
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Goldwing LOL!!!!!!! This is too funny....we have alot of GoldWing riders in our local Southern Cruisers gang that SWEAR Chaz would be happier with one of those instead of his Nomad. One even let Chaz take his out for a test ride!!!! Then, at a stop for a charity poker run, I tried sitting on one to get the feel of it Chaz and I both agree it is just not for us..... ;) I hope you don't mind, but I copied your link to that video and posted on our local forum to rib all those 'wingers!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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07-30-2009, 10:00 AM	#11
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Goldwing I don't think I am ready for a Goldwing yet either. My wife says "If your going to drive a motorcycle at least drive one that looks like a motorcycle". Ok honey I'll just keep on buying cruisers ,OK? And here's the link to a gold wing used as a tow truck. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-30-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Goldwing Isn't there oil going some place it shouldn't with the bike on its side like that. Don't like.
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07-31-2009, 07:23 AM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Goldwing I would think there would be certain human body-parts that would be going somewhere there not supposed to when lifting that thing!!!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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