BimmerFan
Seasoned Member
I just sold my C6 Corvette. I bought it on a bit of a whim and to use on track because I don't want to drive the BW on track (too expensive to risk and too fast for my weenie self). As it turned out, I only went to the track once (had a great time, but it really exposed the limitations of a non-Z06 Corvette) and every time I thought about driving it to work, I picked the more comfortable and safer Cadillac instead. Despite my other thread when I asked about what second car to buy for possible track duty, which I'm still pondering, I'm also toying with the idea of another motorcycle.
I've been riding since I was 10 (Honda 50 trail) and real motorcycles since I was 19 (a few Hondas, mostly BMW) and gave it up a few years ago d/t issues with carpal tunnel and tendonitis. Right before Covid, I bought a retro CB1100 on a whim, but sold it after less than a year. Worries about distracted cage drivers, deer critters (I hit one once) and my own infirmities with joint pain and just general declining facilities. But dang, there are days I really miss it, riding. Just for an hour on nice country roads...
So I'm unseriously thinking about a Goldwing, something I've never had before. Low riding position (I'm short) and very comfortable, good for two-up should the wifey want to go with me, and good performance.
I'm curious what others think about this. I've never had an accident (hit the critter but stayed up) or been down on a motorcycle, but I have had some close calls and I lost a friend to a motorcycle accident, although honestly it was totally his fault and avoidable if he hadn't been so aggressive.
I've been riding since I was 10 (Honda 50 trail) and real motorcycles since I was 19 (a few Hondas, mostly BMW) and gave it up a few years ago d/t issues with carpal tunnel and tendonitis. Right before Covid, I bought a retro CB1100 on a whim, but sold it after less than a year. Worries about distracted cage drivers, deer critters (I hit one once) and my own infirmities with joint pain and just general declining facilities. But dang, there are days I really miss it, riding. Just for an hour on nice country roads...
So I'm unseriously thinking about a Goldwing, something I've never had before. Low riding position (I'm short) and very comfortable, good for two-up should the wifey want to go with me, and good performance.
I'm curious what others think about this. I've never had an accident (hit the critter but stayed up) or been down on a motorcycle, but I have had some close calls and I lost a friend to a motorcycle accident, although honestly it was totally his fault and avoidable if he hadn't been so aggressive.