113 cu. Star (yamaha)

[Trak]

first I've seen much of that Stratoliner,, ceramic sleeve's,, and an oil cooler,, might actually hold up in the heat,,.. I think they look kewl,, the dealer here doesn't even have one,, says they're too ugly,, ha . There's one at "Indian motorcycle's OKC" under pre-owned. I think its sharp

 

[joedrum]

hmmmm ceramic bike ....

 

[detdrbuzzard]

I don't want none of those imitation Harley's and I don't want a harley

 

[Omega Man]

:good:

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:25 am[/url]":31dspt9o]
I don't want none of those imitation Harley's and I don't want a harley

But I do think they are very nice looking.

 

[Trak]

If they were only as durable as they are good lookin,, I would probly own at least a couple.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

Omega Man » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:03 pm[/url]":1hkqlmjc]
:good:

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:25 am[/url]":1hkqlmjc]
I don't want none of those imitation Harley's and I don't want a harley

But I do think they are very nice looking.

my neighbor had a Harley back in '65 and they look almost the same today as they did back then

 

[sgq700]

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:42 pm[/url]":mrqv79t6]

Omega Man » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:03 pm[/url]":mrqv79t6]
:good:

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:25 am[/url]":mrqv79t6]
I don't want none of those imitation Harley's and I don't want a harley

But I do think they are very nice looking.

my neighbor had a Harley back in '65 and they look almost the same today as they did back then

*** why mess with prefection?*** :whip:

 

[detdrbuzzard]

sgq700 » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:55 pm[/url]":1hh1eim2]

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:42 pm[/url]":1hh1eim2]

Omega Man » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:03 pm[/url]":1hh1eim2]
:good:

detdrbuzzard » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:25 am[/url]":1hh1eim2]
I don't want none of those imitation Harley's and I don't want a harley

But I do think they are very nice looking.

my neighbor had a Harley back in '65 and they look almost the same today as they did back then

*** why mess with prefection?*** :whip:

no doubt harley's have a nice look but not a perfect look

 

[Ansimp]

Nothing wrong with the look and finally after 40+ years they finally have some reliability :smilie_happy:

 

[mcgovern61]

Any pics? (I feel left out....I am not even sure we are talking about a motorcycle??)

 

[Joep]

Here's one.

 

[Trak]

Ansimp » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:03 pm[/url]":31bxzyqn]
Nothing wrong with the look and finally after 40+ years they finally have some reliability :smilie_happy:

based on what? because they made a water cooled engine? thanx for the picture Joep. think I see another old wing in my future

 

[dan filipi]

Well I think this is a pretty good looking bike.

Not sure I like the over-sized rear fender height thing going on there though.

But add bags and a wind screen. (Not this color, yuck)

 

[slabghost]

That cave they call a rear fender has been a fixture on new model bikes a few years now. I'm not at all pleased with the look either. Overall though I like the bike. I wonder if it runs as smooth as the old 700cc models.

 

[bronko37]

The thing I like most about the old bikes is that you cant just walk into a store and buy one, usually. There is something cool and timeless about an old machine that requires a relationship to own. Having an old bike is a true commitment and you have to get to know the machine, and I have truly enjoyed that experience. For years I had maintenance free bikes that I was just able to get on and go with no real worries, and that is all fine but the feeling of pride I get from my old machines is something that simply cannot be replicated on a show room floor. Never ever, not one single time when I rode a Harley Heritage Soft-tail, Honda Shadow Aero 1100, Suzuki Marauder 800, did anyone stop and ask me about my bike because it was just like any other bike off the floor. When I take out my GL1000 I get asked about what it is, where I got it, what I have done to it, how to work on it, and where can I get one! I like being able to share that experience and the bike truly tells a story. It's not for every one and there is nothing wrong with buying a new bike but for me, I don't think I can ever beat the satisfaction and pride I feel in reviving and maintaining my own machines. Also, the community of goldwing owners is something that must be experienced to be appreciated. Never with any other machine have I felt so supported by a group of like minded individuals as I have with my wings. This is why I will be a winger for life... :thanks:

 

[julimike54]

bronko37 » Today, 11:47 am[/url]":bfu3jtus]
The thing I like most about the old bikes is that you cant just walk into a store and buy one, usually. There is something cool and timeless about an old machine that requires a relationship to own. Having an old bike is a true commitment and you have to get to know the machine, and I have truly enjoyed that experience. For years I had maintenance free bikes that I was just able to get on and go with no real worries, and that is all fine but the feeling of pride I get from my old machines is something that simply cannot be replicated on a show room floor. Never ever, not one single time when I rode a Harley Heritage Soft-tail, Honda Shadow Aero 1100, Suzuki Marauder 800, did anyone stop and ask me about my bike because it was just like any other bike off the floor. When I take out my GL1000 I get asked about what it is, where I got it, what I have done to it, how to work on it, and where can I get one! I like being able to share that experience and the bike truly tells a story. It's not for every one and there is nothing wrong with buying a new bike but for me, I don't think I can ever beat the satisfaction and pride I feel in reviving and maintaining my own machines. Also, the community of goldwing owners is something that must be experienced to be appreciated. Never with any other machine have I felt so supported by a group of like minded individuals as I have with my wings. This is why I will be a winger for life... :thanks:

That's why I own what I own :music:

 

[Ansimp]

Well said Bronko :good: I think it is also a little of that Goldwing Magic as well. My CBR is only 6years newer and it doesn't even get a second glance, may as well be a new bike :yes:

 

[joedrum]

:builder:

 

[dan filipi]

New bikes are nice but where's the character in them?

There is much more pride of ownership when you take an old bike and make it your own.