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thejuggler Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,573 Points:381,130 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2005 7:12:58 PM Ignore thejuggler Report Abuse I have a 1984 V45 Magna. It's a fun bike. Who else rides a Honda?

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I have a 1984 V45 Magna. It's a fun bike. Who else rides a Honda?

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Partzguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,435 Points:620,040 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2013 8:17:04 PM Ignore Partzguy Report Abuse Thanks! She wasn't my first choice, but I can't imagine ever riding another. Good thing that she has a small tank, because I have a serious "lead butt". Calypso is so easy on me that if I didn't have to stop for go juice, I wouldn't. Ride On!
grampi47 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,939 Points:78,865 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 8:40:01 AM Ignore grampi47 Report Abuse Partzguy Nice VTX! I almost bought one, then I test rode a Suzuki M109R...that's what I have now and I love it! The VTX 1800 would be my second choice though...
Bud76 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,082 Points:762,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 1:31:04 PM Ignore Bud76 Report Abuse 2012 Honda Goldwing
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:406 Points:126,325 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 1:26:00 PM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse I have a Honda Hawk GT
Partzguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,435 Points:620,040 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 8:56:36 PM Ignore Partzguy Report Abuse Just about time to ride!
Partzguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,435 Points:620,040 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:00:29 PM Ignore Partzguy Report Abuse My VTX 1800C I LOVE my Calypso!!! Trog.
smiff95 Rookie Author Stockton Posts:3 Points:255,910 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 8:46:45 PM Ignore smiff95 Report Abuse 2 sexy 954's
lockdoc95 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:26 Points:31,505 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 3:15:33 PM Ignore lockdoc95 Report Abuse 2006 Honda VTX1300c. I traded my Goldwing for that??? Well, at least it was another Honda...
matt8sj All-Star Author San Jose Posts:521 Points:22,110 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2012 10:39:12 PM Ignore matt8sj Report Abuse Honda ST-1300
BigDartMike All-Star Author Ohio Posts:581 Points:117,960 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2012 5:50:10 PM Ignore BigDartMike Report Abuse Just got a "new to me" 2006 VTX1800c put a hard krome sideburner on it, sounds an runs SWEET!
boogie_4wheel Rookie Author Salt Lake City Posts:29 Points:312,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 10:53:33 AM Ignore boogie_4wheel Report Abuse '07 VTX1800T. Highway bars & pegs, larger windshield, Hondaline lowers, light bar, LED rears, car tire on the rear, J&M CB/intercom, Ultimate seats, electronic cruise control (aftermarket). '96 XR400R. 440cc kit, oversized valves, Mikuni pumper flat-slide carb, pipe, Ohlins rear shock, reworked forks, street legal EU3000i generator yeah, I ride RED!!!
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 12:33:21 PM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse I wish ....
Levi2974 Rookie Author Gary Posts:85 Points:17,715 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 4:13:34 PM Ignore Levi2974 Report Abuse I ride a 1982 Honda C70 Passport! It's great! 70 MPG! Awesome! I love Honda's!
GL1500 Champion Author Dayton Posts:11,005 Points:2,165,935 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2012 3:21:52 PM Ignore GL1500 Report Abuse The weather was nice enough here (Dayton, OH) yesterday for me to get my GoldWing out.
Bell30012 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,927 Points:616,745 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2011 6:13:22 AM Ignore Bell30012 Report Abuse I have two 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwings. One is actually a police motorcycle. Basically, they are a baby Goldwing.
lctguy379 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:61 Points:20,175 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2011 1:50:31 PM Ignore lctguy379 Report Abuse Rode a 1983 Honda VF750S- Sabre for many years. Just gave it to my neighbor. Fun bike.
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2011 4:51:21 AM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse No
HornbyJYD Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,910 Points:881,740 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2011 11:30:19 AM Ignore HornbyJYD Report Abuse Anybody Know a good honda old bike mechanic in Oakville Burlington ?
grampi47 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,939 Points:78,865 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 27, 2011 10:58:28 AM Ignore grampi47 Report Abuse Man, you guys sure like the smaller bikes, don't you? These days I wouldn't even consider anything with less than about 1600 or 1700ccs...
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:793 Points:108,660 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2011 10:01:11 AM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse Thanks! I'll probably test drive one of those some time. I don't think I'd ever have the courage to ride a motorcycle on I-880. =P
Bud76 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,082 Points:762,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 25, 2011 11:18:42 AM Ignore Bud76 Report Abuse 1995 Honda Goldwing
Banzai2U Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:13,801 Points:2,725,610 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2011 11:15:08 AM Ignore Banzai2U Report Abuse Depends on what type of riding you plan on doing and how experienced you are. Since you are "vertically challenged" (no offense intended), you most likely need a bike that sits fairly low. My sister is about 5' 01" and rides a Honda CMX250. It is fine around town but marginal in traffic on the highway. It is relatively low to the ground so she can put her feet down flat at stops. Has decent power to keep up with traffic in town. It is a good "first" bike to learn on. My sis would like something with more oomph now. I am afraid that she is pretty limited to "cruiser" type bikes in order to keep the seat height down. Have been looking at some 500 - 750 bikes for her.
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:793 Points:108,660 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2011 10:48:20 AM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse I thought about getting one. What would you recommend for someone who's 4'11" and weighs 110lbs? I know I can't have a motorcycle that's too light or the wind will take me. (>_<)
DJS1938 Champion Author Erie Posts:3,922 Points:803,725 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2011 2:36:00 PM Ignore DJS1938 Report Abuse TODAY IS GREAT TO GET OUT AND RIDE.
Bell30012 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,927 Points:616,745 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2011 8:06:15 AM Ignore Bell30012 Report Abuse After not riding for a couple of decades, I bought a 1982 Honda Nighthawk 650. Since, I tend to have an eight-year-old daughter on the back I quickly decided this wasn't the bike for me. Since then I've moved up (or down) to a 1982 Honda Silverwing GL500. This bike is perfect for us. I love the fact that she has a backrest. I like knowing she's still there.
DJS1938 Champion Author Erie Posts:3,922 Points:803,725 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2011 3:56:59 PM Ignore DJS1938 Report Abuse I have 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600. I LOVE IT. Before that i had a 1974 CB360.
gdorwick Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:190 Points:32,920 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2011 9:41:56 AM Ignore gdorwick Report Abuse 78 xl75 - traded for a walmart gift card two 85 xr200s - sold when my dad bought a klx650 95 cr250 - got from my dad when i sold the xr's 04 crf50 - money pit
allanbegg Rookie Author Lancaster Posts:39 Points:46,590 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2011 11:29:45 AM Ignore allanbegg Report Abuse '99 Shadow ACE Tourer for me. Put 15K miles on it last year. I ride all year long, barring snow or ice. My third Shadow so far. I love these bikes. Great all around cruiser.
grampi47 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,939 Points:78,865 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2011 9:02:09 AM Ignore grampi47 Report Abuse I absolutely love Hondas and I think they are the best built bikes in the world. That said, they really don't have a model that appeals to me right now. Now if they were to come out with a new VTX with 2000ccs or more, with at least a 250mm rear tire, shaft drive, and performance that falls somewhere between that of the VTX 1800 and the new V-Max, I'd be the first person to buy one. Unfortunately, I don't see them building such a beast... [Edited by: grampi47 at 3/3/2011 9:02:44 AM EST]
GL1500 Champion Author Dayton Posts:11,005 Points:2,165,935 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2011 3:24:32 PM Ignore GL1500 Report Abuse The weather was good enough today - I took my GoldWing out for the fist time since New Years Eve.
85winger Rookie Author Ontario Posts:91 Points:3,810 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2011 11:29:56 PM Ignore 85winger Report Abuse Sold my '85 Wing and now am restoring my '69 Bonneville. Still have '78 XS650 yamaha
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: May 1, 2010 4:31:59 AM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse My gl1200 and I are still on speaking terms
Banzai2U Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:13,801 Points:2,725,610 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2010 6:54:19 PM Ignore Banzai2U Report Abuse It's riding time! Got the ST1300 out.
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2010 5:55:33 AM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse Love my GL1200 too.
GL1500 Champion Author Dayton Posts:11,005 Points:2,165,935 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2010 2:26:09 PM Ignore GL1500 Report Abuse 85Winger, I agree. I took my GL1500 out for a few miles of fun last Saturday evening. Can't wait for Spring.
85winger Rookie Author Ontario Posts:91 Points:3,810 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2010 1:22:34 PM Ignore 85winger Report Abuse I ride an '85 GL1200 Interstate. Had various bikes over many years, still have '78 XS650 Yamaha and '69 Triumph T120R. The Honda certainly is a fine highway rider.
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2009 3:46:47 AM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse Got a New Year's Day ride coming up. Put the old beast on the (battery) charger to make starting much less frustrating ...
TJC47 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:6,207 Points:1,142,835 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2009 11:52:56 AM Ignore TJC47 Report Abuse 1980 CB 750 Custom. I miss my 1966 Honda 305cc SuperHawk. [Edited by: TJC47 at 9/24/2009 11:55:07 AM EST]
PetroHawk Champion Author Vancouver Posts:19,612 Points:3,754,960 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2009 8:24:56 AM Ignore PetroHawk Report Abuse The Hawk ....
planetmail Champion Author Calgary Posts:6,495 Points:1,280,010 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2009 11:36:08 PM Ignore planetmail Report Abuse Had 2 CBR600F4i's till we had kids. Now looking for another bike, maybe an RC-51 if I can find a mint one.
a14morfun Champion Author Ontario Posts:11,807 Points:2,077,215 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2009 9:26:47 AM Ignore a14morfun Report Abuse Who'd like to buy my 1985 Goldwing? Only about 88,000 km (55,000 mi) on it. The whole bike has been recently gone over & redone mechanically except for two things: front end bearings (steering bearings haven't been opened up & cleaned, checked &/or repacked with fresh grease) and it likely is going to need a new stator. Best offer. Contact me a14morfun -at- y a h o o -dot- c o m
star_deceiver Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,376 Points:944,225 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2009 2:38:09 AM Ignore star_deceiver Report Abuse Feb 26th - first ride to work of the year -5C. Snowed like hell that afternoon (stupid weatherman). Rode it home the next tuesday and have been riding most days since. The cm185 starts on the 3rd kick everytime, even when it's below zero.
Banzai2U Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:13,801 Points:2,725,610 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2009 1:06:43 PM Ignore Banzai2U Report Abuse Time to bump this thread back into action.
azcarnut Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,543 Points:154,055 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2008 9:32:11 AM Ignore azcarnut Report Abuse '83 V45 Sabre (that I bought new), was a sweet bike, but it sure was top heavy.
WhitehatMI Sophomore Author Michigan Posts:117 Points:23,070 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2008 5:39:07 AM Ignore WhitehatMI Report Abuse First motorcycle I ever rode was a 360 Scrambler. I had an SL-125, which I traded for an XL-250. After I got married, sold my bike, haven't had one since then.
Steve613 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,014 Points:1,092,870 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2008 10:37:06 AM Ignore Steve613 Report Abuse You need a bike with more trunk space. The Wing does well. I you want that much of a bike. Sometimes I with I had something smaller, more nimble, but I like the Goldwing.
LauraLeeCO Sophomore Author Denver Posts:100 Points:18,560 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2008 10:41:14 AM Ignore LauraLeeCO Report Abuse If it weren't so friggin cold in the AM I would ride because the afternoons are really rideable. But all the gear for cold isn't really transportable since my bags are packed with girly stuff like my purse... hygiene items (you know, to cover up that road smell) and my lunch bag. I need bigger bags. Glad you got your last ride in.
Steve613 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,014 Points:1,092,870 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2008 8:54:38 AM Ignore Steve613 Report Abuse I think i got the last day in yesterday, was 70, rode to work, carpool rest of the week and snow predicted Friday.
grampi47 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,939 Points:78,865 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 4:14:47 PM Ignore grampi47 Report Abuse "Had an '04 Shadow Sabre 1100. Would have been a great bike but I never cared for the shaft drive. If it'd had a belt drive I'm not sure I'd have ever gotten rid of it!" I'm just the opposite. I'd never own another bike that wasn't shaft drive. Belt drive is nothing more than a rubber chain drive.
LauraLeeCO Sophomore Author Denver Posts:100 Points:18,560 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 3:45:05 PM Ignore LauraLeeCO Report Abuse Uh, I would take it probably before it snows. ;)