Replacing my Goldwing with a scooter

[BaldRider]

I really like the Goldwing but I have found that I prefer to have adventures and tour on bikes that present more of a challenge. I can see why people call it a boring motorcycle. It makes everything too easy. Between that, having only put 3000 miles in it in the three years I've owned it and having lost most of my upper body strength, its time for a change. Likely picking up an Xmax but won't know for sure until I have cash-in-hand and can start looking around in earnest for what is out there.

 

[dmonkey]

Makes sense to me. Gold Wings seem great for crushing miles. If you're not doing that with it or enjoying it... may as well reclaim the $ and garage space for something you'll use.

 

[Sonnyd]

I did the same. As I grew up ,Honda 50,70,90,110 a couple of shadows and then a Goldwing trike.
as I get older(66) I’m going back down the cc’s. Sold the trike, TW 200 for ten years now I’m on a trail 125 again and it’s a blast.

 

[Cpd419]

I’d like to ride a tw.

 

[BaldRider]

I took my riding class (IdahoSTAR) on a TW. Great little bike.

 

[BergyPatty37]

I know smaller bikes (like the Trail 125) struggle in a lot of ways that bigger bikes can do, but there is something about the smaller displacement bikes that I enjoy more. My buddy always makes fun of me asking when I am getting a 'real bike.' Biggest bike I had was a TR650 Terra, and that was a nice bike but I honestly can say I use the Trail way more than any other bike I have owned. Its just so easy to hop on and go down the back roads. I feel with the bigger bikes its a mental workup that I always had to get myself ready to ride, whereas the trail I can just get on and go. I also love taking it on my property and just rippin it around full throttle.
I think a scooter will probably suite your needs well, especially since you are still recovering physically/mentally from last years Cannonball. I think you will feel more comfortable and enjoy it. Let us know when you pick it up!

 

[FizzBuzz3000]

I've always felt more comfortable with smaller cc bikes, they feel a lot more manageable and maneuverable compared to the 1000cc+ bikes... And simply more practical for everyday use than a stinkin' big one. I don't think I'll get a bike bigger than my '01 magna because of these reasons.

 

[BaldRider]

The Goldwing feels a lot lighter than other heavy bikes because the center of gravity is so low. As long as you don’t drop it, you don’t really feel the weight. That’s how I ended up with it in the first place. The previous owner had dropped it on both sides in his garage and he had enough.

 

[FizzBuzz3000]

The Goldwing feels a lot lighter than other heavy bikes because the center of gravity is so low. As long as you don’t drop it, you don’t really feel the weight. That’s how I ended up with it in the first place. The previous owner had dropped it on both sides in his garage and he had enough.

It's not so much about the weight, more just how *physically* and *perceptually* big gold wings are. They are a touring bike for a reason. Scooters to me are a much smaller in physical size (more so sub-250cc) and in perception and that makes them easier and less daunting to work with or ride on. Just remember that the goldwing serves one purpose while a scoot serves another...

 

[Chinjab]

I've narrowed my bike stable down to two - a 98 Valkyrie and the CT. The Valk gets heavier and heavier each year, it seems. But man, I love that bike. 113,000 k and runnin' sweet.

Yet, unless it's a long road ride, I default to the CT just about every time. So much easier to roll with, can go anywhere, much less attention from the 5-0.

In the long run, it's small bikes for me. 350CC or less.