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I am contemplating selling the GZ in order to pickup a 1984 Goldwing Aspencade (37k miles) for $2750. The idea of a nice highway cruiser appeals to me again. Central Texas and NE Oklahoma would be a much more comfortable ride from Florida on the Goldwing, but, still very do-able on the GZ. A Goldwing isn't exactly a putt around town scooter. A small car on two wheels that won't keep you dry or warm. Dropping from 68-74 mpg down to 35-40 mpg bothers my tightwad mind also. Comfortable ride vs economical ride. Pros and cons. More maintenance or less on the big bike - or just different maintenance?

Jump in with some opinions

http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/mcy/3418986888.html

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Sounds like you found one you like. Older Wings are a good buy if you find a good one. A friend of mine picked up a 84 last year and spent a month going through it will some TLC. A great bike. He did a very long tour on it while his 07 Moto Guzzi 1200 stayed home in the drive way.
He said the older wings are a bit of a pig around town but still doable once you get used to the weight. Just don't drop it.

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You could also look for a Honda PC800. It's somewhat smaller and lighter but extremely reliable and capable both for short hops around town and those extended road trips. I had one and it was a really nice bike, also with lots of storage, and very little maintenance required other than easy to do oil changes, with hydraulic valves and shaft drive,

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Yes, the wings are very top heavy. A PC800 would be great and so hard to find :) More to think about

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My riding days may be numbered.... step-daughter saw a fresh accident, van turned infront of a speeding crotchrocket. Wheels were still turning on the overturned van and bodies laying in roadway. She is set against my riding anymore even though I had a heart to heart with her about the perils of wreckless riding. We'll see what happens... short term, I'm even more aware of whats going on around me when riding. She certainly won't ride with me anymore

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Get the wing, you'll love being able to cruise without getting run over. As for the accident, you just never know.

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Besides, when you run into a van on your Wing, THEY'LL all be dead, not you.

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:rawk: :plus1:

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Chief, give me a shout when ya come back to central tx.

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A real good bike.


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