I was going to test ride a GW but I fell in love with the ST before I ever did. I was actually scheduled to see one the same day. I really like my ST. I have been thinking I was going to get a Concours because it was the only Sport touring bike I could afford. Hopefully all find the bike we like to ride.
I do have a question for you guys. The man I talked to that was the first owner of my bike said he still had a custom made trailer hitch for my ST. What kind of money would it cost for a trailer? It would be free as well if I wanted to drive down and pick it up. And wouldn't a trailer make bike more prone to wheelies? Ron _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Allen Thomas Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 7:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions Yea I find the GL is a bit awkward at slow speeds, mainly because the engine interferes with your foot placement. But that's probably just from lack of time on one. They are nice riding bikes once you get moving. BTW Graham, I saw Jason today and it looks like we can come up the weekend after next. Does that work for you? On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 7:32 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote: Joey & Ron, I just came back from a ride on my LE GL1200. I find I'm so tense on it round town, maneuvering corners, stops, etc but so relaxed on the open and country roads. It's really too heavy for me - I'm only 145 pounds and on this ride I had Joan, my wife on the back, Graham On May 6, 2012, at 5:51 PM, [email protected] wrote: > I use my gl1200 full dress as my daily driver. Granted thats normaly 45 miles each way, but there is alot of in town in that. I dont think of it as heavy or awkward. It is fast off the line and PLENTY of top end. Super smooth, quiet, and tons of lockable cargo room. I think its a great all around bike > > > > ---Original Message--- > From: [email protected] > Sent: 5/5/2012 8:54 pm > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions > > Ron and all, > I've noticed that the more I ride it seems like I have a split > motorcycle personality - I often ride to work, getting groceries, errands > etc - generally short rides, often in traffic, where a bike like the GS1000 > excels (fast off the line, harder on the top end) but the long distance day > / weekend / week long cruises I'd like to do require something much easier > on the rider. However, if I bought a GoldWing (particularly a full dress > one) I think I'd find that using it around town would be annoying - heavy, > slow acceleration, relatively quiet. > Now granted, I've owned two bikes and ridden two more for day > rides (both HDs - both owned by my Dad) so that isn't an experience based > comment. > Am I far off? > -Joey > > On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Pastor Ron <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Also another thought, that I love my adjustable windshield. I am not >> sure your budget; but to me IT'S worth the extra bucks. When I put it up >> on the open road, it stops the wind whistle and some head rain. I also >> added a trunk which I am not sure it that is possible on that bike. On the >> down side, I know the front wheel goes up easily on my ST1300 if there is a >> passenger on the back and you punch it. Of course condition is everything. >> Working on them is certainly different from the NH. The fairing at least >> for me a newbie ST owner is a hassle. **** >> >> But when you on the open road, it's worth it. **** >> >> Ron**** >> >> ** ** >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Pastor Ron >> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:18 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions**** >> >> ** ** >> >> The ST looks nice! I paid a lot more than that for my 2005 ST1300. The >> price is good. One thing I am not really sure about is the color of the >> faring. I have seen that color on the replacement fairings on EBAY. And I >> have not seen it on the new ones. But then again I have not seen all that >> there are out there. I would check and make sure the bike is not damaged >> underneath the bike. I don't know if you can do that. I would also check >> out the front shocks were they were recently worked on. I am not saying I >> would not buy it, but I would check those things out. **** >> >> Ron**** >> >> ** ** >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Paul >> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:00 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ST 1100 - Need opinions**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *Seems like a fair price to me! Honestly, I think you would love an >> ST1100 or 1300.***** >> >> * >> ***** >> >> **** >> >> Paul LeBoutillier **** >> >> ****** >> >> *www.hondanighthawks.net***** >> >> ** ** >> >> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:*** >> * >> >> All, >> Found this on CL - called the owner - waiting to hear back, going >> to go see the bike when I get a call. >> So - price - condition - whats it worth etc etc? >> http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2997768643.html >> Thanks guys! >> -Joey >> >> -- >> -Joey Kelley >> JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online >> JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! >> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.**** >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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