Megan and the Gold Wing. - Page 3

katoranger · 05-10-2011, 07:49 AM

I have owned bikes from all the big japanese. Hondas have been my favorite, but all have been fun.

Mother Honda. I think they put their faith in the wrong thing.

FastDoc · 05-10-2011, 11:11 AM

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An 1850cc Six should make more than 125 HP, dontcha think?

They make a similar amount of torque, so I forgive them.

I've never understood the pack mentality when it comes to brand loyalty. I love all sorts of bikes, cars and trucks, and I'll give them all a good home. I recognize the engineering it takes to produce a motorized vehicle, and I can appreciate all of them.

I tend to have brand loyalty where it makes financial sense, since I'm a cheap China Rider. For example, an old Honda is an excellent choice because parts are so readily available on eBay, etc. We just traded away an old Yamaha MX175 because we couldn't find a replacement CDI anywhere. I have a box full of old Honda ignition stuff.

It occurs to me I was too harsh in critisizing the lower specific power output. The fact that the motor is mildly tuned is doubtless one of the reasons for it's remarkable reliability.

FastDoc · 05-10-2011, 01:08 PM

Wings with hundreds of thousands of miles on them:

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http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage

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http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage

Just a quick sampling. There are dozens of such threads.

SpudRider · 05-10-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I have owned bikes from all the big japanese. Hondas have been my favorite, but all have been fun...

Everyone contributing to this thread so far owns a Honda bike, and likes Honda motorcycles; that is a good testimony.

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Originally Posted by katoranger

...Mother Honda. I think they put their faith in the wrong thing.

Amen, Brother Allen!

Spud

katoranger · 05-10-2011, 06:15 PM

I don't care for honda cars or trucks. Have not been too impressed with the one accord and two civics I owned. All died before 150K and sported cancerous bodies.

Weldangrind · 05-10-2011, 09:36 PM

I'm kinda drawn to the Honda Ridgeline, though it's outside of the budget at this time.

FastDoc · 05-11-2011, 12:08 AM

I liked the early Honda cars, but by the mid 80's they just became vanilla bland ordinary Japanese economy cars. No pizazz. I know they perform well but bore me.

2LZ · 05-11-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I don't care for honda cars or trucks. Have not been too impressed with the one accord and two civics I owned. All died before 150K and sported cancerous bodies.

I've owned a bunch of Honda bikes in the early days....and two Accords in the mid-80's.
The cancer (rust) was explained to me as, 'The Japanese import all their steel. It's all very high carbon content. It rusts quickly if left unprotected."
It explained, even here in the PRK, why I was rusting around the lugnuts on the rims. Anywhere paint left.....rust happened. You're not imagining things.

SpudRider · 05-11-2011, 01:28 AM

My brother had well over 150,000 miles on his Honda Accord when he sold it; as far as I know, it's still running well. He replaced the Accord with a Honda CRV; he likes the CRV a lot.

All automobiles in Pennsylvania rust from the copious use of road salt during the winter, so I don't know if Hondas rust more than other automobiles.

This thread is an interesting example of "China Riders Thread Drift Syndrome." What started out as a ride report has become a commentary on Honda vehicle engineering.

Nevertheless, I find this discussion quite interesting.

Spud

katoranger · 05-11-2011, 11:07 AM

My accord was originally from PA. The rear suspension decided to part with the car on 494 in Minneapolis. Maybe 100K miles on it.

FastDoc · 05-11-2011, 11:49 AM

To correct the drift I may take a picture of Miss Megan posing on the Gold Wing later today.

That will refocus us. 8)

SpudRider · 05-11-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

To correct the drift I may take a picture of Miss Megan posing on the Gold Wing later today.

That will refocus us. 8)

I'm not worried about the thread drift, Doc.

This thread served it's purpose, and was dying a natural death before the thread drift. Instead of dying, this thread has now taken on an interesting, new direction.

Thread drift actually served a good purpose in a situation such as this. I wasn't complaining about the thread drift in this situation, merely making an observation about it.

Nevertheless, I won't complain if you post another photo of Miss Megan, whether she is posing on the Gold Wing, or not.

Spud

FastDoc · 05-11-2011, 02:14 PM

Today I plan to take her out on the XR100's. :P

They are Roger's, for his daughters, but he keeps them at my place because I have the good riding area. One's pink, the other is lavender. I prefer the pink one. :roll:

katoranger · 05-11-2011, 04:05 PM

Doc, I have a whole trailer load of parts for the little xrs.

SpudRider · 05-11-2011, 04:21 PM

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...I prefer the pink one. :roll:

I wish you hadn't told me that. 8O I'm on a "need to know" basis, and I didn't need to know that! :roll:

Spud

05-10-2011, 07:49 AM	#31
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have owned bikes from all the big japanese. Hondas have been my favorite, but all have been fun. Mother Honda. I think they put their faith in the wrong thing. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-10-2011, 01:08 PM	#33
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Wings with hundreds of thousands of miles on them: http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...t=high+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showt...ighest+mileage Just a quick sampling. There are dozens of such threads. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-10-2011, 06:15 PM	#35
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I don't care for honda cars or trucks. Have not been too impressed with the one accord and two civics I owned. All died before 150K and sported cancerous bodies. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-10-2011, 09:36 PM	#36
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm kinda drawn to the Honda Ridgeline, though it's outside of the budget at this time. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-11-2011, 12:08 AM	#37
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I liked the early Honda cars, but by the mid 80's they just became vanilla bland ordinary Japanese economy cars. No pizazz. I know they perform well but bore me. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-11-2011, 01:28 AM	#39
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My brother had well over 150,000 miles on his Honda Accord when he sold it; as far as I know, it's still running well. He replaced the Accord with a Honda CRV; he likes the CRV a lot. All automobiles in Pennsylvania rust from the copious use of road salt during the winter, so I don't know if Hondas rust more than other automobiles. This thread is an interesting example of "China Riders Thread Drift Syndrome." What started out as a ride report has become a commentary on Honda vehicle engineering. Nevertheless, I find this discussion quite interesting. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#40
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My accord was originally from PA. The rear suspension decided to part with the car on 494 in Minneapolis. Maybe 100K miles on it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-11-2011, 11:49 AM	#41
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	To correct the drift I may take a picture of Miss Megan posing on the Gold Wing later today. That will refocus us. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-11-2011, 02:14 PM	#43
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Today I plan to take her out on the XR100's. :P They are Roger's, for his daughters, but he keeps them at my place because I have the good riding area. One's pink, the other is lavender. I prefer the pink one. :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-11-2011, 04:05 PM	#44
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Doc, I have a whole trailer load of parts for the little xrs. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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