Jon
Wave to motorcycle cops
Yea I'm done. Trading in the GTL. Let me know if the MOA ever meets in Daytona Beach. I would savor the local reaction
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So, I'm starting to lose my loyalty.....
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Yea I'm done. Trading in the GTL. Let me know if the MOA ever meets in Daytona Beach. I would savor the local reaction
This is sorta why we discourage buying and selling on the forum. Here is a response to a 2 month old post.
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Jon
Wave to motorcycle cops
Let us know how it goes if you can
OM
It went great, I will miss the MOA and the yearly meets.
bigjohn72
New member
Nothing wrong with a Goldwing...
Or any other bike for that matter. And experience tells us that when you buy into a certain bike, it will have niggles specific for the model. Still doesn't mean it isn't a great bike, just means that you need to know YOUR bike and what to keep an eye on. There is definitely a something to say about dealer support if you travel. Face it The Japanese brands and Harley have dealership support in just about every city in the country, BMW does not. To the point that I personally make it a point to know where dealers are in case I have an issue so I can make an assessment of what it would take to solve an issue while on the road. I tend to swing on the practicality side of things, looking at reliability and ease of total ownership. I want something that I can work on, and really enjoyed my hexhead GSA for that. But I decided I wanted different, so ended up with the GTL. If something isn't for you, than change it if you can. While I may end up with a wing or another tourer in the future, I am happy with what I have at the moment. I don't consider myself a BMW loyalist per say, its just that they have what I want right now. A breakdown on a trip in the future could change my mind on my next choice, but if I was seriously worried about breakdowns, and being able to get back on the road if I did, I would probably still be on a FJR, which is also a wonderful bike. Also there is something to be said for touring on something unusual, say a Triumph Speed Triple. There is some satisfaction about researching how and setting up a bike to do something more and above what the expected intent was for. In the end, make your choice, and ride the snot out of it.
I will still wave at you on the road if I see you, no matter what you are riding, and hopefully visa-versa.
Or any other bike for that matter. And experience tells us that when you buy into a certain bike, it will have niggles specific for the model. Still doesn't mean it isn't a great bike, just means that you need to know YOUR bike and what to keep an eye on. There is definitely a something to say about dealer support if you travel. Face it The Japanese brands and Harley have dealership support in just about every city in the country, BMW does not. To the point that I personally make it a point to know where dealers are in case I have an issue so I can make an assessment of what it would take to solve an issue while on the road. I tend to swing on the practicality side of things, looking at reliability and ease of total ownership. I want something that I can work on, and really enjoyed my hexhead GSA for that. But I decided I wanted different, so ended up with the GTL. If something isn't for you, than change it if you can. While I may end up with a wing or another tourer in the future, I am happy with what I have at the moment. I don't consider myself a BMW loyalist per say, its just that they have what I want right now. A breakdown on a trip in the future could change my mind on my next choice, but if I was seriously worried about breakdowns, and being able to get back on the road if I did, I would probably still be on a FJR, which is also a wonderful bike. Also there is something to be said for touring on something unusual, say a Triumph Speed Triple. There is some satisfaction about researching how and setting up a bike to do something more and above what the expected intent was for. In the end, make your choice, and ride the snot out of it.
I will still wave at you on the road if I see you, no matter what you are riding, and hopefully visa-versa.
