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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Thanks for the response. I posted the video to show maximum performance in the hands of a very skilled rider. I know that road well and the pass on that curve is not as bad as it seems. In addition, the bike in front probably is radioing back reports of traffic so even if the curve was totally...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    This is definitely one of the things we like about the :ani29:. My wife has both knees replaced and cannot hold up a 2 wheel.
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Thanks again. Your responses have been helpful to me to see that a spyder may be a reasonable, though different alternative. The main reason we ride is to be together is to be together and have fun.
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Thank you for not answering my question, but your analysis is incorrect. If the speed differential is 20 MPH 45 v 65, then the overtaking speed is 29fps. If you allow 58 feet or two seconds for the pass, which would not squeeze the typical car, then the total distance traveled at 65 MPH is just...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Thanks for your input.
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Thank you very much. :thumbup: This is just the type of comparison I was looking for. I am willing to give up speed for fun and additional stability. How big of a difference do you see when two up. My wife is an excellent passenger on the wing, and is a great help in the curves.
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    I come here to get an idea whether or not a :spyder2: is something I would be interested in replacing my wing with, and my honesty is questioned? What kind of proof do you want? or is it you just want to be a troll? You can go to gl1800riders.com and check on me if you want. It is a board for...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    ?:hun:?
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    I never asked which one was faster, only how they compared. It was only when arntufun said the :spyder2: was faster did I post the video showing what a wing could do. I did not think that the he fully understood the capabilities of the wing particularly when he equated it to Harleys. What in...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Actually the best mod I have made on the wing was going to the darkside. I will not discuss the point further since this is not the place. We prefer to ride alone, mostly, or with like minded and skilled riders. It is funny that people are saying that the spyder will outrun the wing, and then...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    Actually twice, Hit a deer with our first bike. This time we (wife and I) had just run about 400 miles of that type of road. We were at about 75% of what the guys in the video were doing. Ironicaly we wiped out coming up to a stoplight at 35MPH and hit some oil and down we went down. Besides my...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    But aside from your reservations about the passing, do you think a spyder would be able to keep up? I will only pass when it is safe to do so. The decision on whether it is safe for me does not rely on what is painted on the road but on relative speeds, line of site road conditions etc. I...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    The rev aspect I think I will like. First bike we owned was a C10 Concours,and it sounds like the Spyder is about the same as far as rpm shifting goes. I still regularly hit the rev limiter on the wing when not paying attention and going purely off sound.
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    So as to leave no doubt about the type of Wing riding I am talking about, please see this: Not me, but I have ridden with the guy taking the pictures and ride that exact road often. Oh, and he is also on a car tire. Being 2 up we would be slower, but we could keep his tail lights in veiw and...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    I do understand that, but even slingshots and pianos have comparrison points. Fun Factor: Ask any 10 year old boy and he will tell you which is more fun. I am sure there are a few here who ride in mixed groups who can opine on riding a given route how would one stack up against the other given...
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    2 wheel GL1800 Goldwing vs Spyder fun factor question?

    After an unintentional get off of our wing, my wife and I are considering our options. I know that we are comparing apples and grapes, and that they are completely different types of vehicles, but the two have enough in common for our purpose. We currently ride an 08 2 wheel Goldwing which we...
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