Harley vs. Goldwing

Does anyone have any experiance with the Harley Classic Electra Glide and the Honda Goldwing? Good and bad points. Which is best. Also which holds it's value the best over the years. Jess told me to go with the Goldwing.

good question Wes. If you want a bike for resale, get the Harley. If you want to enjoy the ride and dependability get a Goldwing. The Harley is a great bike and if the price was right I'd buy one. But in my experience, my friends Harley's just don't last as long or ride as well. A 1500 or 1800 Wing is almost bullet proof. The 1200's are nice with the exception of the stator failure. My 1200's in pieces right now as I am putting it back together after replacing one.
I'd take Jess's advice. You and her could take trips to Florida tomorrow on the wing. If both bikes had 50,000 miles on it, you'd see a long maintenance sheet on the Harley and a blank piece of paper on the wing.

I have a buddy in BACA who just rebuilt the engine on his Harley at 67,000 miles. He was on his way to a meeting in Tennessee and it came apart. No indication, just blew. I agree with Dino, Harleys are a great name but, for long term bulletproof-ness, get the Wing.

Yeah ... but they are making Harleys in India now ... if you buy one I think you get a free Slurppee ... er sumpin' ....

Just sayin..........

in ... wait for it ... it is coming ... here it is ....


SILVER!!!!!

If I'm buying a wing it's yellow. I want to be seen.

jedishon wrote:If I'm buying a wing it's yellow. I want to be seen.

You want a urine colored bike????


Silver for me ... like my hair


That means D should have a pink Wing???

NeonLeon wrote:

jedishon wrote:If I'm buying a wing it's yellow. I want to be seen.

You want a urine colored bike????


Silver for me ... like my hair


That means D should have a pink Wing???

You mean his OTHER bike isn't a pink wing?

I've been on several different Harleys and that has always been my bike of choice. But however....I do have to admit that (whats his name's) Goldwing was the most comfortable bike to take a long trip on. And the heated seats didn't hurt during those freezing winter rides. And besides, they don't have a very good selection of honda clothing....just sayin"

HarleyGal wrote:I've been on several different Harleys and that has always been my bike of choice. But however....I do have to admit that (whats his name's) Goldwing was the most comfortable bike to take a long trip on. And the heated seats didn't hurt during those freezing winter rides. And besides, they don't have a very good selection of honda clothing....just sayin"

" Whats His Name "

I think that if " Money Was No Object " I would have a Harley.

Besides, I am way too young for a Wing. --------

Oh yeah, it was Bob...the dancing bear in a tu tu

My brother and most everyone where I hang out have Harley's. IMO, if they lasted longer it would justify the higher cost. Winger on one of my websites just turned 300K miles on his '02. A lot of cars do not make it to 300K much less a motorcycle.
A Harley friend of mine and I were talking this week about some issues of the HD engines like the cam tensioners and how a lot were having problems around 60K miles or less. Almost all motorcycles are going to have batteries, alternators, shocks to be replaced along the way.
For comfort on long rides which I have been and will be doing in the future, HD Ultra Classic and Goldwings are the best.

NeonLeon wrote:

jedishon wrote:If I'm buying a wing it's yellow. I want to be seen.

You want a urine colored bike????
Silver for me ... like my hair
That means D should have a pink Wing???

If your urine is that bright of a yellow you need to drink more water.

jedishon wrote:

NeonLeon wrote:

jedishon wrote:If I'm buying a wing it's yellow. I want to be seen.

You want a urine colored bike????
Silver for me ... like my hair
That means D should have a pink Wing???

If your urine is that bright of a yellow you need to drink more water.

I drink lots of Coffee and it is made with water. --------

jedishon wrote:

If your urine is that bright of a yellow you need to drink more water.

Oh you're wrong as usual my little Texican friend ... you need to take more vitamins!

Not if you eat right.

If you want that "golden yellow color" ... more vitamins ...

i had a 66 hd electra back in the 80's , rode that sucker 250 miles a day to work round trip , never had any problems with it and it was a tourer with a radio and a 8 track tape in it , loved that bike and the man i sod it to back in the 80's stills has it and it still runs , my 1200 wing is made for comfert also with 116 k on the clock , nothing wrong with the bike , both good bikes

My friend and I were at a light. He has a FLHTCUI and his hands were shaking so hard on the grips, they were a blurr.

I've been looking at an early 1800 yeller wing near my town. $12000 for it and only 18,000 miles on the clock. It is loaded and sweet. The guy retired and too old to feel confident on it. So he has it parked in his shed and starts it weekly. His wife walks out and says "So, Where did you travel today?" I haven't seen it in person yet, BUT my dreams are pretty clear.

Here she is: http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/mcy/1993758568.html

I really liked the BMW K1200LT I had. Didn't matter how you rode it 48-50 mpg all day long. Do the 1/4 in 12.4. Set the cruise at 90 put your feet up and relax.

they made some good iron back in the 60's jerry , i had a noton back then and that thing would chit and get , only problem i had with it , sometimes it was stubburn starting and it was a kicker ,

I had a 61 Sportster with a magneto .... had my knee wrapped the whole time I owned it.

actionpack wrote:they made some good iron back in the 60's jerry , i had a noton back then and that thing would chit and get , only problem i had with it , sometimes it was stubburn starting and it was a kicker ,

Mine was a 2004 Bill

That part (1955 - 2006) is missing from Billy's memory banks .... sorry.