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Yamaha's new long distance touring m/c
Yamaha unveils their newest long distance touring m/c in 3 days. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have. If nothing else, I hope it lights a fire under Honda to finish gen. 6, and get it on the market. I am tired of riding an 18yo generation and want something fresh and new !!!
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/tr...nental-touring
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
I hope those are HID headlights but they look a lot like halogens. Not exactly cutting edge, we'll see.
Hi Elwood ... I've seen no pictures of Yami's newest m/c yet. What I see in the video are people talking about their current motorcycles, and what they like about like about riding.Originally Posted by 56Elwood
PS ... you've always had a nice avatar, but I like mine better ... just say'n !!!
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
I'll watch the live stream on Monday and I'll be at Americade on Tuesday so the Yamaha will be one of the first places I visit. I'll have the tablet with me so I'll try to file a report. Regarding the Avatar: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Kinda reminds me of the Civil War......"Battle of the man-ASSES" I love it !!!!!!
Jim Murphy
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Iron Butt Rider 2001
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Just watched the live stream, its another V-twin touring bike.
I wonder who will be the first company to produce the first trike conversion?
Okay, now Honda needs to introduce a new and improved GL.
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Now I know how my ex girlfriends all felt
Another V twin and its not even a shaft drive. Maybe Yamaha shouldve talked to the masses instead of hanging out near HD dealers.
Tempted to put a deposit down on the Raspberry Red Venture....But, do I really want to return to 2 wheels???
Air cooled 40's technology. Cost as much as a Wing. Looks nice though. Weighs as much as a Wing. Wonder what the lifespan of this engine will be?
I'll pass.
Wing with Roadsmith kit, Traxxion Ak20 cartridges and Accuride System.
07 ST 1300 for two-wheeled fun!
I wouldn't. You've got a damn nice bike.
Besides, this one is air cooled. You could shoot your engine with a 9mm and it would still run.
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Past rides…2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport...2015 TriGlide...2009 Night Train...2008 Yamaha royal star tour deluxe...2006 Yamaha Vstar 1300...2005 Yamaha majesty...2003 Honda reflex...1991 Kawasaki 454 ltd...1985 Honda Rebel...1984 Honda Elite
Mountain Home, I'll pas too, just put up with that air filter change, nothing's perfect.
I'm excited about all it's goodies. Such as my gf being able to listen to her own music, and me being able to make a private phone call.
I can't wait to see such stuff on the 6th generation GoldWing.
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
I liked the styling, kind of a modernized Ultra Classic look. Needed more colors, but the bean counters probably came into play.
But my face fell when I saw that it was air cooled - what were they thinking? Even the new HD have oil cooling for the engines. They said they started with a blank canvas and.......?
Like putting a finely tooled leather saddle on a donkey.
Meh, why worry, I own a GW trike.
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For various reasons, not just to change air filter, I am now an honorary master of getting to the air filter and putting all the pieces back together.
Wing with Roadsmith kit, Traxxion Ak20 cartridges and Accuride System.
07 ST 1300 for two-wheeled fun!
I like the look, but an air cooled twin, not for me.
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I'd rather have a 1985 or 86 GL1200 Limited or SEi. It was CFI and had a trip computer.
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Saw this bike at Americade. This thing has a trunk the size of a Lincoln Town Car. Nice touches: all LED lighting, forward and reverse park assist (I was skeptical at first then I saw it work, pretty cool), state of the art Infotainment ( I hate that word), two alternators, adjustable driver backrest and floorboards the size of a snowmobile. Not so nice: 963lbs and an air cooled (human heat sink) pushrod v-twin. Image that comes to mind is Christie Brinkley hugging a boat anchor. Incredible package around a lump of iron.
I saw it at Americade also......... Glad it didn't compete with Honda Goldwing, I'll keep my wing- Thank you!
O' and it's still air cooled, nope not for me, too bad cause I'm always looking, for "that" perfect bike, Looks like my Goldwing "wins" again!
Ronnie
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