| You are currently not logged in. Logon or register to access more features. Vision-Riders.com is a FREE service provided by Victory Riders Network. | |
|
| |
 2012 Victory BikesJump to page : 1 2 Now viewing page 2 [25 messages per page] | View previous thread :: View next thread |
| Discussion -> Vision Discussion | Message format |
Arkainzeye |
| ||
| |||
| Arkainzeye |
| ||
| |||
| rdbudd |
| ||
| Glen B - 2011-07-31 8:29 PM The handling is superb and it doesn't feel like an 800 pound bike (8 Ball weight) I am 59 an I can ride the Vision all day without aches and pains, or at least no new aches and pains that I didn't start the day with before riding. And there you have the major differences between a Goldwing and a Vision. My buddy, who still thinks the Goldwing is the superior touring bike of the two, ALWAYS wants to stop for a break before I do, and he is younger and in much better physical condition than me. Every time we've swapped bikes, I start to hurt on the Goldwing after an hour or so. Privately, he has admitted to me that the Vision is more comfortable than his Goldwing, but whenever anyone else is around, the Goldwing is the only way to go, according to him. Oh well, I just smile, knowing that I can make him suffer on a long ride.  I'm also a previous Goldwing owner, although not a GL1800. I have ridden GL1800's several times, and miles. Some of my friends also have FJR1300's, and I've ridden them too. We all swap bikes sometimes. When I was looking for a new bike, the GL1800 was at the top of my short list, until I rode the Vision. Both of us are former dragracers (bikes) and sport bike riders. The old rivalries are still there, even at our advanced ages. When he started spouting off everywhere how his Goldwing could beat my Vision in a dragrace (should anybody be surprised, given the fact that the Goldwing has 101 more CC's displacement, three times as many cylinders, and 4 more valves, and is geared lower), I decided it was time to shut him up. He still has 101 more CC's displacement, three times as many cylinders, and 4 more valves, but his Goldwing can't keep up with my Vision anymore. In a standing start dragrace, it's close (remember the lower gearing of the Goldwing. It gives the same effect as changing the rear gears on a car from say, 3.55's to 4.10's; you get quicker acceleration from the same horsepower, but turn more RPM at cruise). In any kind of a roll-on contest, I just pull away from him. Since I added the reprogrammed ECU (eliminating the artificial speed limiter that the Vision comes from the factory with) he can't keep up on the top end either. He is a diehard Honda man though (Suzuki for the sport bikes, as am I). Doubtful if he'll ever change. I just smile whenever he's blowing and going, knowing that he knows the truth. After you get used to your Vision for a while, swap bikes with someone who has a GL1800 and see if that Honda doesn't feel downright "buzzy" and cramped up. You'll be constantly looking for the non-existent 6th gear and somewhere else to put your feet, other than wherever they happen to be at the time. You will be SO glad you chose the Vision. My buddy is always wanting to swap bikes occasionally on our longer rides. I'm not much in favor of that idea any more. Ronnie Edited by rdbudd 2011-07-31 10:00 PM | |||
| |||
| Jump to page : 1 2 Now viewing page 2 [25 messages per page] |
| Search this forum Printer friendly version E-mail a link to this thread |
| Copyright © 2007-2025 Victory Riders Network™ |