Had a 2002 Honda VTX 1800N. Loved that bike. Sold it like 7 years ago. Bought it for $3300 sold it for $4300 with a few accessories. Regretted selling it every day. Just recently purchased a 2007 VTX 1800R from a dealership for $4400. When I drove it home two weeks ago I felt like a kid At Christmas back when I was a young lad…lol. Feels good to be on a VTX once again!
Well to your credit you did not blame the Wing. I am 5 - 11 & 230 lbs, and just got a naked 78 GL1000. I am thrilled, but it is lighter, and I am bigger. Hope you get YOUR dream bike my friend! 😊
Ok listening to what works and doesn’t work for you, can I offer a suggestion? Ever tried one of the early 2000s Honda Magna? Think something like the size of a Rebel 500 or so, so a light cruiser… but with a ripper of a V4 like what they put in the VFR800. It’ll be very manageable, good in town, but can absolutely cut loose when you want to practice a bit of spirited riding. Something tells me you’d love it.
My friend has the new Rebel 1100 and its a ripper too is the Magna like that at all? I don't very often see the Magna's for sale on marketplace but I know they're fast. I would love to try one out!
@@grimsmotovlogs369 no they are very different. As a V4 the Magna really wants to rev out. If you check TH-cam there are videos where people race these things against big cruisers and wipe the floor with them. Such a sleeper!
A lot of the reviews I watched before buying one, all said they weren't bad in town. Some things you just have to try for yourself. It very well could just be that the reviewers were larger and stronger than I am and their experience is just different from mine because of that alone.
I don't mind downtown, at least where I live. Its just stop and go traffic is a major burden with the Goldwing, for me, because of my size. But lets be honest stop and go traffic is a burden on any motorcycle.
Had a 2002 Honda VTX 1800N. Loved that bike. Sold it like 7 years ago. Bought it for $3300 sold it for $4300 with a few accessories. Regretted selling it every day.
Just recently purchased a 2007 VTX 1800R from a dealership for $4400. When I drove it home two weeks ago I felt like a kid At Christmas back when I was a young lad…lol. Feels good to be on a VTX once again!
Congrats on the Return to the V-Twin Extreme Family! That's the Retro Trim? Does that have the digital dash on the tank?
@@grimsmotovlogs369 thank you, yes retro, with digital dash.
That’s Awesome!
Those are very nice looking! Where do you ride?
VTX 1800c Owner here! Thinking about upgrading to the GW or Can Am. Since my knees are starting to bother me, but I find it hard to part with my baby!
Well to your credit you did not blame the Wing. I am 5 - 11 & 230 lbs, and just got a naked 78 GL1000. I am thrilled, but it is lighter, and I am bigger. Hope you get YOUR dream bike my friend! 😊
I cant blame a tried and true machine that many adore! The GL1000! That's pretty awesome! Ride Safe my friend!
That intro was epic you have a sub LOL!!
Haha Thank You!
Ok listening to what works and doesn’t work for you, can I offer a suggestion? Ever tried one of the early 2000s Honda Magna? Think something like the size of a Rebel 500 or so, so a light cruiser… but with a ripper of a V4 like what they put in the VFR800. It’ll be very manageable, good in town, but can absolutely cut loose when you want to practice a bit of spirited riding. Something tells me you’d love it.
My friend has the new Rebel 1100 and its a ripper too is the Magna like that at all? I don't very often see the Magna's for sale on marketplace but I know they're fast. I would love to try one out!
@@grimsmotovlogs369 no they are very different. As a V4 the Magna really wants to rev out. If you check TH-cam there are videos where people race these things against big cruisers and wipe the floor with them. Such a sleeper!
I will for sure check out some of those videos!
The weight of the bike was enough not to like it?
yeah, for me, the weight was just too much for me to find it enjoyable in stop and go situations. Definitely a long distance bike.
Get a gel seat cushion. $80.
I 100% appreciate and respect your perspective... however... I would like to see you revisit this subject when you're 50. Lol.. 🍻
Lmfao Its a Deal!
Well you didn't think that through too well then....of course a Goldwing 1800 is going to be heavy and not best suited for town work 😂
A lot of the reviews I watched before buying one, all said they weren't bad in town. Some things you just have to try for yourself. It very well could just be that the reviewers were larger and stronger than I am and their experience is just different from mine because of that alone.
intro is so corny but i subbed
I appreciate the SUB!
Hi John here was the goldwing not for you
Yeah, I'd say so. Its definitely a great bike. Just not for me.
Ridiculous! Luxury touring motorcycles are not designed to run around downtown. Downtown is a burden, whatever vehicle you have.
Plenty of us ride in urban environments with big motorcycles. Just because you can’t, don’t try putting your limits on others.
I don't mind downtown, at least where I live. Its just stop and go traffic is a major burden with the Goldwing, for me, because of my size. But lets be honest stop and go traffic is a burden on any motorcycle.
That VTX does Harley better than Harley... Sad #RIPHD
Haha I know a guy who bought a VTX1800 for one weekend, just so he could shut up his Harley friends LOL