It looks like this board has been abandoned! I know I've had my bikes out a few weeks now the weather has warmed up. My son and I have already made one trip up to the trails and had a great day there. It had rained a couple days before, so the sandy areas still had enough moisture to get decent traction going uphill. We're still not going to place in any race, but we were able to do 26 miles in less than half the time of when we started riding a couple years ago. This spring we bought a 650 Ninja sport/commuter. I thought it would be fun to buzz around town with and a smaller bike for my son to learn to ride with me while I'm on the Vulcan. It is a great bike and the two are so different. The 650 is light, nimble and very responsive. I still prefer the Vulcan on the highway, though. It's kind of like having a luxury car and a sportscar. The Vulcan is a beast weight wise, but it sure rides smooth. The Ninja actually makes more horsepower than the Vulcan's 1500cc's but gets blown around pretty easy and you get a lot of air blast as the rider. They both have their pros and cons. It is a lot of fun to snort around town on the 650, though - I just have to watch my speed as the local law enforcement always seems to be watching me as I go by! LOL So what's everyone else been up to? Is anyonoe going to Americade? Hope everyone has a good and safe week! Matt

Saw this on another forum, had to share. Amazing stuff. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29723&highlight=original

I too am new to the boards and new to WLS. I am scheduled for Lap Band surgery next Tuesday. Your posting caught my eye... I have an '04 Goldwing 1800 (White) and my wife has a '94 1500 Aspencade (Wineberry) that is triked We can't wait to get them out on the road again - Michigan weather is just not cooperating. My wife was looking at a cabin for rent near Pigeon Forge/Dollywood -- thinking about taking a road trip when I'm feeling more thin and up for an adventure.

We are planning a trip to Yellowstone this year for two weeks. I think I'm probably just going to ride with him so we can save money on gas, etc. It should be a great time just the two of us!! We started out with four other couples but they have all chickened out and decided to haul their bikes in an RV Toy Hauler-- they are just not dedicated motorcycle riders I guess!!! Take care!!

I am new to this board but just thought I'd post a message and say I can't wait to see how my husband and I fit on his Goldwing together now. In February 2005 we triked his 1995 Honda Goldwing (Magenta) for me. I loved it!!! The deal was I had to put at least 3000 miles on it in the first year or he was going to sell it. I made it and put 3500 miles on!!! Last year I doubled my first year total coming in at just over 7000 miles. We even went to Niagara Falls from Tennessee!!! Of course, when we triked his bike that meant he got a new one. He got an '05 Honda 1800 Goldwing (metallic blue). Before we had our surgery in November '06 it had gotten to the point that when I did ride with him it was so uncomfortable. We haven't been able to ride except for a few days so far this year and I rode my bike those times. With him down almost 100 pounds and me down 62, I can't wait to see what it feels like!!!