Yesterday was a lovely day and I took the Goldwing to the seaside – Eastbourne to be precise. Although the sun was bright and warm in sheltered spots, Beachy Head doesn’t quite fit that description – it felt very reminiscent of Patagonia with a strong wind and a substantial wind chill factor. Riding along, I had been conscious of the wind although it didn’t budge the bike and I stayed very comfortable behind the screen. There is really no doubt in my mind that for paved road, the Goldwing is the very best touring bike one can buy.
This notwithstanding, I am thinking seriously of getting a dual sport bike for some off-road touring and am currently lusting after the new BMW 800GS – I am off to the London Bike show on Thursday and this might just be the point at which lust becomes a deposit on a new bike…
