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x-wing · 05-18-2004

Sounds similar to the 1800 Goldwings. I got a notice saying that certain welds on the frame near the mounting point of the single sided swingarm could break, resulting in collapse of the rear suspension, causing you-know-what. So they take your bike and tear it partially down, lay it on it's side. Then a locally hired TIG welder grinds out the suspect welds and rewelds the frame. This was the last straw in my decision to get rid of the wing and go to a Nomad for touring. I feel much better now and the Nomad is a beauty!!!

05-18-2004	#4 (permalink)
x-wing Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 137	Sounds similar to the 1800 Goldwings. I got a notice saying that certain welds on the frame near the mounting point of the single sided swingarm could break, resulting in collapse of the rear suspension, causing you-know-what. So they take your bike and tear it partially down, lay it on it's side. Then a locally hired TIG welder grinds out the suspect welds and rewelds the frame. This was the last straw in my decision to get rid of the wing and go to a Nomad for touring. I feel much better now and the Nomad is a beauty!!! __________________ I gotta go, Carlo 2003 Nomad 2001 1100 V-Star custom (wife) 1986 450 Rebel (daughter)