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posted October 13, 2006 05:51 AM
New Goldwings I am just wondering if anyone has any expierence with the new GL 1800's. I am looking to pick on up when I get hom next fall in place of my Nomad I have now. Just wondering if they are having any problems with them or how they ride?
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posted October 13, 2006 06:26 AM
do a bit of research and you will find the early 1800's had frame problemss. I dont know about the last couple model years though.
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posted October 14, 2006 04:06 PM
i have head if most of these issues, from what I understand the new models say 05 and newer had most of those issues sorted out.....any expierence on riding them? comfort handleing, that kind of stuff?
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posted October 14, 2006 06:57 PM
here's your answer to handling viewthread.php?FID=2&TID=26728
i'd be surprised if anyone said anything other than "as comfy as a barkolounger"
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posted October 15, 2006 11:27 AM
...just do it HDL ...it looks like its a good thing for its intended purpose...I wouldn't mine having one in my garage either! ____________ “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men
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posted October 19, 2006 07:17 PM
boy you all are an infomative bunch...NOT ! ! !
And Wormy, its a done deal, will have the wife order it whille I am gone and pick it up just as soon as I get home.....lol
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posted October 20, 2006 11:47 AM
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who would do us harm.”
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posted October 21, 2006 02:56 PM
i was thinking about the GTR 1400 if it comes to the US....but I want the extras, I want comfort....I want ABS Nav, CD, CB, heated grips and the works......lol
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posted October 24, 2006 12:06 PM
but it doesnt have Nav, CD, heated grips, Electronic Cruise control, air bags (lol), and as much storage or torque for pulling a trailer..... ____________
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posted December 20, 2006 06:41 PM
The goldwing handles way better than a bike of it's size has a right to. Incredible acually! Definetly one of the best bikes ever built . I can ride one all day, get a room and still want to go out and ride. Lot's of bottom end torque, great brakes. You really need to drive one because it's hard to believe until you do. The bike is smooth as silk. The new ones don't have any frame issues, (02-04) . I've had a 02,03,04-now a 06 and not one problem out of any of them, and I ride the wheels off one. The internet is something: a guys bike overheats and it spreads like a wildfire with a 100 mph tailwind. If we would have had the internet in the 70's, GM and Ford would have been out of busness a long time ago. I would have to say the GL 1800 is the most amazing engine I've ever know. There is a guy in Raliegh that has a 2001 and it's getting ready to turn 300,000 with no issues at all.
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posted December 23, 2006 05:22 PM
Edited By: Ozzy on 23 Dec 2006 17:25
quote:The goldwing handles way better than a bike of it's size has a right to. Incredible acually! Definetly one of the best bikes ever built . I can ride one all day, get a room and still want to go out and ride. Lot's of bottom end torque, great brakes. You really need to drive one because it's hard to believe until you do. The bike is smooth as silk. The new ones don't have any frame issues, (02-04) . I've had a 02,03,04-now a 06 and not one problem out of any of them, and I ride the wheels off one. The internet is something: a guys bike overheats and it spreads like a wildfire with a 100 mph tailwind. If we would have had the internet in the 70's, GM and Ford would have been out of busness a long time ago. I would have to say the GL 1800 is the most amazing engine I've ever know. There is a guy in Raliegh that has a 2001 and it's getting ready to turn 300,000 with no issues at all.
Honda Service bulletin
Gl1800 # 14 applies to 2002 GL1800 and 2003 GL1800 abs and non abs models. Bulletin states that some unreinforced welds may break.( check bulletin for vin numbers)
posted February 14, 2007 01:55 PM
I've been riding gl1800's since 03. I've had an 03,04,05,06 and I'm waiting for my 07. I haven't found a bike even close to being almost perfect. Gobs of torque. I installed some Cobra's...a little improvement in acceleration maybe...never tested...but the sound is awsome. I can ride it all day with a big smile on my face. I put a euro windsheld which is 5 inches lower than stock and a bit wider. By the way, putting a hitch and pulling a trailer does not void the waranty...I should know, I sell them...and I too have a trailer. It affects the driving distance by about 35 miles. I'm the sales manager for a Honda dealership in Quebec, Canada. My longest day aboard is two years ago when I left Myrtle Beach, SC at 9am and stopped at 12:30am in Watertown,NY because it was too cold to continue...it was only 35 degrees and I didn't want to risk crossing the thousand island bridge and hitting ice...I did 1000 miles that day. I look forward to my upcoming trip last week of april, first week of may. I'm riding down to Orlando to meet my parents who are seasonal campers there. I have only one thing missing that could be standard on the bike...an electric windsheild instead of the manually adjustable one. The only other bike I could consider for my riding preferences would be a Bmw R1200gs adventure.
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posted October 13, 2006 05:51 AM
posted October 13, 2006 06:26 AM
...it looks like its a good thing for its intended purpose...I wouldn't mine having one in my garage either! 
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