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They have been at that boxer a long time, I’d say they’ve got it pretty well sorted by now. 👍

Cheers mate 👍

Gday Richard, thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Couldn’t find a model # on the muffler, it was just ordered as a muffler to suit the model of bike. Great to hear from owners, unfortunately the DCT version didn’t come to Aus.

Thanks for the feedback, the handle bar was a bit of a let down for me also as I shared in the video but it’s a pretty easy fix & totally changes the feel with the aftermarket bar. Enjoy this wonderful little Strom & ride safe.👍

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍

Hi yes sure, it came from SA motor cycles in Tailem Bend South Australia. Ask for Kirsty 👍

The books only showed service work, if other work was performed it wasn’t recorded.👍

Fantastic! Enjoy & ride safe. 👍

Cheers mate. Enjoy the new bike! 👍

Cheers Mate, yes once you get used to these bikes it’s surprising what they can do.👍

Cheers Mate,thanks 👍

Really good question, it’s tricky to answer in that not being a regulation approach like at a proper airport it varies depending on conditions. As seen in the video the approach is fairly flat but by 100 AGL I’ve got a fairly good idea of whether I’ll miss or continue. In the aircraft I’m flying here (Jabiru) the side slip ability is very good so if I’m a bit high I’ll just cross control and wash off a bit of height. I say height not altitude because to be honest it’s visual depth perception, I’m not looking at the instruments. There’s a reasonable amount of feel through the controls, not like a Cub but enough to let you know where it’s at. Cheers.

Cheers thanks 👍

Thanks Mate 👍, met a chap from Franklin TN touring Aus on a Wing only a couple of weeks ago.

Cheers mate, thanks 👍

Thanks mate, even at the age of this one there are some really nice well kept versions available in the used market when you’re ready.👍

Cheers mate thanks 👍

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Yeah I hear you, certainly no sports bike. Didn’t take much to put those pegs down, by memory I think the exhaust used to scrape also.

Thanks mate👍

Yes agreed, that transition from one to the other can be a bit tricky especially when the ridge is high.

Yeah cheers mate, I think we followed your lead in regards to filtering.👍

Cheers mate,thanks 👍

Love my '07 to but the gearbox is to noisy and clunky I hate shifting lol...

@@seatime674 Yes they do get a bit clunky with high mileage but it doesn’t seem to affect them, as in no jumping or false neutrals like some brands. Enjoy the old girl, they’ll probably never make one with the character of the GL1800 again. In saying that although vastly different the current model really is a gem of a thing to ride , especially with that DCT.

@@standupmoto What's ironic is there is only 15K miles on it, ha. I'm on the GL1800 forums and it's a known issue '01-17 has clunky loud gears especially going from 1st to 2nd it's like hitting a refrigerator with a hammer. The gears are so short I find myself taking off in 2nd anyway.. It's the quietest when cold and when it heats up it gets worse, some people put in 20w/50 it stands to reason the motor likes thicker oil before it gets too hot and thin to quiet the gears better.. Yep I've got my eyes peelef for a 22+ but if not Luv my '07😉

Thanks 👍

They are a great all-round bike. 👍

Yes push them in and they really do surprise for a big machine 👍

Perfect 👍

2015gl1800 i enjoyed Dallas 5pm by airport. Wouldn't wanna do often. My hats off to u

Thanks mate, yeah you’d be pretty hard pressed to find a bike with a happier pillion 👍

Yes that’s right, a bit of common sense & planning goes a long way. Most manufacturers advertise bikes for a certain purpose where in reality they are far more versatile. 👍

Cheers mate thanks 👍

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. The newer ones are just as capable but with a higher price tag.👍

Yes everything you said makes sense for sure, probably a good idea to hang on to the “IBC” 300 though, always nice to have a lightweight trail muncher in the shed.👍 ps (congrats on the 06, I think that’s identical to my 07)

Maybe there’s something in that but the statement should say “it’s just like a car but with the freedom that only comes from riding a motorcycle” 👍

That’s great to hear, love the look of the trikes but yet to ride one here in Aus. 👍

Ah thanks for the comment, I’m yet to try the dark side on a Wing. 👍

Gday, yeah maybe-unfortunately haven’t had a chance to try the DCT here in Aus as it’s not available. Oh and yes front & rear with the clutch pulled.

@ thanks for the quick reply! wish you dry roads as we say in Romania :D

Yes agreed 👍

Yes I agree, the size is a bit misleading. Wind them up with good rubber and they are they really can move along for a big bike.

Cheers thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid! 👍 & good to be back on deck, have been on the sidelines with a couple of broken ribs. The Valkyrie is a top ride, sort of like a naked Wing.

Thanks mate, I reckon you should! 👍

Yes it's easy to be biased until you try something, human nature I guess. Have to say I’m yet to review a HD, not by choice- just the opportunity hasn’t arisen. (Yet)

Yeah the freedom is a big thing 👍

Thanks mate 👍

Thanks, hope to ride Europe one day 👍

Thanks so much! 😊

Gday, this one is 07 GL1800. Don’t be too fussed by the mileage when you’re looking so long as it’s got a good service history, these run forever if looked after 👍

Are those RM’s you were wearing in the city sequence? Very nice. I like the leadwing. I owned a 1975 GL1000 sidecar back in the 80’s. I regret selling it. I think it’s hard to go past Honda engineering. Having said that, I prefer the relative simplicity of my Road King. The Goldwing is an absolute icon of motorcycling. I definitely see the appeal of them.

@@bruiser6479 Yes mate RM’s, well sighted. Looking forward to spending some time on one of the HD’s hopefully not too far into the future, maybe a King or Glide. I am yet to review one.

@ I think you will enjoy riding them. I was surprised by how much I like the RK. It’s a much more competent bike than I anticipated. The big thing for me is that my wife is happy to be a pillion on it. Mind you, I think she would really rate a Goldwing. Keep up the good work with your channel. I think you do a great job with your videos.

@@bruiser6479 Speaking of Honda engineering, changing the air filter is nearly a half day job on this one.

Cheers mate, thanks 👍

I commuted with my NC 700 for 4 years full time, total of 65 miles a day. 4days ago I got a 2018 goldwing DCT and looking to it as my commuter + cross country ride.... cheers

@ Great, thanks for the info & enjoy that Goldwing as I know you will. Ride safe 👍🙏🏻

Cheers thanks , she did a great job! 👍

Yes interesting question, as an ex owner of the VStrom 650 it was a very good bike but is it 4 to $5000 better? In the time I spent with this bike I was very impressed, it honestly didn’t put a foot wrong. Warranty is good, features are good and it rides well. Of course at this stage with CF Moto being relatively new in Oz I would say that when it comes time to trade it in it’s definitely not going to hold its value compared to the Strom, but I’m not sure how relevant that is when you pay so much less for it in the first place. There is also the thing to consider that probably not as many aftermarket accessories will be around for it depending on what you are planning on doing, neither of these bikes are really off-road adventure bikes. They are on road or maybe decent unsealed roads at best, that smaller front wheel is an absolute nightmare if you’re planning on doing tight tracks and a bit of sand, personally for the money I would probably go the way of the CF just to experience it over the long term. In saying that you could probably buy a good low KM V Strom for similar money that has been kitted out with a few accessories. They’ve been around for a long time now and there is a huge secondhand market which of course is good for a buyer. I would be happy with either in the garage, but just remember if you’re planning on doing anything more than dirt road adventure tours look for something with a 21 front. Cheers.

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