I just got back from a 2500 mile ride into the smokey mountains. I got caught in a really bad downpour on a steep twisty road. There was nowhere to pull over so I had to keep going. Glad I had brand new tires!
Boy your dealer would like to have your Gold Wing. At that price would be a steal. You are right. That bike is 3-4x the price your dealer offered. You are thinking smart about all the rest Mars. The Can Am Sea to Sky will be an awesome experience for you. Like a kid all over again. The best to you. I’ll be checking back in for more details from camp. Woohoo!
I understand I was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and the doctor told me if I lived 10 years they would give me a clean bill of health that was in 2003 I’m now 62 years of age 2024 but melanoma cancer no know medicine that gives you much chance for a life but I just kept going to work cutting wood on the weekends 4 cords on average so we just don’t know what the good lord has in front of us god bless you my friend we just have to get up each morning and live life the best way we know how!!!
Not surprised with the lowball trade in offer the dealership gave you. I had the same conversation last month with my local (unnamed) dealership and asked what they would give me as a trade in for my Wing. Best they could do was $4500. The sales manager said the bike market is really soft right now and because of high interest rates, a lot of buyers are holding off with what is considered a ‘luxury’ purchase. Let’s see what happens after the election with the economy. Maybe selling next spring would be a better option. I am taking a waiting attitude as well. But in the meantime, I will enjoy my Wing as much as possible. New tires arriving from WingStuff today.
I bought a brand new 2015 CanAm Spyder SE6 Limited in 2015. I kept the bike for 5 years and sold it with only 5000 miles on it. From my perspective, I don’t like the way they corner and a very different experience compared to the two wheel motorcycle. I didn’t have a bike for a couple of years, but last year I purchased a new Honda Goldwing DCT Tour and I’m loving the experience at 68 years old. I’d make sure you get to ride a CanAm for several hours before purchasing. All the Best to you.
@jameshales6958 Thanks , James I'm going back to the dealership to look at the new goldwing on Tuesday. The newer cam ams have a lot of major improvements, like steering assist and air suspension.
@@mars4508 My 2015 CanAm was the top of the line at the time and equipped with electric power steering and adjustable suspension from the cockpit. It had all the nanny technology which would automatically roll back the throttle if you were going into a corner too fast, in fact it would also brake the the required wheel to prevent tip over. Unlike a two wheel motorcycle, when you corner at speed, you have to firmly hold the bars and use your knees/legs to grip the fuel tank. By the way, the steering is supper sensitive and takes a few rides to get used to. The secret is very light inputs. Once you do get used to it, it's very nice. The CanAm will roll in corners and I found it unsettling even after five years of ownership. It's also not as easy to service as the Goldwing. Don't get me wrong, the CanAm is a nice motorcycle and it's great you don't have to put your feet down at stops. Reverse is very handy, but the Goldwing DCT has a nice reverse system. The CanAm is somewhat safer in the corners compared to a rear wheel configured trike. Ultimately, my CanAm purchase was a mistake and I should have purchased a new 2015 Goldwing. I don't believe you will have any issues selling your Goldwing if not already sold. Good Luck on whatever you end up purchasing.
@jeffmurray1220 Hello Jeff, I have been looking at used goldwings. They don't seem to go for that much. I will list it for $4400 in April and see what happens. Thank you.
my GL 1800 2002 Goldwing was the same color.. i’m closing in on 800,000 miles behind bars, I’ve never hit a hail storm yet. But I have hit a puddle from heavy rain that blew both of my feet right off the foot pegs when I hit the week caused by the front tire going through that puddle… I roadraced motorcycles for 8 years, and during one of my races, a tornado crossed the track at Nelson ledges near Warren Ohio. I did not see the tornado. It was raining too hard, and I was a little busy.. back in those days, 70s and 80s, they didn’t let a little thing like rain or lightning stop or delay the start of a road race.. I always thought that riding on tires during a lightning storm, insulated the motorcycle, and the rider from a lightning strike because it was not a good path to ground for the lightning. But that is not true. During a Nother race, I was in at Nelson ledges, the annual 24 hour race around 1979 or 80, One of the other riders in that race, each bike had four riders, one of the riders was struck by lightning during the race out on the track. He crashed and broke his collarbone. I didn’t get the whole story at the time, I was a little busy. I don’t know if the lightning struck the rider, or the motorcycle, but the point is, you are not insulated for my lightning strike on a motorcycle. I think I will do a little report on lightning strikes on my RUclips motorcycle channel.. of all the times I have ridden in the rain commuting, I was lucky I never got caught in a hail storm . by the way, I did a video on my RUclips channel, giving my impressions of what it was like to own my yellow gold wing versus my Yamaha ventures, which I have had three of. I went from a 1986 Venture that I owned for 16 trouble for years, I thought I deserve something better so I went to a BMW K 1200 LT.. The weirdest bike I ever owned. Two years I could never get used to it. So I went back to a Venture again. Then the yellow Goldwing came up for sale with only 13 K miles. Original owner. I had to buy it because I never had a Goldwing… I will say it is a perfect vehicle, a little crowded compared to a Venture, but it is the smoothest vehicle on the face of the Earth, it feels lighter than it is, great brakes, don’t push the four-way flasher button, ever.. I tried to fall in love with that Goldwing for two years. But I ended up going back to my third Venture which I currently own here in 2024. It’s the subject of many of my RUclips videos. But I have that comparison video on my channel. In the last time I looked, it has over 72,000 views, if you care to see it. I always worried about my motorcycles if I would get caught in a hail storm, because I have seen dents all over cars that got caught in big hail.. I was driving my little fiberglass SAAB Sonnet and got caught in a heavy hail storm one day. I thought that Hale was going to crack my car or break my windshield. So I pulled into an open garage , Right into the house of whoever owned the house to protect my car from the hail.. it was out in the country, I don’t even know who lived there, no one ever came out to question me. But I sat in my car inside their garage till the hail storm passed… It takes a lot of nerve doesn’t it?
@Jodyrides I didn't think it was going to rain that hard. The weatherman was wrong all week about the rain. It still was a great ride Thanks, and have a great day.
@@mars4508 I seen the tags on Bumble-Bee yea your about 10 hrs from me would be a long way to go I am on the market for a bike I hope Everything goes good for you .
The dealership said the same thing about the rough ride, but the RT LIMITED and sea to sky have the best ride. I'm looking only to buy one of those two only. Thank you for your great comment it had me wandering about that problem.
I just got back from a 2500 mile ride into the smokey mountains. I got caught in a really bad downpour on a steep twisty road. There was nowhere to pull over so I had to keep going. Glad I had brand new tires!
Boy, once that rain hits your helmet, that's when it gets dangerous.
Glad your safe.
Start listing your wing in April for $4500. I think it's worth that and I don't think you'll have much trouble getting $4000 for it.
That's a good idea. I will try that and see what happens 😄
Thanks Paul
Boy your dealer would like to have your Gold Wing. At that price would be a steal. You are right. That bike is 3-4x the price your dealer offered. You are thinking smart about all the rest Mars. The Can Am Sea to Sky will be an awesome experience for you. Like a kid all over again. The best to you. I’ll be checking back in for more details from camp. Woohoo!
Thank you, roadglide.
Have a great day.
I understand I was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and the doctor told me if I lived 10 years they would give me a clean bill of health that was in 2003 I’m now 62 years of age 2024 but melanoma cancer no know medicine that gives you much chance for a life but I just kept going to work cutting wood on the weekends 4 cords on average so we just don’t know what the good lord has in front of us god bless you my friend we just have to get up each morning and live life the best way we know how!!!
You are right.
Thank you
Not surprised with the lowball trade in offer the dealership gave you. I had the same conversation last month with my local (unnamed) dealership and asked what they would give me as a trade in for my Wing. Best they could do was $4500. The sales manager said the bike market is really soft right now and because of high interest rates, a lot of buyers are holding off with what is considered a ‘luxury’ purchase. Let’s see what happens after the election with the economy. Maybe selling next spring would be a better option. I am taking a waiting attitude as well. But in the meantime, I will enjoy my Wing as much as possible. New tires arriving from WingStuff today.
I think at least your dealership is being honest.
Even with that bad rain, I was still having fun.
Thank you
I bought a brand new 2015 CanAm Spyder SE6 Limited in 2015. I kept the bike for 5 years and sold it with only 5000 miles on it. From my perspective, I don’t like the way they corner and a very different experience compared to the two wheel motorcycle. I didn’t have a bike for a couple of years, but last year I purchased a new Honda Goldwing DCT Tour and I’m loving the experience at 68 years old. I’d make sure you get to ride a CanAm for several hours before purchasing. All the Best to you.
@jameshales6958 Thanks , James
I'm going back to the dealership to look at the new goldwing on Tuesday. The newer cam ams have a lot of major improvements, like steering assist and air suspension.
@@mars4508
My 2015 CanAm was the top of the line at the time and equipped with electric power steering and adjustable suspension from the cockpit. It had all the nanny technology which would automatically roll back the throttle if you were going into a corner too fast, in fact it would also brake the the required wheel to prevent tip over. Unlike a two wheel motorcycle, when you corner at speed, you have to firmly hold the bars and use your knees/legs to grip the fuel tank. By the way, the steering is supper sensitive and takes a few rides to get used to. The secret is very light inputs. Once you do get used to it, it's very nice. The CanAm will roll in corners and I found it unsettling even after five years of ownership. It's also not as easy to service as the Goldwing. Don't get me wrong, the CanAm is a nice motorcycle and it's great you don't have to put your feet down at stops. Reverse is very handy, but the Goldwing DCT has a nice reverse system. The CanAm is somewhat safer in the corners compared to a rear wheel configured trike. Ultimately, my CanAm purchase was a mistake and I should have purchased a new 2015 Goldwing. I don't believe you will have any issues selling your Goldwing if not already sold. Good Luck on whatever you end up purchasing.
Good luck on your health issues brother. Get better!
Thank you
Mars,
Do yourself a favor and list your bike for $6k and take no less than $5k!
@jeffmurray1220 Hello Jeff, I have been looking at used goldwings. They don't seem to go for that much. I will list it for $4400 in April and see what happens.
Thank you.
my GL 1800 2002 Goldwing was the same color..
i’m closing in on 800,000 miles behind bars, I’ve never hit a hail storm yet. But I have hit a puddle from heavy rain that blew both of my feet right off the foot pegs when I hit the week caused by the front tire going through that puddle…
I roadraced motorcycles for 8 years, and during one of my races, a tornado crossed the track at Nelson ledges near Warren Ohio. I did not see the tornado. It was raining too hard, and I was a little busy.. back in those days, 70s and 80s, they didn’t let a little thing like rain or lightning stop or delay the start of a road race..
I always thought that riding on tires during a lightning storm, insulated the motorcycle, and the rider from a lightning strike because it was not a good path to ground for the lightning. But that is not true. During a Nother race, I was in at Nelson ledges, the annual 24 hour race around 1979 or 80, One of the other riders in that race, each bike had four riders, one of the riders was struck by lightning during the race out on the track. He crashed and broke his collarbone. I didn’t get the whole story at the time, I was a little busy. I don’t know if the lightning struck the rider, or the motorcycle, but the point is, you are not insulated for my lightning strike on a motorcycle. I think I will do a little report on lightning strikes on my RUclips motorcycle channel..
of all the times I have ridden in the rain commuting, I was lucky I never got caught in a hail storm .
by the way, I did a video on my RUclips channel, giving my impressions of what it was like to own my yellow gold wing versus my Yamaha ventures, which I have had three of. I went from a 1986 Venture that I owned for 16 trouble for years, I thought I deserve something better so I went to a BMW K 1200 LT.. The weirdest bike I ever owned. Two years I could never get used to it. So I went back to a Venture again. Then the yellow Goldwing came up for sale with only 13 K miles. Original owner. I had to buy it because I never had a Goldwing… I will say it is a perfect vehicle, a little crowded compared to a Venture, but it is the smoothest vehicle on the face of the Earth, it feels lighter than it is, great brakes, don’t push the four-way flasher button, ever.. I tried to fall in love with that Goldwing for two years. But I ended up going back to my third Venture which I currently own here in 2024. It’s the subject of many of my RUclips videos. But I have that comparison video on my channel. In the last time I looked, it has over 72,000 views, if you care to see it.
I always worried about my motorcycles if I would get caught in a hail storm, because I have seen dents all over cars that got caught in big hail..
I was driving my little fiberglass SAAB Sonnet and got caught in a heavy hail storm one day. I thought that Hale was going to crack my car or break my windshield. So I pulled into an open garage , Right into the house of whoever owned the house to protect my car from the hail.. it was out in the country, I don’t even know who lived there, no one ever came out to question me. But I sat in my car inside their garage till the hail storm passed…
It takes a lot of nerve doesn’t it?
@Jodyrides I didn't think it was going to rain that hard. The weatherman was wrong all week about the rain. It still was a great ride
Thanks, and have a great day.
Hello.. beautiful bike. Just subscribed your channel.
Thank you, sir.
Have a great day
@mars4508 I am from Ohio. Just curious how much you asking for the bike ?
@awais23 in April, I'm going to list it for about $4500 and see what happens
What a beautiful place to ride.
What Goldwing are you wanting to sale that yellow one let me know Thank you
@RobertDavis1970 Yes, my yellow 02 goldwing GL 1800. In April or May
Hate to hear about your cancer my mother-in-law had it my sister has it but they have it stopped for now . Hope you get better .
@@RobertDavis1970 that's great. I wish them well.
@@mars4508 I seen the tags on Bumble-Bee yea your about 10 hrs from me would be a long way to go I am on the market for a bike I hope
Everything goes good for you .
@@mars4508 I looked up that spider how wide it is it’s about 5 feet and 2-3 inches wide
How many miles do you have on your wing now?
25,600
My sister had one of them rss 3 wheeler worst riding thing in the planet and crazy how much they cost
@lcoghe1991 Yes, they are expensive
The dealership said the same thing about the rough ride, but the RT LIMITED and sea to sky have the best ride. I'm looking only to buy one of those two only.
Thank you for your great comment it had me wandering about that problem.